The history is full of examples of people who persevered for years in their endeavors and finally they reached financial success. The famous “Colonel Sanders” He opened his first fried chicken restaurant in 1930. And despite facing numerous obstacles, he never gave up. 30 years later, his fried chicken recipe and his brand KFC They became a global phenomenon, making him a multimillionaire at the age of 62.
Another example is that of Vera Wang, recognized for its elegant wedding dress designs. After graduating in fashion design, she worked for Ralph Lauren and other fashion houses before launching her own brand in 1990. Despite initial criticism, Wang persevered and her brand became a symbol of luxury and sophistication for many. years later.
And others who recently achieved it were Brothers Tarn and Zach Adams, who converted their video game Free2Play, Dwarf Fortress, a resounding success, making them millionaires after 20 years of hard work.
The game was released in December 2022 in a premium version on Steamselling more than 800,000 copies.
A dream of 20 years
This achievement was reported by PC Gamer at the recent Game Developers Conference (GDC). After two decades of dedication, the brothers finally saw their efforts rewarded, allowing them to achieve a dream that seemed unattainable.
Dwarf Fortress, a PC game developed by Bay 12 Games with Kitfox Games as publisher, has gained industry recognition for its intricate combination of labyrinthine dungeon elements and city building in a fantasy universe.
Described on its wiki as a title of great complexity and challenge, The game is inspired by the building, management and exploration of dwarven fortresses. Its development began in October 2002, and Its first public version was released in August 2006.
After two decades of hard work, the brothers finally brought their creation to Steam with a price of approximately $30 per copy, managing to sell more than 300,000 units in just one week.
This success rose to more than 800,000 copies sold to date, in addition to being on the wish list of more than a million players.
This impressive figure has placed the Adams brothers in the select group of millionaires in the world of video game development, a position that they try to manage responsibly, as they have commented on various occasions.
In an exclusive interview with PC Gamer, Zach Adams revealed that in addition to purchasing a new house with his wife, a plan that he had already contemplated since 2022 due to the growth of his family, he also gave himself the pleasure of buying a new vehicle.
However, instead of opting for a luxury car like a Lamborghini or Porsche, He preferred a more pragmatic and economical approach. The value of a Honda Civic It may vary depending on the model and year of manufacture.
The case of the Adams brothers is an inspiring example of how perseverance, talent and passion through the development of video games can lead to achieving great goals.