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Caves of Qud - Should you buy now or wait? Purchase decision analysis

Caves of Qud

Freehold GamesReleased December 5, 2024
StrategyIndieAdventureRPGSingleplayerSci-fi
GameValio recommendation66Maybe

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

  • Gaining popularity
  • Niche gem - loved by fans, smaller community
  • Fan favorite (11,994 reviews)
Why “Maybe”
66out of 100

The ring is the score: filled up to 66 out of 100. Each colour is what one signal added; the five bands below show where the score landed.

  1. Skip This
  2. Wait for Sale
  3. Maybe
  4. Worth It
  5. Great Deal

Where to buy

1 store · lowest price first

Steam Cheapest Official store · Price set 7 days ago$29.99Buy

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Behind the recommendation

How we got to this score: each signal, the factors behind it and the data that feeds it.

Value50/100
  • $29.99: mid-range price
  • Historical low: $23.99: room for better deals

Source: prices from the stores we track, compared with this game's own price history.

Price history
Now $29.99Lowest recorded $23.99
Quality94/100
  • 95% positive (11,994 reviews): very positive reception
  • Metacritic 91/100: critics unanimous, one of the best
  • 11,994 reviews: large sample

Source: Steam reviews and Metacritic, collected daily.

Steam review score 95% · Very PositivePositive 11kNegative 605
Popularity33/100
  • Players up 85% in recent days
  • 491 concurrent players: smaller but active
  • 11,994 total reviews: proven game with large community

Source: Steam concurrent players and review volume, collected daily.

Daily peak concurrent players
Players now 491Peak in period 619

Game details

Developers
Freehold Games
Publishers
Kitfox Games
Release date
December 5, 2024
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
150
Steam recs
12,000
Official website
www.cavesofqud.com
Supported languages
1 languagesSee the list

English

Categories
Single-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support +7See the list

Single-player · Steam Achievements · Full controller support · Steam Workshop · DualShock Controller Support · DualSense Controller Support · Steam Cloud · Steam Leaderboards · Includes level editor · Family Sharing

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Frequently asked questions

Is Caves of Qud worth buying?

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

Where can I buy Caves of Qud cheapest?

The best current deal for Caves of Qud is on Steam for $29.99.

What type of game is Caves of Qud?

Caves of Qud is categorized as: Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG.

What platforms is Caves of Qud available on?

Caves of Qud is available on: Linux, Windows, MacOs.

When was Caves of Qud released?

Caves of Qud was released on December 5, 2024.

How many people are playing Caves of Qud?

According to recent data, Caves of Qud has approximately 491 concurrent players 14 hours ago.

Who made Caves of Qud?

Developed by: Freehold Games

Published by: Kitfox Games

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