Caves of Lore
Solo Dev RPG
$9.99
Caves of Lore is a turn-based, pixel-art, fantasy CRPG that combines elements of environmental exploration and character interaction with tactical, grid-based combat.
I'm a self-taught solo-dev who built this passion project over 6 years while holding down a full time job and raising a family. I dedicated myself to work 5 minutes a day no matter what, and built the game piece by piece, not really knowing where I was going or how it would all end.
• Caves of Lore is a turn-based, pixel-art, fantasy CRPG that combines elements of environmental exploration and character interaction with tactical, grid-based combat.
Fun and weird adventures await as you progress through a world full of monsters and humor. Hidden secrets and strange powers abound, allowing for a highly customizable party.
• Vast amounts of loot and treasure constantly increase your power, while dialogue, books and lore are waiting for those who want to be drawn into the world further.
• Dark themes and ancient horrors don’t keep this game from remaining upbeat and funny, with a story that unfolds in unexpected ways. Tactical combat, endless magical item combos, and a vast array of spells, abilities and traits make for great replay value.
• 6 character capacity party, 65+ spells, 65+ abilities, 65+ traits, 50+ monsters, 40+ NPCs , 30+ quests, and 20+ areas to explore. Hundreds of items and tens of thousands of enchantment combinations make for all manner of powerful items.
more This turn-based RPG recalls the secret-filled dungeons of old-school classics–and adds contemporary tweaks like awesome lighting effects and a streamlined interface.
This turn-based RPG recalls the secret-filled dungeons of old-school classics–and adds contemporary tweaks like awesome lighting effects and a streamlined interface.
Game was fantastic, best money spent on an original RPG for my iPhone. Spend $10 on this compared to a month of premium on any “free to pay” mobile game.I loved the game. It was simultaneously simple enough to pick up mechanics, but also had a good depth and play experience. Lasted several months of gameplay, depending on difficulty and desire to do all challenges you could add or subtract some, but easily worth the money.I really like the battle system too.The mysterious storyline made discovering the game very interesting. The 3 minor complaints are, the dialogue eventually becomes a bit redundant and the inventory gets a bit cluttered (but isn’t accumulating loot part of the fun of an RPG), and the retro felt a touch small on the phone but I adjusted quickly to it.Overall the minor nit pics are so small compared to the fun I had playing. Get this game!!P.S. the game was made by a solo developer who clearly poured a lot of effort into creating this from his love of RPGs. Your few dollars spent on this go to a true RPG’r not some for profit game dev company making soulless games.
Game was fantastic, best money spent on an original RPG for my iPhone. Spend $10 on this compared to a month of premium on any “free to pay” mobile game.I loved the game. It was simultaneously simple enough to pick up mechanics, but also had a good depth and play experience. Lasted several months of gameplay, depending on difficulty and desire to do all challenges you could add or subtract some, but easily worth the money.I really like the battle system too.The mysterious storyline made discovering the game very interesting. The 3 minor complaints are, the dialogue eventually becomes a bit redundant and the inventory gets a bit cluttered (but isn’t accumulating loot part of the fun of an RPG), and the retro felt a touch small on the phone but I adjusted quickly to it.Overall the minor nit pics are so small compared to the fun I had playing. Get this game!!P.S. the game was made by a solo developer who clearly poured a lot of effort into creating this from his love of RPGs. Your few dollars spent on this go to a true RPG’r not some for profit game dev company making soulless games.
What mobile games should be.
What mobile games should be.
This game is a love letter to those who love old school dungeon crawlers. The turn based combat is fantastic! I really can’t recommend this game enough. Nice lighting effects and good level design. Worth every penny!
This game is a love letter to those who love old school dungeon crawlers. The turn based combat is fantastic! I really can’t recommend this game enough. Nice lighting effects and good level design. Worth every penny!
Thank you for all your suggestions on how to make Caves of Lore better. I've added a New Game Plus, a new Spellbook, new Unique Weapons, More Ability Options, iOS iCloud Saves, New Items, along with Monster Spawn Controls, New thumbstick options, Better controller support and Rebinding, External audio support, Screen rotation and zoom options, Better Character Creation info, Updated Abilities and other QoL features. If you have more suggestions, don't hesitate to join our Discord channel.
1.8.9 May 20
Thank you for all your suggestions on how to make Caves of Lore better. I've added a New Game Plus, a new Spellbook, new Unique Weapons, More Ability Options, iOS iCloud Saves, New Items, along with Monster Spawn Controls, New thumbstick options, Better controller support and Rebinding, External audio support, Screen rotation and zoom options, Better Character Creation info, Updated Abilities and other QoL features. If you have more suggestions, don't hesitate to join our Discord channel.
