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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Turn-based }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Turn-based }}
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|gogcom id    = 1625207125
 
|gogcom id    = 1625207125
 
|official site= https://www.cavesofqud.com/
 
|official site= https://www.cavesofqud.com/
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|igdb         = caves-of-qud
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|hltb         = 28067
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|lutris      = caves-of-qud
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|mobygames    = 99752
 
|strategywiki =  
 
|strategywiki =  
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|mobygames   = caves-of-qud
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|wikipedia   = Caves of Qud
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|wikipedia    =
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|winehq      = 20846
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|winehq      =  
 
 
|license      = commercial
 
|license      = commercial
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{{Introduction
 +
|introduction      =
 +
 +
|release history  = The game entered early access on July 15, 2015.
 +
 +
|current state    =
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
 
{{mm}} [https://discordapp.com/invite/cavesofqud Official Discord server]
 
{{mm}} [https://discordapp.com/invite/cavesofqud Official Discord server]
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{{mm}} [https://cavesofqud.fandom.com/ Official wiki]
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{{mm}} [https://wiki.cavesofqud.com/wiki/Caves_of_Qud_Wiki Official wiki]
 
{{GOG.com links|1625207125|caves_of_qud}}
 
{{GOG.com links|1625207125|caves_of_qud}}
 
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/333640/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
 
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/333640/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
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==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
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{{Availability/row| Official | https://www.cavesofqud.com/#humble_purchase | DRM-free | Humble Bundle Widget | Steam | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
 
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | caves_of_qud | DRM-free |  | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | caves_of_qud | DRM-free |  | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
{{Availability/row| itch.io | https://freeholdgames.itch.io/cavesofqud | DRM-free |  | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
{{Availability/row| itch.io | https://freeholdgames.itch.io/cavesofqud | DRM-free |  | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 333640 | DRM-free |  | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 333640 | DRM-free |  | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{Availability/row| Official | https://www.cavesofqud.com/#humble_purchase | DRM-free | Humble Bundle Widget | Steam | Windows, OS X, Linux | unavailable }}
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{ii}} An [https://s3.amazonaws.com/CoQ/setup.exe extended demo] is available from the developers.
 
{{ii}} An [https://s3.amazonaws.com/CoQ/setup.exe extended demo] is available from the developers.
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===Microtransactions===
 +
{{Microtransactions
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|boost              =
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|cosmetic            =
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|currency            =
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|finite spend        =
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|infinite spend      =
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|free-to-grind      =
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|loot box            =
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|none                =
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|player trading      =
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|time-limited        =
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|unlock              = Requires a $5 Patreon subscription to unlock pets, which can give combat or other boosts.
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}}
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==Game data==
 
==Game data==
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{{Game data|
 
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\AppData\LocalLow\Freehold Games\CavesOfQud\PlayerOptions.json}}
 
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\AppData\LocalLow\Freehold Games\CavesOfQud\PlayerOptions.json}}
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{{Game data/config|OS X|~/Library/Application Support/com.FreeholdGames.CavesOfQud/PlayerOptions.json}}
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{{Game data/config|Linux|~/.config/unity3d/Freehold Games/CavesOfQud/PlayerOptions.json}}
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{{XDG|false}}
 
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{{Game data|
 
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{{Game data/saves|OS X|~/Library/Application Support/com.FreeholdGames.CavesOfQud/Saves/}}
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{{Game data/saves|Linux|~/.config/unity3d/Freehold Games/CavesOfQud/Saves/ }}
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{{ii}} This location can be changed using the in-game command <code>-savepath</code>
 
{{ii}} This location can be changed using the in-game command <code>-savepath</code>
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|origin                    =  
 
|origin                    =  
 
|origin notes              =  
 
|origin notes              =  
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|steam cloud              = false
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|steam cloud              = true
 
|steam cloud notes        =  
 
|steam cloud notes        =  
 
|ubisoft connect          =  
 
|ubisoft connect          =  
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|widescreen resolution notes= {{term|Letterboxed}} 21:9.
 
|widescreen resolution notes= {{term|Letterboxed}} 21:9.
 
|multimonitor              = false
 
|multimonitor              = false
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|multimonitor notes        = {{term|Pillarboxed}} 21:9. At 16:3, some minor elements have {{term|Vert-}} Scaling.
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|multimonitor notes        = {{term|Pillarboxed}} 21:9. At 16:3, some minor elements have {{term|Vert-}} Scaling.
 
