- Steam pricePrice
- $14.99
- Release
- January 23, 2013
- Session GoalsGoals
- Developer
How co-op works
Two or three local players share a selected team of three adventurers. Each character has a unique ability and access to personal areas, so players divide control, hold mechanisms, move objects, and position the whole trio to solve physical and adventure puzzles.
About this game
The Cave is a side-scrolling puzzle-platformer that blends exploration with character-driven storytelling. You choose three characters from a roster of seven unlikely adventurers, each drawn by their deepest desires into the depths of a mysterious, sentient cave that narrates your journey. The experience is built around cooperation rather than competition, making it a true co-op adventure.
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Players navigate interconnected caverns, solve environmental puzzles, and unlock character-specific areas that reveal each hero's dark backstory. Puzzles often require coordinating all three characters, switching between them to manipulate levers, carry objects, or reach distant platforms. The humor and narrative keep sessions engaging, while the puzzle design rewards teamwork and experimentation.
The Cave supports local co-op on a single screen, plus Steam Remote Play Together for online sessions. Up to three players can each control one adventurer, turning puzzle-solving into a collaborative effort. Expect plenty of communication, trial and error, and the kind of shared problem-solving that makes every discovery feel like a team victory.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does co-op work in The Cave?
The Cave supports local co-op on a single screen, and you can also play online using Steam Remote Play Together. Up to three players can join, with each controlling one of the three adventurers you've selected. You'll need to coordinate and switch between characters to solve puzzles together, making communication essential.
Can I play through the entire game with a friend in co-op?
Yes, the entire game can be played cooperatively from start to finish. The puzzle design actually encourages teamwork since many challenges require coordinating all three characters, whether you're playing solo and switching between them or splitting control with friends.
Do different characters unlock different content?
Yes, each of the seven adventurers has their own unique abilities and character-specific areas that reveal their personal backstories. Since you choose three characters per playthrough, you'll need multiple runs to see everything and experience all the character-driven storylines.
Is there split-screen or do we share one screen?
You share a single screen during local co-op. All players navigate the same interconnected caverns together, which keeps everyone focused on solving the same environmental puzzles as a team.