Cavern is a classic 'roguelike' that prioritizes depth and challenge over flashy graphics. It’s a dungeon crawler in its purest form—procedurally generated levels, permadeath, and a wide array of loot. Every step you take matters, as resources are scarce and enemies are unforgiving.
The turn-based combat is strategic; you have to consider your positioning and your inventory at every turn. It captures the 'just one more run' feeling perfectly because you learn something new every time you die. For fans of old-school RPGs and challenging dungeon dives, Cavern is a standout title.
Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod
Version 2.6.5Mon Oct 25 2021
Fixed UI issues with newer iPhones.
Cavern is a dungeon crawler in the vein of genre classics like Rogue and Nethack - but with original game world not based on any existing roguelike. Each level is randomly generated so no two games are the same.
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Cavern was full of ancient treasure which surface people dug up to keep their high standards of living. Caves were inhabited by hostile creatures of the nether but Mystery Object of the surface kept the evil weak with it's power. Somehow, creatures of the deep managed to steal the Mystery Object and took it to the deepest levels of the Cavern. Now You, the Hero, must retrieve it before it's powers are used against the Surface!
Features:
•Shops to buy equipment and sell treasure
•Three characters to play:
Fighter : strong melee character.
Adventurer : specialises in bows.
Mystic : uses wands and scrolls.
•Vintage game art by DeBray Bailey
•16 randomly generated dungeons
•In-game tutorial
•Over 40 different monsters
•Randomized item attributes and special unique items.
•Online Highscores and ranking for each game played.
•Saves your exact game state when receiving call or switching to another app.
•Juicy sound effects.
•Permadeath
Requires iOS 11.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.Cavern is a dungeon crawler in the vein of genre classics like Rogue and Nethack - but with original game world not based on any existing roguelike. Each level is randomly generated so no two games are the same.
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Cavern was full of ancient treasure which surface people dug up to keep their high standards of living. Caves were inhabited by hostile creatures of the nether but Mystery Object of the surface kept the evil weak with it's power. Somehow, creatures of the deep managed to steal the Mystery Object and took it to the deepest levels of the Cavern. Now You, the Hero, must retrieve it before it's powers are used against the Surface!
Features:
•Shops to buy equipment and sell treasure
•Three characters to play:
Fighter : strong melee character.
Adventurer : specialises in bows.
Mystic : uses wands and scrolls.
•Vintage game art by DeBray Bailey
•16 randomly generated dungeons
•In-game tutorial
•Over 40 different monsters
•Randomized item attributes and special unique items.
•Online Highscores and ranking for each game played.
•Saves your exact game state when receiving call or switching to another app.
•Juicy sound effects.
•Permadeath










Cavern is a challenging roguelike RPG designed for mobile. Descend into a randomly generated dungeon where every playthrough is unique. Fight monsters, find powerful loot, and manage your resources to survive. With its deep tactical combat and classic RPG mechanics, Cavern offers a hardcore experience for those who love dungeon exploration.
Procedurally generated dungeons
Classic turn-based tactical combat
Wide variety of items, weapons, and armor
Permadeath for a true roguelike challenge
Old-school RPG stats and progression
Inventory management is key. Don't carry everything—identify which potions and scrolls are most vital for your current build. Also, use doorways to your advantage to fight enemies one at a time.
Every floor of the Cavern is different. Make sure to explore every corner to find hidden chests, but be wary of traps that can end your run instantly.
The game saves your current run, but if you die, you must start over from the beginning—that's the roguelike way!