Cave Crawler

Buy95%

Overwhelmingly Positive · 3k player reviews · Medium confidence

Likely worth it. Reviews lean strongly positive.

Evan Youssef · Side Scroller · Jan 23, 2022

Player review score
95%
Overwhelmingly Positive
Price
Free
Playing right now
All-time peak
Not charted

Steam only charts its most-played games, and this one isn’t among them.

Achievements
7
total to unlock
Steam does not publish achievement rarity.
Languages
1
Full audio0 of 1
Subtitles0 of 1

Should I buy Cave Crawler?

Buy it if you like
  • Gameplay: 37 reviews raised it, mostly praise
  • Difficulty: 33 reviews raised it, mostly praise
  • Graphics: 20 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
  • Performance: 6 reviews raised it, mostly criticism

Based on 3k player reviews · updated

What players think

The recurring themes across 300 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.

Why players love itThings to know
66% of themes are praise17% are divided17% are complaints
Gameplay
Players who bring up Gameplay mostly praise it.
37 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
The game embraces a minimalist design philosophy built around retro-inspired gameplay, presenting players with a straightforward side-scrolling adventure that focuses on precise platforming and simple combat mechanics.
Difficulty
Players who bring up Difficulty mostly praise it.
33 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
With its blend of intricate level design and punishing difficulty, this game offers a satisfying challenge for platforming enthusiasts.
Graphics
Players who bring up Graphics mostly praise it.
20 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
The cave environments rely on minimalistic textures and earthy color palettes to create an underground atmosphere without overwhelming the player with visual complexity.
Audio
Players who bring up Audio mostly praise it.
12 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
The audio design follows a similar philosophy, using retro-style music and sound effects to create a lively but uncomplicated atmosphere.

Theme by theme

Scored on what reviews say about each topic, not the thumbs.

Players love
Gameplay37 reviews
Difficulty33 reviews
Graphics20 reviews
Audio12 reviews
Divided opinion
Story
100% still recommend
Players complain
Performance
67% still recommend

What you get

Can you play it alone, does a controller work, does it run on your machine.

Play modes

  • Single-player

Controller

  • Partial Controller Support

Store features

  • Family Sharing

Platforms

  • Windows

Valve device support

Steam DeckVerified
SteamOSPlayable
Steam MachineVerified

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