Cave Story+ is a Action, Adventure game from Nicalis, Inc., Studio Pixel with a 93% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by weird, single-player.
Game snapshot
- Developer
- Nicalis, Inc., Studio Pixel
- Release year
- 2011
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- $14.99
- Review signal
- 93% positive
Screenshots
System requirements
PC
- 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
macOS
- Minimum
- OS: OS X version Leopard 10.5.8, Snow Leopard 10.6.3, or later.
Processor: Intel only, Power PC not supported
Memory: 128 MB RAM
Graphics: 64MB RAM - Recommended
- Processor: Intel Core Duo 2.0 Ghz and above
Memory: 512 MB RAM
Graphics: 256MB RAM
Linux
- Minimum
- OS: Ubuntu 10.04 and Newer
Processor: Intel Core Solo
Memory: 128 MB RAM
Graphics: 64MB RAM
Hard Drive: 200 MB HD space - Recommended
- OS: Ubuntu 10.04 and Newer
Processor: Intel Core Duo 2.0 Ghz and above
Memory: 512 MB RAM
Graphics: 256MB RAM, non-integrated
Hard Drive :200 MB HD space
From Steam reviews
Review notes
Cave Story+ is worth a closer look if you want boss rush, emotional story, strong atmosphere, and exploration.
Best for players who want emotional story, strong atmosphere, pixel art, and boss rush.
Check more carefully if you dislike unclear onboarding.
boss-rush
Play styleA major part of the game is learning and beating standout fights.
emotional-story
ToneThe story is framed as affecting rather than just plot-heavy.
strong-atmosphere
ToneThe mood, place, and presentation carry a lot of the experience.
exploration
Play styleThe draw is moving through spaces, discovering details, and learning the world.
great-with-friends
FitIt tends to be better when shared with friends.
confusing-onboarding
FrictionThe first hours can be unclear without patience or outside help.
pixel-art
SettingThe visual language is pixel-led or deliberately retro.
Steam review snapshots
The art, secrets, boss fights, music, story, characters, weapons, every part of this game is iconic.The gameplay, story, music, characters, map design, and atmosphere are all just soooo good.Visually, Cave Story+ retains its retro-inspired pixel art style while offering enhanced graphics for those who prefer a more modern look.So long as you always maintain a sense of exploration, you will someday find the way out.Why it fits
Check it if you want action, adventure filtered by weird, single-player.
Who might skip it
Research further on Steam if you need verified accessibility details, exact playtime, or current system requirements.