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Caution Ahead: Part 1

Caution Ahead: Part 1 Steam metadata

Ionic Relay | Sep 20, 2024 | game

Released

0players observed · 22 September 2026 - 09:11:23 UTC

AdventureIndieSteam Store

  • Latest observed playersNot available
  • SteamPulse tracked peak1
  • Units sold (VGI)No data available
  • Revenue (VGI)No data available
  • Review score100% positive

Caution Ahead: Part 1 metadata records Steam app facts, developer and publisher details, platform support, store categories, language support, and reference links.

  • Latest observed playersNot available
  • SteamPulse tracked peak1
  • Units sold (VGI)No data available
  • Revenue (VGI)No data available
  • Review score100% positive
  • Total reviews35
  • Release dateSep 20, 2024
  • DeveloperIonic Relay
  • PublisherIonic Relay

Genres: Adventure, Indie

Company pages: Developer: Ionic RelayPublisher: Ionic Relay

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Caution Ahead: Part 1 Steam metadata

Caution Ahead: Part 1 metadata records Steam app facts, developer and publisher details, platform support, store categories, language support, and reference links.

References

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ReferenceLink
SteamPulse canonicalhttps://steampulse.org/game/2809570/metadata
Steam Storehttps://store.steampowered.com/app/2809570/
Steam Communityhttps://steamcommunity.com/app/2809570
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IGDB searchSearch IGDB for Caution Ahead: Part 1

Reviews, pricing, and metadata

Review summary

Positive

100% positive, 35 positive, 0 negative

Price and discount

$3.99

Platforms

Windows

Categories

Single-player, Steam Achievements, Family Sharing

Achievements

24

Platform releases
  • Steam 20 September 2024

Latest Steam announcements

  • Caution Ahead: Part 3 - Wishlist Now - 17 May 2026

    Caution Ahead: Part 3 is available on Steam to wishlist.This will be the final entry in the Caution Ahead series, continuing John’s journey as he descends into the abandoned Richburg Mines beneath the national park. After the events of Parts 1 and 2, the story moves deeper underground, focusing on atmosphere, tension, and the conclusion of the trilogy.Development is still ongoing, but things are progressing steadily. I’ll be sharing more updates and screenshots as we get closer to release.If you’ve enjoyed the previous parts, wishlisting Part 3 really helps with visibility on Steam and directly supports the project.Thanks again for all the support so far, it genuinely means a lot as a solo developer.IonicRelay

  • Update v1.18 - Minor gameplay improvements - 30 January 2026

    Chapter 1: Adjusted narration length for one inspectable item to improve pacing. Chapter 1: Improved discoverability of a hidden interaction to make progression feel more intuitive. Chapter 2: Interaction prompts for certain objects now only appear when the required tool is equipped.

  • Update v1.17 - Music option slider + minor bug fix - 25 January 2026

    1. The options menu now has music slider to adjust level of ambient sources in the game. 2. Fixed a bug where reading the same note 4 times unlocked achievement for reading all the notes.

  • Update v1.16 - New way to alert enemy and 6 new achievements - 10 December 2025

    New way to alert enemy in Ch 3 Six new achievements: Squeaky Situation Carpenter Flawless Performance Burial Trilogy Burial Hexalogy Burial Decalogy

  • Update v1.15 - Key Rebinding Support - 7 December 2025

    This update introduces simple key rebinding support, allowing players to override the default control layout.

  • Update v1.14 – Minor fixes - 25 November 2025

    Minor performance improvement Minor UI fixes Remove background noise from Sludge Step sounds

  • Update v1.13 – Tweaked brightness + minor bugs - 10 October 2025

    Increased overall brightness to improve visibility in darker areas Few minor bug fixes

  • Update v1.12 – Player Crouch Improvements & Engine Update - 4 October 2025

    Smoother Crouch Animation. Engine Update – Rebuilt with the latest Unity version, which includes important security fixes and general stability improvements.

  • Update v1.11 – Minor improvements - 17 June 2025

    Shorter Intro – The opening sequence has been shortened to improve pacing and reduce confusion around the story and characters. Improved Hint for Axe in Chapter 3 – Added a clearer clue based on player feedback to help get the axe.

