Caves of Loreios
TILTGames · Juegos
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.

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Store presence

As of Jul 11, 2026stale (68d)
Rating 5.00
Ratings 6
Price
Version 1.8.9
Updated May 20, 2026
Released Jan 30, 2024

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Version history

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v1.8.9May 20, 2026
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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Player reviews

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Positive 47 (94%)
Negative 2 (4%)
Mentions pricing 8 (16%)
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★★★★★positiveBobSSmith · 2026-06-27 · v1.8.9
Incredibly polished game!
You can tell the dev put a lot of time energy and love into this game. It’s so well done and the tutorials are super helpful. My only request is portrait mode if ever possible.
★★★★★positiveDarthjeff81 · 2026-03-31 · v1.8.7
Absolutely awesome game!
This has become one of my favorite games. It’s a bit rough around the edges, but from a solo indie dev who cares and supports the game. The story and lore are so deep. Great world building 10/10
★★★★★positiveVleebrngier · 2026-02-13 · v1.8.6
One of a Kind
While based on older titles and certainly drawing inspiration from them, Caves of Lore manages to set itself aside as an astonishing example of what a solo developer is capable of. From the story to the lore-rich world absolutely saturated with dialogue and even the dozens of books filled with actually interesting stories, Caves of Lore will keep you invested for days and then long after you’ve consumed the story as well. The combat in the game is fluid and very satisfying, with tons of ways to play. The unique system for learning spells from books also solidifies the importance of the lore filled world and the incredible efforts the dev had put into making it shine. If that wasn’t enough, the game also has incredible replayability. From testing yourself to finding new ways to overcome challenges or secrets you may have missed. Finally, the game’s Developer participates in active feedback with their community. If you haven’t played it, check it out!
★★★★★positiveMcSwaggerVIII · 2026-01-04 · v1.8.3
So good I bought it twice
I enjoyed the game so much on steam I bought it on the AppStore just so I could give the dev another positive review.
★★★★★positiveMikeCVELIDE · 2026-01-04 · v1.8.3
Exactly Right
I’ve spent a lot of time trying to find a perfect single player old school RPG that has engaging mechanics, an interesting story, challenging but not frustrating, and NO MICROTRANSACTIONS. After a lot of trial and error I’m glad to say this game is exactly what I’ve been looking for. Highly recommended.
★★★★★positiveKoiutflycb · 2026-01-02 · v1.8.3
Reminiscent of early "Exile"
This is an awesome game! It's reminiscent of the early versions of the Spiderweb Software game "Exile" in that it's completely open exploration, you have to talk to NPCs...and sometimes go back and talk again; and there are lots of secrets and quests and a lot to do. The interface takes some getting used to, but overall a great game and great value!
★★★★★positiveKillborn · 2025-11-29 · v1.8.3
Excellent Game!
Love it, other developers should take note. Thanks for a great gaming experience, can’t wait for number 2!
★★★★★positivegjukmhg ginger · 2025-11-10 · v1.8.0
Fun, funny, and overall a terrific time
This game is a true labor of love. Love for old school RPGs and dungeon crawlers, with amazing monsters, fun sidekicks, and plenty of side quests and secrets. But also love for the player — this is a game with an amazingly supportive and responsive dev who really cares about making the game better.
★★★★★positivecb6786 · 2025-10-16 · v1.8.0
Incredible Indie RPG
One of my favorite games of all time. A true treasure with inspiration from Fallout 1/2, Baldur’s Gate, and other classic RPGs. I count this as a cozy game with the art style and spell leveling. Amazing work, thank you dev.
★★★★★positiveGood game bbbbb · 2025-06-03 · v1.7.7
Great game
Well thought out great game
★★★★★positiveTylersloeper · 2025-05-29 · v1.7.7
Fantastic
Fantastic game and the dev is receptive to feedback.
★★★★★positiveWobblin17 · 2025-04-27 · v1.7.6
