How do I play Cave Explorer online?

Click the 'Start Game' button to load Cave Explorer in your browser's C64 emulator. No downloads required - the game runs directly in your web browser using JavaScript.

What are the controls for Cave Explorer?

Use WASD keys for movement and Left SHIFT for the fire button on Joystick 1, or use arrow keys with Left CTRL for Joystick 2. You can swap joystick ports using the joystick swap button.

Can I save my progress in Cave Explorer?

Yes! Use the save snapshot button (floppy disk icon) to save your game state, and the restore snapshot button (folder icon) to load it later. This works like a save state feature.

Who created Cave Explorer?

Cave Explorer was developed by Dean Hodgson in 1983 and published by Pyramid Software.

Play Cave Explorer – Text only C64 Game (1983)

Game Information

Cave Explorer

Publisher: Pyramid Software

Genre: Text only

Developer: Dean Hodgson

Year: 1983

C64 Type: PAL

Played: 3 Times

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About Cave Explorer

Cave Explorer is a text only game for the Commodore 64 that was released in 1983. The game was developed by Dean Hodgson and published by Pyramid Software.

Now you can play Cave Explorer online, directly in your web browser! Our Commodore 64 emulator brings this retro gaming experience to life without requiring any downloads or plugins. Just click "Start Game" and enjoy this piece of gaming history.

Joystick Controls

Joystick 1:

Left: A
Right: D
Up: W
Down: S
Fire: Left SHIFT

Joystick 2:

Left: ←
Right: →
Up: ↑
Down: ↓
Fire: Left CTRL

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We offer no C64 downloads due to copyright.

How to Play Cave Explorer

Getting Started

Click the "Start Game" button to load Cave Explorer directly in your browser. This Text only game from 1983 runs using our Commodore 64 emulator - no downloads, plugins, or installation required.

Game Controls

Use the keyboard controls shown in the Joystick Controls section above. By default:

Movement: WASD keys or Arrow keys
Action/Fire: Left SHIFT or Left CTRL
Switch Joysticks: Click the joystick swap icon if the controls don't respond