Raider Kid and the Ruby Chest

Developer / Publisher: Cacareco Games

Mar 31, 2026

Visual

pixel
side scroll

Structure

exploration
interconnected map
non linear
fast travel

Combat

action
contact damage

Features

equipment

Sub-Genre

Micro / Mini
puzzle heavy

Summary

Sneak away from your boring family vacation and delve into ANCIENT RUINS! Borrow equipment from dead explorers and uncover the secrets of a lost civilization as you leave your parents worried sick. WARNING: The Ruby Chest may contain traces of an ancient curse (and gluten).

Last updated August 17, 2026

Where to play

- Windows
- Mac
- Linux
- Steam Deck
- Steam
- Demo
- itch.io

Resources

Links

IGDB

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- pixel
- fast travel
- contact damage
- equipment
- puzzle heavy
- Differences
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- side scroll
- fast travel
- action
- contact damage
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- Differences
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Raider Kid and the Ruby Chest

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