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SeriesCave Story

Cave Story+

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First release
Nov 22, 2011
Developer
Studio Pixel
Publisher
Nicalis, Inc.
Genres
Indie, Adventure, Platform, Shooter · Drama, Action, Fantasy, Science fiction, Comedy
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Nintendo Switch, Linux

A young amnesiac hero discovers a hidden land and vows to protect the defenseless creatures who live there! Can he stop the mad doctor and learn the truth about his own past? Highly polished and addictive, Cave Story+ uses retro-game stylings to deliver an all-out action/adventure extravaganza that’s both charming and deadly!

Also known as Cave Story Plus, CaveStory+.exe

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Storyline
You wake up in a dark cave with no memory of who you are, where you came from or why you're in such a place. Uncovering Mimiga Village you discover that the once-carefree Mimigas are in danger at the hands of a maniacal scientist. The Mimigas’ only hope rest squarely on the shoulders of a quiet, amnesiac boy who can't remember his own name.Read more

You wake up in a dark cave with no memory of who you are, where you came from or why you're in such a place. Uncovering Mimiga Village you discover that the once-carefree Mimigas are in danger at the hands of a maniacal scientist. The Mimigas’ only hope rest squarely on the shoulders of a quiet, amnesiac boy who can't remember his own name.

Release dates
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Nov 22, 2011
Mac
Nov 22, 2011
Linux
Dec 13, 2011
All 6 release dates
Nintendo Switch
Jun 20, 2017
Nintendo Switch
Sep 07, 2017
Nintendo Switch
Feb 08, 2018
Game modes
Single player
Perspective
Side view, Text
Keywords
exploration, anime, retro, 2d, metroidvania
… All 15, frog, difficult, action-adventure, classic, cute, pixel graphics, story rich, great soundtrack, battle, replayability

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Critic Score
85
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Steam users rate this Very Positive, 5,262 reviews in all languages, recorded 16 October 2026

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Multiplayer

  • Local co-opSteam · 16 Oct
  • Shared or split screenSteam · 16 Oct
  • Steam Remote Play TogetherSteam · 16 Oct

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