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A punishing cave-delving platformer with procedurally generated levels where every death is final. Traps, enemies and emergent item interactions make for chaotic, memorable runs.
What defines Spelunky:
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The closest matches for Spelunky are Spelunky Classic, Enter the Gungeon and TumbleSeed. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Spelunky special – the reasons are listed right on each game.
89 %
Best match
The freeware classic sends you through randomly generated caves full of traps, monsters and treasure. Death is permanent, and you get deeper through experimentation, quick reflexes and smart item use.
86 % 14.79 €
Action-packed real-time combat
A tough, pun-filled bullet-hell roguelike where you dodge-roll and flip tables through procedural floors with hundreds of wildly creative guns. Every run plays differently, and mastering the dense projectile patterns is deeply rewarding.
85 % 14.99 €
Distinctive, stylised art style
You guide a rolling seed up a perilous, procedurally changing mountain by tilting a balancing vine. Precise physics-based control, randomized runs and punishing difficulty make every attempt tense and tricky.
85 % 27.99 €
Lots to discover
A third-person action roguelike with procedurally generated dungeons where stamina-based dodging, blocking and careful melee combat keep you on edge. Its bold low-poly look and the sarcastic Brazen Head give it a distinct personality, and it can be played in co-op.
84 % 14.79 €
Tactical depth
A roguelike dungeon crawler where every move and attack must land on the beat of the music. The catchy soundtrack and rhythmic, tactical gameplay turn each run into a demanding dance.
84 % 9.75 €
Action-packed real-time combat
A frantic bullet-hell roguelike where you escape a collapsing Gungeon by elevator, juggling ever-changing weapons and dodge rolls. Short, chaotic runs full of quirky humor and pixel-art charm.
84 % 19.50 €
Gameplay comes before story
A first-person parkour adventure through procedurally generated temples where you get just one life per attempt. You dodge traps, leap chasms, and see the phantoms of other players who failed or succeeded before you.
83 % free
Lots to discover
A classic Sega Genesis platformer where you collect masks to transform into different forms, each with its own abilities. With a huge number of levels, hidden warps and steep difficulty, it is a tough test for retro fans.
83 % 4.99 €
Gameplay comes before story
A punishing platformer packed with deadly traps where you learn levels through trial and error, solo or with up to four players locally and online. Precise timing and plenty of deaths are part of the fun.
82 % −60 %Gameplay comes before story
An extremely punishing climbing game where you hop up a mountain on a pogo stick. Mastering momentum and tilt is everything, and one slip can send you tumbling far back down.