The Greedy Cave in IOS

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Our Site Score

85/100

The Greedy Cave is a fantastic 'lite' version of a roguelike RPG. The art style is very reminiscent of Don't Starve, which gives it a dark and unique charm. The 'greed' mechanic is what makes it—you always want one more chest, but if you die, you lose everything except gold items.

The progression is slow but rewarding. Enchanting your gear and finding those elusive 'gold' pieces to bring back to the surface is a satisfying loop. It can be a bit grindy, especially in the later floors, but the sense of tension every time you enter a new level keeps it exciting.

Reviewed on: Tue Oct 14 2025
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Dinsun Review

Dinsun here. I’ve seen this before. It’s a roguelike that leans heavily on the 'punishing' side of the fence. The mechanics are serviceable, and the risk-reward loop of finding an Escape Scroll before you kick the bucket provides some tension, but it feels like a collection of ideas I've played in better titles. The progression is slow—intentionally so to keep you grinding—and the difficulty spikes are more about stats than skill. It’s fine for a commute, but don't expect it to change your life.

The art style is the clear standout, but even that feels a bit too 'inspired' by Don't Starve. For a 40-year-old gamer who grew up on the classics, this feels like a modern imitation that gets the notes right but misses the melody. It's competent, but it’s a grind-fest that eventually feels more like work than play.

Overall Stats

Pros & Cons

  • Unique hand-drawn art style
  • Addictive risk-reward mechanics
  • Deep gear and skill customization
  • Heavy reliance on grinding
  • Unfair difficulty spikes
  • Derivative of other popular titles

Technical Report

Performance: Runs smoothly on most iOS devices; minimal loading times between floors.

Accessibility:
  • Subtitles
  • Simple Touch Controls

Audience Fit

Buy if: You enjoy punishing roguelikes and don't mind repetitive grinding for loot.

Skip if: You prefer fair difficulty curves or get frustrated by losing progress upon death.

Similar Games:
  • Enchanted Cave 2
  • Don't Starve
  • Darkest Dungeon

Reviewer Context

  • Reviewer: Dinsun, 40-year-old veteran gamer, highly critical and conservative.
  • Hardware: iPhone 15 Pro
  • Playtime: 25 hours
  • Status: Reached Floor 80

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

Version 6.0.5Tue Jan 27 2026

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In a land far, far away there once was a vast continent called Milton. It was a land where the power of rule came by the sword and the arcane, where Men who devoted themselves to the blade or to magecraft, could become the finest warriors, wisest wizards or the greatest adventurers. In this land, there are several kingdoms divided by borders but united through history. Countless stories of alliances, upheaval, and moments of peace bedeck this tapestry, but that is a tale for another day.

Our story begins in a remote kingdom to the north, Iblis, an obscure and oft-forgotten place. It is a wild and barren land, a place where its people scrape a living from the earth, mining minerals for the lords of the south. On occasion, adventurers would stop by for the night but never linger. Until one day, a fledgling adventurer lost his way and stumbled into a hole. The story might have ended then had he not come back, but return he did, with sacks of gold and glittering treasure.

Like a fierce gale from the north, news of his fame and fortune fanned across the kingdoms overnight, and kings sent their bravest warriors and adventurers to clear the cavern of monsters in search of treasure. Even peasants wanting a part of this newfound wealth partook in these expeditions. In no time at all, a bustling town had sprung up in this forgotten place. People set up camps, and formed their own groups to explore the cave. Clever merchants not missing this opportunity, built taverns and shops near the cave, selling equipment and potions to eager adventurers. At first, everything seemed fine. As explorers delved into the caves, they encountered new creatures and discovered new treasures. Mysteries continued to pour forth from the cave, yet nobody knew where the source of the secrets lay. However, as the explorations continued, the balance of wealth beyond the cave began to waver, and cracks appeared among those adventurers who had previously worked arm-in-arm. The latecomers or weak, limited to wandering the upper levels of the cave, could only watch as the veteran adventurers brought treasure after treasure from the deep. They began harboring dark thoughts as they watched the veteran adventurers grow arrogant from their largesse, ordering people around, hoarding secrets from the rest. The place became a festering pool of suspicions and greed, mired in a jealous rage.

It started with an adventurer disappearing in the cave. Rumors circulated he had found some legendary treasure and hoarded it for himself. Others said he had been guided to another world by some mysterious magic force in the cave. Still, the unspoken belief was that he had been murdered by a rival party and was buried somewhere beneath the caverns. Nobody knows exactly what happened, but people have continued to disappear ever since. As more people have gone missing, some adventurers have called it quits, others cling to hope, and a few continue to wait and see. Which brings us to you, an ordinary young man, coming into this extraordinary circumstance with purposes unknown to others. May you find what you seek in ...

