Underplayed Gems

Lost Caves (2021)

Lost Caves cover
Developer
Adam D. Smith
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating
4.8 of 5, 33 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.2 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A colorful 2D collect-a-thon where you dig through labyrinthine caves for treasure, with a hint of unease from unseen dangers.

explorationcollectingretrocolorfulfamily friendlynonlinearmysteriousmildly threatening

What players say

Players praise Lost Caves for its tight controls, chiptune soundtrack, and exploration-focused level design that evokes retro platformers like Kirby Super Star and Wario Land. Some note a lack of keybinding options, and one achievement is widely criticized for being tedious.

Trailer

Screenshots

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