Underplayed Gems

Eternal Cave Escape (2021)

Eternal Cave Escape cover
Developer
HarderGaming
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Free To Play, Indie
Rating
4.2 of 5, 148 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.2 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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The catalog in 3D

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How it feels

A tense and punishing climb that demands precision and patience, where every mistake can undo your progress.

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What players say

Players describe this as a punishing platformer where losing progress by falling multiple floors is a common frustration. Some find the controls tight and the challenge rewarding, others say the progress loss kills the fun, and several compare it directly to Getting Over It.

Screenshots

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