Choose Caves of Qud
Choose Caves of Qud if you want a Strategy, Indie, and Adventure game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 10,368 Steam reviews back the pick.
Caves of Qud vs Metamancer
Caves of Qud and Metamancer both land in RPG 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 are RPG games on Steam. Caves of Qud (2024) is 2 years older than Metamancer (2026). Metamancer scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Caves of Qud (95.2% 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 Metamancer
Choose Metamancer if you want an Action game with DualShock Controller Support. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Metamancer launched in 2026.
Both Caves of Qud and Metamancer sit in RPG on Steam, 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 |  Metamancer | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2026 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Action, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.2% positive (10,368 reviews) | 100% positive (13 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Freehold Games | Colter Grant Robinson |
Side by side
- Both are RPG games on Steam.
- Caves of Qud (2024) is 2 years older than Metamancer (2026).
- Metamancer scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Caves of Qud (95.2% positive).
- Metamancer is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Caves of Qud (14.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Caves of Qud is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Metamancer has no Deck rating yet.
Caves of Qud vs Metamancer — FAQ
- Should I play Caves of Qud or Metamancer first?
- If you want chronology, Caves of Qud (2024) came out before Metamancer (2026). 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 Metamancer similar?
- They overlap on RPG 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.
- Does Caves of Qud run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Caves of Qud is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Metamancer doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.