|ultrawidescreen            = unknown
 
|ultrawidescreen            = unknown
 
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
 
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
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|antialiasing              = n/a
 
|antialiasing              = n/a
 
|antialiasing notes        =  
 
|antialiasing notes        =  
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|upscaling                  = unknown
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|upscaling tech            =
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|upscaling notes            =
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|vsync notes                =  
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|invert mouse y-axis      = n/a
 
|invert mouse y-axis      = n/a
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
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|controller support        = false
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|controller support        = true
 
|controller support notes  =  
 
|controller support notes  =  
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|full controller          = unknown
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|full controller          = false
 
|full controller notes    =  
 
|full controller notes    =  
 
|controller remap          = unknown
 
|controller remap          = unknown
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|touchscreen              = false
 
|touchscreen              = false
 
|touchscreen notes        =  
 
|touchscreen notes        =  
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|xinput controllers        = unknown
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|xinput controllers notes  =
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|xbox prompts              = unknown
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|xbox prompts notes        =
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|impulse triggers          = unknown
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|impulse triggers notes    =
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|dualshock 4              = unknown
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|dualshock 4 notes        =
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|dualshock prompts        = unknown
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|dualshock prompts notes  =
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|light bar support        = unknown
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|light bar support notes  =
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|dualshock 4 modes        = unknown
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|dualshock 4 modes notes  =
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|other controllers        = unknown
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|other controllers notes  =
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|other button prompts      = unknown
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|other button prompts notes=
 
|controller hotplug        = unknown
 
|controller hotplug        = unknown
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
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|eax support              =  
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support notes        =  
 
|eax support notes        =  
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|royalty free audio      = unknown
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|royalty free audio notes =
 
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===API===
 
===API===
 
{{API
 
{{API
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|direct3d versions      = 9, 11
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|direct3d versions      = 9.0c, 11
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
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|windows 32-bit exe    = true
 
|windows 32-bit exe    = true
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
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|windows arm app        = false
 
|windows exe notes      =  
 
|windows exe notes      =  
 
|macos intel 32-bit app = unknown
 
|macos intel 32-bit app = unknown
 
|macos intel 64-bit app = unknown
 
|macos intel 64-bit app = unknown
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|macos arm app          =  
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|macos arm app          = unknown
 
|macos app notes        =  
 
|macos app notes        =  
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|linux 32-bit executable= unknown
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|linux 32-bit executable= false
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|linux 64-bit executable= unknown
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|linux 64-bit executable= true
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|linux arm app          = false
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
|linux executable notes =  
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===Middleware===
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{{Middleware
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|physics          =
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|physics notes    =
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|audio            =
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|audio notes      =
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|interface        =
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|interface notes  =
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|input            = Rewired
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|input notes      =
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|cutscenes        =
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|cutscenes notes  =
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|multiplayer      =
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|multiplayer notes=
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|anticheat        =
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|anticheat notes  =
 
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|OSfamily = Windows
 
|OSfamily = Windows
  
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|minOS    = 7 SP1
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|minOS    = 7 SP1, 10
 
|minCPU  = 1 GHz, SSE2 instruction set support
 
|minCPU  = 1 GHz, SSE2 instruction set support
 
|minRAM  = 4 GB
 
|minRAM  = 4 GB
 
|minHD    = 2 GB
 
|minHD    = 2 GB
 
|minGPU  =  
 
|minGPU  =  
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|minDX    = 9
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|minDX    = 10, 11, 12
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|minSM    = 3.0
 
  
 
|recOS    =  
 
|recOS    =  
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|recHD    =  
 
|recGPU  =  
 
|recGPU  =  
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|recDX    = 11 with feature level 9.3 capabilities
 
 
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|OSfamily = OS X
 
|OSfamily = OS X
  
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|minOS    = 10.11
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|minOS    = 10.13
 
|minCPU  = 1 GHz, SSE2 instruction set support
 
|minCPU  = 1 GHz, SSE2 instruction set support
 
|minRAM  = 4 GB
 
|minRAM  = 4 GB
 
|minHD    = 2 GB
 
|minHD    = 2 GB
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|minGPU  =  
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|minGPU  = Metal compatible AMD or Intel
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|minOGL  = 3
 
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|minSM    = 3.0
 
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|minDX    = 9
 
  
 
|recOS    =  
 
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|recHD    =  
 
|recGPU  =  
 
|recGPU  =  
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|OSfamily = Linux
 
|OSfamily = Linux
  
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|minOS    = Ubuntu 12.04
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|minOS    = Ubuntu 16.04
 
|minCPU  = 1 GHz, SSE2 instruction set support
 
|minCPU  = 1 GHz, SSE2 instruction set support
 
|minRAM  = 4 GB
 
|minRAM  = 4 GB
 
|minHD    = 2 GB
 
|minHD    = 2 GB
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|minGPU  =  
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|minGPU  = Vulkan compatible
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|minOGL  = 3
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|minOGL  = 3.2
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|minSM    = 3.0
 
