Handpick your Entourage and customize your Route carefully. The road ahead might be long, but is filled with colorful characters, exotic cultures, and life-changing events.
Pay your vassals a visit and interact with them closely. Inspect their holdings, and get to know how your subjects live their lives in the most distant corners of your realm.
Manifest your benevolence and bestow gifts and rewards. Or, bring a horde of tax collectors and finally get your due from those conveniently hard-to-reach vassals.

A novel form of Tournament
Aspiring warriors or prestige-seeking nobles, the Tournament is the perfect place to show your worth. Will you impress during the myriad new tourneys, pageantry, and chivalric trials of jousting?

Join Contests to win extraordinary Prizes and gain valuable experience in new skills.
Host a magnificent Tournament with all its splendor and festivities. Prepare yourself well by paying a visit to the blacksmith or gain some liquid courage in the local tavern.
Beguile your opponent with setting Intents, then bash their heads in or win the heart of your quarries with your excellent jousting skills.

Grand Activities, Knightly Honors, and new art
Medieval life wouldn’t be the same without elaborate weddings and knights. With Crusader Kings III: Tours & Tournaments both impress even more!

Gain an edge in backroom diplomacy by organizing a Grand Wedding. Negotiate beneficial prenuptial Pacts, please your Courtly vassals, and gain favors at these new intricate ceremonies.
Bestow your knights with honors, allowing your warrior nobles to specialize, whether in politics or on the battlefield. Train them up, sending them to tournaments or war for even more experience.
Admire the new museum-worthy character art, showcasing in detail the evolution of armor and dazzling changes in western medieval clothing, from the early to late Middle Ages.

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Polygon

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Prepare for the deepest, most intricate simulation of a world that has ever been created.

Not just generated geometry -- a whole simulated world. Generated rise and fall of civilizations, personalities, creatures, cultures, etc. Infinite hours of gameplay.
Now with beautiful pixel graphics!
Learn the basics with in-game tutorials
A lifetime “living” project - created/updated since 2003, with no end in sight
Generate your unique world and manage a bustling colony of dwarves, even as they probably mine towards their eventual demise.
A new endless hobby, just for you!

The legendary Dwarf Fortress is now on Steam! Build a fortress and try to help your dwarves survive, despite threats of starvation, dragons, and madness.

In this complex construction/management/roguelike simulation, every generated world brings a unique challenge, whether it’s dwarves with their own simulated personalities or aquifers. Observe what makes your civilization fall into eventual decline, and learn for next time… until something else inevitably goes wrong.

The combat model includes skills, body parts, material properties, aimed attacks, wrestling, pain, nausea, various poison effects, and much more.

It’s difficult to convey the depth of the generation. Hundreds of animals and monsters, many of which are randomly created for each world, as well as generated poetry, musical forms, instruments, and dances for your dwarves to practice and perform. A dynamic weather model tracks wind, humidity, and air masses to create fronts, clouds, storms, and blizzards. Over two hundred rock and mineral types can appear, in their proper geological environments.

Remember: Losing is fun!

This is still good old Dwarf Fortress, but with graphics support and music provided. A few bells and whistles won’t change its essence.

Classic Dwarf Fortress mod-artist Jacob "Ironhand" Bowman collaborated with artists Carolyn Jong and Neoriceisgood to create an all-new sprite pack for the game, which they continue to add to regularly.

Dwarf Fortress also has hours of music in a two-volume soundtrack by Dabu and Simon Swerwer, including tracks in the Dwarvish language!

It's never been easier to start playing! We've improved the new player experience with the addition of tutorials to guide you through building your first fort and keeping your dwarves happy.

Command your dwarves as they search for wealth in their generated mountain. Your dwarves will need a steady supply of food and beer, but they’ll also need your guidance in surviving attacks from hostile civilizations, the wilderness, or even the dead.

Craft treasures and furnitures from various materials
Establish a barony and support the increasingly demanding nobility
Read your dwarves’ thoughts to keep them happy
Build floodgates to divert water for farming, and/or prevent magma mishaps
Build structures and watch your dwarves discover and build their culture, like taverns, libraries, temples, honey, wax, pottery, animal training, bookbinding, and more.

Go anywhere! Explore any civilization, earn a reputation, and recruit followers to join you

Experience your fortress and the simulation in a new, more embodied way
Explore mythical dungeons to find magical items, artifacts, and fill your quest journal
Hints of mythology and magic as a start of future simulation enrichment to come
An additional hour of music from Dabu and Simon Swerwer, presented as a second volume of the original soundtrack

The original inspiration for RimWorld, Prison Architect, Minecraft and more.
One of the first video games acquired by the Museum of Modern Art in New York
Updated for over 16 years by two brothers, Tarn “Toady One” and Zach “Threetoe” Adams, and with the support of Kitfox Games since 2020.

