# SFCave

> Action

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id331150716](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id331150716)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id331150716`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Yohei Iwasaki
- **Category:** Action
- **Rating:** 4.50 / 5 (25 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.2.1
- **Last updated:** 2015-11-05
- **First published:** 2009-12-20
- **Size:** 5.90 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-03
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sfcave/id331150716)
- **Website:** [http://www.sunflat.net/iphone/](http://www.sunflat.net/iphone/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.sunflat.net/iphone/page/privacy](http://www.sunflat.net/iphone/page/privacy)

## Description

This is a simple but addictive action game. Control ribbon to avoid cave walls!
Touch the screen to move up. Release to move down.

This game contains 12 LEVELS including 3D and Tilt modes! (higher levels are unlocked by scores)

## Rankings

- #229,215 — Overall

## Review summary

SFCave is a nostalgic, faithful port with simple, addictive gameplay, precise touch controls, catchy music, and retro visuals, ideal for quick offline play. However, it suffers from intrusive ads that interrupt the experience and lacks in-app score tracking or leaderboards, reducing competitive appeal. For fans of the classic, the charm remains, but monetization and missing score features temper the overall experience.

### Pros

- Nostalgic faithful recreation of the classic SFCave, appealing to longtime fans.
- Simple, highly addictive gameplay with solid touch controls.
- Catchy music and minimalist retro art design that fit the retro vibe.
- Lightweight, easy to pick up and playable offline without needing a network connection.

### Cons

- Intrusive, persistent ads (pop-ups and video ads) disrupt gameplay and degrade the experience.
- No built-in high-score tracking or Leaderboard support (high scores aren’t displayed in-app and require leaving the app to Safari; no Game Center integration).
- Ad-heavy monetization is perceived by some players as degrading the overall experience and making the app feel bloated compared to the classic version.

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