Rank 01Why this
Shares procedural generation with Caves of Qud.
- $6.99 (Price checked Nov 3)
- Deck Playable
- 2013
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- 24 games
- Updated Nov 3, 2026
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Also Rogue-like and Procedural Generation, like Caves of Qud.
- $29.99 (Price checked Nov 3)
- Deck Playable
- 2022
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The Doors of Trithius
Why this: Also Traditional Roguelike and Turn-Based, like Caves of Qud.
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NEO Scavenger
Why this: Also Turn-Based and Rogue-like, like Caves of Qud.
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Cataclysm: Dark Days Ahead
Why this: Also Traditional Roguelike and Rogue-like, like Caves of Qud.
The full ranked list: top 24 games like Caves of Qud
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- Released: 2024
- Developer: Freehold Games
- Price: $29.99checked Nov 3
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 95% of 10,368 reviews
- Genres: Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG
- Metacritic 91
- Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Players highlight
- Character builds feel limitless
- Crafting feels game changing
- Lore is scattered in delightful books
- Atmospheric
- Contemplative
- Immersive
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Elin
Why this: Also Traditional Roguelike and Rogue-like, like Caves of Qud.
Stoneshard
Why this: Also Turn-Based and Rogue-like, like Caves of Qud.
Kenshi
Why this: Shares procedural generation with Caves of Qud.
Cogmind
Why this: Also Traditional Roguelike and Turn-Based, like Caves of Qud.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Caves of Qud at current Steam store prices.
Sword of the Stars: The Pit
Why this: Shares procedural generation with Caves of Qud.
Terra Randoma
Why this: Shares crafting and procedural generation with Caves of Qud.
Tangledeep
Why this: Also Traditional Roguelike and Turn-Based, like Caves of Qud.
Wayward
Why this: Shares reputation system with Caves of Qud.
Approaching Infinity
Why this: Shares crafting with Caves of Qud.
Path of Achra
Why this: Also Traditional Roguelike and Rogue-like, like Caves of Qud.
Bionic Dues
Why this: Also Turn-Based and Rogue-like, like Caves of Qud.
About Caves of Qud
The closest matches to Caves of Qud: Tales of Maj'Eyal, Dwarf Fortress, Soulash 2, The Doors of Trithius, and Dungeons of Dredmor. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Caves of Qud is your kind of game, the closest matches are Tales of Maj'Eyal, Dwarf Fortress and Soulash 2 — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, contemplative and immersive, and single out its crafting and economy breakage. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
Caves of Qud is a turn-based roguelike RPG set in a science fantasy world where players chisel through layers of ancient civilizations. Players build characters using a mutation system and cybernetic enhancements, with players describing character builds as feeling limitless. The game features crafting, psionic powers, a reputation system, and procedural generation that keeps runs fresh according to players and reviewers. Caves of Qud presents an open world with deep lore scattered throughout books players find on their journey. The sandbox structure and massive length support countless hours of exploration. With a 95% positive rating from over 10,000 Steam reviews, the game is verified on Steam Deck. At $23.99, it offers substantial content for players seeking a challenging, replayable experience.
About Caves of Qud: Inhabit a deeply-simulated science fantasy world and chisel through layers of thousand-year-old civilizations. Build a character from over a hundred mutations and cybernetics. The award-winning sandbox roguelike & RPG full of robots, deep lore, and sentient plants.
Is Caves of Qud worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 95% of 10,368 Steam reviews are positive.
- Last 30 days: 91% positive across 118 new reviews, in line with its all-time score.
- Price: $29.99 (checked Nov 8).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 51 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Character builds feel limitless
- Crafting feels game changing
- Lore is scattered in delightful books
- Procedural generation keeps runs fresh
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“Game have a great potential, but atrocious UI (your map will be CLUTTERED with pointers and journal is semi-useless) and quests (even main one) being nonsensical kills all fun in the game.”
People who play it also play: Tales of Maj'Eyal, Dwarf Fortress, Soulash 2
Frequently asked about Caves of Qud
Can I run it?
Is Caves of Qud verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Caves of Qud is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does Caves of Qud cost?
Caves of Qud is listed on Steam at 29.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Caves of Qud?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Caves of Qud are Tales of Maj'Eyal, Dwarf Fortress, Soulash 2.
Who developed Caves of Qud?
Caves of Qud was developed by Freehold Games and published by Kitfox Games.