Caves of Qud, a deeply intricate D&D-inspired roguelike, is finally reaching its 1.0 release after 15 years of development. The game will officially launch on December 5, 2024, for PC through platforms like Steam, Itch.io, and GOG.Key FeaturesGame Design: Inspired by Dungeons & Dragons and Gamma World, Caves of Qud emphasizes player agency and emergent narrative. Each playthrough generates a unique sci-fi world with a rich fictional history and diverse factions.Gameplay Mechanics: The game offers a robust simulation of physical properties, allowing players to interact with the environment in creative ways, such as melting walls or utilizing mutations and cybernetic

Caves of Qud, a deeply intricate D&D-inspired roguelike, is finally reaching its 1.0 release after 15 years of development.

  • cybervseas@lemmy.worldEnglish
    94·
    10 days ago

    I really enjoy Caves of Qud. But it’s not retro in any sense. I’d argue it doesn’t even feel retro.

  • Sanctus@lemmy.worldEnglish
    31·
    10 days ago

    I would say its mostly inspired by Gamma World. Like its nearly, very nearly, as 1:1 as you can reasonably expect. God I miss playing Gamma World.

  • Lesrid@lemm.eeEnglish
    21·
    10 days ago

    If you like Dwarf Fortress’s adventure mode, and don’t mind a swap to a high sci fi setting: please give this game a shot, it’s the cheapest price it has had so far

  • makatwork@lemmy.worldEnglish
    1·
    8 days ago

    Calling it d&d inspired is so misleading, even if it might be true. It has absolutely nothing in common with d&d