Caves of Lore

Caves of Lore

Solo Dev RPG

181 ratings
103 reviews
$7.99

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • January 30, 2024
  • May 20, 2026
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Embark on a turn-based, pixel-art fantasy adventure with tactical grid-based combat. Explore a world filled with monsters, humor, and hidden secrets. Build a customizable party and uncover a story filled with dark themes and ancient horrors.

Turn-based tactical combat
Pixel-art fantasy world
Environmental exploration
Character interaction
Highly customizable party
Vast amounts of loot and treasure
Deep lore and dialogue
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What's New in Caves of Lore

1.8.9

May 20, 2026

Thank you for all your suggestions on how to make Caves of Lore better. I've added a New Game Plus, a new Spellbook, new Unique Weapons, More Ability Options, iOS iCloud Saves, New Items, along with Monster Spawn Controls, New thumbstick options, Better controller support and Rebinding, External audio support, Screen rotation and zoom options, Better Character Creation info, Updated Abilities and other QoL features. If you have more suggestions, don't hesitate to join our Discord channel.

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Top Paid

📉 169-18

Role Playing games

This game dropped -18 positions in Role Playing games chart.

Last updated on July 22, 2026.

User reviews

Meh

Advertised as a turn based rpg but progression is actually incredibly linear and build variety is next to non existent it’s either certain destruction spells, melee or archery. Both of the latter are underwhelming. Wall of force being resisted by almost all larger enemies is a big gripe of mine for a build I had in mind. Makes a game that could be fun feel boxed in with all the constrictions of enemy resistances.
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Absolutely awesome game!

This has become one of my favorite games. It’s a bit rough around the edges, but from a solo indie dev who cares and supports the game. The story and lore are so deep. Great world building 10/10

One of a Kind

While based on older titles and certainly drawing inspiration from them, Caves of Lore manages to set itself aside as an astonishing example of what a solo developer is capable of. From the story to the lore-rich world absolutely saturated with dialogue and even the dozens of books filled with actually interesting stories, Caves of Lore will keep you invested for days and then long after you’ve consumed the story as well.

The combat in the game is fluid and very satisfying, with tons of ways to play. The unique system for learning spells from books also solidifies the importance of the lore filled world and the incredible efforts the dev had put into making it shine.

If that wasn’t enough, the game also has incredible replayability. From testing yourself to finding new ways to overcome challenges or secrets you may have missed.

Finally, the game’s Developer participates in active feedback with their community. If you haven’t played it, check it out!
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So good I bought it twice

I enjoyed the game so much on steam I bought it on the AppStore just so I could give the dev another positive review.

Exactly Right

I’ve spent a lot of time trying to find a perfect single player old school RPG that has engaging mechanics, an interesting story, challenging but not frustrating, and NO MICROTRANSACTIONS.

After a lot of trial and error I’m glad to say this game is exactly what I’ve been looking for. Highly recommended.
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Reported Bugs

2 issues

Crashes after a few fights

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Traits menu not showing properly

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Requested Features

4 requests

Add Russian language support

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Add German language support

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Implement cloud save feature

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Improve UI/UX for better accessibility

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FAQ

What kind of game is Caves of Lore?

Caves of Lore is a turn-based, pixel-art, fantasy CRPG. It combines environmental exploration and character interaction with tactical, grid-based combat. The game features a world full of monsters, humor, and hidden secrets.

What are the key gameplay features?

Key features include tactical grid-based combat, a highly customizable party with a 6-character capacity, over 65 spells, abilities, and traits, and vast amounts of loot with tens of thousands of enchantment combinations. Players can also engage with dialogue, books, and lore to delve deeper into the world.

Is Caves of Lore free to play?

Based on the provided information, Caves of Lore is a paid application. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or advertisements, suggesting a one-time purchase model.

What platforms is Caves of Lore available on?

The provided description does not specify the platforms Caves of Lore is available on. However, it is described as a mobile application, suggesting availability on iOS and/or Android devices.

What makes Caves of Lore replayable?

The game offers significant replay value through its tactical combat, endless magical item combos, and a vast array of spells, abilities, and traits. The hundreds of items and tens of thousands of enchantment combinations also allow for diverse party builds and strategies on each playthrough.