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Caves of QudVSCogmind

Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.

Caves of Qud

Caves of Qud

StrategyIndieAdventureRPG
Quality
94Popularity
33Value
50
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Ends in≈1d
$29.99
Buy Now
VS
Cogmind

Cogmind

StrategyIndieEarly AccessAdventureRPG
Quality
76Popularity
26Value
51
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$24.99
Buy Now

Winner

Caves of Qud wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 8 of 13 head-to-head metrics.

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

8
Caves of Qud
8 of 13 metrics
Cogmind
5 of 13 metrics
5

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$29.99 -
$24.99 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$23.99 -
$22.49 Wins
Sales Frequency
13 price changes Wins
6 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
91/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
95.1% positive -
95.7% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
11.6K Wins
1.5K -
Positive Steam Reviews
11.0K Wins
1.5K -
Negative Steam Reviews
567 -
66 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
330 Wins
17 -
Steam Recommendations
11.6K Wins
1.5K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
150 -
474 Wins
Supported Languages
1 languages
1 languages
Release Date
Dec 2024 Wins
Oct 2017 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeCaves of Qud

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Wait for SaleCogmind

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Caves of Qud
Cogmind

Player Count Trends

— Concurrent players over time

Review Score Trends

— Positive review ratio over time

Review Volume Trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price Comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

Caves of Qud

Caves of Qud

1 Store
Steam
Steam$29.99Buy Now
Cogmind

Cogmind

1 Store
Steam
Steam$24.99Buy Now

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Caves of Qud

Quality

Consistent high ratings show real quality, not just hype.

95% positive (11,562 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
Metacritic 91/100 — critics unanimous, one of the best
11,562 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Value isn't great at this price — better opportunities expected.

$29.99 — mid-range price
Historical low: $23.99 — room for better deals

Popularity

Past its peak but still active — niche experience.

-31% player decline
292 concurrent players — smaller but active
11,562 total reviews — proven game with large community

Cogmind

Quality

Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.

96% positive (1,523 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
1,523 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Seen it cheaper before — consider wishlisting and waiting.

$24.99 — mid-range price
Near historical low ($22.49)

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.

+6% player growth
17 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsCaves of QudCogmind
Release Date
December 5, 2024
October 16, 2017
Developers
Freehold Games
Grid Sage Games
Publishers
Kitfox Games
Grid Sage Games
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Windows
Achievements
150
474

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Caves of Qud or Cogmind?

Caves of Qud won the comparison against Cogmind based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.

How is the comparison calculated?

The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table — no weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.

Is Caves of Qud worth buying over Cogmind?

Based on the metrics, Caves of Qud won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.

Which game has better player reviews?

Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.

Which game offers better value for money?

The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Cogmind currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 04:59 AM UTC

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