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Cave Story+

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App ID 200900
App Type Game
Developer ,
Publisher Nicalis, Inc.
Supported Systems Windows Linux
Last Changenumber 28970052
Last Record Update 13 May 2025 – 23:27:40 UTC ()
Release Date 21 November 2011 – 18:00:00 UTC ()
😍 90.02%
7k reviews
0
In-Game

Run, jump, shoot, fly and explore your way through a massive action-adventure reminiscent of classic 8- and 16-bit games.

Additional Information

Developer Nicalis, Inc.
gamedir Cave Story+
metacritic_name Cave Story Plus
icon empty string
controller_support partial
metacritic_score 83
NoServers Yes
metacritic_fullurl https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/cave-story-plus?ftag=MCD-06-10aaa1f
primarycache 200903
state eStateAvailable
serverbrowsername empty string
ValidOSList Windows macOS Linux
community_visible_stats Yes
installscript_macos Cave Story+.app/installscript_osx.vdf
installscriptosx Cave Story+.app/installscript_osx.vdf
primarycache_macos 200902
Publisher Nicalis, Inc.
Store Release Date 22 November 2011 – 22:47:00 UTC ()
osarch empty string
community_hub_visible Yes
Primary Genre Indie (23)
Store Genres Action (1), Adventure (25), Indie (23)
Steam Release Date 21 November 2011 – 18:00:00 UTC ()
Store Asset Modification Time 8 June 2020 – 23:51:22 UTC () (1591660282)
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library_heroen
library_logoen
logo_position ↴
pinned_positionBottomLeft
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height_pct83.04388641164046
review_score 8
review_percentage 92
Detected Technologies (?) SDL SDK
Steam Deck Compatibility
  • Steam Deck:
  • Some functionality is not accessible when using the default controller configuration, requiring use of the touchscreen or virtual keyboard, or a community configuration
  • This game sometimes shows mouse, keyboard, or non-Steam-Deck controller icons
  • In-game interface text is legible on Steam Deck
  • This game's default graphics configuration performs well on Steam Deck
  • Note: This game does not default to external Bluetooth/USB controllers on Deck, and may require manually switching the active controller via the Quick Access Menu
  •  
  • SteamOS:
  • This game runs successfully on SteamOS
  • Note: Some functionality is not accessible when using the default controller configuration, requiring use of the touchscreen or virtual keyboard, or a community configuration
  • Note: This game does not default to external Bluetooth/USB controllers on SteamOS, and may require manually switching the active controller via the Quick Access Menu
  •  
  • category: Playable
  • steamos_compatibility: Compatible
  • test_timestamp: 18 January 2023 – 00:00:00 UTC
  • tested_build_id: 22447
  • configuration:
    supported_inputgamepad
    requires_manual_keyboard_invoke0
    requires_non_controller_launcher_nav0
    primary_player_is_controller_slot_01
    non_deck_display_glyphs1
    small_text0
    requires_internet_for_setup0
    requires_internet_for_singleplayer0
    recommended_runtimeproton-7.0-5
    requires_h2640
    requires_voice_files0
    gamescope_frame_limiter_not_supported0
    hdr_support0
First seen on SteamDB 20 March 2013 – 07:43:14 UTC (), in changelist #196282

Supported Languages

1 Languages Interface Full Audio Subtitles
English Yes Yes

Tags

🏗️ Platformer 💨 Metroidvania 🌱 Indie 🎶 Great Soundtrack 👾 Pixel Graphics 💥 Action 🗺️ Adventure 🏽 2D 👤 Singleplayer 👾 Retro 🕒 Classic 🗺 Exploration 🔄 Replay Value 😓 Difficult 📚 Story Rich 🔫 Shooter 🔄 Remake 🧸 Cute 🚀 Sci-fi 🌸 Anime

Categories

Single-player Steam Achievements Family Sharing

Hardware Categories

Partial Controller Support

Assets

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small_capsule
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header_image
englishheader.jpg
library_assets_full
library_capsule ↴
image/englishlibrary_600x900.jpg
image2x/englishlibrary_600x900_2x.jpg
library_hero ↴
image/englishlibrary_hero.jpg
library_logo ↴
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logo_position/width_pct61.034482758620676
logo_position/height_pct83.04388641164046
Assets
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headerheader.jpg
library_capsulelibrary_600x900.jpg
library_capsule_2xlibrary_600x900_2x.jpg
library_herolibrary_hero.jpg
community_icon076431cdb43f9a04364076bf13f7010d8d2e0670.jpg
page_background_pathapp/200900
timestamp9 June 2020 – 01:01:00 UTC

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