This Is No Cave

Physics-based 2D platformer with grappling hooks and giant worm chases

monome.studio · Published by monome.studio, GCORES PUBLISHING · Released Oct 17, 2025

Reviews: Very Positive; 96% of 134
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update on Steam: 4 days ago; Oct 24, 2026
Minimum PC: 256 Mb; 1 GB RAM · 1 GB disk; Full requirements

What is This Is No Cave?

After crashing on an alien planet, you navigate underground passages to reach your ship in this side-scrolling platformer. You swing and launch through levels using a grappling hook and suit thrusters, aiming for faster leaderboard times. An endless mode turns the escape into a continuing worm chase, where collected bonuses also strengthen your pursuer.

For you if...

+you enjoy mastering momentum and precise aerial movement
+you want shared-screen co-op alongside solo platforming

Not for you if...

−you prefer platforming without pursuing enemies or precision aiming

What players say

96% of 134 reviews are positive

Players praise the movement, level design, pixel art, and music, often highlighting the appeal of refining their runs. Some say the campaign is too short.

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This Is No Cave system requirements

Minimum: 256 Mb, 1 GB RAM, 1 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 7
Processor: 1.7 Ghz or better
Graphics: 256 Mb or higher
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Storage: 1 GB available space
DirectX: Version 9.0

Does This Is No Cave 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 This Is No Cave run on Steam Deck?

Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.

All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
Shows Steam 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: 16
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages: Full audio: English, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Russian. Text only: Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese.

Does This Is No Cave 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 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam