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Caves of Qud

December 5, 2024RPGESRB E10+

Overview

About Caves of Qud

Caves of Qud is a science fantasy roguelike epic steeped in retro-futurism, deep simulation, and swathes of sentient plants. The game weaves a handwritten narrative through rich physical, social, and historical simulations. The result is a hybrid handcrafted & procedurally-generated world where you can do just about anything. Assemble your character from over 70 mutations and defects, and 24 castes and kits - it’s all the character diversity you could want. Explore procedurally-generated regions with some familiar locations - each world is nearly 1 million maps large.
Story setup
Come inhabit an exotic world and chisel through layers of thousand-year-old civilizations. Decide: is it a dying earth, or is it on the verge of rebirth? Play the role of a mutant indigenous to the salt-spangled dunes and jungles of Qud, or play a pure-strain descendant from one of the few remaining eco-domes - the toxic arboreta of Ekuemekiyye, the Holy City; the ice-sheathed arcology of Ibul; or the crustal mortars of Yawningmoon. Follow the plot to Barathrum the Old, a sentient cave bear who leads a sect of tinkers intent on restoring technological splendor to Qud. There’s a story in every nook, from legendary items with fabled pasts to in-game history books written by plant historians. A novel’s worth of handwritten lore is knit into a procedurally-generated history that’s unique each game.
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At a glance

Released
December 5, 2024
Platforms
PC, macOS, Nintendo Switch, Linux
Genres
RPG, Simulation, Strategy, Adventure, Indie
Play modes
Single Player
Age rating
ESRB E10+
Time to beat
2 hours
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Playtime

How long to beat

Player-reported completion times for Caves of Qud.

Typical
2hoursStory plus some extras
Playing together

Multiplayer & game modes

Caves of Qud offers various play modes for different gaming experiences.

Play Modes

Single Player

Content

Age ratings

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ESRBE10+
  • Mild Blood
  • Fantasy Violence
  • Use of Alcohol
PEGI16
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