  • Update v1.10 – Minor improvements - 26 April 2025

    Slam door to wake up John in Chapter 1. Tilt blinded enemy on stairs to match the slope angle.

  • Update v1.9 – Performance & Camera Animation Improvements - 21 March 2025

    Improved enemy highlight logic, resolving significant FPS drops on certain CPUs. Improved crossfade camera animation for smoother transitions when crouching.

  • Update v1.8 – Minor improvements - 8 March 2025

    Inverted Mouse Support – Added an option for players who prefer an inverted mouse control scheme. Zoom Mechanic Update – Zoom now requires holding E instead of toggling. This prevents players from accidentally getting stuck in zoomed view.

  • Demo Release: "Caution Ahead: Part 2" Now Available! - 22 February 2025

    Thrilled to announce that the demo for "Caution Ahead: Part 2" is now live and ready for you to explore! In this installment, you will step back into the shoes of John Rand. Separated from his team, John ventures deeper into the ominous Richburg National Park, confronting new challenges. This demo offers a glimpse into the atmosphere, tension and horror elements of Part 2 and is available for download directly from the "Caution Ahead: Part 2" Steam page.

  • Update v1.7 – Minor bug fixes and improvements - 15 February 2025

    Crossfade camera animation Better crowbar animation Update tape recorder sound in the basement Other minor improvements + bug fixes

  • Update v1.6 – Minor bug fixes and improvements - 24 November 2024

    Enhanced 3D Audio for Enemy Footsteps: Improved spatial audio cues for enemy movements, providing a more directional sound experience. Fixed HDR Configuration for Surveillance Cameras: Resolved issues with High Dynamic Range settings in surveillance camera feeds, eliminating bright color spots. Adjusted Subtitle Positioning: Moved subtitles to a higher vertical position on the screen to improve readability. Unsaved Settings Revert on Escape: Pressing the 'Esc' key during gameplay now reverts any unsaved audio and video settings to their previous states.

  • Update v1.5 – Readable Items Visibility - 12 November 2024

    This minor update has a couple of tweaks based on gameplay insights: Readable Item Highlights: To help players spot important lore-related items, I’ve added a subtle highlight to readable objects, making them easier to notice. Once you’ve read them, the highlight will disappear. This change should help it easier to find story elements. Radio Subtitle Timing: In Chapter 2, radio subtitles were lingering on-screen longer than needed. I’ve adjusted the timing so that subtitles now clear shortly after radio transmission ends, providing a more seamless experience.

  • Steam Achievements support added - 10 November 2024
  • Update v1.4 – Support for Achievements - 8 November 2024

    Added support for Steam achievements. Currently, there are 18 achievements available: Iron Jaws Wet Foot, Dead Foot Chain Reaction Tuned In Can of Trouble Blind Enemy Hammer Time No Time to Waste Survivor Masochist Time Slayer Lights Out Clumsy Grip Distraction Tactics House Wrecker Curator of Horror Connected Threads The Final Chop

  • Update v1.3 – Gameplay Improvements Based on Player Feedback - 1 November 2024

    Hi everyone! Thank you again for your feedback on Caution Ahead: Part 1. I’ve implemented a couple of changes in Update v1.3 to improve gameplay based on what I’ve heard from players: Normalized Character Movement – Previously, character could move faster when running diagonally, which created an inconsistent feel to movement. This has now been adjusted to provide a more balanced and natural movement experience. Crouch Indicator Icon – Some players occasionally entered crouch mode unintentionally and didn’t immediately realize they were crouched, which interrupted gameplay. I’ve added a crouch icon to provide a clear visual indicator when you’re in crouch mode. Other minor bug fixes. Thank you again for helping improve the game! Keep sharing your thoughts as I continue to make adjustments.

  • Update v1.2 – Chapter 2 minor scene improvements - 28 October 2024

    Minor adjustments to the Chapter 2 scene based on player feedback and gameplay insights. Please keep sharing your thoughts — I appreciate your input as I continue to work on the series.

