Cache Grabbers

About

Cache Grabbers is a single player action game. It was developed by Bear Minimum Games and was released on February 27, 2023. It received very positive reviews from players.

"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

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93%

Audience ScoreBased on 28 reviews

humor4 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game offers a relaxing and charming experience, making it perfect for casual play and unwinding after a long day.
Puzzles are engaging and well-designed, allowing players to feel clever and satisfied as they uncover the map and solve challenges.
The aesthetic, including the music and visuals, creates a calming atmosphere that enhances the overall enjoyment of the game.

Some players find the game mechanics confusing, leading to frustration when trying to progress through certain levels.
The interface can be slow, with lengthy animations for interactions that disrupt the flow of gameplay.
While the game is enjoyable, many feel it lacks depth and variety, leading to a repetitive experience over time.

gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
45%
33%
The gameplay is centered around a unique triangulation mechanic that gradually increases in difficulty without introducing new elements, making it accessible yet somewhat tedious. While the puzzles are designed to be straightforward and intuitive, allowing for shortcuts, players may find the lack of depth and expansion in mechanics disappointing. Overall, the experience is enhanced by pleasant music and humor, but the gameplay can feel repetitive as it progresses.
- “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.”
- “You don't need to orient yourself or even think about the structure of the map; uncovered areas show your exact location and orientation, and maps are designed in such a way that, as long as you understand the basic mechanics of activating landmarks, it's almost always obvious what the next step should be.”
- “The music was nice and chill, the sense of humor 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.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
38%
The music in the game is widely praised for its calming and chill qualities, enhancing the overall immersive experience and encouraging exploration. Players appreciate the sound design, which complements the visuals and gameplay, although there are occasional issues like music cutting out. Overall, the soundtrack contributes significantly to the game's atmosphere, making it enjoyable and engaging.
- “The combination of music and visuals make 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.”
- “I am also rarely one to play a game with headphones if I am not doing multiplayer/chatting at the same time, but the great sound design and especially the chill music made me slap them on and just zone out while I played, getting completely immersed.”
- “The music randomly cut out at one point, and I thought this was going to turn into a horror game.”
- “The music is very relaxing, and all of the sound effects fit and are pleasing.”
- “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.”
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 fans of nihilistic wit.
- “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.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics are praised for their vibrant colors and immersive aesthetic, complemented by ambient sound and music that enhance the overall experience. This visually appealing design encourages exploration, revealing hidden secrets that contribute to the game's narrative.
- “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.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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 conceptually cohesive and progressively challenging, the overall story is sparse and only becomes apparent at the end if players actively seek out these 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 truly 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.”