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We filtered the 40 games similar to Caves of Qud down to the 30 that fit the “Fantasy” category. Torment: Tides of Numenera, Tactical Breach Wizards and Xenogears top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Caves of Qud.

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

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NarrativeHardcoreSolo

Year 2015Dev Freehold Games

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Within the “Fantasy” category, the closest game to Caves of Qud is Torment: Tides of Numenera — scoring 96/100 on our similarity scale. Tactical Breach Wizards and Xenogears follow close behind.

#1Torment: Tides of Numenera96 #2Tactical Breach Wizards96 #3Xenogears95 #4Final Fantasy VII95 #5Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne93

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The best games with a fantasy setting like Caves of Qud

30 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Caves of Qud. Each one has been evaluated across 18 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

#1Torment: Tides of Numenera

96

Torment: Tides of Numenera

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasySci-FiIsometric

Steam👍 70%· 4.4KIGDB82· 22OC80· 110

Year 2017Dev inXile Entertainment · TechlandOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy.

≠ Missing: deep simulation.

#2Tactical Breach Wizards

96

Tactical Breach Wizards

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasySci-FiIsometric

Steam👍 98%· 12KIGDB84· 3OC87· 21

Dev Suspicious DevelopmentsPlaytime ~6hOn PC

✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design and historical setting, while skipping deep simulation

95

Xenogears

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasySci-FiIsometric

IGDB90· 1

Year 1998Dev Square Product Development Division 3 · Square Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3

✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with post-apocalyptic world and visual third person, while skipping adventure storytelling

#4Final Fantasy VII

95

Final Fantasy VII

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasySci-FiIsometric

IGDB85· 4OC81· 25

Year 1997Dev Square Product Development Division 1 · Square EnixOn PlayStation 3

✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy

≠ Stands apart with setting cyberpunk and visual third person, while skipping deep simulation

#5Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne

93

Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasySci-Fi

Year 2004Dev AtlusOn PlayStation 3

✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere, horror setting and visual third person, while skipping adventure storytelling

#6Derelict Star

91

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeProceduralSci-FiFantasyExploration

Steam👍 74%· 2.9KRAWG👍 44%· 62

Year 2018Dev Snowhound Games · 1C CompanyPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy

≠ Where it differs: brings card game strategy, dark, oppressive atmosphere and setting space, while skipping deep simulation

#7Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars

97

Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalFantasyIsometric

IGDB90· 1

Year 1996Dev Square · Nintendo

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy.

≠ Missing: deep simulation.

#8Super Mario RPG

97

Super Mario RPG

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalFantasyIsometric

IGDB85· 6OC84· 112

Year 2023Dev ArtePiazza · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy.

≠ Missing: deep simulation.

#9Fire Emblem: Three Houses

97

Fire Emblem: Three Houses

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalFantasyIsometricThird Person

IGDB93· 9OC89· 122

Year 2019Dev Intelligent Systems · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with visual third person, while skipping deep simulation

#10Fire Emblem Engage

97

Fire Emblem Engage

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalFantasyIsometricThird Person

IGDB86· 5OC81· 135

Year 2023Dev Intelligent Systems · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with visual third person, while skipping deep simulation

#11Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia

97

Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalFantasyIsometricThird Person

IGDB81· 9OC84· 91

Year 2017Dev Intelligent Systems · Nintendo

✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings visual third person, while skipping deep simulation

#12Fate/Grand Order

97

Fate/Grand Order

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalFantasy2D

Year 2015Dev Lasengle · Aniplex of AmericaOn Android · iOS

✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy

≠ Its own twist: visual novel storytelling and visual 2d, while skipping deep simulation

#13Wizardry 6: Bane of the Cosmic Forge

96

Wizardry 6: Bane of the Cosmic Forge

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalFantasyExplorationLoot

Steam👍 77%· 285RAWG👍 35%· 22

Year 1990Dev Sir-Tech · Nightdive StudiosPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy

≠ Where it differs: brings loot and gear systems and visual first person, while skipping deep simulation

#14Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth

96

Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalFantasyExplorationLoot

IGDB82· 8OC85· 37

Year 2014Dev P Studio · NIS America

✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Where it differs: brings loot and gear systems and visual first person, while skipping adventure storytelling

#15Chroma Squad

96

Chroma Squad

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalFantasyPixel ArtIsometric

Steam👍 93%· 4.6KRAWG👍 66%· 95MC75IGDB72· 7OC76· 29

Year 2015Dev BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America · BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment USPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and deep simulation

≠ Stands apart with resource management and visual 2d, while skipping roguelike runs

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