Underplayed Gems

Cave Explorer (2021)

Cave Explorer cover
Developer
CnockCnock
Publisher
kazakovstudios
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Rating
3.1 of 5, 26 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 29 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A methodical pixel-art adventure where you carefully explore underground caverns, gather gems, and avoid hostile locals.

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What players say

Players are split on Cave Explorer. Some enjoy a short, challenging sidescroller with decent music and graphics. However, many criticize its very short length, high price, poor controls, and quickly ramping difficulty that frustrates more than it engages.

Screenshots

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