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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • September 22, 2015
  • December 3, 2016

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About

Pilot a spaceship through procedurally generated caves, collecting crystals to upgrade your ship and avoid hazards. Experience classic arcade-style gameplay with modern touch controls and retro graphics. Discover alien relics for bragging rights.

Randomly generated caves
Touch and tilt controls
Ship upgrades
Neo-retro graphics
Game Center leaderboards
Alien relic collection
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What's New in Cavernaut

1.0.2

December 3, 2016

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. Bugfixes & optimizations. The bug where the game freezes on the loading screen should finally be eliminated – if you still encounter this, please get in touch via http://www.cavernaut.com Have fun playing, and please leave a rating at the App Store if you are enjoying Cavernaut!

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User reviews

Fun but...

...almost impossible to finish. You get one chance to make it to the top. If you run out of fuel or get zapped by a laser the game is over and you gotta start from the bottom again. You can upgrade ship capabilities but still just one try to reach the top. It’s frustrating to put a lot of effort and time only to die when you get so far. Also it won’t save your position if you have to quit. If you close the app or if it’s force closed by iOS you have to start over again.
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Non-tilt option, please.

Tilt controls harsh my mellow.

Wish I’d read the whole game description before buying.

If you too avoid tilt games, avoid this one until we get another interface option.

Until then, I deleted it.

Tilt only controls :(

I wish this game had touch to throttle thrusters for steering instead of tilting your phone. Also it doesn’t feel right to play this game vertically instead of turning your phone sideways to play. I hope the team can add this change.

Needs new input mode without tilt

For when you aren’t situated to be leaning left and right. Kind of a big deal for me and would love to suggest this to others but can’t without better control option. Also been abandoned by the dev but that wouldn’t be a big deal if they spent some time updating the controls.

Almost perfect lander style game!

This is a really fun game. The tilting is ok but sometimes I rather use buttons to control movement. It would make a great option as well as MFi control.

FAQ

What is Cavernaut?

Cavernaut is a cave flyer game inspired by classic arcade titles. Players pilot a spaceship through randomly generated cave systems, aiming to reach the surface while collecting resources and avoiding hazards. It features simple touch and tilt controls for smooth navigation.

What are the key features of Cavernaut?

Key features include procedurally generated caves that offer a unique experience each playthrough, intuitive touch and tilt controls, various ship upgrades to purchase with collected crystals, and cool neo-retro graphics. It also includes Game Center leaderboards and achievements.

How much does Cavernaut cost?

Cavernaut is a 'pay once and play' game, meaning there are no free-to-play mechanics or in-app purchases. You buy the game once and have access to all current and future content.

What platforms is Cavernaut available on?

Based on the description, the game is designed for iPhone and iPad, suggesting it is available on iOS devices. It utilizes Game Center, which is specific to Apple's ecosystem.

What is the gameplay loop in Cavernaut?

The gameplay loop involves piloting your spaceship through hazardous caves, collecting luminum crystals, and using these crystals to purchase upgrades for your ship, such as better fuel tanks or stronger hull armor. You can also find and collect parts of alien relics.