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… Summary: IGDB
Mind Score
Fair to the playerAge · PEGI 16
Respect
90
Stimulation
moderate
Unknown lengthStop anytime
On failure
Punishing: a death costs progress or a long way back
- IGDB keyword “permadeath”
- Steam tag “Traditional Roguelike” (1138 votes)
- IGDB keyword “roguelike”
What it exercises
Exploration and curiosity
- Steam tag “Open World” (1729 votes)
Creativity
- Steam tag “Character Customization” (1057 votes)
- From a player review (1 found it helpful)
Planning and strategy
- Steam tag “Turn-Based Combat” (1754 votes)
High confidence · 28 Sept 2026 · Rules-based estimate from the Steam store, player reviews and PEGI/ESRB descriptors. Not a substitute for the official rating or your own judgement. Tap a label to see the evidence.