Crystal Caves

Crystal Caves

Apogee Software · 2014 · Action, Platformer, Classic, Retro, 2D

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Very Positive98% · 81 📉 Recent reviews down 87%
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About Crystal Caves

The game begins with Mylo rocketing to the Altairian star system on a simple treasure hunt. But what happens is far more dangerous than even Mylo bargained for. He enters an underground world of chambers full of alien technology and traps. Strange alien creatures and robots inhabit the caves, protecting the priceless crystals from money-greedy explorers.

There are three unique episodes to the Crystal Caves saga: "The Trouble with Twibbles", "Slugging it Out", and "Mylo Verses the Supernova". Each episode has a unique story twist and graphics. Can you help Mylo strike it rich and quit his day job?

Features



Alien Acrobat: Mylo can walk up-side-down - some levels have such low gravity that the recoil from Mylo's laser pistol can knock him into other dangers!

Brave New World: Lightless levels, falling hammers, egg-dropping alien bats, free-roaming slither eyes, web-shooting alien spiders, and much, much more!

Controller Support: Partial Xbox 360 Controller support.

What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

✦ AI summary

Crystal Caves is a classic DOS-era platformer that resonates strongly with players seeking nostalgia, especially those who played it in childhood or grew up with similar games like Commander Keen. The game is praised for its simple controls, fun gameplay, and effectiveness at evoking memories of 90s gaming, though it's primarily recommended for retro enthusiasts rather than modern players unfamiliar with that era.

Recommended Mar 16, 2025
If it weren't for the YouTube channel, LGR, I wouldn't have even given Crystal Caves a chance! And it really is a cool game, it's very similar to Commander Keen in many ways! I'll say again what I said in the Hocus Pocus review: Crystal Caves is more for those who enjoy MS DOS games and are old school fans! You can buy it and play it!
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Recommended Mar 20, 2026
This is just a great nostalgia game for me that reminds me of playing computer games with my dad in the 90s. I just love it. It's simple and fun.
Recommended Oct 13, 2025
This was one of the first games I have any memory of playing. I used to play it on my grandfathers old Windows 95 PC. Simple controls, easy to play, great for nostalgia.
Recommended Jul 2, 2025
great game
Recommended Aug 1, 2024
Fun little platformer from the DOS days
Recommended May 6, 2024
Took me just short of 15 hours to beat all three episodes. I remember playing this game at my child care as a kid, but at that time i simply did not know what i was doing to make any progress. Great time reliving and completing the game. 10/10 nostalgia high.

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