PC requirements
Cave Story+ System Requirements
Cave Story+ needs at least Intel Core Solo, 128 MB RAM and 64MB RAM graphics. For the recommended experience you want Intel Core Duo 2.0 Ghz and above, 512 MB RAM and 256MB RAM, non-integrated graphics.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows XP | Windows 7 |
| Processor | Intel Core Solo | Intel Core Duo 2.0 Ghz and above |
| Memory | 128 MB RAM | 512 MB RAM |
| Graphics | 64MB RAM | 256MB RAM, non-integrated |
| Storage | 200 MB HD space | 200 MB HD space |
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Other platforms
Cave Story+ is also available on these systems, where hardware is fixed and no per-PC check is needed:
Quick answers
Running Cave Story+ on PC
Can my PC run Cave Story+?
Compare your CPU, GPU and RAM against the minimum column below. If your parts match or beat every minimum row, the game will launch — though you may need to lower settings. Matching the recommended column is what gets you 60fps at 1080p.
How much storage does Cave Story+ need?
200 MB HD space
What is the difference between minimum and recommended specs?
Minimum means the game starts and is playable, usually at 30fps on low settings at 1080p. Recommended is the developer's target for a smooth 60fps experience at high settings.