Choose Caves of Qud
Choose Caves of Qud if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 95.2% positive across 10,368 reviews.
Caves of Qud vs Soulash 2
Caves of Qud and Soulash 2 both land in Strategy, Indie, Adventure on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Strategy, Indie, Adventure on Steam. Soulash 2 (2023) is 1 year older than Caves of Qud (2024). Caves of Qud scores higher on Steam reviews (95.2% positive) than Soulash 2 (84.1% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Soulash 2
Choose Soulash 2 if you want an Early Access game with Adjustable Text Size, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls. On Steam, it's currently about 21% cheaper on the Steam Store. 1,870 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Caves of Qud and Soulash 2 sit in Strategy, Indie, and Adventure on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Caves of Qud |  Soulash 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2023 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 23.99 USD | 18.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.2% positive (10,368 reviews) | 84.1% positive (1,870 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Freehold Games | Artur Smiarowski |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Soulash 2 (2023) is 1 year older than Caves of Qud (2024).
- Caves of Qud scores higher on Steam reviews (95.2% positive) than Soulash 2 (84.1% positive).
- Soulash 2 is currently ~21% cheaper on Steam than Caves of Qud (18.99 USD vs. 23.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
Caves of Qud vs Soulash 2 — FAQ
- Which is better, Caves of Qud or Soulash 2?
- On Steam reviews Caves of Qud scores higher (95.2% positive) than Soulash 2 (84.1% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Caves of Qud is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Caves of Qud or Soulash 2 first?
- If you want chronology, Soulash 2 (2023) came out before Caves of Qud (2024). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Caves of Qud and Soulash 2 similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie, Adventure on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Do Caves of Qud and Soulash 2 both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.