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HomeGames › Cave Story+ Updated March 2026

Is Cave Story+ safe for children?

Not Rated Action, Adventure, Indie, Platformer Not recommended
In-game screenshots
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Not recommended
Cave Story+ is a challenging 2D platformer with a rich sci-fi story and retro pixel art style. While it contains no sexual content or profanity, it features strong violence and dark themes that may be intense for younger children. The difficult gameplay and mature narrative make it better suited for teens and adults.
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Violence
Strong
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Language / Profanity
None
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Sexual Content
None
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Horror / Scary
Mild
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In-App Purchases
None
Genre
Action, Adventure, Indie, Platformer
Released
2010
ESRB Rating
Not Rated
Available on
Nintendo Switch, Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo DS, Wii, macOS, PC, Linux
Under 6
Not yet
Ages 6–8
Not recommended
Ages 9–12
Not recommended
Ages 13+
Not recommended

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Ratings based on ESRB classification, RAWG metadata, and editorial analysis. Updated March 2026.
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