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The Cave

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App ID 221810
App Type Game
Developer
Publisher Double Fine Productions
Supported Systems Windows macOS Linux
Technologies Buddha Engine
Last Changenumber 29909933
Last Record Update 5 July 2025 – 11:44:23 UTC ()
Release Date 23 January 2013 – 20:00:00 UTC ()
😎 84.00%
2k reviews
4
In-Game
🗺️ Adventure 🏗️ Platformer 🧩 Puzzle 👥 Local Co-Op 🤡 Comedy

Assemble your team of three from seven unlikely adventurers, then descend into the mysterious depths to explore The Cave!

Additional Information

Developer Double Fine Productions
gamedir ValveTestApp221810
metacritic_name The Cave
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controller_support full
metacritic_score 68
NoServers No
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state eStateAvailable
ValidOSList Windows macOS Linux
VisibleOnlyWhenSubscribed Yes
community_visible_stats Yes
sourcegame Yes
thirdpartycdkey Yes
LaunchEULA http://store.steampowered.com/eula/221810_eula
Publisher Double Fine Productions
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launcheulahttp://store.steampowered.com/eula/221810_eulaUS
Store Release Date 23 January 2013 – 23:03:00 UTC ()
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community_hub_visible Yes
Primary Genre Adventure (25)
Store Genres Adventure (25)
Steam Release Date 23 January 2013 – 20:00:00 UTC ()
Store Asset Modification Time 23 November 2022 – 21:25:21 UTC () (1669238721)
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review_score 8
review_percentage 87
Detected Technologies (?) Buddha Engine, FMOD SDK, Lua SDK, SDL SDK
Steam Deck Compatibility
  • Steam Deck:
  • All functionality is accessible when using the default controller configuration
  • This game shows 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 support cross-platform saved games
  • 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: This game does not support cross-platform saved games
  • 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: Verified
  • steamos_compatibility: Compatible
  • test_timestamp: 8 November 2022 – 00:00:00 UTC
  • tested_build_id: 5957437
  • configuration:
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    requires_manual_keyboard_invoke0
    requires_non_controller_launcher_nav0
    primary_player_is_controller_slot_01
    non_deck_display_glyphs0
    small_text0
    requires_internet_for_setup0
    requires_internet_for_singleplayer0
    recommended_runtimeproton-stable
    requires_h2640
    requires_voice_files0
    gamescope_frame_limiter_not_supported0
    hdr_support0
First seen on SteamDB 7 February 2013 – 16:09:55 UTC (), in changelist #178331

Supported Languages

5 Languages Interface Full Audio Subtitles Achievements
English Yes Yes Yes
German Yes Yes
French Yes Yes
Italian Yes Yes
Spanish - Spain Yes Yes

Tags

🗺️ Adventure 🏗️ Platformer 🧩 Puzzle 👥 Local Co-Op 🤡 Comedy 🤝 Co-op 📺 Local Multiplayer 🌱 Indie 😃 Funny 👤 Singleplayer 🗿 Dark Humor 🧩 Puzzle Platformer 🏽 2D 🌫 Atmospheric 🎮 Controller 😌 Casual 🌓 2.5D 👩 Female Protagonist 📺 Side Scroller 🔎 Point & Click

Categories

Single-player Steam Achievements Steam Cloud Remote Play on TV Remote Play Together Family Sharing Shared/Split Screen Multi-player

Hardware Categories

Full Controller Support

Assets

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Assets
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timestamp26 September 2024 – 22:03:12 UTC

Trailer 10037 ↴

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timestamp 12 November 2015 – 19:39:31 UTC

Trailer 10323 ↴

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timestamp 6 June 2022 – 21:19:05 UTC

Steam charts

  • 4 players right now
  • 11 24-hour peak
  • 2,320 all-time peak 24 January 2013
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  • 0 viewers right now
  • 3 24-hour peak
  • 4,580 all-time peak
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User reviews history

  • 😎 Very Positive
  • 84.00% SteamDB Rating
  • 2,480 87.4% positive reviews
  • 357 12.6% negative reviews

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How many players are playing The Cave right now on Steam?

Steam player counter indicates there are currently 4 players live playing The Cave on Steam.

The Cave had an all-time peak of 2320 concurrent players on 24 January 2013.

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