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Cavern

Cavern

by Sami Sierla

69 ratings
133 reviews
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⚔️ Adventure
👑 Role Playing
$2.99

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Released
December 18, 2009
Updated
October 25, 2021

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Developer

Sami Sierla
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About

Embark on a randomly generated dungeon-crawling adventure inspired by classic roguelikes. Choose from three distinct characters to battle monsters, collect treasure, and retrieve a stolen artifact to save the surface world.

✓Randomly generated dungeons
✓Three playable characters
✓Shops for equipment and treasure
✓Over 40 different monsters
✓Randomized item attributes
✓Online highscores and ranking
✓Permadeath
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What users say about Cavern

Reviews of Cavern are mostly positive: the game is rated 4.6/5 from 69 App Store ratings. What users like most: engaging roguelike gameplay with high replayability, simple, intuitive controls designed for mobile. Top complaints: frequent crashes and stability issues, tap-to-move controls feel imprecise and frustrating. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 🎮Engaging roguelike gameplay with high replayability
  • 👍Simple, intuitive controls designed for mobile
  • 🎨Charming retro pixel art graphics
  • 💰Excellent value for the price
  • 🔄Procedurally generated dungeons ensure variety
  • ⚔️Challenging difficulty with permanent death mechanic
  • 🏆Leaderboard system for competitive play
  • 👻Unique ghost mechanic featuring fallen player characters
  • 🎯Well-balanced turn-based combat system
  • 🔧Developer actively updates and improves the game
  • 🎵Satisfying sound design and audio effects
  • 📱Optimized for mobile play sessions

Negative things

  • 🐛Frequent crashes and stability issues
  • 📱Tap-to-move controls feel imprecise and frustrating
  • 🎮Lacks depth in character customization and RPG mechanics
  • 📖Insufficient explanations of game mechanics and effects
  • 🔤Text and UI elements too small on some devices
  • 🎯Difficulty spikes and unbalanced enemy encounters
  • 👥Follower NPCs don't persist across dungeon levels
  • ⚙️Game performance degrades during extended play sessions
  • 🎮Limited variety in weapons, items, and equipment
  • 🔊Cannot fully mute sound effects during gameplay
  • 🎮Class balance issues (Mystic class overpowered)
  • 🚫No save system or checkpoint mechanics
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What's New in Cavern

2.6.5

October 25, 2021

Fixed UI issues with newer iPhones.

User reviews

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Ultima Fans unite!

This game really hearkens back to my teenage years playing on the Commodore 64, and I say that in the best way possible.
IIckzot

Amazing game

One of the best rogue games the AppStore has to offer. Sadly, there's not much replayability.
OROriginal Reaganomics

WOW

The best roguelike for iOS hands down. I heard about 9th dawn series but I’m so stuck on this one for now and haven’t tried it yet. I see people complaining about melee but fail to understand how these types of games work. Just give it a try you won’t be disappointed.
CClaudespeed13

Solid Game

Solid game, simple controls, wish there was more explanations of what some effect meant or did.
EBEnergy Brothers

Great little roguelike

It may not be Baldur’s Gate 3, but for a good game to whittle away some hours on a trip or something it’s perfect.
SSeannyOg
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

16 issues

Game crashes when approaching deeper dungeon levels

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Crashes when talking to friendly NPCs

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Crashes after character death

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Crashes on inventory screen

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Game freezes and requires restart after extended play

Bug

Touch response lag and unresponsiveness

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Character becomes stuck unable to move after teleporting to town

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Character ends up in walls after teleporting back from town

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Walk out of bounds in cave shop level

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Incorrect arrow graphics displaying as other weapons

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Random instant death from invisible damage sources

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Item selection bugs causing wrong items to be used

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Game fails to boot up at certain dungeon depths

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Stairs down missing on some randomly generated floors

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Game doesn't resume properly after interruption

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Slow gameplay after extended play sessions

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Requested Features

15 requests

D-pad or button-based movement controls

Feature

Zoom in/out functionality for better visibility

Feature

Level counter display during gameplay

Feature

Endless mode or additional challenge modes

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More character classes and races

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Expanded weapon and equipment variety

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New Game+ mode with increased difficulty

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Multiplayer or cooperative features

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More shops and NPCs throughout dungeons

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Visual representation of equipped gear on character

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Tutorial improvements and better onboarding

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Customizable button layout and controls

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Additional dungeon levels and content

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Secret room indicators or hints

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Persistent followers across all dungeon levels

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FAQ

What kind of game is Cavern?

Cavern is a dungeon crawler game inspired by classic roguelikes such as Rogue and Nethack. It features randomly generated levels, a unique game world, and permadeath for a challenging experience.

What are the main features of Cavern?

Key features include 16 randomly generated dungeons, three distinct characters (Fighter, Adventurer, Mystic), shops for buying and selling, over 40 different monsters, randomized item attributes, and online highscores.

How much does Cavern cost?

Based on the provided information, Cavern is a paid application. It does not have in-app purchases or advertisements.

What platforms is Cavern available on?

The provided data does not specify the exact platforms Cavern is available on, but it is described as a mobile application.

What is the objective of the game?

The objective is to retrieve a stolen 'Mystery Object' from the deepest levels of the Cavern. This object is crucial for keeping hostile creatures weak and protecting the surface world.