A new game on Steam called Cave Expedition turns Cairn's gameplay premise on its head, offering a spelunking simulation instead of rock climbing. What makes Cave Expedition something Steam users might want to keep an eye on is its emphasis on realism, creating an experience that mirrors real-life caving as closely as possible.
Cairn was seen by many as a breath of fresh air in the survival-climber subgenre. It took the simple idea of a "mountain-climbing game" and turned it into a Zen practice enjoyed by thousands of people. For those unfamiliar, Cairn is all about ascending an incredibly high summit while trying to keep the protagonist alive. Now, Cave Expedition appears to be taking the exact opposite direction from Cairn while keeping the gameplay on the same path.
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As a realistic spelunking simulation, Cave Expedition puts players in the shoes of cavers. It features realistic pieces of equipment used by actual cavers, such as drill hammers, headlamps, static ropes, carabiners, hand ascenders, and rope brakes. Unlike games like Cairn, which emphasize reaching...
