The Caves Of Larn, or just Larn for short, is an older roguelike game in which you play a parent questing in a dungeon to retrieve a potion that will cure your ailing daughter. Unlike most roguelike games, there is a time limit here. Both the dungeons and the overland areas vary from roguelike norms as well.

The dungeons are labyrinths, instead of rooms connected by halls. Besides monsters, traps, and loot, they can contain interesting features like fountains and altars. They also remain consistent within a game, instead of randomizing into a new layout whenever you leave them like in other roguelikes.

The overland area contains the usual shops, but includes as well more unusual buildings like a bank, a tax office, and the College of Larn, where you can spend precious money (and even more precious time) developing your character.

Larn manages to be both a familiar as well as a significant shift in the realm of roguelikes. Its unique gameplay and more personalised quest make it a refreshing experience.

Visit the Larn Home Page for more, and to download different versions of the game.