Caves of Qud

Caves of Qud is a roguelike about a post-apocalyptic world where swords, mutants and ancient technologies come together. Each playthrough begins with a new character, who has his own capabilities and his own destiny. The world consists of cells and is generated anew, so the map looks different every time. The hero can acquire wings, tentacles, or a second head, and this changes both the combat and the way he moves around the world. Reading books and trading takes as much time as fighting. The memory of past lives helps open up new options for the next heroes. Mutations give wings, tentacles or a second head. Books and trading take up half the time. Past lives open up options for new heroes. The dungeons go deep down. Mutations give wings and tentacles. Past lives open up new options. Death sends you to start again, and the world is built differently. Books and merchants take up half the time. Water and food are considered as strictly as ammo. You can learn a new craft from anyone you meet, if you have the patience. The character can be assembled for different styles: melee, ranged or conversation. The world lives according to a schedule, and some events happen without a hero. The hero can communicate with creatures that are usually killed. The landscape changes from icy wastelands to salt marshes. Robots and people live by their own laws. Learning languages ​​opens up new conversations. The dungeons go deep, and each level has its own creatures. For those players who like roguelikes with deep rules, this game is suitable.