Story
6h 42m
Length of Cave Story+
This game has been approved.
Extras
9h 9m
Complete
11h 44m
*Updated
About Cave Story+
Cave Story+ is an indie action-adventure platformer that originally debuted in 2004, with the enhanced version being released in 2011. The game follows a nameless protagonist who awakens in a mysterious cave filled with hostile creatures and secrets to uncover. Players navigate through the intricately designed environments, battling enemies and solving puzzles while collecting weapons and upgrades. With its nostalgic 8-bit graphics, engaging storyline, and captivating soundtrack, Cave Story+ has garnered critical acclaim and is considered a seminal title in the indie gaming scene.
Cave Story+ is available on platforms Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo Switch, PC and Wii.
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How long is Cave Story+?
The times below represent the possible times you could dedicate to Cave Story+ depending on how you play it. We’ll also look at the average times based on players’ abilities.
Based on the data provided by 137 players, Cave Story+ has an average duration of 6 hours and 42 minutes if you only complete the main objectives of the game,. Players who follow this playstyle and play slowly have completed it in an average time of 13 hours and 23 minutes. Players who prefer to go quickly tend to complete this playstyle in an average time of 4 hours and 12 minutes.
Based on the data provided by 91 players, to also complete the extras, among which the side missions or optional objectives from Cave Story+, the game lasts an average of 9 hours and 9 minutes. Players who follow this playstyle and play slowly have completed it in an average time of 17 hours and 4 minutes. Players who prefer to go quickly tend to complete this playstyle in an average time of 6 hours and 1 minute.
Based on the data provided by 13 players, if you complete both the story and the optional objectives, also obtaining all achievements, collectibles, or trophies from Cave Story+ to complete it 100%, the game will last an average of 11 hours and 44 minutes. Players who follow this playstyle and play slowly have completed it in an average time of 20 hours and 50 minutes. Players who prefer to go quickly tend to complete this playstyle in an average time of 9 hours and 2 minutes.
| players | Average Time | Playing slowly | Playing quickly | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Story | 137 | 6h 42m | 13h 23m | 4h 12m |
| Extras | 91 | 9h 9m | 17h 4m | 6h 1m |
| Complete | 13 | 11h 44m | 20h 50m | 9h 2m |
Length of Cave Story+ by platform
Below, you can see the average duration of Cave Story+ depending on the different playstyles for each platform where it is available:
| players | Story | Extras | Complete | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nintendo 3DS | 4 | 6h 5m | 8h 46m | 13h 11m |
| Nintendo Switch | 45 | 6h 33m | 6h 42m | 16h 0m |
| PC | 189 | 6h 57m | 9h 44m | 16h 45m |
| Wii | 0 | - | - | - |
Speedruns of Cave Story+
Below, you can see the statistics for speedruns of Cave Story+ submitted by users:
| players | Average Time | Median | Slowest | Fastest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1h 21m | 1h 21m | 1h 21m | 1h 21m |
Records of Cave Story+
Below, you can see the maximum time and minimum time Below, you can see the maximum time and minimum time that players have spent on Cave Story+ to finish it based on the platforms available, without considering the playstyle:
- Minimum Time: Playing as quickly as possible, Cave Story+ could last 2 hours and 2 minutes.
- Maximum Time: Playing as slowly as you can, Cave Story+ could last 30 hours and 44 minutes.
Below, you can see the maximum time and minimum time that players have spent on Cave Story+ to finish it based on the platforms available. These data do not reflect players’ skill but rather how much you can get out of the game depending on whether you play quickly or leisurely:
| player | Fastest | Slowest | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nintendo 3DS | Mr/s. Unknown | 5h 21m | 16h 22m |
| Nintendo Switch | Mr/s. Unknown | 2h 2m | 21h 38m |
| PC | Mr/s. Unknown | 3h 3m | 30h 44m |
| Wii | Mr/s. Unknown | - | - |