Patch notes and updates

S.noRelease datePatch nameGID number
130 January 2026Update v1.18 - Minor gameplay improvements1823191198603870
225 January 2026Update v1.17 - Music option slider + minor bug fix1822556746165238
310 December 2025Update v1.16 - New way to alert enemy and 6 new achievements1818752592122146
47 December 2025Update v1.15 - Key Rebinding Support1818118366179889
525 November 2025Update v1.14 – Minor fixes1816849002024466
610 October 2025Update v1.13 – Tweaked brightness + minor bugs1813041031251914
74 October 2025Update v1.12 – Player Crouch Improvements & Engine Update1811772772544446
817 June 2025Update v1.11 – Minor improvements1802893906677099
926 April 2025Update v1.10 – Minor improvements1797820624535746
1021 March 2025Update v1.9 – Performance & Camera Animation Improvements1794830910915635
118 March 2025Update v1.8 – Minor improvements1793384379425312
1215 February 2025Update v1.7 – Minor bug fixes and improvements1791580426043534
1324 November 2024Update v1.6 – Minor bug fixes and improvements1783872412062425
1412 November 2024Update v1.5 – Readable Items Visibility6148070194801741176
158 November 2024Update v1.4 – Support for Achievements6148070194801613350
161 November 2024Update v1.3 – Gameplay Improvements Based on Player Feedback6146943657173938538
1728 October 2024Update v1.2 – Chapter 2 minor scene improvements6212245217911957712
182 October 2024Update v1.1 – Gameplay & Audio Improvements Based on Player Feedback6350729003491821718

Complete SteamPulse Game Data

Full game metadata

FieldValue
Steam app typegame
Steam App ID2809570
Live current players0
SteamPulse tracked peak1
Live count (today's peak floor)0
Price$3.99
Free to playNo
Discount0%
Original price USD$3.99
Current price USD$3.99
Release dateSep 20, 2024
DeveloperIonic Relay
PublisherIonic Relay
Owners estimatedNot available
SteamSpy owner estimate minimumNot available
SteamSpy owner estimate maximumNot available
Review typePositive
Positive review percent100%
Positive reviews35
Negative reviews0
Total reviews35
Steam recommendationsNot available
Achievements24
Average playtime forever126 minutes
Windows supportYes
macOS supportNo
Linux supportNo
Parent gameNot available
Store URLhttps://store.steampowered.com/app/2809570/

Short description

Play as John, a search and rescue officer who must escape captivity from a secluded lodge. The game blends exploration with escape-room challenges and stealth-based survival.

About this game

This is the first entry of a three-part horror series that blends exploration , escape-room challenges , and stealth-based survival elements . This part includes three chapters . You are John Rand, a search-and-rescue officer stationed in Richburg National Park. When young Elena Peterson disappears during a family hike, John and his team are dispatched to find her. During the search, John becomes separated from the others, forced to retrace his steps alone. Steam Achievements: Chapters in Part 1 : Chapter 1 : Connecting the dots. Chapter 2 : Breath of fresh air. Chapter 3 : Back to square one. Game Modes in Part 1 : Standard - classic game run. Torture - replay Chapter 3 with a more challenging puzzle (unlocked once Standard mode is completed). Speedrun - replay the game with a timer, no cut scenes (unlocked once Standard mode is completed).

Supported languages

English * * languages with full audio support

Steam categories

Category IDCategory
2Single-player
22Steam Achievements
62Family Sharing

Regional ratings

BoardRatingDescriptors
dejus14Violência Medo
steam germany16Horror Alkohol / Tabak
igrs18Horor Kekerasan Rokok dan/atau rokok elektronik, minuman beralkohol, narkotika, psikotropika, dan/atau zat adiktif lainnya

Steam marketplace comparison data

Price History Overview

USD uses SteamPulse's own locally recorded daily store snapshots, so this overview reflects the exact regional price history that SteamPulse has captured for this currency.

Coverage And Tracking Window

  • Snapshots: 1
  • Coverage: Sep 22, 2026 to Sep 22, 2026
  • Lowest observed: $3.99
  • Highest observed: $3.99

Caution Ahead: Part 1's USD price history spans from Sep 22, 2026 to Sep 22, 2026, with 1 recorded snapshot across 1 calendar day. Each row records the available final price, listed base price, and discount metadata for that observation. Within this coverage the lowest recorded price is $3.99, the highest is $3.99, and the first visible tracked price is $3.99. These comparisons apply only to the snapshots SteamPulse holds; missing observations can contain changes that are not represented here.