1.8.8 May 19
Thank you for all your suggestions on how to make Caves of Lore better. I've added a new Spellbook, new Unique Weapons, More Ability Options, iOS iCloud Saves, New Items, along with Monster Spawn Controls, New thumbstick options, Better controller support and Rebinding, External audio support, Screen rotation and zoom options, Better Character Creation info, Updated Abilities and other QoL features. If you have more suggestions, don't hesitate to join our Discord channel.
1.8.7 Feb 13
Thank you for all your suggestions on how to make Caves of Lore better. I've added a new Spellbook, new Unique Weapons, More Ability Options, iOS iCloud Saves, New Items, along with Monster Spawn Controls, New thumbstick options, Better controller support and Rebinding, External audio support, Screen rotation and zoom options, Better Character Creation info, Updated Abilities and other QoL features. If you have more suggestions, don't hesitate to join our Discord channel.
1.8.6 Feb 6
Thank you for all your suggestions on how to make Caves of Lore better. I've added a new Spellbook, new Unique Weapons, More Ability Options, iOS iCloud Saves, New Items, along with Monster Spawn Controls, New thumbstick options, Better controller support and Rebinding, External audio support, Screen rotation and zoom options, Better Character Creation info, Updated Abilities and other QoL features. If you have more suggestions, don't hesitate to join our Discord channel.
1.8.4 Jan 18
Thank you for all your suggestions on how to make Caves of Lore better. I've added a new Spellbook, new Unique Weapons, More Ability Options, iOS iCloud Saves, New Items, along with Monster Spawn Controls, New thumbstick options, Better controller support and Rebinding, External audio support, Screen rotation and zoom options, Better Character Creation info, Updated Abilities and other QoL features. If you have more suggestions, don't hesitate to join our Discord channel.
1.8.3 2025-11-14
Thank you for all your suggestions on how to make Caves of Lore better. I've added a new Spellbook, new Unique Weapons, More Ability Options, iOS iCloud Saves, New Items, along with Monster Spawn Controls, New thumbstick options, Better controller support and Rebinding, External audio support, Screen rotation and zoom options, Better Character Creation info, Updated Abilities and other QoL features. If you have more suggestions, don't hesitate to join our Discord channel.
1.8.0 2025-08-24
Thank you for all your suggestions on how to make Caves of Lore better. I've added new Unique Weapons, More Ability Options, iOS iCloud Saves, New Items, along with Monster Spawn Controls, New thumbstick options, Better controller support and Rebinding, External audio support, Screen rotation and zoom options, Better Character Creation info, Updated Abilities and other QoL features. If you have more suggestions, don't hesitate to join our Discord channel.
1.7.9 2025-07-01
Thank you for all your suggestions on how to make Caves of Lore better. I've added new Unique Weapons, More Ability Options, iOS iCloud Saves, New Items, along with Monster Spawn Controls, New thumbstick options, Better controller support and Rebinding, External audio support, Screen rotation and zoom options, Better Character Creation info, Updated Abilities and other QoL features. If you have more suggestions, don't hesitate to join our Discord channel.
1.7.8 2025-06-26
Thank you for all your suggestions on how to make Caves of Lore better. I've added new Unique Weapons, More Ability Options, iOS iCloud Saves, New Items, along with Monster Spawn Controls, New thumbstick options, Better controller support and Rebinding, External audio support, Screen rotation and zoom options, Better Character Creation info, Updated Abilities and other QoL features. If you have more suggestions, don't hesitate to join our Discord channel.
1.7.7 2025-05-28
Thank you for all your suggestions on how to make Caves of Lore better. I've added new Unique Weapons, More Ability Options, iOS iCloud Saves, New Items, along with Monster Spawn Controls, New thumbstick options, Better controller support and Rebinding, External audio support, Screen rotation and zoom options, Better Character Creation info, Updated Abilities and other QoL features. If you have more suggestions, don't hesitate to join our Discord channel.
1.7.6 2025-03-26
Thank you for all your suggestions on how to make Caves of Lore better. I've added iOS iCloud Saves, New Items to round out some sets and legendary weapons, along with Monster Spawn Controls, New thumbstick options, Better controller support and Rebinding, External audio support, Screen rotation and zoom options, Better Character Creation info, Updated Abilities and other QoL features. If you have more suggestions, don't hesitate to join our Discord channel.
1.7.4 2025-02-02
Thank you for all your suggestions on how to make Caves of Lore better. I've added iCloud Saves, New Items to round out some sets and legendary weapons, along with Monster Spawn Controls, New thumbstick options, Better controller support and Rebinding, External audio support, Screen rotation and zoom options, Better Character Creation info, Updated Abilities and other QoL features. If you have more suggestions, don't hesitate to join our Discord channel.
