# Cavernaut > Arcade cave flyer with procedural generation, upgrades, and touch controls. (iPhone/iPad app by Jan Schoenepauck.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cavernaut/id972481169 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Jan Schoenepauck](https://appshunter.io/developer/972481168) - Category: Games, Entertainment, Action, Casual - Price: $0.99 - Rating: 4.50/5 from 33 App Store ratings · 47 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 6.0 · 52 MB - Languages: American English, Czech, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, European Portuguese and 6 more - Released: 2015-09-22 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cavernaut/id972481169/reviews.md ## What is Cavernaut? Pilot your spaceship through a maze of caves on an alien planet. Try to reach the surface, while collecting luminum crystals which you can trade for upgrades. Watch out for hazards like mines or laser batteries, and keep an eye on your limited fuel supply. Cavernaut is a cave flyer with its roots in classic arcade titles like Lunar Lander, reinvented for the iPhone and iPad: You steer your ship with simple touch and tilt controls through a cave that is randomly generated for every game. Each time you play, there's a new path through the caves, and all the items and landing pads are in different places. "... it all comes together into a tense, surprisingly strategic experience" (Nathan Reinauer, TouchArcade) "Cavernaut proves to be quite challenging yet satisfying." (Jennifer Allen, 148Apps) "A perfect coffee break title that has the addictive components of games from the old days." (Andre Eriksson, Cubed3) "With simple but addictive mechanics and a very efficient control system, Cavernaut is a small but truly enjoyable mobile game." (Fabio Palmisano, Multiplayer.it) FEATURES + A randomly generated cave that’s different each time you play + Simple touch/tilt controls for super-smooth flying + Five areas with increasing difficulty to master + Lots of upgrades for your ship + Cool neo-retro graphics + Game Center leaderboard and achievements + Old-school pay once & play, no free-to-play >>>>> Always running out of fuel? Collect luminum crystals, the universal currency in this part of the galaxy, and use them to buy a bigger fuel tank for your ship. Or reinforced hull armor, better shields – *anything* will increase your odds for success in a place like this. But there's more to discover: You can find pieces of alien relics that are scattered throughout the caves. Collect all parts of a relic to add it to your collection of precious artifacts. Now that's something to brag about in the orbit terminal's bar! >>>>> No in-app purchases. Ever. Pay once, play as much as you like, all future upgrades included. No free-to-play mechanics, just old-school gaming. If you need help or have suggestions, get in touch: http://www.cavernaut.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/EinheitB ## Key features - Randomly generated caves - Touch and tilt controls - Ship upgrades - Neo-retro graphics - Game Center leaderboards - Alien relic collection ## Recent user reviews (10 of 47) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cavernaut/id972481169/reviews.md ### 3/5 — Fun but... *2021-01-26, version 1.0.2* ...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. ### 2/5 — Non-tilt option, please. *2020-02-23, version 1.0.2* 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. ### 3/5 — Tilt only controls :( *2019-03-14, version 1.0.2* 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. ### 2/5 — Needs new input mode without tilt *2019-01-31, version 1.0.2* 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. ### 4/5 — Almost perfect lander style game! *2018-12-17, version 1.0.2* 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. ### 5/5 — THE most overlooked game *2018-10-18, version 1.0.2* The simplicity of this game is the best feature Has so much content for its small game ### 4/5 — Almost perfect... *2017-12-11, version 1.0.2* I love the game other than the tilt controls. If just that simple problem was solved with touch controls it would make mine and some other peoples lives so much easier. Thanks! ### 5/5 — Gotta like it *2017-07-14, version 1.0.2* Like ### 5/5 — Relaxing, challenging and addictive *2017-07-08, version 1.0.2* I have no bad thing to say about this app. Nothing I'd change at all. I'm not sure it's ever happened I couldn't at least suggest a change or addition etc. Retro feel done right. ### 4/5 — Very nice retro-mechanics game. *2017-05-05, version 1.0.2* Very nice. Love the soundtrack. ## Frequently asked questions about Cavernaut ### 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. ## Version history (last 3 releases) ### 1.0.2 — 2016-12-03 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! ### 1.0.1 — 2015-10-05 + Better support for iPhone 6 display resolution + Bugfixes ### 1.0 — 2015-09-15 No release notes. ## Apps similar to Cavernaut | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Skeletal Avenger](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skeletal-avenger/id1587325942) | 4.4 (24) | $5.99 | Games | | [Parachuut](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parachuut/id1535321004) | 2.0 (2) | Free | Games | | [bit Dungeon](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bit-dungeon/id583949163) | 3.9 (152) | $0.99 | Games | | [Lock On Fireworks](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-on-fireworks/id1534515888) | — | Free | Games | | [Arcade Rabbit - Deluxe Edition](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcade-rabbit-deluxe-edition/id1513902436) | 5.0 (1) | $2.99 | Games | | [Treasure Dungeon - Action RPG](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/treasure-dungeon-action-rpg/id1444573465) | 5.0 (4) | $0.99 | Games | --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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