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Caves of Qud (2024) is a survival adventure game about exploring a retro-looking post-apocalyptic future as a mutated human. Like a Dungeons. & Dragons adventure you explore the world while dealing with dangerous creatures and obstacles, in a quest to find safety. The worlds are different each time you restart, but the real draw is the deeply detailed civilizations and history you can discover along the way.

In a disastrous alternative future, you set out to find a new home using only your wits in a dangerous world. Unlike other dungeon survival games, the simple visuals and textual world representation mean Caves of Qud can create an organic and ever-changing world. There are complex histories, politics and physics to deal with as you try to survive - from finding a mysterious frog mushroom that gives you extra health to discovering an ancient battle fought with magical staffs.

As you progress, you learn more about the world and how you can affect it. Success requires this deep understanding of the evolving lore and physics of the place, but also your ability to adapt to the scenarios you encounter. If things get too challenging, there are different modes to choose from. For example, the Wander option enables a focus on exploration instead of survival.

The result is an intriguing game that’s not what it first appears. The devil is in the details, as every last minutia of the world can be investigated for a fuller understanding. It’s an intricate and lovingly created reality all made from text. But don’t let that fool you this is one of the most challenging and complex dungeon explorer games available.

Our examiner, Will Oster, first checked Caves Of Qud 3 weeks ago. It was re-examined by Jo Robertson and updated 2 weeks ago.
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Play StylePlay Style

This is an Adventure, Role-Play and Traversal game with Battle, Collecting, Fighting, Shooting and Stealth elements. This is a single-player game.

 
You can play this game in the following styles:

DurationDuration

Play Time: This game will take between 27 and a half hours and 36 hours to complete. Depending on how often you fail, your character's story can take significantly different lengths of time due to the roguelike nature of the game.

Age RatingsAge Ratings

Content Rating

This game has not yet been rated, but we anticipate it is likely to be rated PEGI 7.

No blood is shown. The game is pixilated and text-based when in combat. No graphic imagery is shown and you instantly respawn if your character dies.

Skill Level

13+ year-olds usually have the required skill to enjoy this game. Interpreting the complex unique information about each world you inhabit can be challenging for younger players. Players also need to be able to cope with dying and losing all their stuff.

CostsCosts

Caves Of Qud usually costs £24.99.
 

Caves Of Qud

Steam Store PC £24.99
Steam Store Mac £24.99
There are no additional in-game purchases, loot boxes, adverts or subscription costs.

DetailsGame Details

Release Date: 05/12/2024

Out Now: Mac and PC

Skill Rating: 13+ year-olds

Players: 1

Genres: Adventure, Role-Play, Traversal (Battle, Collecting, Fighting, Shooting and Stealth)

Accessibility: 0 features documented (Tweet Developer )

Components: 2D Side-On, Open World and Pixels

Developer: Free Hold Games (@FreeHoldGames)


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