1.7.1 2024-12-03
Thank you for all your suggestions on how to make Caves of Lore better. I've updated the game with some New Items to round out some sets and legendary weapons, along with Monster Spawn Controls, New thumbstick options, Better controller support and Rebinding, External audio support, Screen rotation and zoom options, Better Character Creation info, Updated Abilities and other QoL features. If you have more suggestions, don't hesitate to join our Discord channel.
1.7.0 2024-11-07
Thank you for all your suggestions on how to make Caves of Lore better. I've updated the game with some New Items to round out some sets and legendary weapons, along with Monster Spawn Controls, New thumbstick options, Better controller support and Rebinding, External audio support, Screen rotation and zoom options, Better Character Creation info, Updated Abilities and other QoL features. If you have more suggestions, don't hesitate to join our Discord channel.
1.6.9 2024-10-20
Thank you for all your suggestions on how to make Caves of Lore better. I've updated the game with some New Items to round out some sets and legendary weapons, along with Monster Spawn Controls, New thumbstick options, Better controller support and Rebinding, External audio support, Screen rotation and zoom options, Better Character Creation info, Updated Abilities and other QoL features. If you have more suggestions, don't hesitate to join our Discord channel.
1.6.8 2024-10-16
Thank you for all your suggestions on how to make Caves of Lore better on iOS. I've updated the game with Monster Spawn Controls, New thumbstick options, Better controller support and Rebinding, External audio support, Screen rotation and zoom options, Better Character Creation info, Updated Abilities and other QoL features. If you have more suggestions, don't hesitate to join our Discord channel.
1.6.6 2024-08-28
Thank you for all your suggestions on how to make Caves of Lore better on iOS. I've updated the game with Monster Spawn Controls, New thumbstick options, Better controller support and Rebinding, External audio support, Screen rotation and zoom options, Better Character Creation info, Updated Abilities and other QoL features. If you have more suggestions, don't hesitate to join our Discord channel.
1.6.5 2024-08-12
Thank you for all your suggestions on how to make Caves of Lore better on iOS. I've updated the game with Monster Spawn Controls, New thumbstick options, Better controller support and Rebinding, External audio support, Screen rotation and zoom options, Better Character Creation info, Updated Abilities and other QoL features. If you have more suggestions, don't hesitate to join our Discord channel.
1.6.3 2024-06-28
Thank you for all your suggestions on how to make Caves of Lore better on iOS. I've updated the game with New thumbstick options, Better controller support and Rebinding, External audio support, Screen rotation and zoom options, Better Character Creation info, Updated Abilities and other QoL features. If you have more suggestions, don't hesitate to join our Discord channel.
1.6.1 2024-05-27
Thank you for all your suggestions on how to make Caves of Lore better on iOS. I've updated the game with New thumbstick options, Better controller support and Rebinding, External audio support, Screen rotation and zoom options, Better Character Creation info, Updated Abilities and other QoL features. If you have more suggestions, don't hesitate to join our Discord channel.
1.6.0 2024-05-24
Thank you for all your suggestions on how to make Caves of Lore better on iOS. I've updated the game with New thumbstick options, Better controller support and Rebinding, External audio support, Screen rotation and zoom options, Better Character Creation info, Updated Abilities and other QoL features. If you have more suggestions, don't hesitate to join our Discord channel.
1.5.10 2024-04-21
Thank you for all your suggestions on how to make Caves of Lore better on iOS. I've updated the game with New thumbstick options, Better controller support and Rebinding, External audio support, Screen rotation and zoom options, Better Character Creation info, Updated Abilities and other QoL features. If you have more suggestions, don't hesitate to join our Discord channel.
1.5.9 2024-04-20
Thank you for all your suggestions on how to make Caves of Lore better on iOS. I've updated the game with New thumbstick options, Better controller support and Rebinding, External audio support, Screen rotation and zoom options, Better Character Creation info, Updated Abilities and other QoL features. If you have more suggestions, don't hesitate to join our Discord channel.
1.5.7 2024-04-04
Thank you for all your suggestions on how to make Caves of Lore better on iOS. I've updated the game with New thumbstick options, Better controller support and Rebinding, External audio support, Screen rotation and zoom options, Better Character Creation info, Updated Abilities and other QoL features. If you have more suggestions, don't hesitate to join our Discord channel.
1.5.6 2024-03-22
Thank you for all your suggestions on how to make Caves of Lore better. I've added a New Game Plus, a new Spellbook, new Unique Weapons, More Ability Options, iOS iCloud Saves, New Items, along with Monster Spawn Controls, New thumbstick options, Better controller support and Rebinding, External audio support, Screen rotation and zoom options, Better Character Creation info, Updated Abilities and other QoL features. If you have more suggestions, don't hesitate to join our Discord channel.
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