Caves of Lore (2023)
- Developer
- by Mike Robins
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS
- Genres
- Indie, RPG, Strategy
- Rating
- 4.6 of 5, 434 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 18 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
A methodically crafted, old-school pixel-art RPG that feels like a solo dev's labor of love, blending tactical turn-based combat with a whimsical tone and deep lore.
atmosphericold schoolwhimsicaltacticalexploration-focusedturn-basedpixel artlore-rich
What players say
Players praise the exploration and worldbuilding but split on the grind. Combat uses a train-through-use skill system that some find tedious, and the resistance system forces gear swaps. Many note it is a solo dev project with solid writing and secrets to find, though bugs and an excess of late-game fights are common complaints.
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