Cave Story, an indie video game developed by Daisuke 'Pixel' Amaya, was first released as a freeware title.
Cave Story+ was released as an enhanced version of the original game, featuring updated graphics, new content, and improved gameplay.
Cave Story+ was released on the Nintendo Switch platform, bringing the game to a new audience and modern handheld gaming.
Curly Brace regains consciousness inside the ruins of the Cave Story world, beginning her role in the unfolding events.
The protagonist robot, Quote, awakens in the Cave Story world with no memory of his past.
Quote meets the Mimiga, a rabbit-like species living in the island, establishing friendship and alliances.
The King of the island orders the military to capture the Mimiga, contradicting the peaceful coexistence.
The Mad Doctor starts experimenting on Mimiga and other creatures to create powerful weapons.
Quote uncovers lore about the ancient evil Ballos threatening the island.
The island begins to collapse after the activation of the ancient weapon, endangering all inhabitants.
Quote confronts and defeats Ballos to save the island and its inhabitants.
Quote and the survivors escape the destruction triggered by Ballos’ defeat.
