[dunstad]

There are actually a surprising number of detailed graphics mods you can get for Dwarf Fortress (although not wanting to fiddle with modding the game is entirely understandable).

[vonkow]

Very true, but even with graphics mods the difference in ease of use between DF and KSP's interfaces is vast.

[Natsu]

The Lazy Newb Pack more or less takes care of the difficulty of doing that, though.