# The Enchanted Cave

> Dungeon crawler with artifact collection, monster combat, and strategic escapes. (iPhone/iPad app by Dustin Auxier.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-enchanted-cave/id800825889 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Dustin Auxier](https://appshunter.io/developer/800825892)
- Category: Games, Puzzle, Role Playing
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 4.90/5 from 19 App Store ratings · 66 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 6.0 · 35 MB
- Languages: American English, Czech, Danish, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Korean and 9 more
- Released: 2014-01-24
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-enchanted-cave/id800825889/reviews.md

## What is The Enchanted Cave?

Enter the Enchanted Cave, collecting artifacts, stat gems and gold as you fight to reach floor 100!  Use the Escape Wings to teleport out and recover, then head back in with powerful artifacts to delve deeper into the cave each time.


Improvements from the flash game:

- User interface completely redone for small touchscreens.
- Tap to move where you want to go with smart pathfinding - you won't walk into a monster unless you tap their exact square.
- Fast-find an item in your inventory by tapping it when you open a chest.
- A "Sell Junk" button in the shop to quickly sell all of your non-artifact, non-potion old equipment.
- Damage and Magic formulas simplified and re-balanced (Attack magic is useful now!).
- Magic window to allow you quickly cast a spell without opening your inventory.
- Potions window to quickly use potions without opening your inventory.
- Saving can be anywhere in the cave to be picked up later.  Auto saves each floor.
- Walk on empty gold bags.
- Low-life warning.
- New title screen.
- Higher stairs contrast.
- Faster movement.

Developer updates on future games:
https://twitter.com/dustinaux
http://dustinauxier.com

## Key features

- Collect artifacts, stat gems, and gold
- Fight monsters to reach floor 100
- Use Escape Wings to teleport out
- Smart pathfinding for movement
- Quickly sell unwanted items
- Simplified and re-balanced combat formulas
- Quick spell casting and potion use

## Recent user reviews (10 of 66)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-enchanted-cave/id800825889/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great game!

*2025-07-07*

Worth the 99 cents in my opinion. I remember playing this when it was just a flash game. Having to tap on each square to go to it is a little clunky, but the game itself is great.

### 5/5 — Simple, effective, brilliant

*2022-10-07*

I played this game MANY times on PC and was thrilled to find it in the AppStore. As dungeon crawlers go it’s one of the best in my opinion and well worth the price.
Try it out first and if you like it then take a punt on the sequel, a similar but more in-depth game

### 5/5 — Fun for what it is

*2020-07-03*

A great and fun game, good for what it is and worth the price. Definitely buying the sequel

### 5/5 — Awesome Dungeon Crawler!

*2020-04-23*

This game is very well thought out and is very fun! I purchased this after playing The Enchanted Cave 2, which is is even better! KUDOS to the dev! The Enchanted Cave 3 PLEASE!

### 5/5 — Simple but addictive!

*2018-04-01*

The concept behind this game is very simple, but don't let that fool you. There's quite a bit of strategizing to be had, more so as you progress. I lost twice to the final challenge, but learned my lesson, came properly prepared and emerged victorious the third time. Don't forget you can inspect monsters without fighting, and change gear prior to combat to reduce lost HP. The artifacts are quite varied, and open up many more options. Best of all, it's quite satisfying to one-hit kill a monster that used to give you so much trouble before. Great game!

### 4/5 — Good game

*2018-01-18*

The Enchanted Cave is a good game but falls short to it’s more polished sequel that includes story elements, skill trees, and crafting.
   If you are looking for a game to pass the time or got tired of the sequel, The Enchanted Cave will offer hours of gameplay.

### 5/5 — Great game!

*2016-08-19, version 1.29*

Really like this,

### 5/5 — Awsome

*2016-05-10, version 1.29*

Its a great game 👍👍👍👍

### 1/5 — Doesn't work on 8.3

*2015-05-08, version 1.29*

When trying to go down stairs, the screen stays black and a footstep sound is repeated. This never stops. Game stays like this. Can't play.

Hope the dev can fix.!

### 5/5 — One of my top favorite games!

*2015-04-01, version 1.29*

I love playing this game!!! Earned a permanent spot on my iPhone! This game is one of the best games in the App Store!

## Frequently asked questions about The Enchanted Cave

### What is The Enchanted Cave?

The Enchanted Cave is a mobile game where players explore a dungeon, collect treasures like artifacts and gold, and battle monsters. The goal is to reach floor 100, with the ability to escape and return stronger to delve even deeper.

### What are the key features of this game?

Key features include collecting artifacts and gems, fighting monsters, using 'Escape Wings' to leave the cave, smart pathfinding for movement, a 'Sell Junk' button for inventory management, and simplified combat formulas. There's also a quick spell casting window and potion use.

### Is The Enchanted Cave free to play?

Yes, based on the provided information, The Enchanted Cave is a free game. It does not have in-app purchases or advertisements, indicating a straightforward free experience.

### What platforms is The Enchanted Cave available on?

The description mentions improvements for 'small touchscreens' and a 'user interface completely redone for small touchscreens,' strongly suggesting it is designed for mobile devices, likely iOS and Android.

### How does the gameplay loop work?

Players enter the cave, collect resources, and fight enemies. They can use 'Escape Wings' to leave the cave at any time, retaining their collected artifacts and gold. This allows them to return to the cave stronger and progress further on subsequent runs.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.31 — 2017-04-10

This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included.

Air compiler update to 25 for performance and compatibility improvements for newer devices

### 1.29 — 2014-04-20

removed kickstarter link

### 1.28 — 2014-03-22

Added kickstarter link

### 1.26 — 2014-03-04

-removed microphone prompt for iOS7 users

### 1.25 — 2014-02-08

- escape wings now listed first in items
- artifacts will stay equipped when exiting and reentering the cave
- lowered attack on last boss a little
- added adjustable zoom feature (useful for tablets)

NOTE: The microphone prompt caused by the recent iOS 7 update will be removed with version 1.26, which should be live as soon as Apple approves it (usually within a week).  This game never has and never will need specific phone permissions like that.

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All apps by Dustin Auxier: https://appshunter.io/developer/800825892

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