Jeonnam local game developer Noboxjoy (CEO Choi Young-ho) announced that it plans to release the casual roguelike action game “Cave Survivor,” developed through the Jeonnam Information and Culture Industry Promotion Agency’s (Director Lee In-yong) “JNGC Game Production Support Project,” in December of this year. This game is the result of six months of production support and is awaiting market evaluation.
The Jeonnam Information and Culture Industry Promotion Agency’s ‘JNGC Game Production Support Project’ is a strategic support project to enhance the competitiveness of local game companies. From June to November 2025, Nobox Joy raised the level of completion and market competitiveness of this game by hiring new personnel, working on design, and improving content for development over a period of six months.
“Cave Survival” combines the auto-attack-based survival genre with hack-and-slash controls, resulting in a dense combat and skill-based gameplay structure. The game features a roguelike aesthetic and an efficient, free-roaming progression system. It will be released on PC (Steam) and mobile (Android/iOS) as a multi-platform strategy. It is currently scheduled for release at the end of December, pending review by each platform.
A Noboxjoy representative stated, “Thanks to the support program, we were able to develop the game we had planned and release it on the market. As a small indie game company, we were able to take on challenges and experiment with areas that were somewhat burdensome thanks to the support from the Jeonnam Information and Culture Industry Promotion Agency.” They added, “We hope that the upcoming game will serve as a symbolic example that clearly demonstrates the success of the support program.”
What kind of game is ‘Cave Survival’, a guardian doll that fights nightmares?
Indie game developer Nobakjoy is developing a top-down roguelike action game called ‘Cave Survival’, which unfolds with a unique setting where the gamer becomes a brave plush guardian doll and fights endless nightmare monsters to protect his sleeping owner.
Key features of the game
Cave Survival is a survival action game combining gothic horror and rogue-lite elements. Key features include:
A challenge to get stronger every night
Each night, players must endure a wave of nightmares that become more powerful. With each playthrough, the Guardian Doll grows, unlocking new possibilities.
Strategic character build
The game offers a system that allows players to collect powerful skills, experiment with unique ability combinations, and develop their own unique fighting style. Gamers must master the art of character building to conquer the coming darkness.
Various play styles
Gamers can choose from a variety of Guardian Dolls, each with unique stats, abilities, and playstyles, offering a variety of gameplay experiences. This fast-paced, top-down game demands precise control.
The evolution of the roguelike genre
Cave Survival falls within the “survivors-like” or “reverse bullet hell” genre that’s been taking the indie game scene by storm recently. Following the success of 2021’s “Vampire Survivor,” many developers have been adding their own unique spin to this formula, and Cave Survival seeks to differentiate itself with its unique theme of plush toys and nightmares.
What to expect
Cave Survival promises to offer a fresh experience for survival game fans, combining the roguelike genre’s signature “one more try” gameplay loop with a unique theme and strategic depth. The contrast between the lovable plush protagonist and the terrifying nightmare monsters is expected to add a unique charm to the game.
Steam page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/4102180/Cave_Survivor/
