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There Was A Caveman

A prehistoric action platformer built around precision jumps and dinosaur fights

Nauris Amatnieks · Released Oct 8, 2015

Indie

Reviews
Mixed
69% of 118
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
0
daily peak, Oct 30, 2026
Steam Deck
Untested
Last update on Steam
11 years ago
Oct 11, 2015
Minimum PC
128MB
0.5 GB RAM · 0.1 GB disk
Full requirements

What is There Was A Caveman?

This single-player 2D action platformer follows a lone caveman seeking a mate to rebuild his civilization. You progress through caves, forests, and underwater areas, jumping past hazards, dashing, and fighting creatures with melee attacks and throwable weapons. Boss fights and hidden areas punctuate the journey.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy short platformers built around demanding movement challenges

Not for you if...

  • −you want forgiving platforming without repeated deaths

What players say

69% of 118 reviews are positive

Players praise the detailed pixel art and enemy variety. Complaints focus on inconsistent controls and missing save or continue options, with players reporting that reopening the game means starting over.

Screenshots and trailer

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There Was A Caveman system requirements

Minimum: 128MB, 0.5 GB RAM, 0.1 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS
Windows XP
Processor
Intel® Pentium 4
Graphics
128MB
Memory
512 MB RAM
Storage
100 MB available space
DirectX
Version 9.0c

Does There Was A Caveman have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Does There Was A Caveman run on Steam Deck?

Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
20
Steam features
Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages
Text only: English.

Does There Was A Caveman use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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