Is Cave Story+ appropriate for children?

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.

What age is Cave Story+ suitable for?

Our verdict for Cave Story+ is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Cave Story+ safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

🔫

Violence

Strong

🗣️

Language / Profanity

None

🔞

Sexual Content

None

👻

Horror / Scary

Mild

💰

In-App Purchases

None

About the game

Genre

Action, Adventure, Indie, Platformer

Released

2010

ESRB Rating

Not Rated

Available on

Nintendo Switch, Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo DS, Wii, macOS, PC, Linux

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

Not recommended

Ages 9–12

Not recommended

Ages 13+

Not recommended

Where to play

🎁 Find on Amazon

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