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Caves of Qud
SummaryCaves of Qud is a science fantasy roguelike epic steeped in retrofuturism, deep simulation, and swathes of sentient plants. Come inhabit an exotic world and chisel through layers of thousand-year-old civilizations.

Developer:Freehold Games

Caves of Qud

Released On: 
Dec 5, 2024
Metascore
Universal Acclaim
91
User score
Generally Favorable
8.1
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Metascore
Universal Acclaim
91
100% Positive
8 Reviews
0% Mixed
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0% Negative
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Dec 10, 2024
100
Eurogamer
Densely imagined and as complex as you fancy, this roguelike RPG is brilliant.
Dec 20, 2024
95
Multiplayer.it
Quotation forthcoming.
User score
Generally Favorable
8.1
71% Positive
34 Ratings
17% Mixed
8 Ratings
13% Negative
6 Ratings
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Apr 25, 2026
10
GabrielPEBR
Caves of Qud é, ao mesmo tempo, uma experiência fascinante e extremamente exigente. A dificuldade do jogo já é alta por natureza, mas, sem domínio do inglês e com a escassez de conteúdo em português do Brasil, tudo se torna ainda mais desafiador. A necessidade de usar ferramentas como o Google Lens para traduzir praticamente cada interação acaba virando quase uma mecânica paralela — cansativa, até fisicamente, mas que mostra o nível de dedicação que o jogo exige. Quando surge alguma dúvida mais complexa, recorrer a criadores como RogueRat acaba sendo essencial para continuar progredindo.Ainda assim, apesar de todas essas barreiras, o jogo se destaca de forma impressionante. O mundo é absurdamente rico: cada canto parece contar uma história própria, mesmo sem explicações diretas. As facções têm identidade e profundidade, os desafios são realmente desafiadores — exigindo mais do que reflexo, mas também criatividade — e os sistemas de progressão são um show à parte. As mutações dos mutantes abrem possibilidades únicas e muitas vezes caóticas, enquanto as próteses dos ciborgues oferecem um caminho completamente diferente, igualmente interessante.A variedade de builds e habilidades reforça ainda mais essa liberdade, fazendo com que cada tentativa seja única. Isso se conecta diretamente com a natureza procedural do jogo, que é justamente o que torna uma tradução oficial para português algo tão difícil — praticamente inviável, considerando a quantidade e a variação de textos **** fim, Caves of Qud é o tipo de jogo que cobra muito do jogador, mas entrega na mesma medida. Mesmo com dor no braço de tanto traduzir e a constante sensação de estar perdido, a experiência continua sendo incrível. É um convite ao esforço, à descoberta e à imersão. Então, como o próprio espírito do jogo sugere: vivam e bebam, camaradas.
Jul 16, 2025
10
SneezingBear
Masterpiece. Hardcore. Deep. Many choices of playstyle . Awesome atmosphere and music. Hardly recommended
Dec 6, 2024
94
PC Gamer
Caves of Qud is a genre-defining achievement in play, story, and roleplaying freedom.
Jan 17, 2025
90
GamingTrend
Caves of Qud is a game that will reward you more and more for putting in the time and effort to learn about it. Even just from scratching the surface, however, I am absolutely entranced by the worlds the game can create.
Dec 27, 2024
90
Metro GameCentral
A staggering achievement in terms of role-playing interactivity and flexibility, that also manages to be both accessible and maintain a fun sense of the absurd.
Dec 20, 2024
85
Vandal
A roguelike RPG that stands out for its deep emergent narrative, complex character creation, and endless possibilities in exploration and decision-making, but its steep learning curve, dated visuals, and English-only text limit its accessibility.
Jan 24, 2025
80
Edge Magazine
Here is a game not only made over decades but one that feels made to be consumed over an equivalent timeframe. To play Caves of Qud is to be aware that you have just one life to give it - and that you might well come up wanting. [Issue#407, p.104]
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May 3, 2025
10
reenur
фантастическое путешествие в фантастически разрушительный для вашего сознания мир куда, больше вы не сможете в серьез воспринимать другие рпг игры, а может вообще все игры, к сожалению игра не так популярна среди своих фактически младших (буквально по любому аспекту игры(может быть кроме сюжета и дурной рандомной генерации всего :P)) жанровых одноклассников, но такова она лишь по вине самих игроков, избалованных и перегруженных более "популярными" рпгшками, тут уже ничего не поделаешь, было бы у людей уважение к самим себе они бы не получали год за годом сомнительные пародии на такое в полном того смысле предложения - фантастическая пародия на наш с вами мир, если бы: Long ago, the Eaters of the Earth, a human civilization, were part of an interstellar union called the Coven. One of its members was Ptoh, an immensely powerful being capable of manipulating space and time. A dangerous new branch of math, Dark Calculus, was discovered—proofs that unravel themselves and threaten spacetime. The Coven unanimously banned it, with Ptoh agreeing.Eventually, Ptoh was imprisoned—likely for secretly studying Dark Calculus. The Eaters, led by Saad Amus, King of Salum (now Qud), managed to trap Ptoh on Earth. Ptoh tried to bribe a guard with a powerful artifact but failed. A psychic faction, the Seekers of the Sightless Way, still serve Ptoh and seek to free it.Later, the Eaters succumbed to some great temptation, and Earth was placed under an injunction, cut off from alien contact. Civilization collapsed. Evidence like giant deactivated mechs in Moghra’yi and a global ice age suggest a sudden downfall.Mutations in Qud aren’t due to radiation, but genetic engineering by the Eaters—intended for labor efficiency and profit. ну вы поняли
Apr 24, 2025
10
dereksteinke
This is a masterpiece ****. If you like roguelikes, this is the truest rogue-like that exists today. If you've ever played Dwarf Fortress and wished for a better adventure mode, this game will scratch that itch. Don't let the basic graphics deter you. Everything about this game is crafted to perfection
Jan 30, 2025
10
Podski
Caves of Qud is an absolute masterpiece that blends deep, rewarding gameplay with a world brimming with rich lore and beauty. The game’s complexity is unmatched, offering a vast array of character customization, systems to explore, and decisions that feel meaningful. The eclectic pixel art is incredibly underrated and it's genuinely one of the greatest games I've ever played.
Dec 31, 2024
10
LolGuyy
Caves of Qud is a masterpiece of procedural storytelling and emergent gameplay, delivering one of the most unique and immersive experiences in the roguelike genre. The game offers a rich, strange world filled with lore, mutant powers, and countless possibilities for creative problem-solving.
Feb 17, 2025
1
nep321
I thought the concept was neat and the game definitely has some charming aspects to it, but I just had a very hard time getting into it. Not gonna lie, but it's hard to get into a game these days with primitive 80's graphics. The music was very uninspiring and didn't do it for me. I found the menus to be overwhelming and the fonts were a bit jarring. Exploration and battles were boring. None of the characters were interesting to me. I found it very annoying that when you move your character, the tiles are colored based on your character's field of vision. I don't see how it took 15+ years to develop this game, honestly.
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