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These issues can be frustrating and require constant vigilance to prevent.",{"_308":927,"_310":928,"_312":338,"_314":929,"_316":930},"Poor and unintuitive UI/UX",0.20401649138101172,56,"The game's user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) are poorly designed, unintuitive, and clunky, resembling interfaces from older games. This makes it difficult to navigate menus, understand game mechanics, and perform basic tasks, leading to frustration and a steep learning curve.",{"_308":932,"_310":933,"_312":396,"_314":934,"_316":935},"Underdeveloped and buggy Adventure mode",0.14022645103807663,38,"Adventure mode is underdeveloped, buggy, and lacks meaningful content, quests, and exploration opportunities. It feels like an afterthought compared to fortress mode and is often prone to crashing, making it not worth playing.",{"_308":937,"_310":938,"_312":349,"_314":939,"_316":940},"Cumbersome hotkey and control system",0.12901792133260695,32,"The game's hotkey system is poorly implemented, with unintuitive placements, changes from previous versions, and a lack of support for certain actions. This makes controls cumbersome and less efficient, especially for veteran players who have to relearn the system.",{"_308":942,"_310":943,"_312":411,"_314":944,"_316":945},"Excessive complexity and poor performance",0.09284533099257118,26,"The game's complexity makes it less accessible than other colony sims, often requiring wiki research to understand features. The game also suffers from poor performance and graphics.",{"_308":947,"_310":948,"_312":401,"_314":814,"_316":949},"Reliance on DFHack for fixes",0.07016224006682446,"The game's base version is lacking in quality-of-life features and bug fixes, making third-party tools like DFHack essential for a good experience. Players feel forced to use these tools to address issues that should be fixed in the base game.",{"_308":951,"_310":952,"_312":406,"_314":803,"_316":953},"Unaddressed, long-standing bugs",0.06271346095386487,"Many bugs and coding issues take a long time to be fixed, with some existing for years and multiple releases. The developers keep trying to implement new systems rather than addressing existing bugs.",{"_308":955,"_310":956,"_312":411,"_314":523,"_316":957},"Tedious fortress management",0.05198954209889796,"Fortress mode is dominated by fighting the UI, managing stockpiles, and struggling with game logic and bugs. 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Players oversee the construction and expansion of a dwarven fortress, managing the dwarves' needs, defending against threats, and establishing industries to ensure the colony's survival and prosperity. The game emphasizes strategic planning and adaptation to the challenges of the environment.",{"_308":969,"_310":970,"_312":349,"_314":373,"_316":971},"Multiple interlinked game modes",0.10721179400868358,"The game features multiple modes, including Fortress mode, Adventure mode (a roguelike experience), and Legends mode (a historical record and interactive map). These modes are interlinked, allowing players to explore their retired fortresses in Adventure mode and view the history of the world in Legends mode. Switching between modes enhances the overall gameplay experience.",{"_308":973,"_310":974,"_312":332,"_314":383,"_316":975},"Sandbox gameplay, player-driven goals",0.0772829167121787,"Dwarf Fortress is a sandbox game with no mandatory objectives or victory conditions, allowing players to set their own goals and create unique stories. The game generates emergent narratives based on the interactions and events within the fortress, providing a sense of freedom and player agency. This open-ended approach encourages experimentation and creativity.",{"_308":977,"_310":978,"_312":396,"_314":792,"_316":979},"Three-dimensional gameplay",0.05533969472952842,"The game is played in three dimensions, adding depth to the gameplay and allowing for complex fortress designs. Players can dig downwards multiple levels, revealing caverns and resources, but also potential threats. The 3D aspect changes the player's perspective on underground fortress design.",{"_308":981,"_310":982,"_312":411,"_314":189,"_316":983},"Personal gameplay anecdotes",0.03470192667973717,"The reviewer shares personal anecdotes of their gameplay experience, such as dealing with goblin raids and managing dwarf psychology. These anecdotes provide specific examples of the challenges and rewards of the game. However, some points are based on personal opinions and may not be representative of the overall player experience.",{"_308":985,"_310":986,"_312":638,"_314":193,"_316":987},"Subjective difficulty and complexity",0.03465969473259864,"The game's difficulty and complexity are subjective, with some reviewers finding it overwhelming while others find it easily exploitable. The tutorials are considered insufficient, leaving players to learn the game through trial and error. 