When comparing Angband vs Cube 2 (Sauerbraten), the Slant community recommends Angband for most people. In the question“What are the best open-source games?” Angband is ranked 51st while Cube 2 (Sauerbraten) is ranked 96th. The most important reason people chose Angband is:
Angband contributors are still improving the core gameplay almost 30 years later.
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Pros
Pro Active development
Angband contributors are still improving the core gameplay almost 30 years later.
Pro Classic Roguelike that has inspired many variants
Throughout the years many people have created their own variants on the game. Making for a wide selection of choices in gameplay and themes while still holding to the core design of the game.
Pro Challenging
Angband is a very difficult roguelike game with permadeath, meaning that all your progress is destroyed when you die. Most Angband players don't fully beat the game until months or years later (if at all). However, the game still tracks your progress and scores even if you don't win, so it's fun and challenging regardless.
Pro Crossplatform
Linux / Mac / Windows support.
Pro Addicting
Pro High replay value
Each play through has the potential to be a different experience.
Pro Simple character creation
Pro Vast community of players
You can easily find tips and help online, about monsters, items, gameplay, etc...
Pro Deep gameplay
Pro Good map editor
Pro Multi-platform
Linux, Windows, OSX
Pro Fast and smooth
Graphics not resource intensive. Compared favorably to Unreal engine.
Pro Free
Available under an open source license