For USD, SteamPulse uses locally captured regional storefront snapshots and does not reconstruct older prices with exchange-rate conversion. The chart and table show the values recorded for this exact currency from the stated coverage start. Additional snapshots extend that record, but they do not fill unobserved days or prove what the storefront displayed between observations.

Discount Windows And Sale Timing

  • Discount windows: 0
  • Discounted days: 0 days
  • Deepest markdown: No discount tracked
  • Latest sale window: No sale window tracked

Caution Ahead: Part 1's tracked USD rows do not contain a discount window. This means no available snapshot in the stated coverage has usable discount metadata; it does not prove that the game was never discounted. Missing snapshots or archived rows without complete metadata can hide a sale, so SteamPulse does not infer pricing strategy from this absence.

If a later snapshot includes discount metadata, it will appear here with its recorded depth, price, date, and sale name when available. Until then, this section should be read only as a description of the available rows, not as evidence about the publisher's promotion policy.

Observed Price Changes And Stable Runs

  • Observed price drops: 0
  • Observed price rises: 0
  • Longest stable run: 1 day of uninterrupted daily tracking
  • Current run: 1 day of uninterrupted daily tracking

Outside rows carrying discount metadata, the tracked price has not recorded a separate price rise or drop yet. That means the observed undiscounted level has stayed stable across the snapshots SteamPulse currently holds. This is a statement about the recorded coverage only; it does not prove that an older or missing price change never happened.

The longest unchanged price stretch in the current record lasts 1 day of uninterrupted daily tracking at $3.99, from Sep 22, 2026 through Sep 22, 2026. Among rows without discount metadata, the longest unchanged run lasts 1 day of uninterrupted daily tracking at $3.99. The latest run records $3.99 for 1 day of uninterrupted daily tracking as the same recorded undiscounted price. Run lengths describe consecutive stored observations only and do not establish that a price is permanent.

Latest Snapshot And Sales Context

  • Current price: $3.99
  • Current list price: $3.99
  • Distinct observed prices: 1
  • Source mode: SteamPulse local tracking

The latest tracked snapshot records Caution Ahead: Part 1 at $3.99 in USD, with no active discount metadata. Across the available history SteamPulse has recorded 1 distinct final price in this currency. This supports comparisons with the lowest, highest, and most common values present in the retained record, subject to the stated coverage limits.

The live sales view and Steam sales record provide calendar context for these dates. A date overlap can be compared with a named Steam event, but it does not prove why a publisher changed a price. As new daily rows arrive, this overview recalculates its observed prices, discount windows, and run lengths automatically.

Regional Steam prices

CountryCurrencyFinal priceOriginal priceDiscount
United StatesUSD$3.99$3.990%
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Tracked regional price history

The tracked Steam price is stable at $3.99.

CountryCurrencySnapshotsFirst trackedLatest trackedChangeLatest discount
United StatesUSD1$3.99$3.99No changeNo discount
United KingdomGB0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
Euro AreaEU0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
AustraliaAU0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
CanadaCA0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
IndiaIN0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
BrazilBR0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
RussiaRU0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
ChinaCN0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
JapanJP0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
South KoreaKR0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
MexicoMX0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
NorwayNO0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
PolandPL0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
SwitzerlandCH0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
New ZealandNZ0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
SingaporeSG0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
Hong KongHK0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
South AfricaZA0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
UkraineUA0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
KazakhstanKZ0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
IndonesiaID0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
ThailandTH0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
MalaysiaMY0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
PhilippinesPH0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
VietnamVN0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
United Arab EmiratesAE0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
Saudi ArabiaSA0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
IsraelIL0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
ChileCL0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
ColombiaCO0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
Costa RicaCR0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
KuwaitKW0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
PeruPE0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
QatarQA0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
TaiwanTW0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
UruguayUY0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
ArmeniaAM0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
ArgentinaAR0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
TurkeyTR0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
PakistanPK0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount

United States price history (USD)

Tracked price is stable at $3.99.

DateCurrent priceOriginal priceDiscountSource
2026-09-22$3.99$3.99No discountSteam Store

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