# Games like 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.

## Similar games, ranked

The full ranked list, 24 games, best match first (the HTML page shows the top 8 as cards).

1. [Tales of Maj'Eyal](https://imho.run/games/259680/tales-of-maj-eyal) — Shares procedural generation with Caves of Qud. 4,129 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/259680/)
2. [Dwarf Fortress](https://imho.run/games/975370/dwarf-fortress) — Also Rogue-like and Procedural Generation, like Caves of Qud. 23,734 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/975370/)
3. [Soulash 2](https://imho.run/games/2399160/soulash-2) — Shares crafting and procedural generation with Caves of Qud. 1,870 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2399160/)
4. [The Doors of Trithius](https://imho.run/games/1519490/the-doors-of-trithius) — Also Traditional Roguelike and Turn-Based, like Caves of Qud. 641 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1519490/)
5. [Dungeons of Dredmor](https://imho.run/games/98800/dungeons-of-dredmor) — A frequent pick in Caves of Qud players' libraries, and another RPG. 3,196 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/98800/)
6. [NEO Scavenger](https://imho.run/games/248860/neo-scavenger) — Also Turn-Based and Rogue-like, like Caves of Qud. 3,651 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/248860/)
7. [UnReal World](https://imho.run/games/351700/unreal-world) — Also Traditional Roguelike and Turn-Based, like Caves of Qud. 1,007 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/351700/)
8. [Cataclysm: Dark Days Ahead](https://imho.run/games/2330750/cataclysm-dark-days-ahead) — Also Traditional Roguelike and Rogue-like, like Caves of Qud. 312 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2330750/)
9. [Sword of the Stars: The Pit](https://imho.run/games/233700/sword-of-the-stars-the-pit) — Shares procedural generation with Caves of Qud. 883 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/233700/)
10. [Jupiter Hell](https://imho.run/games/811320/jupiter-hell) — Also Traditional Roguelike and Turn-Based, like Caves of Qud. 1,502 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/811320/)
11. [Stoneshard](https://imho.run/games/625960/stoneshard) — Also Turn-Based and Rogue-like, like Caves of Qud. 11,087 Steam reviews, 74% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/625960/)
12. [ADOM (Ancient Domains Of Mystery)](https://imho.run/games/333300/adom-ancient-domains-of-mystery) — Shares procedural generation with Caves of Qud. 1,025 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/333300/)
13. [Quasimorph](https://imho.run/games/2059170/quasimorph) — Also Turn-Based and Rogue-like, like Caves of Qud. 3,158 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2059170/)
14. [Darkest Dungeon®](https://imho.run/games/262060/darkest-dungeon) — Shares procedural generation with Caves of Qud. 55,844 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/262060/)
15. [Terra Randoma](https://imho.run/games/1120400/terra-randoma) — Shares crafting and procedural generation with Caves of Qud. 122 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1120400/)
16. [Tangledeep](https://imho.run/games/628770/tangledeep) — Also Traditional Roguelike and Turn-Based, like Caves of Qud. 639 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/628770/)
17. [Griftlands](https://imho.run/games/601840/griftlands) — A frequent pick in Caves of Qud players' libraries, and another Indie. 5,218 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/601840/)
18. [Wayward](https://imho.run/games/379210/wayward) — Shares reputation system with Caves of Qud. 890 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/379210/)
19. [Wildermyth](https://imho.run/games/763890/wildermyth) — Also Turn-Based and Procedural Generation, like Caves of Qud. 11,577 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/763890/)
20. [Approaching Infinity](https://imho.run/games/551620/approaching-infinity) — Shares crafting with Caves of Qud. 606 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/551620/)
21. [Curious Expedition 2](https://imho.run/games/1040230/curious-expedition-2) — A frequent pick in Caves of Qud players' libraries, and another Strategy. 579 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1040230/)
22. [Path of Achra](https://imho.run/games/2128270/path-of-achra) — Also Traditional Roguelike and Rogue-like, like Caves of Qud. 2,738 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2128270/)
23. [Cogmind](https://imho.run/games/722730/cogmind) — Also Traditional Roguelike and Turn-Based, like Caves of Qud. 1,345 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/722730/)
24. [Quest of Dungeons](https://imho.run/games/270050/quest-of-dungeons) — Shares procedural generation with Caves of Qud. 319 Steam reviews, 78% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/270050/)

## Machine-readable

The same ranked list as JSON from the imho.run API for AI assistants (GET, no key, same site as this page):

- Top 20: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=333640&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=333640&n=20&coop=true
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- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=333640
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/333640
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Caves of Qud

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.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 333640
- **Developer:** Freehold Games
- **Publisher:** Kitfox Games
- **Genres:** Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG
- **Categories:** Includes level editor, Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Steam Leaderboards, Full controller support, Steam Workshop, Family Sharing
- **Released:** Dec 5, 2024
- **Free to play:** no
- **Metacritic:** 91
- **Platforms:** windows, mac, linux

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/333640/caves-of-qud)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=333640&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/333640/)
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