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The Ice Caves

Welcome to Death Mountain, stranger! So you want to be the new Herald of The Mountain, huh? Well, if you're any good at 2D jumpin', gun-slingin', and puzzle-solvin', maybe you should give the The Ice Caves a run for its money.

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Developer
Cinnamancer Studios
Publisher
Cinnamancer Studios
Release
April 11, 2022
4 years and 113 days ago
Steam Reviews
Very Positive149 reviews86.6%

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About the Game

The Ice Caves is a fast-paced, retro-inspired, Metroidvania-style, platform shooter that sets you "gunz-ablaze" in a battle of wits, reflexes and skill. Survive 'The Trial of The Mountain' by descending into frozen caves protected by packs of adorable and sarcastic monsters. Do what it takes to mow down hordes of tribal "Ice Reaverz" and solve puzzles to become the ultimate 'Herald of The Mountain'. But be warned-- many have failed before you.

Upcoming updates include:

  • Online high scores
  • A full-length campaign
  • Large-scale multiplayer game modes
  • Challenging co-op trials
  • Weapons
  • Characters
  • Enemies
  • and much more.

Feel free to check out our community page or message directly with your ideas to implement in the future, and you'll get your name with a custom message on a signpost if its used! Feedback, suggestions and general discussion is always welcome and appreciated.
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