Caves of Qud Reviews

Caves of Qud is ranked in the 100th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
94 / 100
Dec 5, 2024

Caves of Qud is a genre-defining achievement in play, story, and roleplaying freedom.

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5 / 5
Dec 10, 2024

Densely imagined and as complex as you fancy, this roguelike RPG is brilliant.

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Unscored
Dec 19, 2024

A rich roguelike RPG so deep you will need to bring a thousand torches just to get to the bottom of it.

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Metro GameCentral
Top Critic
4.5 / 5.0
Dec 23, 2024

A staggering achievement in terms of role-playing interactivity and flexibility, that also manages to be both accessible and maintain a fun sense of the absurd.

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GamingTrend
David Flynn
Top Critic
90 / 100
Jan 16, 2025

Caves of Qud is a game that will reward you more and more for putting in the time and effort to learn about it. Even just from scratching the surface, however, I am absolutely entranced by the worlds the game can create.

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3DNews
Top Critic
8 / 10.0
Jan 25, 2025

Some hardcore RPG old-timers will enjoy every single piece of Caves of Qud, yet the prehistoric visuals and teeth-grinding difficulty could be too much for modern players.

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8.9 / 10.0
Mar 20, 2025

Caves of Qud is a unique experience in the roguelike RPG scene. Its deep and detailed world, combined with incredibly flexible gameplay and a fascinating emergent narrative, makes it a must-have title for fans of the genre. However, its difficulty and steep learning curve may deter some players. For those looking for a challenge, Caves of Qud is a must-have title. Death is part of the experience, and each new game brings with it new knowledge and strategies. However, those who prefer more guided experiences may find the game frustrating. With continued support from the developers and an active community, the future of the game still looks full of surprises.

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9.5 / 10.0
Dec 12, 2024

As we will tell in the review of Caves of Qud , what the authors accomplished is a sort of miracle that inevitably pushes us to reflect on the idiosyncrasies of the modern medium.

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