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Some calculations, like temperature checks on severed body parts, contribute to the performance issues.",{"_308":998,"_310":999,"_312":349,"_314":131,"_316":1000},"Inconsistent performance across systems",0.09407019143079733,"The game's performance is inconsistent; some players report smooth gameplay even on older or integrated graphics, while others experience significant lag and FPS drops, even on modern hardware. This suggests optimization issues that affect different systems in different ways.",{"_308":1002,"_310":1003,"_312":338,"_314":181,"_316":1004},"World generation and saving crashes",0.033323588079296085,"World generation can be a taxing process, especially for large or long-history worlds, and may even lead to crashes. 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This suggests that the base game may have unresolved problems that require external tools to address.",{"_308":1018,"_310":1019,"_312":411,"_314":122,"_316":1020},"Requires recent OS release",0.008063620083287934,"The game may require a recent operating system due to its reliance on newer core libraries. This could pose a problem for players using older or less common operating systems.",{"_308":1022,"_310":1019,"_312":411,"_314":122,"_316":1023},"Recent performance upgrades exist","Recent updates have included performance upgrades, suggesting the developers are actively working to improve the game's optimization. However, the extent and effectiveness of these upgrades may vary.",{"_308":1025,"_310":1026,"_312":638,"_314":122,"_316":1027},"Mouse required for Steam version",0.007286303263607562,"A mouse is necessary to play the Steam version of the game. This could be a limitation for players who prefer alternative input methods.",{"_308":1029,"_310":1026,"_312":638,"_314":122,"_316":1030},"Extreme FPS drop incident","A serious 'incident' caused the FPS to drop to 1, making the simulation run 80-100 times slower than normal. This is a rare and extreme case of performance degradation.",{"_308":1032,"_310":1033,"_312":454,"_314":122,"_316":1034},"Unappealing fog effect",0.0061270262948190405,"The fog effect in adventure mode is visually unappealing to some players. This is a minor aesthetic issue.",[1036,1041,1046,1051,1055,1059,1063,1067,1070,1074],{"_308":1037,"_310":1038,"_312":321,"_314":1039,"_316":1040},"Universally praised; must-play masterpiece",0.9371621108786747,409,"The game is overwhelmingly recommended as a must-play, genre-defining masterpiece, worth the time and money investment. 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Reviewers appreciate the game's focus on systems over graphics, leading to countless hours of fun and replayability.",{"_308":902,"_310":1052,"_312":406,"_314":1053,"_316":1054},0.10263312795248877,27,"Many reviewers recommend using DFHack for UI improvements, bug fixes, and quality-of-life features. Some suggest playing the vanilla version first before installing DFHack to appreciate the improvements.",{"_308":1056,"_310":1057,"_312":406,"_314":810,"_316":1058},"Excellent story and world generator",0.06931938946519728,"The game is recommended as a story generator, allowing players to create and experience emergent narratives within a simulated fantasy realm. Reviewers appreciate the vast features and the potential for unique stories to unfold.",{"_308":1060,"_310":1061,"_312":411,"_314":193,"_316":1062},"Steam version worth supporting devs",0.03835725750289939,"The Steam version is considered worth the money, especially to support the developers. 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The game also allows players to explore the world as an adventurer, interacting with the world shaped by their actions in Fortress Mode.",{"_308":1084,"_310":1085,"_312":638,"_314":173,"_316":1086},"\"Losing is Fun!\" deflects criticism",0.016609179708506068,"The phrase \"Losing is Fun!\" is sometimes used to deflect criticism regarding bugs and broken mechanics. This sentiment can be dismissive of legitimate concerns about the game's functionality.",{"_308":1088,"_310":1089,"_312":406,"_314":119,"_316":1090},"Characters with detailed backstories",0.014572606527215124,"Individual characters possess detailed backstories, relationships, needs, and memories, adding depth to the simulation. Past events impact character personalities and moods, creating a dynamic and reactive environment.",{"_308":1092,"_310":1089,"_312":406,"_314":119,"_316":1093},"Passion project; accessibility issues","The game is described as a passion project where the developers prioritized their vision over accessibility. This has resulted in UI issues and design choices that would be considered unacceptable in other games.",{"_578":1095,"_586":1099,"_594":1107},{"_580":1096,"_582":1097,"_584":1098},6949,6272,677,[1100,1101,1102,1103,1104,1105,1106,591],"Colony Simulation","Base Building","Resource Management","Roguelike","Sandbox Creation","Management Simulation","World Simulation",[1108,1111,1114,1117,1120,1123,1126,1129,1132],{"_308":1109,"_312":359,"_316":1110},"Improved stability and bug fixes","The game suffers from frequent crashes, game-breaking bugs, and unaddressed long-standing issues that corrupt save files and hinder progress, including stability during world generation and saving.",{"_308":1112,"_312":359,"_316":1113},"Improved tutorials and onboarding","The game has a steep, unintuitive learning curve due to poor tutorials and overwhelming complexity, requiring players to rely on external resources.",{"_308":1115,"_312":338,"_316":1116},"Improved UI/UX design","The user interface (UI) and 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It's the best one I've ever played.”
94/100 – PC Gamer

