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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7 Processeur : 1.7 Ghz or better Mémoire vive : 1 GB de mémoire Graphiques : 256 Mb or higher DirectX : Version 9.0 Espace disque : 1 GB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : DirectX 9 compatible sound card

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 Processeur : 1.7 Ghz or better Mémoire vive : 2 GB de mémoire Graphiques : 512 Mb or higher DirectX : Version 12 Espace disque : 2 GB d'espace disque disponible

This Is No Cave

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Released October 17, 2025
sample: 164 reviews posted after launch (48 AI-classified)
94/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 97 % · 164 reviews (« Very Positive »)
6,89€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Speedrun attempts flood the community, with six keyword mentions showing how players chase perfect laps. Overall, the game holds a Very Positive rating, with 97% of the 164 Steam reviews positive and satisfaction rates of 95‑100% across all playtime brackets.

What it's about: Un jeu de parkour en un clic dans l'espace. Frayez vous un chemin à travers des niveaux complexes en utilisant les propulseurs de votre combinaison et le grappin, tout en évitant des vers extraterrestres colossaux et en courant contre la montre.

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« Fantastic game that deserves more recognition. Great gameplay, art and atmosphere. »
👍 anonymous review · Nov 2025 · 8 h played1
« This game's speedrunning community is going to be absolutely insane if it does form. »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2025 · 1 h played1
« Having play the demo I was looking forward for the final version. Great game, if you love a challenge you will love playing the impossible difficulty »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2025 · 2 h played
« Super platformer de speedrun, très joli avec de bons contrôles. SI vous aimez tryhard la première place des leaderboards ou faire des succès durs, je recommande vivement ! »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2025 · 24 h played
« I just didnt like it very much. Playing with just the mouse is pretty appealing in concept but in practice it was a lot more of an autorunner than i was bargaining for. »
👎 anonymous review · Oct 2025 · 0 h played
« Really good speedrunner game with beautiful animation. »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2025 · 9 h played1
« High difficulty but tight and responding controls, the feeling of speed is awesome And also there is a grappling hook, I love grappling hooks »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2025 · 2 h played
« Ça fait quelque mois que j'attend le jeu et beh franchement pas dessus , le jdu est dynamique des niveau varié, j'ai pas encore tout tester mais vraiment hate de voir la suite ! »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2025 · 9 h played

In players' words

« Fantastic game that deserves more recognition. Great gameplay, art and atmosphere. »
👍 anonymous review · Nov 2025 · 8 h played1
« I just didnt like it very much. Playing with just the mouse is pretty appealing in concept but in practice it was a lot more of an autorunner than i was bargaining for. »
👎 anonymous review · Oct 2025 · 0 h played
« This game's speedrunning community is going to be absolutely insane if it does form. »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2025 · 1 h played1
« Really good speedrunner game with beautiful animation. »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2025 · 9 h played1
« Having play the demo I was looking forward for the final version. Great game, if you love a challenge you will love playing the impossible difficulty »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2025 · 2 h played
« High difficulty but tight and responding controls, the feeling of speed is awesome And also there is a grappling hook, I love grappling hooks »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2025 · 2 h played
« Super platformer de speedrun, très joli avec de bons contrôles. SI vous aimez tryhard la première place des leaderboards ou faire des succès durs, je recommande vivement ! »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2025 · 24 h played
« Ça fait quelque mois que j'attend le jeu et beh franchement pas dessus , le jdu est dynamique des niveau varié, j'ai pas encore tout tester mais vraiment hate de voir la suite ! »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2025 · 9 h played

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
89 % pos · n=44
Graphics / art
100 % pos · n=11
Audio / music
100 % pos · n=7
Performance
33 % pos · n=3
Story / writing
100 % pos · n=3
Content / longevity
0 % pos · n=3
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=2
Multiplayer
100 % pos · n=2
Value for money
100 % pos · n=1
Interface / UX
0 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay443941
Graphics / art111100
Audio / music7700
Performance3102
Story / writing3300
Content / longevity3012
Stability / bugs2002
Multiplayer2200
Value for money1100
Interface / UX1001

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 2.2 h on median; those who dislike it: 54 min.

🪤 80 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.

<2h
95 % (n=73)
2-10h
99 % (n=67)
10-25h
100 % (n=15)
>25h
100 % (n=9)

💶 Price history

€1.74€3.19€4.65€6.10€7.56€2.41

Steam price tracked automatically since Oct 10, 2026 · All-time low: €2.41 (Oct 10, 2026)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

0,3 % Hardcore

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 16 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 2,5 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • Gameplay thrills players: 39 positive mentions out of 44
  • Graphics receive unanimous praise: 11 positive mentions out of 11
  • Audio is universally lauded: 7 positive mentions out of 7
  • Multiplayer delivers fun co‑op: 2 positive mentions out of 2
  • Speedrun culture shows high replay value: 6 keyword mentions

Weaknesses

  • Performance stumbles: 2 negative mentions out of 3
  • Bugs mar experience: 2 negative mentions out of 2
  • UI frustrates users: 1 negative mention out of 1
  • Content feels thin: 2 negative mentions out of 3

Who is it for?

Racing enthusiasts who love tight controls, high‑skill challenges, and short, adrenaline‑packed sessions will find this game rewarding.

Is This Is No Cave worth it in 2026?

Yes, without reservation for most players: 97% of 164 Steam reviews are positive (player score 94/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay thrills players. Current price: 6,89€.

Verdict

The title shines with razor‑sharp gameplay, stellar visuals and sound, and a community‑driven speedrun scene, but technical hiccups and limited content keep it from being flawless. If you can overlook occasional performance drops, the thrill of the race makes it well worth the price.

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