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|minDX    = 9
 
  
 
|recOS    =  
 
|recOS    =  
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|recHD    =  
 
|recHD    =  
 
|recGPU  =  
 
|recGPU  =  
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{{References}}
 
{{References}}
 
{{GOG.com Enhancement Project}}
 
{{GOG.com Enhancement Project}}

Latest revision as of 03:46, 29 March 2024

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This product is unreleased but remains under active development - information may change frequently and could be outdated or irrelevant.
Caves of Qud
Caves of Qud cover
Developers
Freehold Games
Engines
Former Unity 2018[Note 1]
Unity 2020[Note 2]
Release dates
Windows Early access
macOS (OS X) Early access
Linux Early access
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase
Microtransactions None
Modes Singleplayer
Pacing Turn-based
Perspectives Text-based
Controls Direct control, Text input
Genres Roguelike, Immersive sim
Art styles Pixel art
Themes Post-apocalyptic, Sci-fi
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Caves of Qud on HowLongToBeat
Caves of Qud on IGDB
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Caves of Qud on MobyGames
Caves of Qud on Wikipedia
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Caves of Qud is a singleplayer text-based roguelike and immersive sim game.

The game entered early access on July 15, 2015.

General information

Official Discord server
Official wiki
GOG.com Community Discussions
GOG.com Support Page
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
GOG.com
DRM-free
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
itch.io
DRM-free
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Steam
DRM-free after installation through Steam client (notes may include more details)
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Official website (unavailable)
DRM-free
 Humble Bundle Widget
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Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
An extended demo is available from the developers.

Microtransactions

Type Notes
Unlock Requires a $5 Patreon subscription to unlock pets, which can give combat or other boosts.


Game data

Launcher video settings.
Launcher video settings.

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\AppData\LocalLow\Freehold Games\CavesOfQud\PlayerOptions.json
macOS (OS X) $HOME/Library/Application Support/com.FreeholdGames.CavesOfQud/PlayerOptions.json
Linux $HOME/.config/unity3d/Freehold Games/CavesOfQud/PlayerOptions.json
This game does not follow the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux.

Save game data location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\AppData\LocalLow\Freehold Games\CavesOfQud\Saves\
macOS (OS X) $HOME/Library/Application Support/com.FreeholdGames.CavesOfQud/Saves/
Linux $HOME/.config/unity3d/Freehold Games/CavesOfQud/Saves/
This location can be changed using the in-game command -savepath

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
GOG Galaxy
Steam Cloud

Video

Display options (from General Settings).
Display options (from General Settings).
Performance settings.
Performance settings.

Graphics feature State Notes
Widescreen resolution
Letterboxed 21:9.
Multi-monitor
Pillarboxed 21:9. At 16:3, some minor elements have Vert- Scaling.
Ultra-widescreen
4K Ultra HD
Field of view (FOV)
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Enable windowed mode and use the -popupwindow parameter (or see the glossary page).
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Anti-aliasing (AA)
Vertical sync (Vsync)
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.
The game engine may allow for manual configuration of the game via its variables. See the Unity page for more details.

  • Overlay (UI) settings.

  • Prompt settings.

Input

Input settings.
Input settings.

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Via launcher or in-game.
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
Uses Windows sensitivity.
Mouse input in menus
Use Enable Overlay User Interface Elements under Overlay UI settings to enable menu mouse input.
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
Full controller support
Controller remapping
Controller sensitivity
Controller Y-axis inversion
Controller types
XInput-compatible controllers
PlayStation controllers
Generic/other controllers
Additional information
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M

Audio

Audio options (from General Settings).
Audio options (from General Settings).

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Master, Sound Effects, Music
Surround sound
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 9.0c, 11
Shader Model support 3.0
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Input Rewired

System requirements

Windows
Minimum
Operating system (OS) 7 SP1, 10
Processor (CPU) 1 GHz, SSE2 instruction set support
System memory (RAM) 4 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 2 GB
Video card (GPU) DirectX 10, 11, 12 compatible
macOS (OS X)
Minimum
Operating system (OS) 10.13
Processor (CPU) 1 GHz, SSE2 instruction set support
System memory (RAM) 4 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 2 GB
Video card (GPU) Metal compatible AMD or Intel
Linux
Minimum
Operating system (OS) Ubuntu 16.04
Processor (CPU) 1 GHz, SSE2 instruction set support
System memory (RAM) 4 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 2 GB
Video card (GPU) Vulkan compatible
OpenGL 3.2 compatible
A 64-bit operating system is required.


Notes

  1. ↑ Unity engine build: 2018.4.2f1[1]
  2. ↑ Unity engine build: 2020.3.19f1[2]

References

  1. ↑ Verified by User:Baronsmoki on 2019-07-11
  2. ↑ Verified by User:Baronsmoki on 2022-08-06