01 / GET YOUR BEARINGS
How to start Cave Story
Explore the Cave Story browser project.
Choose the project
Open Cave Story — midzer.de or compare the alternatives below. Match its version and content scope to the game you want.
Read the loader
This is a link to a particular browser project, rather than a promise of every feature or campaign from the original release. Check its current loader for the available content and any required files.
Try a short session
Try movement and a single jump before attempting a sequence of hazards. Check focus, pause and save behavior before a longer session.
02 / KEEP THIS HANDY
Cave Story controls
These notes describe the selected project. Read its current control instructions on the original website.
Creator’s control instructions
For device and input help, see the keyboard, pointer and touch guide.
03 / BEFORE YOU CLOSE
Saving progress in Cave Story
Not verified
Favorites keeps this guide link. For game progress and backup checks, read the save and backup guide ↗.
04 / KNOW THE VERSION
About this Cave Story project
- Genre
- Platformer
- Project type
- Browser project
- Listed original release
- 2004
The selected browser project
The selected route is Cave Story — midzer.de, credited to midzer.de. The original release is listed as 2004. Use the project link below to inspect its current release and instructions.
Version and game files
This is a link to a particular browser project, rather than a promise of every feature or campaign from the original release. Check its current loader for the available content and any required files.
A useful first check
Try movement and a single jump before attempting a sequence of hazards. A reachable project page, a running game, comfortable input and a restored save are separate checks. This listing does not claim a completed playthrough or a phone performance test.
Directory and project-link review dated November 6, 2026. HTTP availability is separate from a successful gameplay, mobile or save-restoration test.
05 / QUICK ANSWERS
Cave Story questions
Which project does the main button open?
It opens Cave Story — midzer.de. The launch and documentation links identify the selected host.
Does this website provide the original game files?
This is a link to a particular browser project, rather than a promise of every feature or campaign from the original release. Check its current loader for the available content and any required files.
06 / FOLLOW THE SOURCE
Cave Story sources & credits
midzer.de. Original game and artwork retain their owners’ rights; project code and game-data terms are separate. Licence & asset notice.
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