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|developers  =  
 
|developers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Double Fine Productions}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Double Fine Productions}}
−
{{Infobox game/row/osxporter|Edward Rudd}}
+
{{Infobox game/row/porter|Edward Rudd|OS X}}
−
{{Infobox game/row/linporter|Edward Rudd}}
+
{{Infobox game/row/porter|Edward Rudd|Linux}}
 
|publishers  =  
 
|publishers  =  
−
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sega}}
+
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sega|2013-2018}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Double Fine Productions|2018-present}}
 
|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Buddha}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Buddha}}
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{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|January 23, 2013}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|January 23, 2013}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|February 20, 2013}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|February 20, 2013}}
 +
|reception    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|the-cave|70}}
 +
|taxonomy    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer, Multiplayer}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | Side view}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Adventure}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Stylized}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Comedy}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | }}
 
|steam appid  = 221810
 
|steam appid  = 221810
−
|gogcom page  =  
+
|gogcom id    = 2073786542
 +
|gogcom id side = 1660157682
 +
|official site= http://thecavegame.com/
 +
|hltb        = 9803
 +
|lutris      = the-cave
 +
|mobygames    = 61695
 
|strategywiki =  
 
|strategywiki =  
 
|wikipedia    = The Cave (video game)
 
|wikipedia    = The Cave (video game)
 
|winehq      = 14892
 
|winehq      = 14892
 +
|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
  
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'''Key points'''
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{{Introduction
−
{{--}} Frame rate is capped at 30 FPS.<ref name="FPS cap">[http://steamcommunity.com/app/221810/discussions/0/846943418830963479/#c846943418831385335 Have anyone found a way to remove the 30 fps cap? :: The Cave General Discussions]</ref>
+
|introduction      =
 +
 
 +
|release history  =
 +
 
 +
|current state    =
 +
}}
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
 
{{mm}} [https://forums.doublefine.com/forum/18-the-cave/ Double Fine Action Forums - The Cave]
 
{{mm}} [https://forums.doublefine.com/forum/18-the-cave/ Double Fine Action Forums - The Cave]
−
{{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/221810/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
+
{{GOG.com links|2073786542|the_cave}}
 +
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/221810/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
−
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1519-1 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
+
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | the_cave | DRM-free | | | Windows, OS X }}
−
{{Availability/row| GameStop | 107628 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
+
{{Availability/row| MacApp | id592009018 | MacApp | | | OS X }}
−
{{Availability/row| GMG | cave | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
+
{{Availability/row| Steam | 221810 | DRM-free | Verified as DRM-free for Linux only.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=idlus|date=2021-05-21}}</ref> | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
−
{{Availability/row| Steam | 221810 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
 
}}
 
}}
−
{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Steam}}.
 
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
−
===Configuration file and save game data location===
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===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
−
{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|appdata}}\Doublefine\TheCave}}
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|appdata}}\Doublefine\TheCave\screen.dat}}
−
{{Game data/row|OS X|~/Library/Application Support/doublefine/thecave/}}
+
{{Game data/config|OS X|{{p|osxhome}}/Library/Application Support/doublefine/thecave/screen.dat}}
−
{{Game data/row|Linux|{{P|xdgdatahome}}/doublefine/thecave/}}
+
{{Game data/config|Linux|{{P|xdgdatahome}}/doublefine/thecave/screen.dat}}
 
}}
 
}}
−
{{ii}} {{Code|screen.dat}} stores all the settings.
+
{{ii}} In the [[Steam]] version, the Steam user ID is added to the path.
−
{{ii}} {{Code|*.save}} stores the save data.
 
−
{{ii}} In the [[Steam]] version, the Steam user id is added to the path.
 
 
{{XDG|true}}
 
{{XDG|true}}
 +
 +
===Save game data location===
 +
{{Game data|
 +
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|appdata}}\Doublefine\TheCave\*.save}}
 +
{{Game data/saves|OS X|{{p|osxhome}}/Library/Application Support/doublefine/thecave/*.save}}
 +
{{Game data/saves|Linux|{{P|xdgdatahome}}/doublefine/thecave/*.save}}
 +
}}
 +
{{ii}} In the [[Steam]] version, the Steam user ID is added to the path.
  