“Densely imagined and as complex as you fancy, this roguelike RPG is brilliant.”
5/5 – Eurogamer

“There’s a sense of magnificent history to dredge from its depths.”
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Caves of Qud is a science fantasy roguelike epic steeped in retrofuturism, deep simulation, and swathes of sentient plants. Come inhabit a living, breathing world and chisel through layers of thousand-year-old civilizations. Decide: is it a dying earth, or is it on the verge of rebirth?

Do anything and everything. Caves of Qud is a deeply simulated, biologically diverse, richly cultured world.

DEEP PHYSICAL SIMULATION — Don’t like the wall blocking your way? Dig through it with a pickaxe, or eat through it with your corrosive gas mutation, or melt it to lava. Yes, every wall has a melting point.

FULLY SIMULATED CREATURES — Every monster and NPC is as fully simulated as the player. That means they have levels, skills, equipment, faction allegiances, and body parts. So if you have a mutation that lets you, say, psionically dominate a spider, you can traipse through the world as a spider, laying webs and eating things.

DYNAMIC FACTION SYSTEM — Pursue allegiances with over 70 factions: apes, crabs, trees, robots, and highly entropic beings, just to name a few.

RICHLY DETAILED SCIENCE FANTASY SETTING — Over fifteen years of worldbuilding have led to a rich, weird, labyrinthine, one-of-a-kind storyworld, layered on top of the simulation, all for you to explore. Live and drink, friend.

TACTICAL GAMEPLAY — Turn-based, sandbox exploration and combat offers as many solutions as you and your mutations, implants, artifacts, and skills are creative enough to invent.

RPG ELEMENTS — Quests, NPCs, villages, historic sites; some dynamic and some handwritten, interwoven to produce a transportative RPG experience.

ATMOSPHERIC ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK — Over two hours of otherworldly music to delve to.

Caves of Qud has one of the most expressive character creators of all time.

Play the role of a mutant indigenous to the salt-spangled dunes and jungles of Qud, or play a true kin descendant from one of the few remaining eco-domes — the toxic arboreta of Ekuemekiyye, the ice-sheathed arcology of Ibul, or the crustal mortars of Yawningmoon.

Build your character out of:

Over 70 mutations — outfit yourself with wings, two heads, four arms, flaming hands, teleportation, the power to clone yourself…
Dozens of cybernetic implants (and more to find as treasure) — night vision, translucent skin, carbide fists, spring-loaded ankle tendons…
24 castes and kits from across the social order of Qud and beyond Moghra’yi, the Great Salt Desert
Too overwhelmed to build a character from scratch? Choose one of 9 preset characters and start your adventure right away. Then return to character creation when you are ready.

Play one of four modes:

CLASSIC — Like other traditional roguelikes, this mode has permadeath, meaning you lose your character when you die. Extremely challenging even for experts.

ROLEPLAY — Play it like an RPG. Save your progress at checkpoints located in settlements.

WANDER — Focus on exploration. Most creatures will not attack you, you don’t gain experience by killing, but you DO gain experience by discovering new locations and treating with legendary creatures.

DAILY — One chance with a fixed character and world seed. How long will you survive?

After 9 years of continuous development and frequent updates, Caves of Qud has finally reached its 1.0 release! Here are some highlights of what's been added for 1.0:

The last leg of the main quest
The new, fully graphical UI
Hundreds of visual & sound effects
Lots of polish & stability

Caves of Qud is a project of epic proportions that's been in development for over fifteen years, since 2007. It began as the science fantasy roguelike dream of co-creators Jason Grinblat and Brian Bucklew, who released the first beta in 2010. Since then, it's accrued a few more contributors who have enriched the project by helping to add visual effects, sound effects, an original soundtrack, a new UI, new game systems, new lore, and half a world of content. Caves of Qud has grown into a wild garden of emergent narrative, where a handwritten story weaves a path through rich physical, social, and historical simulations. The result is a hybrid handcrafted and procedurally-generated world that's alive in a way few games are.

