Is Cave Story+ co-op?

Cave Story+ does not list co-op on Steam; it has Online multiplayer, Single-player too.

Does Cave Story+ have PvP?

Steam does not list PvP for Cave Story+.

Do we both need to own Cave Story+ to play together?

Not always. Cave Story+ supports Steam Remote Play Together: one person who owns it hosts and streams a local session to friends who don't (Steam quotes up to four players, more on a fast connection). For online co-op or PvP, every player needs their own copy.

How many people play Cave Story+?

About 7 players were in-game when this page's data was last refreshed (2026-09-09).

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Is Cave Story+ multiplayer or co-op?

Yes — online multiplayer. Cave Story+ is a co-op platformer game released in 2011, 93% positive on Steam (7,644 reviews), with 7 playing right now. $14.99 on Steam.

Online multiplayerSingle-player tooParty & co-op · Co-op platformer

Run, jump, shoot, fly and explore your way through a massive action-adventure reminiscent of classic 8- and 16-bit games.

How Cave Story+ plays with friends, according to Steam

Online co-op: Not listed on Steam
Local / split-screen co-op: Not listed on Steam
Online PvP: Not listed on Steam
LAN play: Not listed on Steam
Remote Play Together (one copy, streamed to friends): Yes
Single-player mode: Yes
Controller: Full controller support

Steam's own category list for the game, as of 2026-09-09. "Not listed" means the store page does not claim that mode; community mods or Remote Play can still add it.

Steam tags: Platformer, Metroidvania, Indie, Great Soundtrack, Pixel Graphics, Action, Adventure, 2D

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Quick answers

Is Cave Story+ co-op?: Cave Story+ does not list co-op on Steam; it has Online multiplayer, Single-player too.
Does Cave Story+ have PvP?: Steam does not list PvP for Cave Story+.
Do we both need to own Cave Story+ to play together?: Not always. Cave Story+ supports Steam Remote Play Together: one person who owns it hosts and streams a local session to friends who don't (Steam quotes up to four players, more on a fast connection). For online co-op or PvP, every player needs their own copy.
How many people play Cave Story+?: About 7 players were in-game when this page's data was last refreshed (2026-09-09).

Ready Up is a free tool: enter two Steam usernames and it lists the multiplayer games you both own, runs a bracket to pick one, and suggests new co-op games that fit how you both play. Ratings, tags and player counts from Steam and SteamSpy; page updated 2026-09-23. Powered by Steam — not affiliated with or endorsed by Valve Corporation or Microsoft. Ready Up is a Somebody Decide program. How the data works · Legal & privacy · All types · Game Pass