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
−
|origin               =  
+
|discord                  =
−
|origin notes         =  
+
|discord notes            =
−
|steam cloud           = true
+
|epic games launcher      =
−
|steam cloud notes     = Cloud sync is not cross-platform.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Soeb|date=2015-12-07}}</ref>
+
|epic games launcher notes =
−
|uplay                =  
+
|gog galaxy                = true
−
|uplay notes           =  
+
|gog galaxy notes          =
 +
|origin                   =  
 +
|origin notes             =  
 +
|steam cloud               = true
 +
|steam cloud notes         = Cloud sync is not cross-platform.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Anonymous|date=2015-12-07}}</ref>
 +
|ubisoft connect          =  
 +
|ubisoft connect notes     =
 +
|xbox cloud                =
 +
|xbox cloud notes          =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
==Video settings==
+
==Video==
 
{{Image|Cave, The - display settings.png|Display settings.}}
 
{{Image|Cave, The - display settings.png|Display settings.}}
 
{{Image|Cave, The - visual settings.png|Visual settings.}}
 
{{Image|Cave, The - visual settings.png|Visual settings.}}
−
{{Image|Cave, The - surround.jpg|WSGF multi-monitor screenshot.<ref>[http://www.wsgf.org/dr/cave/en The Cave | WSGF]</ref>}}
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{{Image|Cave, The - surround.jpg|WSGF multi-monitor screenshot.<ref>[https://www.wsgf.org/dr/cave/en The Cave | WSGF]</ref>}}
−
{{Video settings
+
{{Video
−
|wsgf link                  = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/cave/en
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|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/cave/en
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = gold
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = gold
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = limited
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = limited
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|ultrawidescreen            = true
 
|ultrawidescreen            = true
 
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
 
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
−
|4k ultra hd                = unknown
+
|4k ultra hd                = true
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
−
|fov                        =  
+
|fov                        = n/a
 
|fov notes                  =  
 
|fov notes                  =  
 
|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed notes            =  
 
|windowed notes            =  
−
|borderless windowed        = hackable
+
|borderless windowed        = false
−
|borderless windowed notes  = Use [[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed#Borderless Gaming|Borderless Gaming]].
+
|borderless windowed notes  =  
 
|anisotropic                = false
 
|anisotropic                = false
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing notes        = [[FXAA]], [[SSAA]]
 
|antialiasing notes        = [[FXAA]], [[SSAA]]
 +
|upscaling                  = unknown
 +
|upscaling tech            =
 +
|upscaling notes            =
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|60 fps                    = false
 
|60 fps                    = false
−
|60 fps notes              = Frame rate is capped at 30 FPS.<ref name="FPS cap"/>
+
|60 fps notes              = Frame rate is capped at 30 FPS.<ref name="FPS cap">[https://steamcommunity.com/app/221810/discussions/0/846943418830963479/#c846943418831385335 Have anyone found a way to remove the 30 fps cap? :: The Cave General Discussions]</ref>
 
|120 fps                    = false
 
|120 fps                    = false
 
|120 fps notes              =  
 
|120 fps notes              =  
 +
|hdr                        = unknown
 +
|hdr notes                  =
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
==Input settings==
+
==Input==
 
{{Image|Cave, The - input settings.png|Input settings.}}
 
{{Image|Cave, The - input settings.png|Input settings.}}
−
{{Input settings
+
{{Input
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
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|mouse menu                = true
 
|mouse menu                = true
 
|mouse menu notes          =  
 
|mouse menu notes          =  
−
|invert mouse y-axis      =  
+
|invert mouse y-axis      = n/a
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 +
|touchscreen              = unknown
 +
|touchscreen notes        =
 
|controller support        = true
 
|controller support        = true
 
|controller support notes  =  
 
|controller support notes  =  
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|invert controller y-axis  = unknown
 
|invert controller y-axis  = unknown
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
−
|touchscreen               = unknown
+
|xinput controllers        = unknown
−
|touchscreen notes        =  
+
|xinput controllers notes  =
−
|button prompts           = unknown
+
|xbox prompts              = unknown
−
|button prompts notes     =  
+
|xbox prompts notes        =
 +
|impulse triggers          = unknown
 +
|impulse triggers notes    =
 +
|dualshock 4               = unknown
 +
|dualshock 4 notes        =
 +
|dualshock prompts        = unknown
 +
|dualshock prompts notes  =
 +
|light bar support        = unknown
 +
|light bar support notes  =
 +
|dualshock 4 modes        = unknown
 +
|dualshock 4 modes notes  =
 +
|tracked motion controllers= unknown
 +
|tracked motion controllers notes =
 +
|tracked motion prompts    = unknown
 +
|tracked motion prompts notes =
 +
|other controllers         = unknown
 +
|other controllers notes  =  
 +
|other button prompts     = unknown
 +
|other button prompts notes=  
 
