Cave Crawler 2

Cave Crawler 2

Released Oct 2024

Cave Crawler 2 is a retro-inspired 2D side-scroller. Escape a series of winding caves full of strange creatures and treacherous platforming challenges.

90% positive · 164 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence

Where to get it

Free on Steam

Evaluation

Cave Crawler 2 is a free-to-play retro 2D platformer that launched on October 9, 2024. The store description presents it as a complete package: 15 levels across 3 worlds, a built-in level editor, and a defined set of features with no mention of upcoming content, seasons, or future updates. All four developer news posts were published within the first two days of launch (October 9–10, 2024) and consist entirely of launch-day hotfixes — controller binds, a jump height bug, an audio volume adjustment, and a level layout tweak. There have been no developer communications of any kind since October 10, 2024 — over 20 months of silence. No DLC has been listed, no roadmap has been published, and no future content has been announced. The game appears to have launched as a finished, self-contained product and received only routine launch-week polish patches before the developer moved on.
Evidence
Store description presents a complete, self-contained game: 15 levels across 3 worlds, defined enemy/boss roster, built-in level editor. No mention of upcoming content, DLC, or planned updates.
store metadata · Oct 9, 2024 source content shipped
high
Controller binding update posted the day after launch. Last developer communication on record.
news post · Oct 10, 2024 source development ongoing
low

Media

Details

Developer
Publisher
Evan Youssef
Achievements
4
Platform
Windows
Controller
—
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player

About this game

Overview

Escape a series of winding caves full of strange creatures and treacherous platforming challenges.

Gameplay

  • Precise, responsive controls

  • 4-directional shooting

  • Linear side-scrolling level design

Features

  • New enemies, hazards, and boss fights

  • 15 levels across 3 worlds

  • Built-in level editor

Built-In Level Editor

Create your own levels using the built-in level editor. Import and export levels to share, play, and edit community-created content.

Last evaluated Jun 20, 2026
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