Colossal Cave (2023)
- Developer
- Cygnus Entertainment
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linux
- Genres
- Adventure, Casual, Strategy
- Rating
- 4.5 of 5, 112 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 3.9 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
A relaxing, thoughtful crawl through classic cave puzzles where careful inventory management and map reading guide your journey.
explorationpuzzle solvingatmosphericnostalgicmethodicaltrial and errorretro
What players say
Players recognize the game as a loyal graphical remake of the original text adventure, sharing its difficulty and occasional unfairness (random death, exit outcomes). Mapping and VR are appreciated, while some newcomers find it aimless and lacking direction.
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