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The Cave

Double Fine Productions · Jan 23, 2013

Assemble your team of three from seven unlikely adventurers, then descend into the mysterious depths to explore The Cave!

Adventure Platformer Puzzle Local Co-Op Comedy
Last tracked players
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Steam reviews
87.4% positive
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About this game Read the full description
The Cave is a new adventure game from Monkey Island and Maniac Mansion creator Ron Gilbert, and Double Fine Productions, the award-winning studio behind Psychonauts and Brütal Legend.

Assemble your team of three from seven unlikely adventurers, each with their own unique personalities and stories, then descend into the mysterious depths to explore locations including a subterranean amusement park and a medieval castle, not to mention a fully armed and ready-to-launch nuclear tipped ICBM. The Cave awaits.

Key Features:

  • Seamlessly Spelunk – Explore a ginormous completely seamless cave-world presented in astounding cross-section that will blow... your... mind.
  • Assemble a team of 3 explorers – From the Hillbilly to the Time Traveller; all 7 characters have their own unique personalities, special talents and a dark and secret reason for descending The Cave.
  • A Cave like no other – If you enjoy spelunking and dark rocky caverns then be prepared to be disappointed. Your first clue The Cave is a place like no other will be when you stumble across the subterranean amusement park or the medieval castle, not to mention the fully armed and ready to launch nuclear tipped missile.
  • Let’s work together – Switch between the 3 characters, in cooperation with each other, and solve physical and adventure puzzles as you learn the truth behind why they are here. Share the cave exploring adventure with friends in local co-op.
  • Unlock all the secrets of the cave – Replay the adventure with a new set of characters for a whole different experience including unique story, puzzles and areas of The Cave, plus hidden treasures (not redeemable for cash) and collectables.
  • Watch the Cave come alive – Experience the detailed, stunning art style and humor that only Ron Gilbert and Double Fine can dream up.
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System requirements Windows · macOS · Linux

Windows

Minimum

Minimum:
  • OS *:Windows XP SP3
  • Processor:1.8 GHz dual core CPU
  • Memory:1 GB RAM
  • Graphics:256 MB GeForce 8800, Radeon 3850, or Intel HD 2000 Graphics
  • DirectX®:9.0c
  • Hard Drive:1.5 GB HD space
  • Sound:DirectX Compatible Sound Card

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *:Windows 7
  • Processor:Intel Core 2 Duo at 2.2 GHz, or AMD Athlon 64 at 2.2 GHz
  • Memory:1 GB RAM
  • Graphics:512 MB GeForce 220, Radeon 4550, Intel HD 3000 Graphics
  • DirectX®:9.0c
  • Hard Drive:1.5 GB HD space
  • Sound:DirectX Compatible Sound Card

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  • OS: Snow Leopard 10.6.8, or later.
  • Processor: Intel Core Duo Processor
  • Memory: 2 GB of RAM
  • Graphics: ATI HD 2600 / NVIDIA 8800GT / Intel HD3000 or better card with at least 256 MB VRAM
  • Hard Drive: 4GB minimum hard drive space
    Leopard is not supported

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Snow Leopard 10.6.8, or later.
  • Processor: Intel Core i Series Processor
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: ATI HD 4670 / Nvidia 285 or better with at least 512 MB VRAM
  • Hard Drive: 4GB minimum hard drive space
    Leopard is not supported

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Minimum

  • OS: Ubuntu 12.04 LTS, fully updated
  • Processor: 1.8 GHz dual core CPU
  • Memory: 1 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 256 MB GeForce 8800, Radeon HD 2000, or Intel HD 4000 Graphics
  • Open GL: 2.1
  • Hard Drive: 1.5 GB HD space
Game details Languages, features & support
Publisher
Double Fine Productions, Xbox Game Studios
USK rating
12
Achievements
27
Controller support
full
Metacritic
68
Features
Single-player, Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Steam Cloud, Remote Play on TV, Remote Play Together, Family Sharing
Languages
English*, German, French, Italian, Spanish - Spain
*languages with full audio support
Compatibility & accessibility Steam Deck, controllers & access features

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Input
Controller support: unknown
Structured language support (5)
LanguageInterfaceFull audioSubtitles
EnglishYesYesNo
GermanYesNoNo
FrenchYesNoNo
ItalianYesNoNo
Spanish - SpainYesNoNo
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Value Score

Great Value — 79th percentile.

Price-to-player ratio ranks in the 79th percentile. Priced as Market at $2.99.

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Genre Benchmarks

Player Count Top 12%
Value Ratio Top 21%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Cave worth buying right now?
Wait — $14.99. Not the best time to buy. Price could improve with future sales.
When does The Cave go on sale?
Not the best time to buy. Price could improve with future sales.
Is The Cave free to play?
The Cave costs $2.99 on Steam.
What genre is The Cave?
The Cave is a Adventure game.
Who developed The Cave?
The Cave was developed by Double Fine Productions and published by Double Fine Productions.
What platforms does The Cave support?
Available on Steam for Windows, macOS, Linux.

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