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Is The Cave multiplayer or co-op?

Yes — co-op, plus local/split-screen. The Cave is a co-op puzzle & chaos game released in 2013, 87% positive on Steam (2,809 reviews), with 5 playing right now. $14.99 on Steam.

Online multiplayerLocal / split-screenSingle-player tooParty & co-op · Co-op puzzle & chaos

Assemble your team of three from seven unlikely adventurers, then descend into the mysterious depths to explore The Cave!

Steam tags: Adventure, Platformer, Puzzle, Local Co-Op, Comedy, Co-op, Local Multiplayer, Indie

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Quick answers

Is The Cave co-op?
Steam's store page doesn't flag a co-op category, but players tag The Cave as co-op.
Does The Cave have PvP?
Steam does not list PvP for The Cave.
How many people play The Cave?
About 5 players were in-game when this page was built (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; updated 2026-09-09. Powered by Steam — not affiliated with or endorsed by Valve Corporation.