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Caves of Qud
A science-fantasy roguelike RPG with simulated factions, liquids, body parts, and procedurally generated histories, built partly with wave function collapse.
parts
10 mechanics, as Caves of Qud does themcore · 3
Procedural terrain
Zones mix handmade and procedural maps; some generators use wave function collapse.
Reputation
Every creature belongs to factions; the player's standing with each faction decides who attacks, trades, or talks.
Simulated history generation
Generated histories of past sultans are written into the world as lore, shrines, and quests.
supporting · 7
Faction diplomacy
Fluid and gas simulation
Injury body model
Material interactions
Modding API
XML data files and C# scripting mods, distributed through Steam Workshop.
Permadeath
Turn structure
core loop
explore generated and handmade zones -> fight, trade, and talk with faction members -> mutate and equip -> uncover generated history -> go deeper
design notes
A roguelike included for its simulation layers: faction reputation that every creature carries, liquids that mix and flow, body-part anatomy, and procedurally generated sultan histories that the world refers to. It is a frequently cited example of wave function collapse in a shipped game.
appears in
the paper, 3 sections · 1 chapter · 1 episodebacklinks
computed from other records
Wave Function Collapse and constraint-based tile generationclaims
2 with sourcesEarly access began 2015-07-15 and 1.0 released 2024-12-05, published by Kitfox Games.
Caves of Qud is among the shipped games listed as using wave function collapse.