Caterpilla (Spectrum/VIC-20)

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Released Dec 30, 2022by Ocean Software2 user reviews(50% of 2 Steam reviews)

In this simple riff on an arcade classic, released in 1983 for the ZX Spectrum by famed game developer/publisher Ocean Software, shoot the deadly Caterpilla as it weaves its way down the screen, while also contending with mushrooms that block the way, and a fearsome spider!

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About Caterpilla (Spectrum/VIC-20)

Originally released in 1983, this was one of the very earliest releases from Ocean Software, which would go on to be one of Europe's biggest game developers and publishers of the 1980s/90s. Caterpilla is a simple riff on an arcade classic, released for the ZX Spectrum and Commodore VIC-20. Now, relive those days in this remastered emulated version.

Gameplay

The deadly Caterpilla makes its way down the screen, weaving back and forth. Shoot it before it reaches the bottom of the screen. You will also need to contend with mushrooms that block the way, and a fearsome spider that will lunge at you!

This enhanced version introduces a number of modern features to this retro classic, including:

Saving/loading the game at any point
Support for most modern game controllers
Full control remapping
Image scaling and smoothing options

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2 user reviews (50%)

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IGRS 13DEJUS 6STEAM_GERMANY 6

Caterpilla (Spectrum/VIC-20) price history

Lowest tracked price: €3.99 (Jul 7, 2026) · current best: €3.99.

Caterpilla (Spectrum/VIC-20) reviews

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