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There Was A Caveman

There Was A Caveman Steam metadata

Nauris Amatnieks | Oct 8, 2015 | game

Released

0players observed · 6 October 2026 - 08:20:31 UTC

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  • Latest observed playersNot available
  • SteamPulse tracked peak11
  • Units sold (VGI)17,650
  • Revenue (VGI)$78,352
  • Review score71% positive

There Was A Caveman metadata records Steam app facts, developer and publisher details, platform support, store categories, language support, and reference links.

  • Latest observed playersNot available
  • SteamPulse tracked peak11
  • Units sold (VGI)17,650
  • Revenue (VGI)$78,352
  • Review score71% positive
  • Total reviews174
  • Release dateOct 8, 2015
  • DeveloperNauris Amatnieks
  • PublisherNauris Amatnieks

Genres: Indie

Company pages: Developer: Nauris AmatnieksPublisher: Nauris Amatnieks

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There Was A Caveman Steam metadata

There Was A Caveman metadata records Steam app facts, developer and publisher details, platform support, store categories, language support, and reference links.

References

Official and third-party reference links for checking this Steam app outside SteamPulse.

ReferenceLink
SteamPulse canonicalhttps://steampulse.org/game/407290/metadata
Steam Storehttps://store.steampowered.com/app/407290/
Steam Communityhttps://steamcommunity.com/app/407290
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Reviews, pricing, and metadata

Review summary

Mostly Positive

71% positive, 123 positive, 51 negative

Price and discount

$0.90 (87% off from $6.99)

Platforms

Windows

Categories

Single-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Steam Trading Cards, Family Sharing

Achievements

20

Platform releases
  • Steam 8 October 2015

Latest Steam announcements

  • Bacon Rebellion Out Now! - 8 January 2021

    Hello! If you liked any of my previous games, I thought to let you know that my newest game - Bacon Rebellion is out now! It's a small and silly top-down shooter game about angry rampaging pigs. Grab your shotgun and put an end to this Bacon Rebellion! https://store.steampowered.com/app/415780/Bacon_Rebellion/

  • The Inner Darkness - released! - 24 February 2017

    Hey guys! If you enjoyed There Was a Caveman or any other of my games, you should know that I just released my newest game The Inner Darkness. It is a mysterious puzzle platformer with a dimension switching mechanic. http://store.steampowered.com/app/562160/ It's right now on a 20% launch discount too. Anyway, check it out! Thanks a lot! Nauris

  • The Inner Darkness - released! - 24 February 2017

    Hey guys! If you enjoyed There Was a Caveman or any other of my games, you should know that I just released my newest game The Inner Darkness. It is a mysterious puzzle platformer with a dimension switching mechanic. http://store.steampowered.com/app/562160/ It's right now on a 20% launch discount too. Anyway, check it out! Thanks a lot! Nauris

  • The Dark Within - 10 November 2016

    Hey guys! My newest game The Dark Within is now on Greenlight! I would really appreciate if you could check it out! If you liked any of my previous games I think you might enjoy this one too! http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=770836638 P.S To those who are interested in Bacon Rebellion, the game has not been cancelled, I am still working on it, and it's not far from finished. The Dark Within, is just a smaller side-project I worked on! Thank you, Nauris

  • The Dark Within - 10 November 2016

    Hey guys! My newest game The Dark Within is now on Greenlight! I would really appreciate if you could check it out! If you liked any of my previous games I think you might enjoy this one too! http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=770836638 P.S To those who are interested in Bacon Rebellion, the game has not been cancelled, I am still working on it, and it's not far from finished. The Dark Within, is just a smaller side-project I worked on! Thank you, Nauris

  • Achievements! - 11 October 2015

    Hi, I've got a nice surprise for all you Achievement Hunters! I've added achievement support for There Was a Caveman! You can now play the game to try and earn 19 achievements, some easy, some hard, and some just requiring some time and dedication. I hope you enjoy the achievements, I might add some more interesting ones in the future. :) Thanks, Nauris

  • Achievements! - 11 October 2015

    Hi, I've got a nice surprise for all you Achievement Hunters! I've added achievement support for There Was a Caveman! You can now play the game to try and earn 19 achievements, some easy, some hard, and some just requiring some time and dedication. I hope you enjoy the achievements, I might add some more interesting ones in the future. :) Thanks, Nauris

  • Hotfix update - 9 October 2015

    Hi, I've updated the game trying to fix some of the key issues people had with the game, like not being able to change gamepad keys or some frustrating gameplay elements. The changes include - You now have a new menu option to define your gamepad controls. Fixed the bug where you would stop moving with the moving platforms when attacking. Fixed the issue with people not being able to correctly grip the vines. Tweaked the mammoth boss fight, to make it more forgiving. Tweaked some cheap enemy placement and removed the worms in forest stages completely. Changed the way the acid balls pop out of the river in afterlife stages. They're now less random. Changed how much skulls the health upgrade costs. I hope now you have a little better experience! Nauris

  • Hotfix update - 9 October 2015

    Hi, I've updated the game trying to fix some of the key issues people had with the game, like not being able to change gamepad keys or some frustrating gameplay elements. The changes include - You now have a new menu option to define your gamepad controls. Fixed the bug where you would stop moving with the moving platforms when attacking. Fixed the issue with people not being able to correctly grip the vines. Tweaked the mammoth boss fight, to make it more forgiving. Tweaked some cheap enemy placement and removed the worms in forest stages completely. Changed the way the acid balls pop out of the river in afterlife stages. They're now less random. Changed how much skulls the health upgrade costs. I hope now you have a little better experience! Nauris

