Cave Crawlers similar games & best alternatives

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Cave Crawlers

Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac • 2023

Should you play it?

Cave Crawlers is a 1-10 player rogue lite set deep underground in a system of randomly generated caves. Players use weapons, spells, and talents to defeat the unique bosses and enemies found in each biome.

What works

  • Free to play
  • Fun and challenging combat
  • Supports up to 10-player multiplayer
  • Large skill and talent trees
  • Active developer support and frequent updates

Things to keep in mind

  • Limited cosmetic customization currently
  • Some repetitiveness in cave design
  • Lack of public matchmaking or random lobbies
  • Early access with limited content
  • Minor bugs and occasional clunky controls

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • SWORN

  • Sephiria

  • Atomic Picnic

  • Metaverse Keeper / 元能失控

  • Shape of Dreams

  • Lost Castle / 失落城堡

More competitive

Games that feels like Cave Crawlers but with more competition against others

  • The Ultimatest Battle

  • Clone Drone in the Danger Zone

  • Apocalypse Party

  • Full Mojo Rampage

  • Ember Knights

  • GUNTOUCHABLES

Less intimate

Games that feels like Cave Crawlers but with less focus on close relationships

  • 3089 -- Futuristic Action RPG

  • Vertical Drop Heroes HD

  • Forge Quest

  • Voidigo

  • SENTRY

  • Mana Spark

More leadership-focused

Games that feels like Cave Crawlers but with more leadership over others

  • Trove

  • Pebble Knights

  • Dungeon of the ENDLESS™

  • Citywars Tower Defense

  • Core Keeper

  • Subterror

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Cave Crawlers: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Cooperation, Survival. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Leadership.

Last update: 21/08/2026