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- Chinese title
- 洞窟物語
- English title
- Cave Story
- Other names
- Cave Story+, 洞窟物语
Cave Story (洞窟物語) is a Studio Pixel-developed, Nicalis-published Metroidvania, Action, Platformer game, released December 2004, playable on Steam, Nintendo Switch, Epic Games, Wii, Nintendo 3DS, Other PC and more.
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Players who like Cave Story also play: Hollow Knight, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, Momodora: Reverie Under the Moonlight, Guacamelee! 2, Momodora: Moonlit Farewell.
❓ Cave Story FAQ
Does Cave Story support Chinese?
The PC (Steam) version of Cave Story currently has no Chinese. Supported languages: 英文, 日文. Languages may differ on other platforms; check each platform's store page. See all supported languages.
Is Cave Story free? Does it cost money?
Yes, Cave Story must be purchased to play. Follow this game and we'll notify you when it goes on sale. Download links and prices by platform.
What platforms is Cave Story on?
Cave Story can be played on Steam, Nintendo Switch, Epic Games, Wii, Nintendo 3DS, Other PC, GOG, macOS, Linux.
When was Cave Story released?
Cave Story was released December 2004 (exact date unknown). Check out the December 2004 new game release schedule for other new games out that month. See release date and platforms.
Can you play Cave Story on Steam Deck?
Yes, with a few caveats. Cave Story is rated "Playable" on Steam Deck: it runs fine, but some actions may require the touchscreen, the on-screen keyboard or tweaking settings. See Valve's full test results.
What are the PC system requirements for Cave Story? Can I run it?
For the full minimum / recommended specs and a "Can my PC run it?" check, see Cave Story system requirements.
Who makes Cave Story?
Cave Story is developed by Studio Pixel and published by Nicalis.