Caves of Qud (2024)
- Developer
- Freehold Games
- Publisher
- Kitfox Games
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linux
- Genres
- Adventure, Indie, RPG, Strategy
- Rating
- 4.8 of 5, 12,454 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 50 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
A dense, weirdly alive world where every wall and creature has hidden rules, making exploration feel like archaeology and improvisation.
atmosphericdeeply simulateddifficultopen-endedretrofuturisticscience fantasystory richsurvival
What players say
Players praise the depth and worldbuilding but warn of a steep learning curve and a time-consuming nature. Many recommend starting with roleplay mode to avoid permadeath frustration. Some report corrupted save files, and there is disagreement over whether the complexity is rewarding or exhausting.
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