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Cataclysm: Dark Days Ahead

Open-source turn-based survival roguelike

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Cataclysm: Dark Days Ahead is a free, open-source turn-based survival roguelike set in a post-apocalyptic world. It runs locally on desktop platforms with deep crafting and survival systems.

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Key features

  • Turn-based survival roguelike
  • Deep crafting and vehicles
  • Tileset and ASCII modes
  • Extensive modding

Pros & cons

Strengths

  • Enormous depth
  • Active development

Trade-offs

  • Steep learning curve
  • Single-player only

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