|controller hotplug        = unknown
 
|controller hotplug        = unknown
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|haptic feedback          = unknown
 
|haptic feedback          = unknown
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
−
|light bar support        = unknown
+
|simultaneous input        = unknown
−
|light bar support notes   =  
+
|simultaneous input notes  =
 +
|steam input api          = unknown
 +
|steam input api notes    =
 +
|steam hook input          = unknown
 +
|steam hook input notes    =
 +
|steam input presets      = unknown
 +
|steam input presets notes =
 +
|steam controller prompts  = unknown
 +
|steam controller prompts notes =
 +
|steam cursor detection    = unknown
 +
|steam cursor detection notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
==Audio settings==
+
==Audio==
 
{{Image|Cave, The - audio settings.png|Audio settings.}}
 
{{Image|Cave, The - audio settings.png|Audio settings.}}
−
{{Audio settings
+
{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume notes    = Music and effects.
 
|separate volume notes    = Music and effects.
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|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support              =  
−
|eax support notes        =  
+
|eax support notes         =
 +
|royalty free audio       = unknown
 +
|royalty free audio notes  =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
  |fan notes =  
+
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Russian
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = hackable
 +
|subtitles = hackable
 +
|notes    = [https://www.zoneofgames.ru/games/cave_the/files/5920.html Fan translation by «R.G. MVO»]
 +
  |fan       = true
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
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|local play players  = 3
 
|local play players  = 3
 
|local play modes    = Co-op
 
|local play modes    = Co-op
−
|local play notes    = 3 players are supported via three controllers, but only 1 player can be using the keyboard and mouse controls at any one time.<ref>[https://forums.doublefine.com/topic/7089-so-is-this-meant-to-be-played-co-op-or-what/ so is this meant to be played co-op or what - The Cave - Double Fine Action Forums]</ref>
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|local play notes    = 3 players are supported via three controllers, but only 1 player can be using the keyboard and mouse controls at any one time.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://forums.doublefine.com/topic/7089-so-is-this-meant-to-be-played-co-op-or-what/|title=so is this meant to be played co-op or what - The Cave - Double Fine Action Forums|date=May 2023}}</ref>
 
|lan play            = false
 
|lan play            = false
 
|lan play players    =  
 
|lan play players    =  
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{{ii}} Can be caused by connecting via HDMI to a TV or projector that does not support the display mode. Note that the below fix does not work for all users.
 
{{ii}} Can be caused by connecting via HDMI to a TV or projector that does not support the display mode. Note that the below fix does not work for all users.
  
−
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Edit screen.dat|ref=<ref name="FAQ">[https://forums.doublefine.com/topic/7124-the-cave-support-faq/ The Cave Support FAQ - The Cave - Double Fine Action Forums]</ref>|fix=
−
{{Fixbox/fix|Edit screen.dat|ref=<ref name="FAQ">[https://forums.doublefine.com/topic/7124-the-cave-support-faq/ The Cave Support FAQ - The Cave - Double Fine Action Forums]</ref>}}
 
 
#Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file location]].
 
#Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file location]].
 
#Create an empty text file called {{file|screen.dat}} if it does not exist.
 
#Create an empty text file called {{file|screen.dat}} if it does not exist.
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vsync = false</pre>
 
vsync = false</pre>
  
−
 
+
If this doesn't work, you can try to edit the screen.dat file with Vsync ACTIVATED, that is, replace the last line with
−
If this doesn't work, you can try to edit the screen.dat file with vsync ACTIVATED, that is, replace the last line with
 
 
<pre>vsync = true</pre>
 
<pre>vsync = true</pre>
  
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{{ii}} Caused by MSAA being forced externally.
 
{{ii}} Caused by MSAA being forced externally.
  
−
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Set 'use application defaults'|ref=<ref name="FAQ"/>|fix=
−
{{Fixbox/fix|Set 'use application defaults'|ref=<ref name="FAQ"/>}}
 
 
Set MSAA settings to 'use application defaults'.
 
