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Cave Story: Gameplay, Platforms and Key Facts

Cave Story (2004): what the game is about, platforms, developer and rating, in one evergreen guide.

By the Pop Culture Files editorial team3 min read✓ Fact-checked
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Cave Story (2004) is a shooter, platform, adventure, indie video game developed by Studio Pixel, available on Linux, 3DS, Wii, PC, Mac. It holds an aggregated critic and player score of 84/100 on IGDB.

What is Cave Story about?

A side-scrolling platformer in which a robot traverses a strange world that has been thrown into disorder due to its violent history and a doctor that is attempting to exploit the inhabitants to aid him in his own pursuit for power.

Key details

Cave Story was released in 2004 and supports single player. Platforms: Linux, 3DS, Wii, PC, Mac. Developer: Studio Pixel.

Should you play Cave Story?

A solid 84/100 aggregate score makes Cave Story a safe pick for fans of shooter, platform, adventure, indie.

Frequently asked questions

What kind of game is Cave Story?

Cave Story is a shooter, platform, adventure, indie game by Studio Pixel, released in 2004.

What platforms is Cave Story on?

Cave Story is available on Linux, 3DS, Wii, PC, Mac.

Is Cave Story good?

Cave Story has an aggregate score of 84/100 from critics and players on IGDB.

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