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Ocean Software · Published by Pixel Games UK
2 user reviews — 50% positive (2 reviews)
Last updated 27 Sept 2026
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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Action · 2022 · More under £5 games
Navigate perilous levels by shooting down the elusive Caterpilla in this action-packed game from Ocean Software, released in 2022. Avoid mushrooms and watch for a menacing spider as you fight for survival.
About this game
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.
This enhanced version introduces a number of modern features to this retro classic, including:
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
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
Minimum:
- Memory: 100 MB RAM
- Storage: 20 MB available space
Supported Languages
English
