Cave Story+
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1080p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 989 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 848 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 999 fps | 946 fps | 757 fps | 615 fps |
1440p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 980 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 954 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 901 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 821 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 913 fps | 742 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 999 fps | 978 fps | 783 fps | 636 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 887 fps | 709 fps | 567 fps | 461 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 989 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 933 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 876 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 852 fps | 692 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 913 fps | 730 fps | 593 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 804 fps | 643 fps | 523 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 978 fps | 783 fps | 626 fps | 509 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 924 fps | 739 fps | 591 fps | 480 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 842 fps | 674 fps | 539 fps | 438 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 761 fps | 609 fps | 487 fps | 396 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 652 fps | 522 fps | 417 fps | 339 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 473 fps | 378 fps | 303 fps | 246 fps |
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About
Cave Story+ (2011) is a charming 2D action-adventure platformer that stands out as one of the finest remastered indie games ever made. This side-scrolling adventure combines tight platforming mechanics with an engaging story and multiple endings, offering a refreshing experience that respects its retro roots while modernizing the presentation with improved graphics and audio.
Running Cave Story+ requires minimal hardware, making it accessible to virtually any gaming PC. Even integrated GPUs and budget graphics cards will deliver smooth 60+ FPS gameplay at maximum settings, so GPU performance is rarely a concern. The game's pixel-art aesthetic and modest system requirements mean you can enjoy high frame rates and consistent performance across all graphics settings without needing benchmark testing on modern cards.
With an 87/100 rating and its stellar reputation among indie and platformer fans, Cave Story+ is absolutely worth playing if you appreciate clever level design and engaging narratives. Whether you're on a budget gaming setup or a high-end rig, you'll experience this classic without any performance compromises.
Performance profile
November 2011 release. Cave Story+ targets mid-2000s-to-early-2010s hardware — any modern entry-level GPU (GTX 1650 tier or newer integrated graphics) handles it at 1080p Ultra without breaking a sweat.
Cave Story+ is a narrative-driven experience — a rock-solid 60 FPS is plenty. Prioritise resolution and image quality (AA, anisotropic filtering) over chasing high-refresh framerates.
Extremely light — Cave Story+ runs at 60 FPS 1080p on any integrated GPU (Intel Iris Xe, AMD Radeon Graphics) or a decade-old discrete card like the GTX 1050. A current-gen RTX 4060 pushes 4K Ultra without effort.
Storyline
You wake up in a dark cave with no memory of who you are, where you came from or why you're in such a place. Uncovering Mimiga Village you discover that the once-carefree Mimigas are in danger at the hands of a maniacal scientist. The Mimigas’ only hope rest squarely on the shoulders of a quiet, amnesiac boy who can't remember his own name.
