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The Greedy Cave

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68%Game Brain Score
graphics, gameplay
grinding, monetization
68% User Score Based on 4,600 reviews

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The Greedy Cave is a single player casual role playing game. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

The Greedy Cave is a single-player role-playing game where you explore a mysterious cave in search of treasures. It offers an intriguing story, excellent game mechanics, and marvelous visuals, but features lots of grinding and can be very buggy. Despite occasional ads and glitches, the game’s hilarious moments add charm to the adventure.

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Audience ScoreBased on 4,600 reviews
graphics116 positive mentions
grinding97 negative mentions
  • The game features a charming art style reminiscent of 'Don't Starve', which many players find appealing.
  • The gameplay is addictive and engaging, with a unique loot system that encourages exploration and strategy.
  • Players appreciate the lack of forced ads and the option to earn in-game currency through watching videos.
  • Many players experience crashes during character creation or gameplay, leading to frustration and loss of progress.
  • The game has a steep difficulty curve, especially past level 20, making it challenging for players without spending money.
  • Players are frustrated by the inability to name their characters, as the enter key does not function correctly, forcing them to use random IDs.
  • graphics
    259 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game have received widespread praise for their beautiful, Tim Burton-esque art style, reminiscent of the popular game "Don't Starve." Many players appreciate the aesthetic appeal, describing it as charming and visually engaging, although some critics point out that the graphics appear to be a direct copy of "Don't Starve," raising concerns about originality. Overall, the visuals contribute significantly to the game's atmosphere, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.

    • “Beautiful art style.”
    • “Great rogue-like dungeon crawler with a charming, Tim Burton-esque art style.”
    • “The graphics are beautiful and it was one of the best no data game needed.”
    • “The graphics are a blatant rip off of 'Don't Starve.'”
    • “A dull clone of 'Enchanted Cave 2' with stolen graphics from 'Don't Starve.'”
    • “Graphics remind me of my all-time favorite game, 'Don't Starve.'”
  • gameplay
    170 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is generally praised for its simplicity and fluidity, offering a fun and engaging experience with unique mechanics and resource management elements. However, many players express frustration over a lack of tutorials for certain mechanics, repetitive gameplay, and punishing death penalties that can lead to significant loss of progress. Overall, while the game features appealing graphics and enjoyable mechanics, it suffers from bugs and a need for clearer instructions, which can detract from the overall experience.

    • “Fluid and fun gameplay.”
    • “The gameplay is simple yet engaging, allowing for unique ways to play and personalize your build.”
    • “Amazing gameplay, great challenge, and crazy replay value.”
    • “But I take a star off because game stats (especially luck) and skills and other extra mechanics (like pets, cards) have no tutorial or explanation; I just ended up power stacking and brute forcing my way through.”
    • “Lots of issues they need to fix, but so far a good game. They do little explaining of the gameplay mechanics, like how it saves if you have to walk away without exiting the cave, or how if you have an item that has +this or that on it and you enchant it, it wipes everything that was on it out for a new enchant, or how if you die and choose to give up, it wipes out everything: levels, money, golden items, everything. They responded to this review by telling me to contact them instead of responding to my email.”
    • “The gameplay is a complete clone of 'The Enchanted Cave' with a different art style and freemium elements.”
  • grinding
    97 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The reviews indicate that grinding is a central aspect of the game, with many players finding it excessively tedious and time-consuming. While some enjoy the grind for gear and leveling up, others feel it detracts from the overall experience, leading to repetitive gameplay and a lack of meaningful rewards. Overall, the consensus suggests that while grinding can be enjoyable for dedicated players, it often feels overwhelming and unbalanced, making progress frustratingly slow.

