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2012PCPlayStationXboxNintendo SwitchSteam Deck verified92 % positive14.99 €

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.

Runs that play out differently every time
Jumping and platforming
Challenging difficulty
Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

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The closest matches for Spelunky are Spelunky 2, Spelunky Classic and 20XX. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Spelunky special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Spelunky 2

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2020PCPlayStationXboxNintendo SwitchSteam Deck verified93 % positive16.79 €

Runs that play out differently every time
Jumping and platforming
Challenging difficulty

A punishing, procedurally generated platformer where every cave brings new hazards, secrets and chaotic system interactions. Mastering bombs, ropes and traps leads to memorable runs, even in co-op.

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Spelunky Classic

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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.

20XX

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A Mega Man-inspired action platformer roguelite with procedurally generated levels, new weapons and abilities, and tough bosses, playable solo or in co-op.

Vagante

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A pixel-art roguelike platformer with permadeath and procedurally generated dungeons, where you mix classes, gear and spells. The co-op mode with friends is a big part of the appeal.

Caveblazers

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A brutal pixel-art roguelike platformer where you fight through procedurally generated caves full of orcs and goblins, collecting weapons and magic items and dying often in gory ways.

Rogue Legacy 2

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A fast roguelite platformer where you play through generations of a hero family, each heir with unique traits and classes. Permanent manor upgrades make every death feed into a stronger next run.

Dead Cells

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A fast, fluid 2D roguelite with Metroidvania structure, where tight, punchy combat and a huge arsenal of weapons make every run feel different. Permanent unlocks and new routes give you a real sense of progress even as you die again and again.

Bard's Gold

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A tough retro pixel platformer where you play a bard hunting for the key and door in randomly assembled levels. There is no tutorial, so you figure out the mechanics yourself and buy upgrades between runs.

Risk of Rain

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A 2D pixel-art roguelike platformer where you grow stronger on an alien planet by stacking random items while the difficulty keeps climbing over time. Playable solo or with up to three friends, each run feels different thanks to chaotic item combinations.

Exit the Gungeon

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

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.

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