Cadaver

Cadaver, released in 1990 by The Bitmap Brothers, is an isometric action-adventure game that combines puzzle solving, exploration, and combat. Players step into the role of Karadoc, a lone dwarf adventurer who dares to enter the sprawling fortress of Wulf. His mission is to plunder its treasure-filled halls while surviving the dangers that lurk within.

The game is structured around interconnected rooms filled with traps, locked doors, hidden switches, and hostile creatures. Progress requires careful observation, lateral thinking, and clever use of items scattered throughout the environment. Combat plays a role, but the true challenge lies in deciphering puzzles and figuring out how to manipulate objects to advance deeper into the castle.

With its distinctive isometric graphics, atmospheric design, and the hallmark polish of Bitmap Brothers’ productions, Cadaver stood out as a demanding yet rewarding experience. Its mix of action and cerebral challenges earned it a reputation as a cult classic among early 1990s PC gamers.