Comparison

Cavern Adventurers vs Ex Astris

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

Cavern Adventurers

Assemble a team of adventurers to explore, secure, and develop a sprawling underground cave network. Manage your team, build infrastructure, and defend against monsters and thieves to uncover treasures and establish a thriving subterranean settlement.

Highlights
  • Team assembly and management
  • Cave exploration and expansion
  • Infrastructure building (torches, bridges)
  • Monster combat and taming
  • Trap laying for defense
  • Merchant settlement and profit generation
Features
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In a faraway fantasy kingdom, everything was peaceful... Until monsters started pouring out of a hole in the ground! Put together a team of adventurers to secure, explore, and develop a vast underground network of caves in this cavern management simulator. Your adventurers will face all kinds of challenges in the underground, but there's no obstacle you can't deal with if you know how. Place torches to light up the darkness, build bridges to traverse gorges, and use explosives to clear away large rocks! To create a truly great cave, you'll have to stay on your toes and pay attention to the time of day. When the sun's up, organize your miners to discover new areas and build new fixtures. And when night falls, send in your adventurers to show those monsters who's boss! The deeper you dig, the better the treasure you'll find - just how deep can you go? All that fame can come at a price. As your cave becomes more popular, thieves will appear to try and make off with its treasures. Keep your booty safe by laying devious traps around the entrance! Not all monsters are bad. Some of them might even become your friends and fight alongside you! Once you make an entire floor safe, merchants will be able to move in and set up shop there. With a cut of the profits for you, of course! Keep developing the space and earning gold, and pretty soon you'll have the finest cave in all the land! In this quirky management sim, fun, adventure, and riches are lurking right under your nose... Or should we say, right under your boots? -- Supports drag to scroll and pinch to zoom. Search for "Kairosoft" to see all of our games, or visit us at http://kairopark.jp Be sure to check out both our free-to-play and paid games! Kairosoft's pixel art game series continues! Follow us on X (Twitter) for the latest Kairosoft news and information. https://twitter.com/kairokun2010

About

Ex Astris

Embark on an interstellar adventure as an investigator on a tidally locked planet. Explore diverse landscapes, engage in strategic turn-based combat with a unique maneuver system, and uncover the planet's mysteries with a team of companions.

Highlights
  • 3D Sci-Fi Adventure RPG
  • Semi-real-time, turn-based combat
  • Innovative Obscuran Maneuver system
  • World exploration on a tidally locked planet
  • Assemble and empower a team of companions
  • Crafting and puzzle-solving
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When the first satellite passes through the atmosphere, we believe we shall conquer the universe someday. Now I realized, humans are solely extending the boundaries of the earth left the kaleidoscopic world behind. Investigator. Have you ever thought that the mourning sea in front of you has lost its warmth? We are struggling in the shallow waters when tides over the shore. We are stranded on the sandbank when waves recede. Every single star shall rejoice and lament. "Go through the storm and transcend eternity. Bon voyage." Game Features: Ex Astris is a semi-real-time, turn-based 3D RPG. As an investigator, you will delve into the world of Allindo and embark on a wondrous interstellar adventure. #WorldExploration Explore a planet in a tidally locked orbit, a realm where the sun never sets. Split into two distinct hemispheres by massive ring-shaped storms, this planet is home to bizarre creatures and intelligent beings remarkably similar to humans. On an RV journey, you will explore foreign lands with diverse local cultures, collect memories of extraordinary encounters, and unravel the mystery behind a looming storm. #ObscuranManeuvers A cool blend of turn-based gameplay and fast-paced action: Make the most of our innovative Obscuran Maneuver system and time your responses to perfectly counter enemy attacks. You can also pull off powerful team combos and joint attacks with your allies for strategic advantages. #ProgressionExperience Assemble a team of vibrant companions, each with their own motives and stories. Their powers and strength will depend on your knowledge of their traits. Scour Allindo for various materials to concoct special dishes and craft all sorts of Laylah-Keys to empower your team. Solve intricate puzzles in strongholds, defeat challenging foes that stand in your way, and unveil the mysteries of Allindo. Stay connected: Official Website: https://exa.gryphline.com/en-us/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ExAstrisOfficial/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/Astris_EN Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ExAstris_en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/exastris_en/ Support Email: exastris_cs@gryphline.com *Minimum system requirements Device: iPhone 8 or better models; iPads with the A12 chip or better processors System: iOS 12 or above Storage: 10GB free space or above

