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In this simple riff on an arcade classic, released in 1983 for the ZX Spectrum by famed game developer/publisher Ocean Software, shoot the deadly Caterpilla as it weaves its way down the screen, while also contending with mushrooms that block the way, and a fearsome spider!
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Frequently asked about Caterpilla (Spectrum/VIC-20)
- How much does Caterpilla (Spectrum/VIC-20) cost?
- Caterpilla (Spectrum/VIC-20) is listed on Steam at 3.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- What games are most similar to Caterpilla (Spectrum/VIC-20)?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Caterpilla (Spectrum/VIC-20) are Cosmic Cruiser, Cosmic Wartoad, Armageddon (C64/Spectrum).
- Who developed Caterpilla (Spectrum/VIC-20)?
- Caterpilla (Spectrum/VIC-20) was developed by Ocean Software and published by Pixel Games UK.
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