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Graphics: Graphics card: Metal capable Intel and AMD GPUs
Storage: 2 GB available space

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Exploration is a key element, with players delving into caves, interacting with NPCs, and uncovering the world's secrets.",{"_308":1444,"_310":1445,"_312":411,"_314":523,"_316":1446},"Diverse character builds/challenges",0.0368119114509379,"The reviewer's experiences highlight the diverse character builds and challenges encountered in the game. Examples include a mutant scholar with burrowing claws, a Chimera mutant with 20 limbs, and encounters with dangerous robots.",{"_308":1448,"_310":1449,"_312":396,"_314":185,"_316":1450},"Exploitable mechanics/systems",0.024870130225625064,"The game features deep mechanics that can be exploited, allowing players to trivialize challenges. While this may appeal to some, it can also lead to optimizing the fun out of the experience.",{"_308":1452,"_310":1453,"_312":396,"_314":181,"_316":1454},"Factions and reputation mechanics",0.021691626846164092,"The game features factions and reputation mechanics that affect player interactions with regions and enemies. Players can build relationships with different factions, such as Templars, Apes, Fishes, and Birds, influencing their gameplay experience.",{"_308":1456,"_310":1457,"_312":406,"_314":181,"_316":1458},"Cooking system provides character buffs",0.020514674075387714,"The game features a cooking system that provides buffs to the character. Players can create new food and potions based on the ingredients used, enhancing their abilities and survivability.",{"_308":1460,"_310":1457,"_312":406,"_314":181,"_316":1461},"Unusual world elements/interactions","The game world includes unusual elements such as lillypads mutilating crocodiles and an economy based on fresh water. The player character can hack limbs off of crocodiles and eat crocodiles.",{"_308":1463,"_310":1464,"_312":411,"_314":181,"_316":1465},"Multiple input methods supported",0.019091055377451677,"The game can be played using keyboard, mouse, or controller, or a combination of these input methods. The UI is old-school and takes some getting used to, requiring frequent keyboard use.",[1467,1471,1475,1479,1483,1487,1490,1494,1498,1501,1505,1508,1511,1514],{"_308":1468,"_310":1469,"_312":338,"_314":799,"_316":1470},"Great Steam Deck experience",0.048311903007957006,"The game is generally well-suited for the Steam Deck, offering good performance and controls, though some players may need to tweak the default controller layout. The Steam Deck battery lasts around 4 hours during gameplay.",{"_308":1472,"_310":1473,"_312":349,"_314":189,"_316":1474},"Occasional bugs and performance dips",0.029220218765158876,"While many players report stable performance, some have encountered bugs, including progress-blocking issues and performance drops during specific scripted encounters with explosions. These issues may require retrying or workarounds.",{"_308":1476,"_310":1477,"_312":349,"_314":185,"_316":1478},"Runs well on diverse hardware",0.026029952215396907,"The game is optimized to run smoothly on a wide range of hardware, including older machines and laptops. This broad compatibility ensures accessibility for players with varying system specifications.",{"_308":1480,"_310":1481,"_312":396,"_314":119,"_316":1482},"Active development and improvements",0.01091031069622982,"The developers actively address performance issues and bugs through weekly updates and a beta branch. This indicates a commitment to ongoing improvement and responsiveness to player feedback.",{"_308":1484,"_310":1485,"_312":411,"_314":119,"_316":1486},"Minor gameplay bugs",0.009602292495814364,"Some players have reported minor issues such as the color-coded damage display not functioning correctly and enemies not attacking. These issues do not appear to be widespread.",{"_308":1488,"_310":1485,"_312":411,"_314":119,"_316":1489},"Technically impressive mechanics","The game is technically impressive due to its complex simulation mechanics. This depth contributes to the overall gameplay experience.",{"_308":1491,"_310":1492,"_312":396,"_314":122,"_316":1493},"CPU slowdowns in complex scenarios",0.006487309553423397,"Despite its simple graphics, the game can cause CPU slowdowns, especially during complex calculations involving numerous entities and effects like fire and smoke. This can impact performance even on capable systems.",{"_308":1495,"_310":1496,"_312":406,"_314":122,"_316":1497},"Resolution glitch on Mac",0.006135318575156317,"Mac users may encounter a resolution glitch that requires manual adjustment in the launch properties to avoid a distorted rendering ratio. This is a specific issue affecting the Mac version of the game.",{"_308":1499,"_310":1496,"_312":406,"_314":122,"_316":1500},"Inconsistent music volume","The music volume can be inconsistent between tracks, leading to sudden and jarring changes in loudness. This can disrupt the overall audio