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Cave Story+

Developed by Nicalis, Inc., Studio Pixel · Published by Nicalis, Inc.

ActionAdventureIndie
StatusOut now ReleaseNov 22, 2011 Price$1.49 Metacritic83/100 Steam reviews5,015

At a glance

PlatformsWindows
ModesSingle-player, Multi-player
Price$1.49
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Metacritic83/100
Steam reviews5,015
Languages2
Achievements76

Overview

An action, adventure, indie game by Nicalis, Inc., Studio Pixel, published by Nicalis, Inc. — single-player, multi-player.

Steam’s own one-line description: “Run, jump, shoot, fly and explore your way through a massive action-adventure reminiscent of classic 8- and 16-bit games.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Features & modes

Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Cave Story+.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerYes
Co-opNo
Online co-opNo
PvPNo
Cross-platform multiplayerNo
Full controller supportYes
Partial controller supportNo
Steam Cloud savesYes
Steam AchievementsYes

System requirements (PC)

As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.

Minimum

  • OS *:Windows XP
  • Processor:Intel Core Solo
  • Memory:128 MB RAM
  • Graphics:64MB RAM
  • Hard Drive:200 MB HD space

Recommended

  • OS *:Windows 7
  • Processor:Intel Core Duo 2.0 Ghz and above
  • Memory:512 MB RAM
  • Graphics:256MB RAM, non-integrated
  • Hard Drive:200 MB HD space

Supported languages (2)

EnglishJapanese

Cave Story+ FAQ

Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.

What kind of game is Cave Story+?

Steam classifies Cave Story+ as a Action, Adventure, Indie game, developed by Nicalis, Inc., Studio Pixel. Run, jump, shoot, fly and explore your way through a massive action-adventure reminiscent of classic 8- and 16-bit games.

How much does Cave Story+ cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists Cave Story+ at $1.49. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is Cave Story+ single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for Cave Story+: Single-player, Multi-player. It lists a single-player mode.

Is Cave Story+ on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Cave Story+ for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.

Is Cave Story+ out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Nov 22, 2011.

What platforms is Cave Story+ on?

Cave Story+ is listed for Windows on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.

Is Cave Story+ single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player, Multi-player.

How much does Cave Story+ cost?

Steam lists it at $1.49.

Does Cave Story+ have achievements?

Yes — Steam lists 76 achievements for Cave Story+.

What is Cave Story+'s Metacritic score?

Cave Story+ has a Metacritic score of 83/100, per the Steam store listing.

Who made Cave Story+?

Cave Story+ is developed by Nicalis, Inc., Studio Pixel and published by Nicalis, Inc..

Where to get Cave Story+

We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.

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