As a brainlet who couldn't get into dorf fort, this is the perfect middle ground for those who wish to go through the "losing is fun" experience.

Edit: I recently reached 2k hours playing RimWorld. The constant updates, fun DLC's that change the way the game is played and thriving modding community have turned this game from a niche interest to my most played game ever, and I see no signs of stopping any time soon.

I've lost colonies due to situations such as:
-Mass boomrat breeding + toxic fallout
-A raider tossing a grenade at the feet of my cook AND doctor while they have a social fight
-Storing mortar shells near chemfuel only to have an insect infestation spawn right there
-Expecting pyromaniacs to not set everything aflame after a minor inconvenience
-Mental break spirals caused by the anguish of eating without a table

With the help of a few mods you can make most of the game's features fully customizable, and it's always worthwhile to check Steam's Workshop often.