CAVE DWELLERSII

Free browser game / One game / v0.5.5

A tribute to
DOOM & the
’90s shooters.

Earlier v0.1.10 gameplay: monsters close in on the Arc Driver

A free, original first-person shooter inspired by id Software’s DOOM. Fight monsters, hunt for weapons and secrets, and survive ten underground levels—with a hidden eleventh to discover.

For everyone who remembers DOOM, Duke Nukem 3D, Quake, and Unreal Tournament—and staying up for one more game.

Play now Free · No download or installation Windows download & details

Desktop browser · Keyboard & mouse · Start solo, add computers, or Invite Friends. No purchases or game account.

Watch actual gameplay
Archived v0.1.10 footage: a close monster encounter with the Arc Driver in Queen’s Descent
Earlier v0.1.10 gameplayQUEEN’S DESCENT / 10

10+1levels to explore

07weapons to find

03difficulty settings

01 / WATCH THE GAME

Move. Aim. Shoot.
Find the exit.

Keep moving, manage what you carry, and turn hostile fire back through the crowd. Pick up supplies, keep track of your armor, and clear a route through the monsters. The same descent supports solo play, computer teammates, and friends.

Earlier v0.1.10 campaign footage. Twenty seconds of movement and combat with automated input; captured before the unified v0.5.0 release.

MOVE

Doom-style momentum, hip fire, jumping, strafing, and manual weapon cycling.

EXPLORE

Look for hidden supplies and better weapons. Your map shows where you’ve been, where you are, and where you last saw an enemy.

ENDURE

Health, armor, four ammo pools, keys, and secrets remain part of every decision.

THE GAMES THAT GOT US HOOKED

Remember
those nights?

A few controls to learn. A favorite weapon to find. Friends who always wanted one more match. We’re hoping this original game takes you back to that feeling.

  1. 1993

    DOOM

    Released on December 10, id Software’s landmark game helped popularize the first-person shooter.

    DOOM’s story ↗
  2. 1996

    Duke Nukem 3D

    3D Realms released Duke Nukem 3D on January 29. For us, it belongs right beside DOOM in the memories that inspired this game.

    3D Realms’ release history ↗
  3. 1996

    Quake

    Another id Software milestone: frantic fights, hidden secrets, and a competitive community that helped turn QuakeCon into a gaming institution.

    Quake’s story ↗
  4. 1999

    Unreal Tournament

    Epic’s arena shooter put matches against friends and bots at the center of the experience, with modes including Deathmatch and Capture the Flag.

    Epic’s Unreal history ↗

Cave Dwellers 2 is our small, independent tribute to that era. It has its own caves, creatures, weapons, and levels. Start alone against monsters, add up to three computers, or invite friends. Choose Amber, Cyan, Violet, or Green: matching colors are allies, different colors are opponents.

Choose your crew
Monsters advancing in earlier footage on the Twin Bore in Depth 4
04 / v0.1.10THE BORE
Ranged monsters in earlier footage exchanging fire in Magma Transit
07 / v0.1.10MAGMA TRANSIT
Close monster encounter in Intake Shaft from the earlier v0.1.10 beta
01 / v0.1.10INTAKE SHAFT

02 / THE DESCENT

Ten depths.
One buried route.

The main descent runs from Intake Shaft to Queen’s Descent. Find the concealed branch in Deep Relay to enter the Blue Garrison; its exit returns to Magma Transit.

DepthLocationField conditionPressure
01Intake ShaftThe mine wakes belowSwitchback entry · quarantine breach1 of 10
02Cinder WorksHeat in the old refineryFurnace ring · cooling loop2 of 10
03FloodlinePumps beneath black waterCanals · cyan pump beacons3 of 10
04The BoreTeeth of the mountainDrill spokes · moving machinery4 of 10
05Ash WarrensNo map remembers these tunnelsTight warrens · broken sightlines5 of 10
06Deep RelayA signal behind the rockRelay cross · secret branch6 of 10
S-31Blue GarrisonThe sealed watchHidden from 06 · returns to 077 of 10
07Magma TransitFreight rails over fireRail yard · exposed crossings7 of 10
08Cold StorageSpecimens under glassCryo laboratory · heavy threats8 of 10
09Heart VaultThe stone has a pulseCrystal spiral · breach source9 of 10
10Queen’s DescentEnd of the excavationBrood court · final seal10 of 10

03 / LOADOUT

Seven weapons.
Pick your favorite.

