Caveman Alive

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Caveman Alive is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by Dwarven potion brew and was released on October 7, 2017. It received negative reviews from players.

"Caveman Alive" is a basic platformer with survival elements, where you play as the last of your tribe, fighting off enemies and dealing with hunger. To progress, collect pieces of meat on each level to open the door to the next. Watch out for a variety of traps and proceed with caution to outsmart enemies and overcome challenges in this game.

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33%

Audience ScoreBased on 36 reviews

music3 negative mentions

Some players found the game challenging and engaging, appreciating the difficulty it presents.
A few reviews humorously described the game as life-changing, highlighting its unique perspective on the struggles of a caveman.
Despite the overwhelming negativity, there are isolated instances of players expressing enjoyment or finding it entertaining in a bizarre way.

The game is riddled with bugs, including broken levels and unresponsive controls, making it nearly impossible to progress.
Graphics and sound are severely lacking, with many describing them as subpar and unappealing.
Numerous reviews label the game as an asset flip, criticizing it for being a lazy cash grab with no real development effort.

music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received mixed feedback; while one player noted a moment of recognition with a track reminiscent of "Rygar," overall, many users criticized the absence of sound and music options, labeling the design as poor. The lack of a cohesive soundtrack detracts from the overall experience, leaving players disappointed.
- “Soyboi: wait a minute... that music.”
- “(a clip of the music from 'Rygar' plays and it sounds very similar to 'Caveman Alive.')”
- “This game has no sound, no music, the hit boxes are completely wrong and the graphics are subpar.”
- “No settings, no soundtracks, stupid design and the hit boxes are just bad.”
- “A clip of the music from 'Rygar' plays and it sounds very similar to 'Caveman Alive.'”
monetization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game is heavily criticized as a blatant cash grab, with the developer using a basic platformer template and asset-flipped sprites to create a low-effort product. The game was quickly bundled into cheap indie game collections and is associated with fake reviews, indicating a pattern of exploiting the Steam platform for profit rather than delivering quality content.
- “The Russian developer, Vyacheslav Shilikhin, took the basic platformer template from Construct 2, slapped a couple of asset-flipped sprites on it, and dumped the results onto Steam as a cash grab scam.”
- “To cement the position of this asset flip as nothing but a cash grab, it was dumped onto cheap daily indie game shovelware bundles very shortly after launch.”
- “They're all written in either Russian or broken English, appear almost immediately after the game launched on Steam, all have a direct Steam purchase of the game, and the accounts are used consistently to write fake reviews for asset flips and other cash grabs/scams.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game are widely criticized as subpar, being described as merely static images with no notable features. Additionally, issues such as incorrect hit boxes further detract from the overall visual experience. Overall, the graphical presentation fails to impress and lacks any significant artistic or technical merit.
- “This game has no sound, no music, the hitboxes are completely wrong, and the graphics are subpar.”
- “The graphics are just images, nothing special.”
- “You can't press walk and jump at the same time because one input gets ignored; the graphics are nothing more than pictures.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story follows a character named Poggy who embarks on a quest to find his lost acorns, journeying through diverse and adventurous locations such as a giant farm, a field, a volcano, and a jungle.
- “In the beginning of the story, he leaves home on a quest to find all of his acorns.”
- “Throughout the story, Poggy goes through a giant farm, a field, a volcano, and a jungle.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game has been criticized for its lack of stability, with users reporting numerous bugs and issues that detract from the overall experience. Many feel that it is not worth playing, especially given its poor performance and resemblance to other problematic titles from the same developer.
- “I got this game with a 90% discount, and it still isn't worth a second of play. It's a buggy reskin, just like every game this developer publishes.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable. Stability is a major issue.”
- “I experienced constant lag and glitches that ruined the gameplay experience. Stability needs serious improvement.”