# Re-release: The History of Dwarf Fortress with Zach and Tarn Adams

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Podcast: [Game Maker's Notebook](https://stenobird.com/podcast/game-maker-s-notebook-410178)
Published: 2026-04-20T12:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

We're on a quick release break for new episodes, so here's one our past conversations from Mar 27, 2023 with Tarn Adams and Zach Adams , brothers who together created Dwarf Fortress! Trent chats with the brothers about their 20 year journey in creating the aforementioned title including the early inspirations that led them to learn programming; the games they developed before Dwarf Fortress ; crucial creative and community milestones; working together with Kitfox Games on the updated version for Steam ; and their favorite stories from their ever growing community. This episode is supported by Xsolla Episode Host: Trent Kusters Producers: Claudio Tapia and Josh Chu, The Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing and leaving us a rating and review . Follow us: linktr.ee/AIAS Please consider supporting game dev students with: AIAS Foundation

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