The Cave vs Fez

Developed by Double Fine Productions and legendary game designer Ron Gilbert, The Cave is a 2D puzzle-platform adventure game where players assemble a team of three unique characters from a selection of seven eccentric adventurers. Each character possesses distinct personalities and special abilities that unlock different paths and stories as you explore a vast, sentient subterranean world. Journey through bizarre and unexpected locations including a subterranean amusement park, a medieval castle, and a fully armed nuclear ICBM silo. Combining exploration, character swapping, and clever puzzle-solving, the game offers a darkly comedic adventure that reveals the inner depths of each adventurer as they seek what matters most to them.

Gomez is a 2D creature living in a 2D world until the existence of a mysterious 3rd dimension is revealed to him. This discovery sends him on a journey through time and space, challenging players to explore a serene, open-ended environment filled with intricate secrets and hidden treasures. Players must master the ability to rotate the world through four distinct classic 2D perspectives to solve mind-bending spatial puzzles. Unearth the mysteries of the past, uncover the truth about reality and perception, and experience a breathtaking blend of platforming and exploration.

• Witty and charming writing by Ron Gilbert
• Unique character abilities add replayability
• Creative and diverse subterranean settings
• Engaging blend of exploration and puzzles

• Brilliant perspective-shifting puzzle design
• Serene and rewarding open-world exploration
• Richly layered secrets and hidden mysteries
• Charming retro aesthetic and soundtrack

• Replaying to see all stories requires repeating some areas
• Character switching can occasionally feel tedious
• Platforming controls lack precision at times

• Can involve confusing backtracking without a guide
• Some late-game puzzles are extremely cryptic
• Platforming segments can occasionally feel imprecise