Cave Story+ System Requirements
Cave Story+, released Nov 22, 2011, is an action / adventure game from Nicalis, Inc., Studio Pixel. Its recommended spec points at Intel HD Graphics 4000 graphics with an Intel Core i3-3240-class CPU; below we translate that into parts you can actually buy today.
Official System Requirements
The minimum specs for Cave Story+ call for 0.1 GB of RAM and 200 MB of storage.
The recommended specs for Cave Story+ call for Intel HD Graphics 4000-class graphics, Intel Core i3-3240-class processor, 0.5 GB of RAM and 200 MB of storage.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core Solo | Intel Core i3-3240 |
| GPU | 64MB RAM | Intel HD Graphics 4000 |
| RAM | 0.1 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Storage | 200 MB | 200 MB |
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Best GPU for Cave Story+
Full GPU guide →Cave Story+'s stated graphics card is roughly Intel HD Graphics 4000 level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT, with cheaper and faster options either side.
Budget
Intel Arc B570
~$259.99Intel Arc B570 is the cheapest current card that clears this game's recommended bar with 10GB VRAM. Fine for 1080p.
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Recommended
AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT
~$350AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT adds headroom with 16GB VRAM - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
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Performance
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti
~$430NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti leaves plenty of margin with 16GB VRAM for higher resolutions and frame rates.
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Best CPU for Cave Story+
Full CPU guide →Cave Story+'s stated processor is roughly Intel Core i3-3240 level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Ryzen 5 5500, with cheaper and faster options either side.
Budget
Intel Core i3-14100F
~$104.97Intel Core i3-14100F is the cheapest current chip that clears this game's recommended bar. Fine for 1080p.
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Recommended
AMD Ryzen 5 5500
~$84.93AMD Ryzen 5 5500 adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
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Performance
AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT
~$179AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT leaves plenty of margin for higher resolutions and frame rates.
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Recommended PC build for Cave Story+
Full build guide →Want the whole tower speced out? Our Cave Story+ build guide pairs these CPU and GPU picks with RAM, motherboard, SSD, PSU and case at budget, recommended and performance tiers, with an approximate total.
Can these parts run Cave Story+?
- Can the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT run Cave Story+?
- Yes. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT is well ahead of Cave Story+'s Intel HD Graphics 4000 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
- Can the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 run Cave Story+?
- Yes. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is well ahead of Cave Story+'s Intel Core i3-3240 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
FAQ
- What is the cheapest GPU for Cave Story+?
- Intel Arc B570 - Intel Arc B570 is the cheapest current card that clears this game's recommended bar with 10GB VRAM. Fine for 1080p.
- Which CPU should I get for Cave Story+?
- AMD Ryzen 5 5500 - AMD Ryzen 5 5500 adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
- How much RAM does Cave Story+ need?
- Cave Story+ lists 0.5 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
- Is a Intel HD Graphics 4000 still enough for Cave Story+?
- It matches the game's stated target, so it will run, but it is an older part. A current card in the budget tier above gives you driver support and better efficiency for a similar outlay.