Love this game!
I highly recommend this if you like a great story, unique characters, and DnD-like combat. Lots of love went into this game.
★★★★★positiveHevaide · 2025-03-27 · v1.7.6
Great Game!
I’ve been gaming since I was a child. My first game was Pong. Yes. I’m old and I still love gaming. All of this is to say, I’ve played plenty of games in my 50 years on earth. I love this game. Thank you for sharing your art.
★★★★★positivekenaimeansblackbear · 2025-03-08 · v1.7.4
Wow
I’ve only been playing for a few hours but I ca already tell the dev put a lot of thought/love into this game. My recommendation is to create a trial version of the game so people can test it out and realize how good it actually is.
★★★★positiveMentions pricingWhothehellcareswhoIam · 2025-02-23 · v1.7.4
A winner!
A super-fun old-style turn based RPG with a solid story, cool magic and battle skills, fun character progression mechanics, nice visual (pixel-art) flourishes, and a smart world/hub system. The level of *potential* complexity is probably deeper than required to play the game, but you can pretty much bash your way through. A great play, and a phenomenal bargain at the price. Can’t wait for the sequel!
★★★★★positiveMentions pricingFabufldosl · 2025-01-18 · v1.7.1
Fantastic old school game
The creator is easy to reach out to if you have suggestions. There’s a bit of a learning curve it doesn’t put everything in your lap, if it’s not hard to think it’s unforgiving. Just have to do some backtracking sometimes if you don’t pay close attention to what the quest is telling you.
★★★★negativeThe master crusher · 2025-01-07 · v1.7.1
Crashes
Game crashes every couple minutes. Unplayable. ipad 6th gen
★★★★★positiveMentions pricingLehermit · 2024-12-05 · v1.7.1
First Apple app review
This game is quite possibly the best RPG in existence when it comes to apps. No ads. No pay to win. No pay to anything except just buying the game. This is hands down my favorite game I’ve ever downloaded from the App Store. If you like solo rpgs and loot and TONs of hidden gems. Get this. I come from the times before wow and have grown up with wow and now a 17 yr wow veteran. Get this game you will not be disappointed.
★★★★★positivedustycinnabon · 2024-10-17 · v1.6.8
Greta game
This game clearly has a lot of work and passion put into it. There aren’t a lot of games of this quality on the AppStore, so whenever I find one I have to get it and try it out at least. This game didn’t disappoint, I’m not sure how much of this game is completed, but what I’ve seen this game is content rich and begs you to explore it. Keep up the great work! Amazing this was mostly done by one person.
★★★★★positiveeban689065 · 2024-07-15 · v1.6.3
Amazing
I wish games like this came along all the time for iOS. A new classic great build and battle diversity and a fun old school vibe. Worth every penny
★★★★★positiveClbgamer · 2024-05-20 · v1.5.10
Good game
This game is good
★★★★★positiveUndercross · 2024-05-09 · v1.5.10
Great, but buggy
I have to save game before every fight as it kicks me out after almost every fight. Darn it all.
★★★★★positivekyle thinas · 2024-05-07 · v1.5.10
I bought just to support solo dev lol
Idk if I will play it I’m just looking for something to play while listening to an audio book
★★★★★positiveThoth496 · 2024-04-20 · v1.5.7
First Review
This game is amazing! It has the feel of early Avernum games, with deeper and more polished mechanics. I’ve got a terrible case of restartitus though - can’t stop thinking about new ways to build the party.
★★★★★positiveMentions pricingSirLoinSteaks · 2024-04-09 · v1.5.7
Baldur’s Gate 3 in the palm of your hand
Many other reviews have stated all the positives already. I just want to say this: if you’re now into CRPGs because of games like Baldur’s Gate 3 or Divinity Original Sin, buy and support this game! This game is essentially like those games, just in a smaller form. Great gameplay, beautiful low pixel graphics, fun story, and just so much to explore and do. 50 hours of gameplay easily if not more. It’s worth way more than $8, this is a steal and no brainer if you like these types of games. Also while it is on PC, it’s works extremely well on mobile with touch screen controls and looks fine even on a smaller iPhone screen