# Caves (Roguelike)

> Turn-based roguelike RPG. Kill monsters. Improve your character. Loot. Dig.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/thirty.six.dev.underworld](https://chrome-stats.com/d/thirty.six.dev.underworld)

## Overview

- **ID:** `thirty.six.dev.underworld`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** 36dev
- **Category:** GAME\_ROLE\_PLAYING
- **Downloads:** 1,799,762
- **Rating:** 4.45 / 5 (34,172 ratings)
- **Version:** 0.95.3.85
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-22
- **First published:** 2015-11-14
- **Publisher country:** RU
- **Size:** 98 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=thirty.six.dev.underworld)
- **Website:** [https://caves-roguelike.ru](https://caves-roguelike.ru/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://sites.google.com/view/cavesroguelikeprivacypolicy](https://sites.google.com/view/cavesroguelikeprivacypolicy)

## Description

Caves (Roguelike) is a turn-based roguelike RPG featuring pixel art graphics and procedurally generated caves you can dig through with your pickaxe. Dive into a unique blend of magic and high technology, where you can customize your character's stats and tactics to suit your playstyle. Build your main base, craft unique weapons at the crafting station, and equip high-tech armors and superweapons.

Battle hordes of skeletons, mutants, robots, and other creatures across expansive randomly generated areas. Enjoy a rich perk system, a vast arsenal from bows to plasma guns, and unique weapon abilities. With comfortable controls supporting gamepads and touchscreen D-Pads, Caves offers an engaging roguelike experience that's continuously evolving with new content and features.

## Rankings

- #48,072 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.amazon.privacypass.ATTEST`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `thirty.six.dev.underworld.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Players praise the game's depth, challenge, and mobile roguelike appeal, with high replay value and a charming vibe. However, frequent complaints focus on intrusive ads and unreliable monetization (including pay-to-remove ads). Players also dislike progress resets or caps on gems and gold between runs, making it feel like a grind or pay-to-win. New players seek better onboarding; many wish for clearer guidance on resources and what persists on death. Some bugs/loading issues and occasional progress loss affect stability. Overall, strong core gameplay but monetization and progression friction.

### Pros

- Deep, challenging roguelike/roguelite gameplay with strong strategic depth and replay value.
- Widely praised as one of the best roguelikes on mobile; very engaging and addictive.
- Substantial content and charm; enjoyable for free players and a small fee to remove ads is worthwhile.
- Strong decision-making and planning practice in a turn-based style; good for roguelike fans.
- Longevity and cross-device appeal; many players re-install and keep playing on new devices.

### Cons

- Intrusive ads and problematic payment flow; removing ads is unreliable or blocked for some users.
- Progress carryover removed or limited; gem/gold carryover is not preserved between runs and restart caps frustrate players.
- Poor onboarding/learning curve; lack of helpful tutorials or guidance on what items/resources do or what persists on death.
- Occasional stability/boot issues and progress loss due to bugs (loading screens, black screens, updates causing losses).

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/thirty.six.dev.underworld)