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Cave Story+

2D action platformer with upgradeable weapons and multiple endings

Nicalis, Inc., Studio Pixel · Published by Nicalis, Inc. · Released Nov 22, 2011

ActionAdventureIndie

Reviews
Very Positive
91% of 5,657
Recent reviews
Very Positive
85% of 35 in 30 days
Players
26
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update on Steam
2 months ago
Sep 5, 2026
Minimum PC
64MB RAM
0.1 GB RAM · 0.2 GB disk
Full requirements

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

91% of 5,657 reviews are positive · 85% of 35 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.

Players over time

▼ -25% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 36 players on Oct 11, 2026.

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How many players finish Cave Story+?

17% of Steam players have unlocked «Shtuff Happens», the achievement for finishing the main story.

Share of everyone who owns the game on Steam, including those who barely played it. Updated weekly.

Screenshots and trailer

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Cave Story+ system requirements

Minimum: 64MB RAM, 0.1 GB RAM, 0.2 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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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

Does Cave Story+ have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: co-op split-screen. It also has a single-player mode. With Remote Play Together, one copy is enough to play the local modes online with friends.

Does Cave Story+ run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

  • 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

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
76
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages
Text only: English, Japanese.

Does Cave Story+ use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 25, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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