Set MSAA settings to 'use application defaults'.
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Brake pedals do not rest in neutral position===
 
===Brake pedals do not rest in neutral position===
−
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Unplug controller|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://forums.doublefine.com/topic/7146-please-fix-the-shoddy-pc-controller-support/|title=Please fix the shoddy PC controller support! - The Cave - Double Fine Action Forums|date=May 2023}}</ref>}}
−
{{Fixbox/fix|Unplug controller|ref=<ref>[https://forums.doublefine.com/topic/7146-please-fix-the-shoddy-pc-controller-support/ Please fix the shoddy PC controller support! - The Cave - Double Fine Action Forums]</ref>}}
 
−
}}
 
  
 
===White flickering===
 
===White flickering===
 
{{ii}} Caused by Depth of Field effect, particularly OS X machines with Intel cards.
 
{{ii}} Caused by Depth of Field effect, particularly OS X machines with Intel cards.
  
−
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Disable Depth of Field|ref=<ref name="FAQ"/>}}
−
{{Fixbox/fix|Disable Depth of Field|ref=<ref name="FAQ"/>}}
 
−
}}
 
−
 
 
−
==Other information==
 
−
===Middleware===
 
−
{{Middleware
 
−
|physics          =
 
−
|physics notes    =
 
−
|audio            =
 
−
|audio notes      =
 
−
|interface        =
 
−
|interface notes  =
 
−
|input            = SDL2
 
−
|input notes      = Linux only.
 
−
|cutscenes        =
 
−
|cutscenes notes  =
 
−
|multiplayer      =
 
−
|multiplayer notes=
 
−
}}
 
  
 
==Other information==
 
==Other information==
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|metal support          =  
 
|metal support          =  
 
|metal support notes    =  
 
|metal support notes    =  
−
|vulkan support        =  
+
|vulkan versions        =  
−
|vulkan support notes   =  
+
|vulkan notes           =  
 
|dos modes              =  
 
|dos modes              =  
 
|dos modes notes        =  
 
|dos modes notes        =  
 
|shader model versions  =  
 
|shader model versions  =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
−
|64-bit executable     = unknown
+
|windows 32-bit exe    = true
−
|64-bit executable notes=  
+
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 +
|windows arm app        = unknown
 +
|windows exe notes      =
 +
|mac os x powerpc app  = unknown
 +
|macos intel 32-bit app = true
 +
|macos intel 64-bit app = true
 +
|macos arm app          = unknown
 +
|macos app notes        =
 +
|linux 32-bit executable= unknown
 +
|linux 64-bit executable= unknown
 +
|linux arm app          = unknown
 +
|linux executable notes =
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Middleware===
 +
{{Middleware
 +
|physics          =
 +
|physics notes    =
 +
|audio            =
 +
|audio notes      =
 +
|interface        =
 +
|interface notes  =
 +
|input            = SDL2
 +
|input notes      = Linux only.
 +
|cutscenes        =
 +
|cutscenes notes  =
 +
|multiplayer      =
 +
|multiplayer notes=  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|minOS    = XP SP3
 
|minOS    = XP SP3
−
|minCPU  = 1.8 GHz dual core
+
|minCPU  = 1.8 GHz Dual Core
 
|minRAM  = 1 GB
 
|minRAM  = 1 GB
 
|minHD    = 1.5 GB
 
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|minVRAM  = 256 MB
 
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|minDX    = 9.0c
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|minGPU  = Nvidia GeForce 8800
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The Cave
The Cave cover
Developers
Double Fine Productions
macOS (OS X) Edward Rudd
Linux Edward Rudd
Publishers
2013-2018 Sega
2018-present Double Fine Productions
Engines
Buddha
Release dates
Windows January 23, 2013
macOS (OS X) January 23, 2013
Linux February 20, 2013
Reception
IGDB 70
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase
Microtransactions None
Modes Singleplayer, Multiplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives Side view
Controls Direct control
Genres Adventure
Art styles Stylized
Themes Comedy
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The Cave is a singleplayer and multiplayer side view adventure game.

