The Cave Exit

About the GameThe Cave Exit is a challenging top-down action dungeon crawler with light roguelike elements and procedurally generated floors.Your goal: Find the exit on each floor, collect gems and loot, solve small puzzles, and defeat monsters standing in your way.Progress by upgrading your character, completing floors across multiple levels, and ultimately defeating 5 powerful bosses. Your journey leads you to uncover the Gem of Protection — but getting there won’t be easy.Core GameplayDesigned to be completed in 3 to 8 hoursChallenging but fair difficulty – gets easier as you grind and upgradeGameplay is repetitive yet rewarding, with short loops and long-term progressionCombat is simple but precise, requiring timing and basic tacticsFeatures & Content10 Levels with 80 floorshand-crafted map parts assembled in random layouts23 enemy types, each with unique behavior5 challenging bosses2 puzzle types with many variations:7 Ice Light Puzzles (with a pool of 21 variations)9 Mirror Puzzles (with a pool of 74 variations)Dozens of collectible items, including:4 lamps (30 variations)19 rock types15 collectible gems3 pickaxes (11 variations)2 rings (8 variations)10 melee weapons (50 variations)10 throwing weapons (19 variations)Risk & RewardEvery decision matters:Lose all items collected on a run unless you consume hazelnuts or almonds.Lose some gems upon defeat – gems are needed for upgrades and item purchases.You must weigh your options: Do you return to invest what you’ve gained, or descend deeper for greater rewards?Each level consists of 8 floors. At the end of each, a boss or quest item awaits. Completing it unlocks the next level – and new challenges.Epilepsy WarningWarning: This game contains visual effects such as flashing lights, patterns, or animations that may trigger seizures or loss of consciousness in individuals with photosensitive epilepsy. Please play only if you feel well, and consult a medical professional if you are unsure.