Cave Story+VSThe Mummy Demastered
Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.
Cave Story+
Better Deal· Kinguin
The Mummy Demastered
Better Deal· KinguinToo Close to Call
These games are very evenly matched across all metrics
Head-to-Head Metrics
Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied
Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.
Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.
Statistics Over Time
Synchronized historical data for both games
Player Count Trends
— Concurrent players over timeReview Score Trends
— Positive review ratio over timeReview Volume Trends
— Total reviews accumulated over time
Score Breakdown
Side-by-side value analysis for each game
Cave Story+
Quality
Excellent community reception — players and critics agree on the quality.
Value
Seen it cheaper before — consider wishlisting and waiting.
Popularity
Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.
The Mummy Demastered
Quality
Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.
Value
Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.
Popularity
Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.
Game Details
Release information and metadata
System Requirements
PC minimum and recommended specs
Cave Story+
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
The Mummy Demastered
Recommended
- OS *: Windows®8 or Windows®10
- Processor: AMD Phenom(TM) II X6 1035T Processor @ 2.6GHz / Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU Q6600 @ 2.4GHz or higher
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: AMD Radeon HD 7800 Series / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 or higher
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 600 MB available space
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better: Cave Story+ or The Mummy Demastered?
Cave Story+ and The Mummy Demastered are extremely close, with nearly identical results across all metrics. Both are excellent choices.
How is the comparison calculated?
The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table — no weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.
Is Cave Story+ worth buying over The Mummy Demastered?
Based on the metrics, Too Close to Call won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.
Which game has better player reviews?
Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.
Which game offers better value for money?
The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. The Mummy Demastered currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 12:55 AM UTC