

Dark Cave
Anpilov Denis · 2020 · Hack and Slash, Action, Souls-like, Indie, 3D
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About Dark Cave
Dark Cave is a third-person slasher action game set in a dark fantasy world. Built by one-man development studio Denoriks, powered by the Unreal Engine using free assets.
Death is just the beginning. In the uprising against the Gods, the leader of the kherons, Alalik, dies in the last battle and falls into the buffer for souls. This is where his adventure begins. You need to find a way out of the buffer of souls into the world of the living in order to continue to fight against the Gods or come to terms with your death and go to a new world to meet the unknown.
But for this it is necessary to pass all the tests. Consider every step and strategy in battle. Use your blade only when the opportunity arises to strike. Count on parries to launch devastating counterattacks. Your path is littered with desperate opponents who worship mysterious gods. While the remnants of humanity wither and decay, fanatical creatures torment the ruins. They are ruthless, so survival requires the highest alertness, precision and instinct.
Death is just the beginning. In the uprising against the Gods, the leader of the kherons, Alalik, dies in the last battle and falls into the buffer for souls. This is where his adventure begins. You need to find a way out of the buffer of souls into the world of the living in order to continue to fight against the Gods or come to terms with your death and go to a new world to meet the unknown.
But for this it is necessary to pass all the tests. Consider every step and strategy in battle. Use your blade only when the opportunity arises to strike. Count on parries to launch devastating counterattacks. Your path is littered with desperate opponents who worship mysterious gods. While the remnants of humanity wither and decay, fanatical creatures torment the ruins. They are ruthless, so survival requires the highest alertness, precision and instinct.
What Steam players say
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This game has changed my view on life. I have finally learned how to control my anger and rage. I have accepted this new me now. And its all thanks to this game.18 found this helpful
This is techno—a metaphorical journey through the five stages of accepting the inevitable! The visuals are quite pleasant, and while the combat is simple, it's surprisingly engaging. The only real downside is the optimization. As far as I know, the game was made by a solo developer in their spare time, basically working on it in the evenings. It’s their first project and first steps in game development—and with that in mind, I found it genuinely interesting and definitely worth the money.3 found this helpful
cool slasher, with various levels and enemies, average graphics, the character is made a little badly, the combat is weak, hud needs to be redone
It's a pretty good slasher. Nice graphics, simple and clear combat. I took it on a discount and I've never regretted it. The game will please fans of watching the battle from the 3rd person, you have to repel the mobs-enemies, which do not shine with a variety of attacks to the best of their abilities, the weapon of the main character in the style of Middle-rock. . If you like complex and atmospheric games, Dark Cave is a great choice. Be sure to try it, but be careful, I would also like to highlight the musical accompaniment, it's just gorgeous
This game absolutely captivated me from the very first moment. The world-building is breathtaking—every location feels alive, dripping with dark, gothic beauty and an eerie sense of mystery. The combat is fluid and satisfying, with just the right amount of challenge to keep you engaged without feeling unfair. What really stands out is the storytelling. The lore is deep and intriguing, with morally complex characters that stay with you long after you’ve stopped playing. The voice acting and soundtrack are phenomenal, pulling you deeper into its haunting atmosphere. If you love rich, atmospheric games with intense action and a gripping narrative, don’t miss this one. A true masterpiece in its genre!
Loved the eerie vibe and simple yet challenging gameplay. It keeps you curious about what’s ahead, and the controls feel smooth. A great pick if you enjoy dark, minimalistic adventure games.
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