    • “I get that grinding in this game is supposed to be fun, but level ups barely do anything, and it takes an extreme amount of time to get a single one, so about 98% of this game is grinding, not exploring new places.”
    • “In all honesty, this is the best and most fleshed out mobile game I've played this year so far; however, the game is too grindy. You have to play the same stage twenty to thirty times to upgrade your pets, gain enough gold, and gain enough experience to stand a chance against bosses. It's insane.”
    • “The game is becoming very boring and repetitive; nothing interesting. The only difference between the difficulty levels is the number in stats, and farming dark gold gear with luck 300 is ridiculous. I can't get more than one dark gear per walkthrough. Very disappointed.”
  • monetization
    94 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the optional ads for rewards and the absence of forced ads, while others criticize the heavy reliance on in-game purchases and the perceived shift towards a pay-to-win model. Many users report issues with ad functionality, such as ads not providing promised rewards or causing crashes, leading to frustration over lost progress and resources. Overall, while some players find the monetization fair and manageable, others feel it detracts from the gameplay experience, labeling it as a cash grab.

    • “Simply a good game, in-app purchases available but easily avoidable.”
    • “One of the few games that don't shove microtransactions in our face or restrict progression through timegates.”
    • “Fair monetization and no pay-to-win items.”
    • “Loved this game at the start...but now it's another cash grab...have to buy a premium package in order to participate in certain areas of the game...was originally 5 stars from me but now I'm dropping it to 2.”
    • “Don't expect to have fun after a couple of levels unless you intend to shell out tons of money, spend hours watching ads, or grind the same levels for weeks.”
    • “This game is basically the cash grab version of a paid game called Enchanted Cave 2.”
  • story
    64 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is generally well-received, with players appreciating its charm, character design, and the moral lessons it conveys. However, many users express a desire for a deeper narrative and more engaging quests, as some find the storyline repetitive or lacking in depth. Technical issues, such as crashes and bugs, detract from the overall experience, but the combination of graphics and storytelling keeps players invested.

    • “The graphics are very good and I love the storyline overall. Thumbs up!”
    • “There's also a great story that slowly unravels as you progress, and the visuals closely resemble those of 'Don't Starve.' I really enjoyed that!”
    • “I really really like this game, from the graphics to the story of the game, also the features too.”
    • “It's pretty much a standard dungeon crawler; after a few hours, you realize that you get stronger to go further into an endless dungeon, but since there is no plot, what's the point?”
    • “But the English is so broken that you can't follow the story, if there even is one.”
    • “It needs more story; other than a pretty simple but grim game, it lacks the ability to delve deeper into the story of the island and the inhabitants of the island too.”
  • stability
    20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with many reporting frequent glitches, crashes, and freezing issues that hinder gameplay progression. Despite some players enjoying the game, the persistent bugs—especially after certain stages—have led to frustration, with calls for developers to address these problems. Overall, while the game has potential, its current state is marred by instability that detracts from the experience.

    • “This is just the best RPG game in the Play Store. It's awesome, addictive, challenging, bug-free, and it's different from all other RPG games.”
    • “Great game but extremely frustrating because it glitches out often and when you die or it glitches you lose everything.”
    • “Started the game, got a message about a save interruption detected or something... and I was back in the cave, with absolutely zero inventory at all, but missing almost all my health (which syncs up with when I left.) Seems buggy, crashy, with unreliable backup saving.”
    • “It crashes randomly and freezes, also you can't enter a name as it won't let you confirm it.”
  • music
    19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its atmospheric quality and ability to enhance the gameplay experience, while others find it repetitive and lacking variety. Many users express a desire for an original soundtrack or more diverse tracks for different levels, as well as features like volume sliders. Overall, while the music fits the game's theme, it could benefit from more depth and variety to keep players engaged.

    • “The music fits the world, daily objectives.”
    • “The background music just sets the mood and the exploration.”
    • “Great music, style, and awesome dungeons!”
    • “The game music continues to play even after switching out from the app.”
    • “When returning from an adventure, the music cuts out and makes it extremely disappointing.”
    • “I loved it, but the music is so boring; really, the music is bad, seriously.”
  • optimization
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, user reviews indicate a mixed experience with optimization. While some players appreciate the game's smooth performance and fair monetization, others report issues such as lag, stuttering graphics, and battery drain, particularly on older devices. Recent updates have improved performance for some, but there are still calls for further optimization to enhance gameplay experience.

