# Astrocave — Ascend the depths

> Pilot a fuel-collecting lander through procedurally generated caves to the exit. (iPhone/iPad app by Les Bird.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astrocave/id1543714470 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Les Bird](https://appshunter.io/developer/398917210)
- Category: Games, Adventure, Simulation
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 6 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 248 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2020-12-30
- Data updated: 2026-06-08
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astrocave/id1543714470/reviews.md

## What is Astrocave?

Pilot your lander through the dangers of an underground cave system to reach the exit at the top. Collect fuel during your ascent to stay alive.

Only 0.24% (based on App analytics) are brave enough to try and only 1 in 100 (based on leaderboard statistics) are successful. Are you brave enough to try? Can you reach the top?

Simple to play! Just touch the screen to thrust and tilt device to steer.

Supports bluetooth game controllers too!

Includes an incredible Sci-Fi Industrial Obscurity music soundtrack!

Uses a unique seed based subtractive algorithm for generating levels. Create unique levels using custom seeds. More than 50 secret seed awards to discover! Earn free credits by guessing the secret seeds.

14 Game Center leaderboards to conquer!
25 Game Center achievements!

## Key features

- Procedurally generated cave levels
- Fuel collection for survival
- Touch and tilt controls
- Bluetooth controller support
- Sci-Fi Industrial Obscurity soundtrack
- Custom seed level generation
- Game Center leaderboards and achievements

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5,000 CREDITS... | $0.99 | one-time |



## Frequently asked questions about Astrocave

### What is Astrocave?

Astrocave is a free-to-play arcade game where you pilot a lander through underground caves, collecting fuel to ascend. It features procedurally generated levels, a sci-fi soundtrack, and Game Center integration for leaderboards and achievements.

### How do you play Astrocave?

Gameplay is simple: touch the screen to thrust your lander upwards and tilt your device to steer through the cave system. You must collect fuel to keep your lander powered for the ascent.

### Does Astrocave support game controllers?

Yes, Astrocave supports Bluetooth game controllers, offering an alternative control method for players who prefer them.

### Are the levels in Astrocave always the same?

No, Astrocave uses a unique seed-based subtractive algorithm to generate levels, meaning each playthrough can offer a different cave system. You can also create unique levels using custom seeds.

### How difficult is Astrocave?

The game is designed to be challenging, with only 0.24% of players attempting it and 1 in 100 succeeding in reaching the top, according to app analytics and leaderboard statistics.

### Can I play Astrocave offline?

The provided data does not specify offline play capabilities. However, features like Game Center leaderboards and achievements typically require an internet connection.

### What devices can I play Astrocave on?

Astrocave is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices, as indicated by the supported devices list.

### Does Astrocave have ads?

No, Astrocave does not contain advertisements. The app is free to play and monetizes through optional in-app purchases.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.9 — 2021-01-22

25 achievements added, can you unlock them all?
Showing ships left when leaving land pad after ship destroyed

### 1.8 — 2021-01-20

Fix some touch control issues
Moving the pause button to bottom
Hull repairs can only be performed while on a land pad
Fix level generation bug where some items were being occluded by level geometry

### 1.7 — 2021-01-18

Added new seed bonus
Added a credit doubler - buy once, keep forever

### 1.6 — 2021-01-13

New leaderboard: Quickest time to finish line
Fixing some Game Center reporting bugs
Making sure hull/fuel values are saved when buying hull repairs and fuel repairs

### 1.5 — 2021-01-10

Minor updates. 
Adding App Preview videos.
Updating app description.

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All apps by Les Bird: https://appshunter.io/developer/398917210

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-08.*
