Versionv2.6.5+git1
Revision215
Size50.9 MB
LicenseGPL-3.0 AND Proprietary
Confinementstrict
Basecore20
CategoriesGames

Doukutsu Monogatari - Jump-and-run platformer

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NXEngine Evo is a complete open-source clone/rewrite of the masterpiece
jump-and-run platformer Doukutsu Monogatari (also known as Cave Story) created by Studio Pixel (https://studiopixel.jp/).
NXEngine Evo is an upgraded/refactored version of NXEngine by Caitlin Shaw (http://nxengine.sourceforge.net).

Default controls

  • Arrow keys to move
  • Z Jump
  • X Fire
  • A Select previous weapon
  • S Select next weapon
  • Q Inventory
  • W Map (only available after you've obtained the item in-game)
  • Pause Escape

The default controls can be easily changed under Options : Controls. Joysticks are also supported (you should only need to change the controls in the options menu).

Read more about the story behind Cave Story on the CaveStory.org tribute site: https://www.cavestory.org.

Troubleshooting

See known issues or report new issues (please make sure your issue is not already known by using the search functionality before filing any new ones):

https://github.com/nxengine/nxengine-evo/issues

This snap replaces the previously available cavestory snap.

Update History

v2.6.5+git1 (215)
13 Dec 2025, 09:47 UTC

Published16 Jun 2019, 16:32 UTC

Last updated9 Jul 2021, 11:12 UTC

First seen13 Dec 2025, 09:47 UTC