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We filtered the 40 games similar to Caves of Qud down to the 10 that fit the “Sci-Fi” 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 “Sci-Fi” 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.

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The best games with a sci-fi setting like Caves of Qud

10 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.

Torment: Tides of Numenera
RPGCRPGTurn-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.

Tactical Breach Wizards
RPGCRPGTurn-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

Xenogears
RPGCRPGTurn-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

Final Fantasy VII
RPGCRPGTurn-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

Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne
RPGCRPGTurn-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

Derelict Star
RPGCRPGTurn-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

Into the Breach
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalProceduralSci-FiIsometricPixel Art
Steam👍 94%· 22KIGDB90· 10OC88· 73
Year 2018Dev Subset GamesOn Linux · Android · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, while skipping adventure storytelling

RimWorld
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalOpen WorldProceduralSci-FiExplorationIsometric
Steam👍 98%· 239KRAWG👍 87%· 620MC87IGDB75· 2OC86· 11
Year 2016Dev Ludeon StudiosPlaytime ~19hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, deep simulation and survival mechanics

≠ Stands apart with real-time strategy, sandbox freedom and sandbox world, while skipping adventure storytelling

Invisible, Inc.
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalHardcoreNarrativeProceduralSci-FiIsometric
Steam👍 91%· 5.7KRAWG👍 65%· 346MC82IGDB86· 10OC83· 43
Year 2015Dev Klei EntertainmentPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · iOS

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

≠ Its own twist: stealth mechanics and setting cyberpunk, while skipping survival mechanics

Gorky 17
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalSci-FiIsometricDark
Steam👍 81%· 2.2KRAWG👍 61%· 188IGDB80· 1
Year 1999Dev Hyperion Entertainment · Topware Interactive ACEPlaytime ~4hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

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

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting, while skipping deep simulation

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