experience.",{"_308":1502,"_310":1503,"_312":411,"_314":122,"_316":1504},"Great atmospheric soundtrack",0.005709557278179839,"The game features a well-received soundtrack that enhances the atmosphere. The music complements the gameplay experience.",{"_308":1506,"_310":1503,"_312":411,"_314":122,"_316":1507},"Wish commands for debugging","The game includes wish commands that allow players to debug and fix minor issues themselves. This feature provides a degree of control and customization.",{"_308":1509,"_310":1503,"_312":411,"_314":122,"_316":1510},"Lockscreen crashes reported","Some players have reported experiencing lockscreen crashes while playing the game. This issue may disrupt gameplay and require restarting the game.",{"_308":1512,"_310":1503,"_312":411,"_314":122,"_316":1513},"Best with mouse and number pad","The game is best experienced with a mouse and number pad. This control scheme may offer more precision and efficiency compared to other input methods.",{"_308":1515,"_310":1516,"_312":638,"_314":122,"_316":1517},"Low battery draw",0.005159167396288475,"The game has low battery draw, making it suitable for playing on airplanes. This feature is beneficial for players who want to enjoy the game during travel.",[1519,1523,1528,1533,1537,1541,1545,1549,1552,1556,1561,1565,1569,1573,1576],{"_308":1520,"_310":311,"_312":313,"_314":1521,"_316":1522},"Highly recommended; potential masterpiece",656,"The game receives overwhelmingly positive recommendations, with many reviewers considering it a masterpiece, a genre leader, or even one of the best games ever made. Reviewers highlight its depth, replayability, engaging content, and the unique experiences it offers, often urging players to overlook the dated graphics and initial learning curve. Many recommend the game even at full price, anticipating hundreds of hours of playtime and considering it a worthwhile investment.",{"_308":1524,"_310":1525,"_312":338,"_314":1526,"_316":1527},"Start with Roleplay mode",0.49974372051662314,293,"Many reviewers suggest starting the game in Roleplay mode or with checkpoints enabled, especially for new players. This allows players to learn the game mechanics and explore the world without the frustration of permadeath and significant progress loss. This approach helps ease the learning curve and makes the game more accessible to newcomers.",{"_308":1529,"_310":1530,"_312":343,"_314":1531,"_316":1532},"Appeals to specific genre fans",0.48931395095269564,292,"The game is recommended for fans of specific genres and settings, including traditional roguelikes, RPGs, science-fantasy, and post-apocalyptic worlds. Reviewers often draw comparisons to other popular games and tabletop RPGs to help players determine if the game aligns with their interests. The game's unique blend of elements makes it appealing to a niche audience seeking a particular type of experience.",{"_308":1534,"_310":1535,"_312":349,"_314":523,"_316":1536},"Emergent storytelling; rewards imagination",0.04377698701430549,"The game excels at emergent storytelling, rewarding player curiosity, creativity, and resilience. It's recommended for those who enjoy games that require active imagination and offer deep, strategic gameplay. The focus is on creating unique experiences rather than relying on realistic graphics.",{"_308":1538,"_310":1539,"_312":396,"_314":197,"_316":1540},"Expect frequent character deaths",0.03370904925286886,"The game is known for its high difficulty and frequent character death, so players should avoid getting too invested in any single character. Reviewers recommend reading descriptions and details carefully to avoid unexpected deaths. Blind playthroughs are best suited for Roleplay mode, where the consequences of death are less severe.",{"_308":1542,"_310":1543,"_312":411,"_314":189,"_316":1544},"Potential stability/performance issues",0.02457117721255142,"Some reviewers experienced stability issues and poor performance, leading to refund requests. Others felt they got their money's worth despite negative experiences, while some recommend waiting for a sale before purchasing. These points indicate potential technical problems or a lack of optimization that may affect the player experience.",{"_308":1546,"_310":1547,"_312":406,"_314":185,"_316":1548},"Modern take on classic roguelikes",0.023520716975701166,"The game is recommended for those seeking a modern take on classic roguelikes like Angband, Nethack, and ADOM. Reviewers draw comparisons to other popular games like Dwarf Fortress and Tales of Maj'Eyal, suggesting that fans of these games will likely enjoy this one. The game aims to capture the essence of these classic titles while offering a more modern experience.",{"_308":1550,"_310":1547,"_312":406,"_314":185,"_316":1551},"Learn basics before playing","New players should start by reading introductory guides or watching video tutorials to understand the game's mechanics. Reviewers recommend focusing on learning the basics and playing by instinct, enjoying the journey without overwhelming themselves with information. The tutorial