Cave Quest

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Cave Quest is a challenging 2D pixel art platformer. Traverse treacherous caves, outwit mysterious creatures, and solve complex puzzles to recover stolen relics. With procedurally generated levels, each playthrough is a unique experience. Gather resources, upgrade abilities, and delve deeper into the mysterious caverns in this thrilling adventure.

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Single-Player

91%

Audience ScoreBased on 108 reviews

story42 positive mentions

grinding8 negative mentions

Cave Quest offers a unique blend of match-3 mechanics and point-and-click elements, providing an engaging and original gameplay experience.
The game features a pleasant storyline, enjoyable music, and a variety of puzzles that keep the gameplay interesting.
It is a relaxing game that can be played in both timed and relaxed modes, making it suitable for casual gamers.

The game can become repetitive over time, leading to a grind that may frustrate players seeking more depth.
There are technical shortcomings, such as dated graphics and a lack of achievements, which detract from the overall experience.
Some players have noted that the game feels basic compared to its sequel, Cave Quest 2, which offers more complex mechanics and content.

story
126 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
65%
2%
The story of Cave Quest is generally described as simple and engaging, serving as a framework for the match-3 gameplay and various puzzles. While some players appreciate the light narrative and adventure elements, others find it basic, especially when compared to its sequel, Cave Quest 2, which offers a more developed storyline and character interactions. Overall, the game provides a fun, albeit straightforward, narrative experience that complements its casual gameplay.
- “Pleasant engaging story with an exciting variety of challenges.”
- “I would strongly recommend Cave Quest for those who like to sit down with an excellent match-3 game, particularly because this game offers much more with respect to story line, puzzles, great music and most of all, requires a bit of thought here and there.”
- “Despite its dated graphics, Cave Quest is a very nice example of casual adventure with many different match-3, hidden object and point-and-click mechanics, followed by an interesting story.”
- “While the story and variety of tasks initially drew me in, after a few hours, I just wanted to finish it and move on.”
- “Well, this is your match-3 hidden object game with some elements of match-3 combat and some generic mystery story to tie in together all the fetch quests.”
- “The story-line and the click puzzle stuff just impeded me from matching 3.”
gameplay
44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
32%
61%
7%
Cave Quest features a unique blend of match-3 mechanics and point-and-click elements, offering players a refreshing gameplay experience with various modes, including timed and casual options. The game incorporates multiple styles of match-3 gameplay alongside hidden object challenges, providing a diverse range of mechanics and a compelling adventure narrative. Despite its dated graphics, the gameplay is praised for its smoothness and variety, making it an engaging choice for fans of casual puzzle games.
- “Cave Quest is a combination of match-3 mechanics and point-and-click elements, making the gameplay original.”
- “This is a short and sweet hidden object/match-3 hybrid, where you investigate the world for different styles of match-3 gameplay, as well as find new items and special abilities for the puzzle segments, which brings in a few interesting wrinkles in places.”
- “Of note is the rather fun 'travel' gameplay, where you first discover new locations by leading your characters through a match-3 board which shifts 'gravity' with each twist and turn you take, for different board combos as you progress.”
- “As I mentioned above, you’ll find an element of hidden objects several times during your gameplay, where you’ll have to find hidden objects within one or more locations.”
- “This is a short and sweet hidden object/match-3 hybrid (you investigate the world for different styles of match-3 gameplay, as well as find new items and special abilities for the puzzle segments) which brings in a few interesting wrinkles in places.”
- “In addition to the various match-3 scenes, we have some light adventure gameplay.”
music
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
89%
11%
The music in the game is widely praised for being excellent and soothing, enhancing the overall experience of the match-3 adventure. Reviewers appreciate the good soundtrack and the ability to customize audio settings, which adds to the enjoyment of the gameplay. Overall, the music is considered a standout feature that complements the engaging storyline and puzzles.
- “First, it has really, really cool music!”
- “I enjoyed the music a lot, quite soothing.”
- “I would strongly recommend Cave Quest for those who like to sit down with an excellent match-3 game, particularly because this game offers much more with respect to storyline, puzzles, great music and most of all, requires a bit of thought here and there.”
graphics
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
27%
17%
The graphics in the game are generally described as dated and mediocre, with a cartoonish style that may appeal to some players. While the resolution is locked and lacks customization options typical of mobile games, there are positive notes about the smooth gameplay and nice artwork. Overall, the visuals are seen as a mixed bag, with some players appreciating the aesthetic despite its limitations.
- “Despite its dated graphics, Cave Quest is a very nice example of casual adventure with many different match-3, hidden object, and point-and-click mechanics, followed by an interesting story.”
- “Solid match 3 game with good cartoon graphics and story, lots of puzzles (not difficult), and a good variety.”
- “Smooth gameplay, nice artwork too.”
- “The graphics are dated.”
- “The graphics lean more towards a cartoony style, which detracts from the overall experience of searching for your family after they disappeared during a snow mountain trip.”
- “The quality is mediocre, the resolution is locked, and like most mobile games, there are no graphics tweaks available, so you have to deal with the mobile app as it is.”
grinding
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players frequently note that grinding in the game can be tedious and time-consuming, often requiring significant effort for minimal rewards. Many express frustration with the limited upgrades available and the reliance on a single item for progression, leading to a grind-heavy experience, especially towards the end. While some find the game enjoyable overall, the grinding aspect is a common point of contention.
- “They take a lot of time, and the more you have, the longer and stronger they are. You only have one item which is broken to use them, and much later in the game, you only find a second upgrade while money has more upgrades and the other stuff is useless. Eventually, the game becomes grinding, which takes a lot of time for very little reward.”
- “Best, with a discount, the game is not bad, but there is a lot of grinding at times.”
- “I hate timers, so I went with relaxed mode and had to do a bit of grinding near the end (not to unlock everything, but simply to progress) because I kept forgetting to use the hourglass for a resource boost.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game lacks significant replayability, as it offers no cards, achievements, or features that encourage players to revisit it after completing the story. This sentiment is echoed consistently among users, highlighting a common limitation in match-3 story games.
- “As with all these match-3 story types, it has no replay value.”
- “No cards, achievements, or much replay value.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Cave Quest has been criticized for its monetization strategy, with users labeling it a cash grab by the developer hh-games, who are known for porting mobile apps to Steam without significant improvements.
- “Cave Quest is a mobile app that's been dumped on Steam by serial offenders, HH-Games, as a cash grab.”

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