Choose Cave Story+
Choose Cave Story+ if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 3,688 Steam reviews back the pick.
Cave Story+ vs Wreckdigger
Cave Story+ and Wreckdigger both land in Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam. Cave Story+ (2011) is 10 years older than Wreckdigger (2021). Wreckdigger is free; Cave Story+ is paid (14.99 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Wreckdigger
Choose Wreckdigger if it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Wreckdigger launched in 2021.
Both Cave Story+ and Wreckdigger sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Cave Story+ |  Wreckdigger | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2011 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 91.8% positive (3,688 reviews) | 6 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Nicalis, Inc., Studio Pixel | Karlis Zabers |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Cave Story+ (2011) is 10 years older than Wreckdigger (2021).
- Wreckdigger is free; Cave Story+ is paid (14.99 USD).
- Cave Story+ is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Wreckdigger has no Deck rating yet.
Cave Story+ vs Wreckdigger — FAQ
- Should I play Cave Story+ or Wreckdigger first?
- If you want chronology, Cave Story+ (2011) came out before Wreckdigger (2021). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Cave Story+ and Wreckdigger similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Is Wreckdigger free?
- Yes — Wreckdigger is a free-to-play Steam title. Cave Story+ is paid (14.99 USD).
- Does Cave Story+ run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Cave Story+ is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Wreckdigger doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.