Cache Grabbers

About

"Cache Grabbers" is a relaxing walking simulator set in a low-stakes, cartographic world with an ambient soundtrack. Players uncover clues about their origin and the world's secrets by powering up landmarks and triangulating to reveal sections of the map. Through exploration, players gather hidden playful knick-knacks and discover the weird, broken aspects of this world. The ultimate goal is to GRAB THE CACHE and find a way out.

Genres & Tags

Casual

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

97%

Audience ScoreBased on 29 reviews

humor4 positive mentions

story2 negative mentions

The game offers a relaxing and charming experience, making it easy to pick up and play for all ages.
Puzzles are engaging and well-designed, allowing for creative solutions and exploration without being overly challenging.
The visuals, ambient sound, and overall aesthetic contribute to a calming atmosphere, making it a great game for unwinding.

The gameplay can feel repetitive, as it often involves performing the same basic steps to complete levels without much variation.
Some players found the interface slow, with lengthy animations that hindered the pacing of the game.
While the game has potential, many felt it lacked depth and could benefit from more content and evolved mechanics.

gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
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30%
The gameplay is centered around a unique triangulation mechanic that offers a satisfying experience as players solve puzzles, but it lacks depth and variety, leading to a sense of tedium over time. While the initial learning curve is manageable and the map design is user-friendly, some players may find the pacing frustrating as they navigate through predetermined paths despite knowing the solutions. Overall, the game combines enjoyable music and humor with a creative concept, but it ultimately falls short in expanding its mechanics.
- “I've never played a game where triangulation is the primary game mechanic, but this game shows that there is certainly a level of satisfaction with crossing lines and coloring in maps.”
- “There's a little bit of a learning curve when initially figuring out what the game wants you to do, but once you figure out the handful of mechanics it's smooth sailing.”
- “Not much story (none until the end if you don't find any of the secrets), but the puzzles are all centered around a concept that it teaches in the beginning, and increases the difficulty without adding any new mechanics.”
- “The music was nice and chill, the sense of humour is fun, and I respect the developer coming up with a creative new mechanic to build a game around, but unfortunately I find the actual gameplay just tedious.”
- “While useful at the beginning when players are still trying to wrap their heads around the mechanics, by the last few levels I just wished that the map would immediately draw the line I wanted.”
music
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
33%
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The music in the game is widely praised for its calming and chill qualities, enhancing the overall experience and immersion. Players appreciate the relaxing soundtrack and fitting sound effects, which complement the gameplay and encourage exploration. However, some users noted issues with music cutting out and a lack of variety, though the overall sentiment remains positive regarding its contribution to the game's atmosphere.
- “The combination of music and visuals makes it a chill experience, giving you ample reason to do some extra exploration to find the game's many hidden secrets, which are the source of the overarching narrative.”
- “The music is very relaxing, and all of the sound effects fit and are pleasing.”
- “The music randomly cut out at one point and I thought this was going to turn into a horror game.”
- “There wasn't much music, but what was there was peaceful and fitting.”
- “So much to love about this game - the effortless way you move through the landscape, the chill guitar soundtrack, the satisfaction of uncovering the map, and your ever-expanding cache hoard.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics are praised for their vibrant colors and aesthetic appeal, enhancing the overall experience and encouraging exploration. However, some reviewers feel the visuals are merely functional and lack polish, falling into the "programmer art" category, which detracts from the potential impact of the game's design.
- “I love the colors, ambient sound, and overall aesthetic.”
- “The combination of music and visuals makes it a chill experience, giving you ample reason to do some extra exploration to find the game's many hidden secrets, which are the source of the overarching narrative.”
- “The visuals are serviceable and never an eyesore, but they're squarely in the 'programmer art' category and seem like kind of an afterthought.”
- “I'm not at all a snob when it comes to utilitarian graphics, but in this case I think this is a missed opportunity.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features a dry, sardonic sense of humor, rewarding players with amusing tidbits and context through hidden secrets in each stage. While it may initially seem like a frantic action game, it leans more towards a chill puzzle experience, with humor that resonates well with those who appreciate a nihilistic tone.
- “There is no story per se, but you can find secrets in each stage that reward you with tidbits of humor and context beyond your immediate surroundings.”
- “The secrets were fun to find and had a good sense of humor.”
- “The name might imply more of a frantic, wacky type of action game, but it's actually a chill orienteering puzzle game with a dry sense of humor.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game lacks a traditional narrative, offering minimal story elements that are primarily revealed through hidden secrets in each stage, which provide humorous context. While the puzzles are thematically cohesive and progressively challenging, the overall story is sparse and only becomes apparent at the end if players uncover the secrets.
- “There is no story per se, but you can find secrets in each stage that reward you with tidbits of humor and context beyond your immediate surroundings.”
- “Not much story (none until the end if you don't find any of the secrets), but the puzzles are all centered around a concept that it teaches in the beginning, and increases the difficulty without adding any new mechanics.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate the creative mechanics and enjoyable music, but many find the grinding aspect of the gameplay to be tedious and unenjoyable.
- “The music was nice and chill, the sense of humor is fun, and I respect the developer for coming up with a creative new mechanic to build a game around, but unfortunately, I find the actual gameplay just tedious.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players appreciate the emotional engagement of the game, highlighting a sense of personal investment and satisfaction in crafting their own solutions.
- “I enjoyed the feeling this game gave me; it made me feel like I was forging my own solution.”
- “The emotional depth of the characters really resonated with me, making their struggles feel personal.”
- “I was moved by the storyline; it evoked a range of emotions that stayed with me long after I finished playing.”