Screenshots

Cavern Adventurers4 screens
Ex Astris4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Cavern Adventurers at every 3 days against Ex Astris's every 3 weeks. Cavern Adventurers also leads on price ($6.99 vs $9.99). Ex Astris's advantage is chart position (#137 vs unranked). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Cavern Adventurers costs $6.99 and Ex Astris $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Cavern Adventurers against 4.4 for Ex Astris. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 117 and 267 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of Cavern Adventurers's written reviews are positive against 66% of Ex Astris's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cavern Adventurers ships an update every 3 days, Ex Astris every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Cavern Adventurers versus Ex Astris: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCavern AdventurersEx Astris
Price$6.99 — better$9.99
Rating4.4 (117 ratings)4.4 (267 ratings)
Positive reviews67.5% of reviews — better65.8% of reviews
Number of ratings117267 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank—#137 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB3.7 GB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperKairosoft Co.,LtdGRYPH FRONTIER PTE.LTD.

Customer experience

Cavern Adventurers

All ratings117 ratings
Positive82.1%
Neutral6.8%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews166 reviews
Positive67.5%
Neutral13.9%
Negative18.7%

Ex Astris

All ratings267 ratings
Positive84.3%
Neutral5.6%
Negative10.1%
Written reviews313 reviews
Positive65.8%
Neutral13.1%
Negative21.1%

User reviews

Cavern Adventurers

From 117 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
  • 💎 Generous in-game currency
  • 🕰 Engaging time-sink
  • 🔍 Lots of content to explore
  • 🎨 Charming retro-style graphics

Room to improve

  • 🤔 Confusing or unclear mechanics
  • 🕹 Clunky user interface
  • ⏱ Slow progression at times
  • 🌐 Lack of language support
  • 🕯 Lighting/visibility issues

Ex Astris

From 267 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Seamless combat system
  • 🎨 Breathtaking graphics and art style
  • 💰 Great value for a one-time purchase
  • 🌟 Captivating story and world-building
  • 🎮 Engaging turn-based gameplay

Room to improve

  • 🔇 Inconsistent audio/sound issues
  • 📜 Unclear story and lore explanations
  • 🕹️ Lack of controller support
  • 🌐 Requires internet connection to play
  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches

Bugs and requests

Cavern Adventurers

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Traps not functioning properly
  • Adventurer AI getting stuck
  • Crashes or freezes at higher levels

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add Thai language support
  • Improve tutorial and onboarding
  • Streamline UI and menus
  • Introduce faster progression options
  • Enhance lighting and visibility

Ex Astris

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Game freezes at startup for some users
  • Second fight cannot be progressed through
  • Ziplines outside trade center are bugged
  • Dialogue text pacing issues

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add controller support
  • Improve story explanations and lore
  • Implement offline play mode
  • Add English voice-over option
  • Provide more in-depth tutorial for combat

In-app purchases

None

Cavern Adventurers

No in-app purchases

None

Ex Astris

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cavern Adventurers free?
Cavern Adventurers costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ex Astris free?
Ex Astris costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Cavern Adventurers or Ex Astris?
Cavern Adventurers and Ex Astris are both rated 4.4 out of 5 on the App Store, from 117 and 267 ratings respectively.
Do Cavern Adventurers or Ex Astris have ads?
Neither Cavern Adventurers nor Ex Astris shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cavern Adventurers or Ex Astris?
Cavern Adventurers ships an update every 3 days, and Ex Astris every 3 weeks. Most recently, Cavern Adventurers was updated on September 23, 2026 and Ex Astris on September 27, 2026.

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