Caves of Qud
Metascore
91
Release Date
December 5, 2024
Units Sold
445K

Developers

Freehold Games

Publishers

Kitfox Games • Freehold Games

Caves of Qud

Character Customization Exploration Roguelike Procedural Generation Indie RPG Science Fantasy Permanent Death Deep Simulation Mutations Caves of Qud

About the Game

Need a sanctuary after the city buzz Fade into Caves of Qud, the storied indie RPG from Freehold Games and publishers Kitfox Games and Freehold Games. On PC, its turn based rhythm invites peaceful planning and gentle mastery. Customize a mutant or true kin, guide your build through richly simulated biomes, and achieve progress at your own pace. Permadeath adds spice, but exploration, tinkering, and collection make the journey feel complete. Harvest lore, befriend odd creatures, and map routes that feel like mindful hikes through a strange garden. Strategy and adventure weave together as you choose quests, trade, and craft in a world that remembers your choices. If you love relaxing strategy games PC, Qud offers a calm headspace with satisfying decisions. Originally released in 2015 and steadily evolving, it is a comforting ritual for evening sessions, with clear controls, deep systems, and a serene cadence that rewards curiosity and careful growth.

Genres

Strategy Roguelike Fantasy Turn-Based Strategy Adventure RPG Indie Simulation