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Cave Story+ - Should you buy now or wait? Purchase decision analysis

Cave Story+

Nicalis, Inc. · Studio PixelReleased November 22, 2011
ActionIndieAdventureSingleplayerMultiplayerExploration
GameValio recommendation60Maybe

Not urgent, but worth watching: it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

  • Losing players
  • Niche gem - loved by fans, smaller community
  • Highly rated (5,264 reviews)
Why “Maybe”
60out of 100

The ring is the score: filled up to 60 out of 100. Each colour is what one signal added; the five bands below show where the score landed.

  1. Skip This
  2. Wait for Sale
  3. Maybe
  4. Worth It
  5. Great Deal

Where to buy

3 stores · lowest price first

Always sorted by the lowest price, marketplaces included; on a tie the partner store comes first. Marketplace: a Steam key sold by third parties, with the marketplace's buyer protection. Authorized reseller: a store licensed by the publisher.

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Behind the recommendation

How we got to this score: each signal, the factors behind it and the data that feeds it.

Value53/100
  • $10.11: reasonable price
  • 33% off: modest discount

Source: prices from the stores we track, compared with this game's own price history.

Price history
Now $10.11Lowest recorded $1.49Full price $14.99
Quality89/100
  • 92% positive (5,264 reviews): very positive reception
  • Metacritic 83/100: high marks from professional reviewers
  • 5,264 reviews: solid data foundation

Source: Steam reviews and Metacritic, collected daily.

Steam review score 92% · Very PositivePositive 5kNegative 412
Popularity30/100
  • Players down 80% in recent days
  • 5 concurrent players: niche audience

Source: Steam concurrent players and review volume, collected daily.

Daily peak concurrent players
Players now 15Peak in period 56

Game details

Developers
Nicalis, Inc., Studio Pixel
Publishers
Nicalis, Inc.
Release date
November 22, 2011
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
76
Steam recs
5,257
Official website
www.nicalis.com
Supported languages
2 languagesSee the list

English · Japanese

Categories
Single-player, Multi-player, Co-op +9See the list

Single-player · Multi-player · Co-op · Shared/Split Screen Co-op · Shared/Split Screen · Steam Achievements · Full controller support · DualShock Controller Support · DualSense Controller Support · Steam Cloud · Remote Play Together · Family Sharing

PC requirements 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

Frequently asked questions

Is Cave Story+ worth buying?

Not urgent, but worth watching: it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

Where can I buy Cave Story+ cheapest?

The best current deal for Cave Story+ is on Kinguin for $10.11.

That's a 33% discount.

What type of game is Cave Story+?

Cave Story+ is categorized as: Action, Indie, Adventure.

What platforms is Cave Story+ available on?

Cave Story+ is available on: Windows.

When was Cave Story+ released?

Cave Story+ was released on November 22, 2011.

How many people are playing Cave Story+?

According to recent data, Cave Story+ has approximately 15 concurrent players 8 hours ago.

Is Cave Story+ on sale right now?

Cave Story+ is currently 33% off on Kinguin for $10.11.

Who made Cave Story+?

Developed by: Nicalis, Inc., Studio Pixel

Published by: Nicalis, Inc.

What are the best deals for Cave Story+?

We're currently tracking 3 deals for Cave Story+ across different stores:

  • Kinguin: $10.11 (-33%)
  • Gamivo: $10.41 (-31%)
  • Steam: $14.99
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