Cave Story+
2D action platformer with upgradeable weapons and multiple endings
Nicalis, Inc., Studio Pixel · Published by Nicalis, Inc. · Released Nov 22, 2011
- Reviews
- Very Positive
- 93% of 8,342
- Recent reviews
- Very Positive
- 88% of 42 in 30 days
- Playing now
- 17
- right now
- Steam Deck
- Playable
- Last update
- 2 months ago
- Jul 1, 2026
Metacritic: 83/100 (critic reviews)
What is Cave Story+?
Cave Story+ is a 2D action-adventure platformer about an amnesiac boy who wakes in a cave and discovers that the rabbit-like Mimigas are threatened by a scientist. You run, jump, shoot, and explore across levels, finding and upgrading weapons as you fight bosses.
For you if...
- +you enjoy exploring areas and upgrading weapons
- +you like challenging bosses and action platforming
- +you want a story with different endings
Not for you if...
- −you prefer straightforward routes without revisiting earlier areas
- −you want forgiving boss fights and frequent checkpoints
What players say
93% of 8,342 reviews are positive · 88% of 42 in the last 30 days
Players praise the story, exploration, and boss fights. Following a recent update, some report severe slowdowns; others complain about difficulty spikes and a lack of checkpoints near the end.
Screenshots and trailer
Cave Story+ system requirements
As published by the developer.
Minimum
- OS
- Windows XP
- Processor
- Intel Core Solo
- Graphics
- 64MB RAM
- Memory
- 128 MB RAM
- Storage
- 200 MB HD space
Recommended
- OS
- Windows 7
- Processor
- Intel Core Duo 2.0 Ghz and above
- Graphics
- 256MB RAM, non-integrated
- Memory
- 512 MB RAM
- Storage
- 200 MB HD space
PC version details
DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.
- DRM
- None declared on Steam
- Controller
- Full controller support
- Platforms
- Windows
- Achievements
- 76
- Steam features
- Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Steam Deck: Playable
- Default controller config not fully functional
- Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
- In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
- Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
- External controllers are not supported for the primary player
Multiplayer and co-op
Languages
Text only: English, Japanese.
Tags
- Exploration
- Metroidvania
- Difficult
- Platformer
- Shooter
- 2D
- Cute
- Story Rich
- Multiple Endings
- Action
- Anime
- Pixel Graphics
- Sci-fi
- Adventure
- Old School
- Retro
Recent updates
- Jul 1, 2026 · Cave Story+ 260630 Update
- Apr 11, 2026 · Cave Story+ Update 2026
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