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Shares crafting and enchanting with Caves of Lore.
- $19.99 (Price checked Nov 7)
- Deck Playable
- 2019
Games like Caves of Lore
- 23 games
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Players who liked Caves of Lore also play
The closest matches to Caves of Lore: Knights of the Chalice, The Adventurers, Alvora Tactics, Voidspire Tactics, and Geneforge 2 - Infestation. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Shares crafting and enchanting and grid based movement with Caves of Lore.
- $12.99 (Price checked Nov 10)
- Deck Playable
- 2026
Rank 03Why this
Also Tactical RPG and Strategy RPG, like Caves of Lore.
- $9.99 (Price checked Nov 7)
- 2017
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Geneforge 2 - Infestation
Why this: Also CRPG and Tactical RPG, like Caves of Lore.
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Vaporum
Why this: Shares grid based movement with Caves of Lore.
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The full ranked list: top 24 games like Caves of Lore
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- Released: 2023
- Developer: by Mike Robins
- Price: $9.99checked Nov 7
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 93% of 341 reviews
- Genres: Strategy, Indie, RPG
- Platforms: Windows, macOS
Players highlight
- Old school rpg charm with modern polish
- Secrets and exploration are abundant
- Spell progression rewards mastery
- Atmospheric
- Contemplative
- Mysterious
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Cheaper alternatives
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Why this: Also CRPG and 1980s, like Caves of Lore.
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Why this: Also Strategy RPG and Dungeon Crawler, like Caves of Lore.
Eclipse
Why this: Also Mystery Dungeon and CRPG, like Caves of Lore.
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Why this: Shares grid based movement with Caves of Lore.
Grim Quest - Old School RPG
Why this: Also Tactical RPG and Dungeon Crawler, like Caves of Lore.
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Why this: Also 1980s and Dark Fantasy, like Caves of Lore.
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Why this: Also CRPG and Tactical RPG, like Caves of Lore.
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Path of Exile
Why this: Also Dungeon Crawler and Dark Fantasy, like Caves of Lore.
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Why this: Also Tactical RPG and Turn-Based Tactics, like Caves of Lore.
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About Caves of Lore
The closest matches to Caves of Lore: Knights of the Chalice, The Adventurers, Alvora Tactics, Voidspire Tactics, and Geneforge 2 - Infestation. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Caves of Lore is your kind of game, the closest matches are Knights of the Chalice, The Adventurers and Alvora Tactics — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, contemplative and mysterious, and single out its ability progression by usage and crafting and enchanting. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
About Caves of Lore: I created Caves of Lore because of my deep love for RPGs. This project took me 6 years to make and I learned a lot about coding, art, and storytelling. If you reach the end then be sure to let me know! Caves has deep combat, classic-styled pixel art, and (of course) LORE! 📖
Is Caves of Lore worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 93% of 341 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $9.99 (checked Nov 7).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 30 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Old school rpg charm with modern polish
- Secrets and exploration are abundant
- Spell progression rewards mastery
- Tactical positioning and formation matter
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“The game starts off pretty strong, and has a lot going for it, but it falls off a cliff as you start to progress. Eventually, gameplay devolves into taking a step or two, then fighting one of the endless slew of battles. By the time you…”
“* The mechanics/combat system are good. One thing I really liked was that a character can memorize a spell if they use it enough allowing for some interesting and dynamic gearing * Enjoyed the atmosphere and art * Lack of handholding was a…”
People who play it also play: Knights of the Chalice, The Adventurers, Alvora Tactics
Frequently asked about Caves of Lore
Can I run it?
Is Caves of Lore verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Caves of Lore is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does Caves of Lore cost?
Caves of Lore is listed on Steam at 9.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Caves of Lore?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Caves of Lore are Knights of the Chalice, The Adventurers, Alvora Tactics.
Who developed Caves of Lore?
Caves of Lore was developed by by Mike Robins.