General information

Double Fine Action Forums - The Cave
GOG.com Community Discussions
GOG.com Support Page
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
GOG.com
DRM-free
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Mac App Store
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macOS (OS X)
Steam
DRM-free after installation through Steam client (notes may include more details)
 Verified as DRM-free for Linux only.[1]
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows %APPDATA%\Doublefine\TheCave\screen.dat
macOS (OS X) $HOME/Library/Application Support/doublefine/thecave/screen.dat
Linux $XDG_DATA_HOME/doublefine/thecave/screen.dat
In the Steam version, the Steam user ID is added to the path.
This game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux.

Save game data location

System Location
Windows %APPDATA%\Doublefine\TheCave\*.save
macOS (OS X) $HOME/Library/Application Support/doublefine/thecave/*.save
Linux $XDG_DATA_HOME/doublefine/thecave/*.save
In the Steam version, the Steam user ID is added to the path.

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
GOG Galaxy
Steam Cloud
Cloud sync is not cross-platform.[2]

Video

Display settings.
Display settings.
Visual settings.
Visual settings.
WSGF multi-monitor screenshot.[3]
WSGF multi-monitor screenshot.[3]

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
 
Multi-monitor
 
Ultra-widescreen
 
4K Ultra HD
 
Field of view (FOV)
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
FXAA, SSAA
Vertical sync (Vsync)
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
Frame rate is capped at 30 FPS.[4]

Input

Input settings.
Input settings.

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
Full controller support
Controller remapping
Controller sensitivity
Controller Y-axis inversion
Controller types
XInput-compatible controllers
PlayStation controllers
Generic/other controllers
Additional information
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M

Audio

Audio settings.
Audio settings.

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Music and effects.
Surround sound
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
French
German
Italian
Russian
Fan translation by «R.G. MVO»
Spanish

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
Local play
3 Co-op
3 players are supported via three controllers, but only 1 player can be using the keyboard and mouse controls at any one time.[5]
LAN play
Online play

Issues fixed

Black screen

Can be caused by connecting via HDMI to a TV or projector that does not support the display mode. Note that the below fix does not work for all users.
Edit screen.dat[6]
  1. Go to the configuration file location.
  2. Create an empty text file called screen.dat if it does not exist.
  3. Edit screen.dat.
  4. The format of the file should look like the following, but change the details to meet the capabilities of your display:
fullscreen = true
width = 1920
height = 1080
refreshrate = 60
vsync = false

If this doesn't work, you can try to edit the screen.dat file with Vsync ACTIVATED, that is, replace the last line with 

vsync = true

This may be useful, apparently, mostly to laptop users and/or people whose PCs (especially the GPU) are slightly outdated. It solved the problem on a 15.6' HP Pavilion DV6000 laptop with a Geforce Go 7400 (256 MB, DX9.0c) and 1280x800 resolution.

Strange visual artifacts on rocks

Caused by MSAA being forced externally.
Set 'use application defaults'[6]

Set MSAA settings to 'use application defaults'.

Brake pedals do not rest in neutral position

Unplug controller[7]

White flickering

Caused by Depth of Field effect, particularly OS X machines with Intel cards.
Disable Depth of Field[6]

Other information

API

Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Input SDL2 Linux only.

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) XP SP3 7
Processor (CPU) 1.8 GHz Dual Core Intel Core 2 Duo 2.2 GHz
AMD Athlon 64 2.2 GHz
System memory (RAM) 1 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 1.5 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce 8800
ATI Radeon HD 3850
Intel HD Graphics 2000
256 MB of VRAM
DirectX 9.0c compatible 		Nvidia GeForce GT 220
ATI Radeon HD 4550
Intel HD Graphics 3000
512 MB of VRAM
Sound (audio device) DirectX compatible
macOS (OS X)
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 10.6.8
Processor (CPU) Intel Core Duo Intel Core i Series
System memory (RAM) 2 GB 4 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 4 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce 8800 GT
ATI Radeon HD 2600
Intel HD Graphics 3000
256 MB of VRAM 		Nvidia GeForce GTX 285
ATI Radeon HD 4670
512 MB of VRAM
Linux
Minimum
Operating system (OS) Ubuntu 12.04 LTS
Processor (CPU) 1.8 GHz Dual Core
System memory (RAM) 1 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 1.5 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce 8800
ATI Radeon HD 3850
Intel HD Graphics 4000
256 MB of VRAM
OpenGL 2.1 compatible


References