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Cave Story

Cave Story

Actionby Studio PixelVerified working · July 2026

About Cave Story

Cave Story is the legendary freeware metroidvania made single-handedly by Daisuke 'Pixel' Amaya: a mute robot boy wakes in a cave system, befriends rabbit-like Mimigas, and uncovers a story with real heart and several endings. Its weapons level up by collecting energy — and level down when you take hits, which keeps every fight honest.

It's routinely cited among the best indie games ever made, and the browser port is the easiest way to find out why.

How to Play Cave Story

  1. Click the play button; the game loads right in the page.
  2. Play with keyboard and mouse. Most actions are exactly where your hands expect them.
  3. Chase your own best score and use fullscreen for the real experience.

Controls: Keyboard / Mouse

Tips for Cave Story

  • The Polar Star trade-in decision later is permanent — look up nothing, decide with your gut.
  • Keep weapon energy topped up before boss doors; a leveled-down gun makes fights miserable.
  • Talk to everyone twice. The story and the best ending both hide in dialogue.

Cave Story — FAQ

Can I play Cave Story on my phone?

It does. Cave Story works on mobile browsers, though a desktop with a keyboard can still feel more precise.

Can I play Cave Story without downloading anything?

Nothing to install. The game runs in the browser tab, so it works on school, office, or home computers without admin rights.

Is Cave Story unblocked?

Cave Story runs on our servers as a normal web page, so it works anywhere this site loads — no downloads or special permissions needed.

Game Info

Category
Action
Platform
Browser
Price
Free
Mobile
Yes
Fullscreen
Supported
Developer
Studio Pixel
Last checked
July 2026