The Cave walkthrough

The Cave walkthrough

The Cave Walkthrough: Navigating Puzzles and Avoiding Traps

Welcome to The Cave, an adventure game inspired by the classic Maniac Mansion! Prepare to embark on a quirky and puzzling journey with a selection of unique characters. Each character you choose will shape how the story unfolds, ensuring a fresh experience every time.

Originally a Steam exclusive since 2018, The Cave has gained renewed popularity after being added to Xbox Game Pass in 2023. With new players discovering this hidden gem, we’ve got you covered with a complete walkthrough to help you overcome any tricky sections. Plus, we’ll even help you find all the collectible Cave Paintings along the way.

Table of Contents

  • Before We Descend…
  • The Campfire
  • The Gift Shop
  • The Knight’s Castle
  • The Hillbilly’s Carnival
  • The Mine
  • The Adventurer’s Pyramid
  • The Twins’ Mansion
  • The Time Traveler’s Museum
  • The Zoo
  • The Scientist’s Silo
  • The Monk’s Temple
  • The Island
  • Return to the Gift Shop

Before We Descend…

When you start The Cave, you’ll need to choose three characters out of the seven available. Each combination of characters changes the layout of the game, providing unique levels for your party. However, there are also constant caverns that you will encounter on every playthrough.

Here’s the layout pattern of the game:

[Image: The Cave layout]

The orange levels represent unique character caverns. If you don’t have those characters in your party, you’ll skip those levels. Got it?

Now that we understand the game’s structure, let’s dive into the walkthrough. We’ll first guide you through the constant caverns and then explore the unique character caverns.

A quick note: some characters have special abilities that allow them to bypass certain obstacles. For instance, the Twin’s ghost ability can alter how you solve a switch puzzle, and the Time Traveler’s “pass through” ability lets her skip gates. While we’ll mention these shortcuts in this guide, keep in mind that you may need to take the longer route with your party.

Are you ready? Let’s gather our team and begin!

Continue to The Campfire