is also recommended for new players.",{"_308":1553,"_310":1554,"_312":401,"_314":185,"_316":1555},"Mods enhance the experience",0.022748489738453396,"Mods can enhance the game experience, with players exploring the workshop for improvements, including base building mods. Reviewers suggest using mods to address specific shortcomings or to customize the gameplay to their preferences. The modding community plays a significant role in shaping the game's evolution and offering additional content.",{"_308":1557,"_310":1558,"_312":1559,"_314":181,"_316":1560},"Premature 1.0 release; overpriced",0.018240411255960622,0.25,"Some reviewers feel the game should have been delayed to address its issues, suggesting it was not ready for a 1.0 release. Concerns are raised about the price increase despite high sales, with some feeling the game is not worth the money. These points indicate potential issues with the game's development and release timing.",{"_308":1562,"_310":1563,"_312":406,"_314":177,"_316":1564},"Excellent entry point to genre",0.017353301476931274,"The game is considered one of the best starting points for those looking to explore the roguelike genre, with the potential to revolutionize it entirely. It may be the breakthrough for players struggling to get into the genre, offering an excellent introduction to tile-based roguelikes. The game is also praised for its immersive qualities and fascinating world.",{"_308":1566,"_310":1567,"_312":638,"_314":181,"_316":1568},"Hopes for future content",0.017250715890091837,"Reviewers express hope for more content, future updates, and improvements to the AI and Japanese translation. These points indicate a desire for continued development and refinement of the game. The community is eager to see how the game evolves and what new features will be added in the future.",{"_308":1570,"_310":1571,"_312":401,"_314":177,"_316":1572},"Encourages experimentation; player agency",0.01678356152935645,"The game gives players the freedom to use and abuse game knowledge as they see fit, encouraging experimentation and a willingness to \"roll with the punches.\" There is a lot to learn, but the game is more fun for players who are willing to try new things and adapt to unexpected situations. This emphasizes the game's open-ended nature and the importance of player agency.",{"_308":1574,"_310":1571,"_312":401,"_314":177,"_316":1575},"Compared to Nethack/Stone Soup","The game is compared to classic roguelikes like Nethack and Stone Soup, with some considering it the GOAT (Greatest Of All Time) in that style. It's seen as an excellent introduction to tile-based roguelikes, although one reviewer recommends playing Dungeon Crawl: Stone Soup instead. The game is expected to be a reference point for the genre for the next decade or more.",{"_308":1577,"_310":1578,"_312":411,"_314":177,"_316":1579},"Hundreds/thousands of hours playtime",0.016149066675895885,"Reviewers anticipate spending hundreds or even thousands of hours with the game, facing repeated deaths and exploring its vast world. The game is described as an epic achievement and a labor of love, indicating a deep level of commitment from the developers. This emphasizes the game's long-term appeal and the potential for endless replayability.",[1581,1585,1589,1593,1597,1601,1604],{"_308":1582,"_310":1583,"_312":349,"_314":373,"_316":1584},"Complexity necessitates external resources",0.07591278761479059,"The game features significant complexity and obscurity, making external resources like the official wiki almost essential for understanding mechanics and progressing. New players may find it beneficial to consult guides and resources to mitigate the initial difficulty and fully appreciate the game's depth.",{"_308":1586,"_310":1587,"_312":396,"_314":201,"_316":1588},"Distinctive old-school pixel art",0.036480822511921245,"The game features a distinctive art style that blends old-school pixel graphics with abstract tilesets to create a mysterious and visually appealing world. While the graphics may not appeal to all players, they contribute to the game's unique atmosphere and charm.",{"_308":1590,"_310":1591,"_312":406,"_314":193,"_316":1592},"Long Development Cycle",0.029184658009537,"The game has been in development for a very long time, with some reviewers following its progress for years. The developers are congratulated for finally reaching the 1.0 release after such a long development cycle.",{"_308":1594,"_310":1595,"_312":411,"_314":185,"_316":1596},"Blends contrasting elements",0.021888493507152745,"The game world blends contrasting elements, such as beauty and grotesqueness, brutality and tenderness, creating a unique and thought-provoking experience. The game also offers an inclusive character creation experience.",{"_308":1598,"_310":1599,"_312":406,"_314":119,"_316":1600},"Low Completion Rate",0.01031833479257695,"Steam achievement statistics suggest that a very small percentage of players have actually completed the game. This could be due to the game's difficulty, complexity, or