Cave Story Alternatives

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15 best cave story alternatives for Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone, Android and more. Cave Story alternative list source: cavestory.org

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15 best cave story alternatives for Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone, Android and more. Cave Story alternative list source: cavestory.org

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Originally added: September 17, 2018

Compare Cave Story alternatives

Compare top-ranked Cave Story alternatives by score, license, and supported platforms.

Alternative	Score	License	Platforms
Frogatto & Friends	85% 41 archived votes	Commercial	Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone
Nikki and the Robots	74% 27 archived votes	Free, Open Source	Windows, Mac, Linux
Hollow Knight	79% 19 archived votes	Commercial	Windows, Mac, Linux
Capsized	74% 19 archived votes	Commercial	Windows, Mac, Linux
The Iconoclasts	50% 14 archived votes	Free	Windows
Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition	64% 11 archived votes	Commercial	Windows
MegaMan Unlimited	30% 10 archived votes	Free, Personal	Windows
Castlevania The Lecarde Chronicles	56% 9 archived votes	Free, Personal	Windows
Of Light & Shadow	22% 9 archived votes	Free	Windows, Mac
Noitu Love	50% 6 archived votes	Free	Windows
Ikachan	50% 4 archived votes	Free	Windows
Toad Strikes Back	50% 4 archived votes	Free	Windows

Frogatto & Friends

Score: 85%

CommercialWindowsMacLinuxiPhone

[Frogatto & Friends for Windows and Linux Free and open source on other platforms for $4.99 cost. Frogatto & Friends is now a 2D platform Features:Commercial,Mac,Windows,Linux,iPhone,Blackberry

Nikki and the Robots

Score: 74%

FreeOpen SourceWindowsMacLinux

In the future the infamous super-villain in a fictional world, Dr. Lacroix schemes to seize world domination with army of robots-cute physics game. Features:Free,Open,Source,Mac,Windows,Linux

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Hollow Knight

Score: 79%

CommercialWindowsMacLinux

There is an error in a system of ancient caves, beautiful wide terrible, ruined the world down we descend into the dark entrance, and the Atmospheric Exploration dives the heroes Features:Commercial,Mac,Windows,Linux,Steam

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Capsized

Score: 74%

CommercialWindowsMacLinux

Capsized, developed by Alientrap retro-inspired 2D. Offered in a unique hand drawn art style. A brave space voyagers crash landing Features:Commercial,Mac,Windows,Linux,Steam

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The Iconoclasts

Score: 50%

FreeWindows

This icons is a platform game with nice graphics as well the dialogue is written, and it builds character. But the author made the game in the alpha Phase Features:Free,Windows

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Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition

Score: 64%

CommercialWindows

"Ori and the Blind forest" is a hero created of Moon Studios for the PC, the visually stunning action-platformer tells the story of the young orphan. Features:Commercial,Windows,Xbox

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MegaMan Unlimited

Score: 30%

FreePersonalWindows

8-bit NES-style Megaman fangame Megaman Unlimited is a classic both audio and visual. Megaman 3 and Megaman 910 is similar to the design philosophy. TEB Features:Free,Personal,Windows

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Castlevania The Lecarde Chronicles

Score: 56%

FreePersonalWindows

A Fanmade game based on the Castlevania series. To investigate Efrain sent to a strange incident that came to the Church cemetery Elecard game, knight, Features:Free,Personal,Windows

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Of Light & Shadow

Score: 22%

FreeWindowsMac

"Light and shadow" with a slight twist for PC/Mac a puzzle platformer side scroll reward; each level of the game of light and connects the two areas Features:Free,Mac,Windows

Noitu Love

Score: 50%

FreeWindows

This Year 1234. The city is under attack, "League of peace" are not protected, the is of an organization with the name, except, and every thing is Super!!! A Features:Free,Windows

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Ikachan

Score: 50%

FreeWindows

Created by Japanese developer Daisuke Amaya podcasting-a free video-game, art-name Pixel. In the game the player can find an octopus by the name of podcasting-who swims, plays Features:Free,Windows

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Toad Strikes Back

Score: 50%

FreeWindows

Frog is a fan of the classic Super Mario Bros. Meets-titles. The stars of the Mario series, toad. Features:Free,Windows

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Super Mario Fusion Revival

Score: 50%

FreeWindows

Super Mario Fusion Revival Mario to travel to different worlds and different Super Mario crossover games with the crew focused on the content of the fangame-project. Features:Free,Windows

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Space Castle

Score: 50%

FreeOpen SourceWebWindowsLinux

Bosses will try to prevent the players learn the true nature of the doctor. Malas, who is the only person that can make you believe, before the doctor treat you Features:Free,Open,Source,Windows,Linux,Web

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Sword of Dimensions

Score: 50%

FreeWindows

Sword is a platform game with puzzle elements, environmental sizes. The Bizarre world of sunlight that found a way, accidentally, the control of the lone wanderer. Features:Free,Windows

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Cave Story alternatives FAQ

What is the best Cave Story alternative?

Frogatto & Friends is currently the top-ranked option on this list based on community votes and item score.

Are there free Cave Story alternatives?

Yes. Free, freemium, or open-source options in this list include Nikki and the Robots, The Iconoclasts, MegaMan Unlimited, Castlevania The Lecarde Chronicles, Of Light & Shadow.