    • “I want to say thanks to the devs, I've been searching for a roguelike exactly like this for months. It's punishing but not overwhelming, has a lot of grind and variety, and the best of all is the fact that it is very fair on the payment system. A game optimized for my third-world device, a great experience.”
    • “This is a very cool concept, and the engine seems to run smoothly. I haven't found a bug yet.”
    • “Nicely drawn, with addictive gameplay and highly optimized for monetization.”
    • “That's crazy, a server optimization update when nobody can get past the loading screen. That's crazy.”
    • “Based on luck game, pay to win game, laggy and stuttering graphics.”
    • “Boring, poor optimization.”
  • humor
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the humor in the game is well-received, with players appreciating the witty descriptions, amusing sound effects, and charming art. While some users noted minor issues like spelling errors, the general consensus is that the game successfully delivers a funny and engaging experience.

    • “I have found this game to be charming; I love the witty descriptions with funny fighting noises and amazing art.”
    • “Great job... it's funny and interesting.”
    • “Again, I'd like to thank the developers; their sense of humor is pretty good too.”
  • replayability
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game is praised for its high replayability, offering engaging content, diverse equipment, and a rewarding upgrade system that encourages players to return for more. Many users highlight the challenge and depth of gameplay, contributing to hours of enjoyable replay value. However, some players suggest that making the game easier could enhance accessibility and enjoyment.

    • “Amazing gameplay, great challenge, and crazy replay value.”
    • “Good content and replay value.”
    • “Replayability and depth.”
    • “Endless replay value, countless equipment pieces with a fair enhancement/upgrade system as well as shrines that grant buffs and other boons during runs, some rare ones being permanent give a fair reason to keep delving.”
    • “Make it more playable.. like make it a lot easier.”
  • atmosphere
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its breathtaking quality and unique art style, contributing to an engaging and immersive experience. Players appreciate the challenging gameplay and well-designed levels, although some express concerns about the presence of cheaters affecting the overall ambiance. Overall, the game's atmospheric elements are considered a significant strength, enhancing its appeal.

    • “It provides a great atmosphere that gives it a unique charm.”
    • “It's a four for me since it adds a breathtaking atmosphere, plus an awesome art style.”
    • “Good atmospheric turn-based RPG.”
    • “I love the Don't Starve style and roguelike RPG, but I'm kind of put off by the atmosphere of cheaters.”
  • emotional
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users express a desire for the game to prioritize emotional engagement over rational gameplay mechanics, highlighting its potential that feels underutilized. While the graphics and navigation are praised, the lack of dynamic enemy interactions and frustrating elements detract from the overall emotional experience.

    • “Absolute good... I wish you cared more about this game with more emotion than rationality. It has so much potential but is wasted by a rational approach.”
    • “The graphics were amazing, and the way one navigated the game world felt right. However, the lack of scaling and no AI or movement from the enemy NPCs made me feel like it was stale.”
  • character development
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development in the game is praised for its engaging design and integration into the overall narrative, with players appreciating the variety of items and the unique aesthetics reminiscent of "Don't Starve." The combination of a compelling story and randomly generated maps enhances the addictive nature of the gameplay, contributing to a rich character experience.

    • “Very addictive game, has lots of items, a good story, randomly generated maps, nice character design, and more.”
    • “The character development feels shallow and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with the characters.”
    • “I was disappointed by the limited growth options for characters; it feels like they don't evolve throughout the game.”
    • “The backstories of the characters are underdeveloped, leaving me wanting more context and motivation for their actions.”
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The Greedy Cave is a casual role playing game.

The Greedy Cave is available on Phone and Tablet.

On average players spend around 35 hours playing The Greedy Cave.

The Greedy Cave was developed by Avalon-Games.

The Greedy Cave has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its grinding.

The Greedy Cave is a single player game.

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