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| {{Dash|{{abbr|1X res included with 2X+ res support|The original | | {{Dash|{{abbr|1X res included with 2X+ res support|The original 2004 freeware release of Cave Story ran at a native resolution of 320x240 pixels, similar to early second and third-generation retro video games. Cave Story+ released with a set of double-resolution 640x480 "New" graphics done in-house by Nicalis, which are considered somewhat controversial to some based on their inconsistent quality and art direction. The Switch release/2026 Update further adds to this by introducing a new lighting engine.}} }} | ||
| {{Dash|{{abbr|1X and 2X res included|The original | | {{Dash|{{abbr|1X and 2X res included|The original 2004 freeware release of Cave Story ran at a native resolution of 320x240 pixels, similar to early second and third-generation retro video games. Cave Story+ released with a set of double-resolution 640x480 "New" graphics done in-house by Nicalis, which are considered somewhat controversial to some based on their inconsistent quality and art direction. The Switch release/2026 Update further adds to this by introducing a new lighting engine.}} }} | ||
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Revision as of 22:26, 16 May 2026
Cave story has had a myriad of ports, and re-releases over the years as the creator handed the source code to many people back in the mid to late 2000s before being bought by NiCALiS who released Cave Story+ on multiple platforms.
The best way to play Cave Story is split between CSE2-Tweaks, A mod of the Cave Story Decomp with various QoL, and Cave Story+ with the Aeon Genesis Translation Patch (AGTP).
| CSE2-Tweaks | Cave Story+ | |
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| Cost | ✔ Free
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– $14.99
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| FPS | ✔ 50/60fps toggle
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✔ 50/60fps toggle
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| Graphics | – 1X res included with 2X+ res support
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– 1X and 2X res included
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| Content | – Base game
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✔ Extra Challenges
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| Soundtrack | ✔ Original + support for extras
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✔ Original + remaster, switchable
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| Translation | ✔ AGTP translation
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✘ NiCALiS translation
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| Patches | ✔ None required
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✔ AGTP Translation
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Recommended Setup
✔ Multiple Platforms supported
✔ Widescreen
✔ Multiple Soundtracks
✔ Lots of QoL settings
The new features of Cave Story + are only available via a branch and password needed to access all the new content in the 2026 update:
Branch name: ModdersDelight
Branch Password: ModPizzaParty
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Recommended Setup
✔ Widescreen
✔ New Lighting Engine
✔ Extra Challenges/Boss Rush
– Requires AGTP translation mod for best experience
– Must install ModdersDelight branch on Steam
for a (nearly) complete list of every Cave story port check out the ports page at cavestory.org