The Cave (2013)

Developer: Double Fine Productions
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Adventure
Rating: 4.4 of 5, 2,908 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 3.6 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A slow-paced, brain-teasing underground journey where dark humor and quirky characters keep the atmosphere light despite the mysterious setting.

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What players say

Players praise the witty narrator and clever puzzles but are split on the experience: many find the backtracking, slow animations, and character-switching tedious, while others enjoy the charm and replayability with different characters.

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