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In " The Greedy Cave", you are a brave adventurer tasked with exploring a mysterious cave and battling all kinds of monsters.

Use your wits to defeat them, learn different skills, gain mighty equipment, challenge evil monster bosses, and decipher the mystery surrounding this cave...

Game Features

·Randomly generated cave levels provide a different game experience every time!

·Hundreds of monsters to defeat!

·Hundreds of equipment to collect!

·Hundreds of quests and achievements to conquer!

·Enchant/Reform/Level up/Gold collecting, and more abundant systems to explore!

Contact us

cs.thegreedycave@avalongames.com

https://www.facebook.com/greedycave/


Requires iOS 12.1 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

In a land far, far away there once was a vast continent called Milton. It was a land where the power of rule came by the sword and the arcane, where Men who devoted themselves to the blade or to magecraft, could become the finest warriors, wisest wizards or the greatest adventurers. In this land, there are several kingdoms divided by borders but united through history. Countless stories of alliances, upheaval, and moments of peace bedeck this tapestry, but that is a tale for another day.

Our story begins in a remote kingdom to the north, Iblis, an obscure and oft-forgotten place. It is a wild and barren land, a place where its people scrape a living from the earth, mining minerals for the lords of the south. On occasion, adventurers would stop by for the night but never linger. Until one day, a fledgling adventurer lost his way and stumbled into a hole. The story might have ended then had he not come back, but return he did, with sacks of gold and glittering treasure.

Like a fierce gale from the north, news of his fame and fortune fanned across the kingdoms overnight, and kings sent their bravest warriors and adventurers to clear the cavern of monsters in search of treasure. Even peasants wanting a part of this newfound wealth partook in these expeditions. In no time at all, a bustling town had sprung up in this forgotten place. People set up camps, and formed their own groups to explore the cave. Clever merchants not missing this opportunity, built taverns and shops near the cave, selling equipment and potions to eager adventurers. At first, everything seemed fine. As explorers delved into the caves, they encountered new creatures and discovered new treasures. Mysteries continued to pour forth from the cave, yet nobody knew where the source of the secrets lay. However, as the explorations continued, the balance of wealth beyond the cave began to waver, and cracks appeared among those adventurers who had previously worked arm-in-arm. The latecomers or weak, limited to wandering the upper levels of the cave, could only watch as the veteran adventurers brought treasure after treasure from the deep. They began harboring dark thoughts as they watched the veteran adventurers grow arrogant from their largesse, ordering people around, hoarding secrets from the rest. The place became a festering pool of suspicions and greed, mired in a jealous rage.

It started with an adventurer disappearing in the cave. Rumors circulated he had found some legendary treasure and hoarded it for himself. Others said he had been guided to another world by some mysterious magic force in the cave. Still, the unspoken belief was that he had been murdered by a rival party and was buried somewhere beneath the caverns. Nobody knows exactly what happened, but people have continued to disappear ever since. As more people have gone missing, some adventurers have called it quits, others cling to hope, and a few continue to wait and see. Which brings us to you, an ordinary young man, coming into this extraordinary circumstance with purposes unknown to others. May you find what you seek in ...

--------------------------------------------------------

In " The Greedy Cave", you are a brave adventurer tasked with exploring a mysterious cave and battling all kinds of monsters.

Use your wits to defeat them, learn different skills, gain mighty equipment, challenge evil monster bosses, and decipher the mystery surrounding this cave...

Game Features

·Randomly generated cave levels provide a different game experience every time!

·Hundreds of monsters to defeat!

·Hundreds of equipment to collect!

·Hundreds of quests and achievements to conquer!

·Enchant/Reform/Level up/Gold collecting, and more abundant systems to explore!

Contact us

cs.thegreedycave@avalongames.com

https://www.facebook.com/greedycave/


Ratings & Reviews

4.4 out of 5 with 332 Counts
Age Rating 13+

Screenshots

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In The Greedy Cave, you play as an adventurer exploring a vast, monster-filled cavern. This roguelike RPG features 100 floors of randomly generated dungeon crawling. The catch? Only 'Gold' quality equipment can be brought back to the surface if you use an Escape Scroll. If you die, you lose everything you found on that run. Balance your greed for better loot with the necessity of survival as you upgrade your character, enchant equipment, and face powerful bosses.

Features

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Randomly generated dungeon levels

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Hundreds of monsters and equipment pieces

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Unique 'Gold Item' retention system

4

Deep skill tree and enchanting mechanics

Tips

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If you die, you lose all the items, experience, and gold earned during that specific run, except for items that were already 'Gold' quality.

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