The Cave

The Cave

Double Fine Productions · January 23, 2013 · Adventure, Platformer, Puzzle, Local Co-Op, Comedy

Buy The Cave from Steam at $14.99 — the cheapest of 3 stores we compare. The cheapest The Cave key from a keyshop is $17.44 at CJS CD Keys.

PC
Very Positive87% · 2,93268Metacritic7playing now
Best price
$14.99
lowest tracked $1.49
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Where to buy The Cave — official stores

Steam
Steam
Standard Edition · Steam
$14.99
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GOG
GOG
Standard Edition · DRM-Free
$14.99
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Cheapest The Cave keys — keyshops

Keyshops are third-party marketplaces — keys are resold and can be region-locked or a different edition. Check the listing's region & edition before buying.

CJS CD Keys
CJS CD Keys
Standard Edition · Steam
$17.44
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The Cave price by region

The Cave costs $7.99 in Georgia (USD), £9.99 in the United Kingdom, €12.99 in Europe (EUR), $14.99 in the United States, CA$16.99 in Canada, A$21.50 in Australia, NZ$21.99 in New Zealand, R$27.99 in Brazil and zł53.99 in Poland right now.

Cheapest The Cave offer in each region, in local currency
RegionBest priceOfficial storeKey shopStores
Georgia (USD) $7.99 $7.99 $17.44 3
United Kingdom £9.99 £9.99 £13.20 3
Europe (EUR) €12.99 €12.99 — 2
United Statesyour region $14.99 $14.99 $17.44 3
Canada CA$16.99 CA$16.99 — 2
Australia A$21.50 A$21.50 — 2
New Zealand NZ$21.99 NZ$21.99 — 2
Brazil R$27.99 R$27.99 — 2
Poland zł53.99 zł53.99 — 2

Each row is a real price from that region's own stores, not a currency conversion, so the figures are not directly comparable. Switch regions in the header to shop the one you buy in.

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About The Cave

✦ AI summary

Assemble a team of three quirky adventurers from seven unique characters and descend into a seamless, surreal cave filled with impossible locations like subterranean amusement parks and nuclear missile silos, solving environmental puzzles together to uncover each explorer's dark secrets. With local co-op play, multiple character combinations that unlock entirely different stories and areas, and the creative vision of Ron Gilbert and Double Fine Productions, The Cave offers a darkly humorous adventure that begs to be replayed.

The Cave is a new adventure game from Monkey Island and Maniac Mansion creator Ron Gilbert, and Double Fine Productions, the award-winning studio behind Psychonauts and Brütal Legend.

Assemble your team of three from seven unlikely adventurers, each with their own unique personalities and stories, then descend into the mysterious depths to explore locations including a subterranean amusement park and a medieval castle, not to mention a fully armed and ready-to-launch nuclear tipped ICBM. The Cave awaits.

Key Features:

  • Seamlessly Spelunk – Explore a ginormous completely seamless cave-world presented in astounding cross-section that will blow... your... mind.
  • Assemble a team of 3 explorers – From the Hillbilly to the Time Traveller; all 7 characters have their own unique personalities, special talents and a dark and secret reason for descending The Cave.
  • A Cave like no other – If you enjoy spelunking and dark rocky caverns then be prepared to be disappointed. Your first clue The Cave is a place like no other will be when you stumble across the subterranean amusement park or the medieval castle, not to mention the fully armed and ready to launch nuclear tipped missile.
  • Let’s work together – Switch between the 3 characters, in cooperation with each other, and solve physical and adventure puzzles as you learn the truth behind why they are here. Share the cave exploring adventure with friends in local co-op.
  • Unlock all the secrets of the cave – Replay the adventure with a new set of characters for a whole different experience including unique story, puzzles and areas of The Cave, plus hidden treasures (not redeemable for cash) and collectables.
  • Watch the Cave come alive – Experience the detailed, stunning art style and humor that only Ron Gilbert and Double Fine can dream up.

The Cave — game info

Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux / SteamOS
Steam Deck
Verified
Player modes
Single-player, Split screen
Controller
Full controller support
PC Game Pass
Not included

What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

✦ AI summary

The Cave is widely praised by players for its clever puzzles, witty humor, and engaging storytelling that creates a memorable experience. Most reviewers highlight the game's charm and atmosphere as standout qualities, though some note that certain sections feel less compelling than others. Players generally consider it worth playing, particularly when available at a discount.

Recommended Sep 2, 2026
A hidden gem. Great stories, great puzzles, great comedy!
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Recommended Sep 17, 2026
This game is soooo good. Has a great humor, wonderful atmosphere and amazing riddles. Heavily recommended.
Recommended Sep 14, 2026
kek
Recommended Aug 31, 2026
incredible game
Recommended Aug 31, 2026
The game was OK. Some parts were very interesting, while others were less so. There is no 'mixed' review option, but I still had more fun than frustration, so I will give it a pass.
Recommended Aug 30, 2026
This game is really good it's actually my second purchase. (first playthrough on wii)

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