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Game entry

Cave Story+

2011 · Metroidvania, Platformer, Shoot 'em up, Action-adventure · PC, Mac, Linux, Nintendo Switch · Nicalis, Inc.

GameForever voters place Cave Story+ no. 2,885 in the world ranking, with 1,458 ELO points and 34% of wins across 117 duels settled. Against Batman: Arkham City, the opponent it meets most often, the tally stands at 2 wins to 2 losses in 4 duels. In its strongest family it holds position no. 61 out of 95 (Metroidvania).

World rank

no. 2,885

ELO score

1,458

Wins

34%

Duels played

117

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About Cave Story+

A young amnesiac hero discovers a hidden land and vows to protect the defenseless creatures who live there! Can he stop the mad doctor and learn the truth about his own past? Highly polished and addictive, Cave Story+ uses retro-game stylings to deliver an all-out action/adventure extravaganza that’s both charming and deadly!

ELO progression

Score moved from 1,500 to 1,458 ELO points over the last 170 days.

Head-to-head

Direct record on the most played match-ups.

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Around this spot

The games Cave Story+ sits between in the world ranking.

  1. 2,882 Valkyria Chronicles 1,458
  2. 2,883 Saints Row: Gat Out of Hell 1,458
  3. 2,884 Metaphor: ReFantazio 1,458
  4. 2,885 Cave Story+ 1,458
  5. 2,886 Aliens versus Predator 2 1,458
  6. 2,887 Battletoads 1,458
  7. 2,888 Mortal Shell 1,458

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The standing

Where Cave Story+ ranks

The world rank mixes every family of games. Here is where Cave Story+ stands in each of the ones it belongs to. Its best standing, all families considered: 61 out of 95 (Metroidvania).

Where Cave Story+ ranks
Ranking Position Games competing
World ranking 2,885 5,046
Metroidvania 61 95
2010s 1,180 2,050
2011 100 160

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