  1. 01KnucklesNo ammunition
  2. 02PistolReliable range
  3. 03Pump ShotgunClose pressure
  4. 04TwinboreTwo-barrel burst
  5. 05RotarySustained fire
  6. 06Rocket LauncherBlast radius
  7. 07Arc ThrowerEnergy discharge

See damage, shots, range, and practical use for every weapon →

MEET THE MONSTERS

Learn their attacks.
Keep moving.

Undead miners, cave predators, ranged attackers, and bosses. Each calls for a different approach. Learn when to dodge, when to close in, and when to reach for a bigger gun.

Thrallundead miners

Emberkinfirecaster

Mawtusked hunter

Gasbagfloating denial

Stalkerskeletal pursuit

Kiln Bruteheavy pressure

Rocket Colossusbone-and-flesh giant

Iron Matriarchbrood command

VariantsScatterguard · Rattler · Shade

Current Rocket Colossus model with stone armor and a massive weapon armRocket ColossusHeavy armor. Keep your distance. Current floating Shade monster modelShadeWatch the shadows. Current Volt Rattler monster model with electrical antennaeVolt RattlerChoose your weapon carefully.

Models rendered from the current game. See every monster and its stats →

04 / FIELD BRIEFING

Desktop controls.
No account required.

Controls

WASD
Move
Mouse
Aim
Left click
Fire
Hold right mouse
Scope the Rotary Carbine
1–7 / Wheel
Weapons
Space
Jump
Shift
Walk
E
Use
M / Tab
Survey map
Esc
Pause
H
Control help
F5 / F9
Solo campaign save / load
F8
AppTakes feedback

Choose your crew

  1. 01
    Every color for itself

    Four players, four different colors: everyone against everyone.

  2. 02
    One against three

    YOU in Amber, three computers in Cyan: one against three.

  3. 03
    Two teams of two

    YOU + a computer in Amber against two computers in Cyan.

Play on your computer

Browser play
Desktop browser with WebGL 2
Optional download
Windows 10 or 11, x64
Graphics
OpenGL 3.3 compatible
Performance target
Intel UHD 770
Input
Keyboard and mouse
Beta feedback
AppTakes · syncs when connected

One game in your browser or on Windows. Solo and computer games run locally; private personal records sync when connected. Online rooms use a secure WSS connection and stay open while their host remains connected.

OPEN

Click Play now on a computer with a keyboard and mouse. The game loads in your browser. Enter a display name, then use the game setup. No download, installation, account, or password.

PLAY

Choose your difficulty and the first and final depths in the game setup. Start with YOU against monsters. Add up to three computers or use Invite Friends for an online room. Use Join for an existing invite.

REPORT

Enter your name when the game opens. AppTakes reports your play session automatically. Press F8 for a note, voice feedback, or game-window video.

LIVE SCORES

The live frag table shows the current floor target and cumulative scores. Reach the floor target to advance; the cumulative player or team leader wins after the final selected depth.

MY RECORDS

Open My Records in the game for private match history and solo clear/exit times, deaths, attempts, and personal bests. Computer, human, and mixed matches stay separate.

KEEP YOUR HISTORY

Records save on this device and sync when connected. Save your private recovery code from My Records to restore synced history on another device. An optional email is unverified and cannot recover records.

OPTIONAL WINDOWS DOWNLOAD / v0.5.5

Prefer a
Windows copy?

Play in your browser to start without installing anything. Prefer a standalone app? Download the same game for Windows.

Version 0.5.2 reuses bullet-trail materials to reduce browser stutters during gunfire. Browser and Windows retain the same graphics and gameplay.

See the dated performance investigation for measured results and test limits. Browser and Windows keep their own local settings and solo saves.

Windows setup

Choose Extract All, then launch Cave-Dwellers-2.exe. Keep the PCK beside it. The official Godot runtime is signed by Prehensile Tales B.V.; keep normal Windows security enabled.

Download for Windowsv0.5.5 · Windows 10/11 x64

PROJECT NOTES

Original tribute.
Independent work.

Cave Dwellers 2 is an original hobby game made for Daryl and friends, inspired by the classic shooters we grew up with. Its environments, weapons, creatures, names, and audio were created for this project. It is an independent tribute, not an official entry in any of those series.

Built with the open-source Godot Engine under the MIT license. Free to play, with no purchases or account. AppTakes feedback is included in the beta; online play uses a room relay. The website records anonymous visit and click statistics. Earlier releases remain in the archive below.

Archive · earlier releases and browser saves

These older builds are preserved for existing saves and historical reference. Use Play above for the current unified game.

Open the earlier v0.1.10 browser campaign and its existing saves →

Download the preserved Single Player Master v0.1.4 →