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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.

  • Challenging difficulty
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Lots to discover
  • Tactical depth

The closest matches for Spelunky are Spelunky Classic, Exit the Gungeon and Kid Chameleon. 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 Classic

89 %Match

2008PC

  • Challenging difficulty
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Lots to discover

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.

Exit the Gungeon

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.

Kid Chameleon

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.

Bloody Trapland

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.

Cloudberry Kingdom

Gameplay comes before story

A brutally demanding platformer whose procedurally generated levels adapt to your skill and your character's abilities. Precise timing and patience are required, wrapped in a humorous, colorful presentation.

Metal Slug 3

Action-packed real-time combat

A classic 2D run-and-gun shooter with lovingly animated pixel art, zany humor and wild twists like zombies, aliens and rideable vehicles. Fast, punishing arcade action best enjoyed solo or with a friend.

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