length.",{"_308":1602,"_310":1485,"_312":411,"_314":119,"_316":1603},"Frequent Updates","The game receives frequent updates, indicating ongoing development and support from the developers.",{"_308":1605,"_310":1485,"_312":411,"_314":119,"_316":1606},"Still in Early Access","The game is still in early access, suggesting that some aspects may need further modernization and refinement to be more inviting to new players. This also implies that there is potential for future improvements and additions to the game.",{"_578":1608,"_586":1612,"_594":1618},{"_580":1609,"_582":1610,"_584":1611},7988,7340,648,[1103,28,1613,1614,1615,591,1616,1617],"Turn-based Combat","Open-World Exploration","Character Customization","Mod Support","Environmental Simulation",[1619,1622,1625,1628,1631,1634,1637,1640,1643],{"_308":1620,"_312":321,"_316":1621},"Improved UI and controls","Players frequently criticize the UI and controls as clunky, unintuitive, and overwhelming, leading to frustration and reliance on external resources. While 'Improved UI information display' exists, the feedback points to broader UI/control issues.",{"_308":1623,"_312":338,"_316":1624},"Improved save system with mid-run saves","The current save system, limited to checkpoints in settlements, is seen as punishing, leading to frustration and lost progress due to unexpected deaths. Players desire more flexible save options, including mid-run saves.",{"_308":1626,"_312":338,"_316":1627},"Complete language localization","The game lacks complete localization for several languages (e.g., Chinese, German, Japanese), creating a significant barrier for non-English speaking players to understand the story and mechanics.",{"_308":1629,"_312":338,"_316":1630},"Crash stability improvements","Players report occasional bugs, progress-blocking issues, performance dips, and lockscreen crashes, indicating a need for general stability and bug resolution.",{"_308":1632,"_312":349,"_316":1633},"More content","Some players find the procedural generation repetitive, leading to similar environments and quests, and a feeling of shallow or lacking meaningful content despite the vastness. Players express hope for more content and future updates.",{"_308":1635,"_312":349,"_316":1636},"Performance optimization for complex scenarios","Despite simple graphics, the game can experience CPU slowdowns and performance dips, especially in complex scenarios with many entities and effects like fire and smoke.",{"_308":1638,"_312":406,"_316":1639},"AI improvements","Players express a desire for improvements to the game's AI in future updates.",{"_308":1641,"_312":638,"_316":1642},"Consistent music volume","The music volume can be inconsistent between tracks, leading to sudden and jarring changes in loudness.",{"_308":1644,"_312":638,"_316":1645},"Fix Mac resolution glitch","Mac users may encounter a resolution glitch that requires manual adjustment in the launch properties to avoid a distorted rendering ratio.",[1647,1648,1649,1650,1651,1652],"Immersive worldbuilding and unique lore.","Deep mechanics with a rewarding learning curve.","Emergent storytelling creates unique experiences.","Unparalleled freedom in character customization.","Unforgiving difficulty and steep learning curve.","Clunky UI and controls hinder gameplay.",{"_651":1143,"_653":1654,"_668":1661,"_669":1662,"_671":1663,"_673":185,"_674":1143},{"_657":1655,"_659":1656,"_661":1657,"_663":1658,"_665":1659,"_666":1660},162,650,1362,3258,46,1010,117,1228,1345,[1665],{"_647":1666},["D",1741533289185],"https://shared.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/333640/library_600x900.jpg","gamesCount","page","search",[1672,1674,1676,1678,1680,1682,1684,1686,1688,1690,1692,1694,1696,1698,1700,1702,1704,1706,1708],{"_25":1673,"_16":1101},"4cb873f0-7180-4f45-b6b5-4244965adc8f",{"_25":1675,"_16":1615},"714d0b93-9f81-4c2a-8242-81940e58211c",{"_25":1677,"_16":589},"6653bdf4-baa3-423b-9486-f56b385ff7de",{"_25":1679,"_16":1100},"4735cf9f-d6d6-4846-bd42-a7c483c72a8e",{"_25":1681,"_16":592},"9bf43c75-9bd2-43a6-944c-f4495a47fbb9",{"_25":1683,"_16":591},"bf22b858-438d-4392-ac33-a2b647f4d01e",{"_25":1685,"_16":1617},"acdc0c74-c2fa-4389-b384-c81c33f3c5ef",{"_25":1687,"_16":593},"c3ad3157-a8e4-48b8-80c6-989cd0e35541",{"_25":1689,"_16":588},"d70d1966-7b78-4085-a00e-f2e883cab494",{"_25":1691,"_16":1105},"a0fca1e1-2b4c-4d0a-880b-65ac90388a5f",{"_25":1693,"_16":1616},"3fe3810a-f5cb-4089-b41b-831e4fea60b8",{"_25":1695,"_16":1614},"bb9fde29-8c77-4e12-9215-0a6f0798cf44",{"_25":1697,"_16":590},"c0f48413-79d5-4be2-a820-9c600dbb4add",{"_25":1699,"_16":1102},"d901da7c-66b3-4ded-909a-d96f94e3e9c2",{"_25":1701,"_16":1103},"37c637b3-9762-416d-b6a3-0184e7a661e8",{"_25":1703,"_16":28},"63e82233-f9ba-4329-8268-84ea2b01b5e9",{"_25":1705,"_16":1104},"70ba42a8-868b-4566-8333-0ba43a25566b",{"_25":1707,"_16":1613},"e3dd2e6c-388e-4f84-b36d-449e7a3fdcea",{"_25":1709,"_16":1106},"25fa7ad7-5a4d-42dc-8a43-6e5942f3817a","initialCategories",[1712],{"_25":1683,"_16":591},"actionData","errors"]

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