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So, it seems like The Cave is unavailable in my region (Japan) using Steam. Using a VPN also doesn't seem to work. Any suggestions on how I could purchase it?

 

BTW I emailed Double Fine about it a while back but didn't receive any response.

 

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If you can't purchase it, don't. Treat it like its abandonware, because it is for you, in your region.

 

Just as a point of curiosity, this is how Tim Schafer feels about abandonware:

 

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(source + full context) https://web.archive.org/web/20051225151237/http://www.gamespot.com/gamespot/features/pc/abandonware/p2_04.html

 

 

And this is how Ron Gilbert feels about The Cave:

 

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https://grumpygamer.com/about

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7 hours ago, Kroms said:

I do agree it's a downside of today's gaming space, but I can access The Cave's Steam page and buy it.

 

I'd like to buy it. I have no problems giving my money to those that deserve it, but I just wish there was an option for me. This is what I get if I click on your link:

 

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Question: Is it possible for someone in another region to buy it and gift it to me through Steam?

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On 8/29/2022 at 2:55 PM, Guybrush Transmasc said:

If you can't purchase it, don't. Treat it like its abandonware, because it is for you, in your region.

 

Just as a point of curiosity, this is how Tim Schafer feels about abandonware:

 

20220829_231915.png

(source + full context) https://web.archive.org/web/20051225151237/http://www.gamespot.com/gamespot/features/pc/abandonware/p2_04.html

 

https://grumpygamer.com/about

 

The Cave doesn't fall into the above category as it's still for sale. "Abandonware" is just piracy, although I understand Tim's sentiments about game companies that no longer exist.

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14 hours ago, Crumb said:

You *might* have luck buying a global/worldwide key from one of the steam key resellers.

 

for example https://www.cjs-cdkeys.com/products/The-Cave-Steam-CD-Key.html

 

I can't guarantee it will work, and i'm in no way affiliated, but it does say the license is worldwide.

 

 

 

Is this website legit? I don't know much about key resellers, but it looks promising. Just want to make sure that the $ eventually gets back to Double Fine (in a roundabout way).

 

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11 hours ago, madmardi said:

 

Is this website legit? I don't know much about key resellers, but it looks promising. Just want to make sure that the $ eventually gets back to Double Fine (in a roundabout way).

 

I don't know. You should google it and see about the vendor. IIRC the business model is that the keys will likely be purchased from other regions for a lower amount than they then resell on.

As I see it, at this point it's probably the most legitimate way of accessing the game, (unless you were to go android or iOS etc instead)

 

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