Dwarf Fortress's graphics are… they look very "TIGSource 2011", which I guess is exactly era-appropriate for the game.
Dwarf Fortress's official soundtrack reminds me, in a satisfying way, of Noita's soundtrack. Minor-key guitars are truly the sound of Western Gen-X simulationist fantasy CRPG fans' imaginations.
*reads the scrolling log of murders at the end of each game of Umineko* Damn, didn't realise Dwarf Fortress was this sick