Cave Story+
Developed by Nicalis, Inc., Studio Pixel · Published by Nicalis, Inc.
At a glance
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+.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | Yes |
| Co-op | No |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | No |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | No |
| Full controller support | Yes |
| Partial controller support | No |
| Steam Cloud saves | Yes |
| Steam Achievements | Yes |
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)
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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