  • Groupees BAGB 16 - 9 October 2015

    Hi, For those that bought the game on Groupees Build a Greenlight Bundle 16, the game keys have been sent to the distributor, and they should be added to your accounts now! Enjoy! Nauris

  • Groupees BAGB 16 - 9 October 2015

    Hi, For those that bought the game on Groupees Build a Greenlight Bundle 16, the game keys have been sent to the distributor, and they should be added to your accounts now! Enjoy! Nauris

  • The game is out now! - 8 October 2015

    Hello! Im proud to announce you can finally buy the game! It's been a long journey, but it's not over yet. I still plan to add achievements to the game, and work on a Linux version as quickly as possible! But for now, I hope you enjoy the game! Thanks, Nauris Amatnieks

  • The game is out now! - 8 October 2015

    Hello! Im proud to announce you can finally buy the game! It's been a long journey, but it's not over yet. I still plan to add achievements to the game, and work on a Linux version as quickly as possible! But for now, I hope you enjoy the game! Thanks, Nauris Amatnieks

Patch notes and updates

S.noRelease datePatch nameGID number
111 October 2015Achievements!4249665521683286527
29 October 2015Hotfix update4249665521683286637
39 October 2015Hotfix update369651273083125721

Complete SteamPulse Game Data

Full game metadata

FieldValue
Steam app typegame
Steam App ID407290
Live current players0
SteamPulse tracked peak11
Live count (today's peak floor)0
Price$0.90 (87% off from $6.99)
Free to playNo
Discount87%
Original price USD$6.99
Current price USD$0.90
Release dateOct 8, 2015
DeveloperNauris Amatnieks
PublisherNauris Amatnieks
Owners estimatedNot available
SteamSpy owner estimate minimum100,000
SteamSpy owner estimate maximum200,000
Review typeMostly Positive
Positive review percent71%
Positive reviews123
Negative reviews51
Total reviews174
Steam recommendations108
Achievements20
Average playtime forever197 minutes
Windows supportYes
macOS supportNo
Linux supportNo
Parent gameNot available
Store URLhttps://store.steampowered.com/app/407290/

Short description

There Was A Caveman is a prehistoric themed, retro styled, action platformer. With challenging gameplay that will keep you on your toes. Get ready to die and die a lot.

About this game

There Was A Caveman is a prehistoric themed, retro styled, action platformer. Get ready to die and die a lot. The world has been overrun by dinosaurs. The last living caveman, is left alone in his cave, with every other living thing he knew dead. But he does not want to give up the world to these ferocious beasts. So with what little hope he has left, he will venture out of his caves, to find the only thing, that could save the world as he knows it - A female specimen to rebuild the cavemen civilization. But doing that won't be easy as the world is full of these dangerous creatures and other deadly hazards! Game Features - Challenging gameplay that will keep you on your toes. Crisp pixel graphics and smooth animations. Strong core game mechanics, with stable platforming, dashing, variable jumping, friction etc. Lots of various areas to go through, like dark caves, forests or even the insides of a huge dinosaur. Dangerous dinosaurs and other creatures to fight, including Pterodactyls, Diplodocus and overgrown squid! Challenging boss fights, that will test your skills to the max. Secondary throwable weapons Swimming and underwater areas. Lots of hidden things, and secret places to discover.

Supported languages

English

Steam categories

Category IDCategory
2Single-player
22Steam Achievements
28Full controller support
29Steam Trading Cards
62Family Sharing

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: Oct 6, 2026 to Oct 6, 2026
  • Lowest observed: $0.90
  • Highest observed: $0.90

There Was A Caveman's USD price history spans from Oct 6, 2026 to Oct 6, 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 $0.90, the highest is $0.90, and the first visible tracked price is $0.90. 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: 1
  • Discounted days: 1 day
  • Deepest markdown: -87%
  • Latest sale window: Oct 6, 2026 to Oct 6, 2026

SteamPulse has grouped rows carrying discount metadata into 1 recorded discount window, covering 1 calendar day and 1 discounted snapshot. The deepest recorded markdown is -87%, with a lowest recorded final price of $0.90 during rows named Steam sale. The latest recorded window starts Oct 6, 2026 and ends Oct 6, 2026, spanning 1 day of uninterrupted daily tracking. Window boundaries follow the available snapshots, so gaps in coverage can make an actual sale shorter or longer than the recorded span.

Recorded sale names include Steam sale. The table reports the observed markdown, final price, snapshot dates, and any sale name supplied with the row. It can show whether similar discounts recur in the retained record, but it does not infer publisher intent, demand, or the reason a price changed.

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 $0.90, from Oct 6, 2026 through Oct 6, 2026. The latest run records $0.90 for 1 day of uninterrupted daily tracking with a listed discount from $6.99. Run lengths describe consecutive stored observations only and do not establish that a price is permanent.

Latest Snapshot And Sales Context

  • Current price: $0.90
  • Current list price: $6.99
  • Distinct observed prices: 1
  • Source mode: SteamPulse local tracking

The latest tracked snapshot records There Was A Caveman at $0.90 in USD, with a listed base price of $6.99 and a -87% markdown. 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$0.90$6.9987%
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Tracked regional price history

The tracked Steam price is stable at $0.90.

CountryCurrencySnapshotsFirst trackedLatest trackedChangeLatest discount
United StatesUSD1$0.90$0.90No change87% (Steam sale)
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 $0.90.

DateCurrent priceOriginal priceDiscountSource
2026-10-06$0.90$6.9987% (Steam sale)Steam Store - Steam sale

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