Choose Cave Story+
Choose Cave Story+ if you want an Adventure experience. 3,688 Steam reviews back the pick.
Cave Story+ vs Jack N' Jill DX
Cave Story+ and Jack N' Jill DX both land in Action, Indie 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 on Steam. Cave Story+ (2011) is 7 years older than Jack N' Jill DX (2018). Jack N' Jill DX scores higher on Steam reviews (96.6% positive) than Cave Story+ (91.8% positive). 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 Jack N' Jill DX
Choose Jack N' Jill DX if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 93% cheaper on the Steam Store. Jack N' Jill DX launched in 2018.
Both Cave Story+ and Jack N' Jill DX sit in Action and Indie 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+ |  Jack N' Jill DX | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2011 | 2018 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91.8% positive (3,688 reviews) | 96.6% positive (29 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Nicalis, Inc., Studio Pixel | Rohan Narang, Ratalaika Games S.L. |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Cave Story+ (2011) is 7 years older than Jack N' Jill DX (2018).
- Jack N' Jill DX scores higher on Steam reviews (96.6% positive) than Cave Story+ (91.8% positive).
- Jack N' Jill DX is currently ~93% cheaper on Steam than Cave Story+ (0.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Cave Story+ is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Jack N' Jill DX has no Deck rating yet.
Cave Story+ vs Jack N' Jill DX — FAQ
- Should I play Cave Story+ or Jack N' Jill DX first?
- If you want chronology, Cave Story+ (2011) came out before Jack N' Jill DX (2018). 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 Jack N' Jill DX similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie 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.
- Does Cave Story+ run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Cave Story+ is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Jack N' Jill DX doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.