Rank 01Why this
Shares physics based movement and procedural generation with Spelunky.
- $19.99 (Price checked Nov 9)
- Deck Verified
- 2020
Games like Spelunky
- 28 games
- Updated May 4, 2026
Players who liked Spelunky also play
The closest matches to Spelunky: Spelunky 2, Risk of Rain (2013), Caveblazers, Rogue Legacy, and Vagante. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
- Rank 01
Rank 02Why this
Shares procedural generation with Spelunky.
- $9.99 (Price checked Nov 9)
- Deck Playable
- 2013
Rank 03Why this
Also Perma Death and Rogue-like, like Spelunky.
- $0.89 (Price checked Nov 9)
- Deck Verified
- 2017
Rank 04 
Rogue Legacy
Why this: Also Rogue-like and Action Roguelike, like Spelunky.
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Downwell
Why this: Same challenging mood as Spelunky.
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The full ranked list: top 24 games like Spelunky
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- 1Spelunky 2
Shares physics based movement and procedural generation with Spelunky.
- 93% of 13,985 reviews
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- 12Crypt of the NecroDancer
Also Rogue-like and Procedural Generation, like Spelunky.
- 96% of 12,463 reviews
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- 21BlazBlue Entropy Effect
Also Procedural Generation and Action Roguelike, like Spelunky.
- 95% of 4,408 reviews
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- Released: 2013
- Developer: Mossmouth
- Price: $14.99checked Nov 9
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 92% of 10,185 reviews
- Genres: Indie
- Metacritic 90
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Factory for fun
- Fair difficulty
- Outrageously deep
- Challenging
- Punishing
- Tense
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The Swindle
Why this: Also Rogue-like and Procedural Generation, like Spelunky.
SteamWorld Dig
Why this: Shares procedural generation with Spelunky.
Hades
Why this: Also Rogue-like and Action Roguelike, like Spelunky.
Noita
Why this: Also Perma Death and Rogue-like, like Spelunky.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Spelunky at current Steam store prices.
Spirits Abyss
Why this: Also Perma Death and Rogue-like, like Spelunky.
The Binding of Isaac
Why this: Shares procedural generation with Spelunky.
Streets of Rogue
Why this: Also Rogue-like and Procedural Generation, like Spelunky.
Vampire Survivors
Why this: Also Rogue-like and Action Roguelike, like Spelunky.
Dead Dungeon
Why this: Same punishing mood as Spelunky.
Children of Morta
Why this: Shares dungeon crawling with Spelunky.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Spelunky 2
Why this: Shares physics based movement and procedural generation with Spelunky.
Caveblazers
Why this: Also Perma Death and Rogue-like, like Spelunky.
Rogue Legacy
Why this: Shares procedural generation with Spelunky.
Downwell
Why this: Same challenging mood as Spelunky.
About Spelunky
The closest matches to Spelunky: Spelunky 2, Risk of Rain (2013), Caveblazers, Rogue Legacy, and Vagante. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Spelunky is your kind of game, the closest matches are Spelunky 2, Risk of Rain (2013) and Caveblazers — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as challenging, punishing and tense, and single out its co op and dungeon crawling. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
Spelunky is a 2013 indie platformer where players descend into procedurally generated underground caves filled with monsters, traps, and treasure. The physics-based movement and tight controls reward skilled navigation through each randomly arranged level. Players describe the experience as challenging, punishing, and tense, with reviewers highlighting the fair difficulty that keeps them returning. The game supports local co-op for up to four explorers and offers substantial replay value through secret areas and depth that veteran players find outrageously deep. Spelunky is verified for Steam Deck and currently priced at 14.99 USD, holding a 92% positive rating from over 10,000 Steam reviews. Dungeon-crawling exploration and speedrunning appeal to players seeking both casual runs and mastery-level challenges.
About Spelunky: Spelunky is a unique platformer with randomized levels that offer a challenging new experience each time you play. Journey deep underground and explore fantastic places filled with all manner of monsters, traps, and treasure.
Is Spelunky worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 92% of 10,185 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $14.99 (checked Nov 9).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 39 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Factory for fun
- Fair difficulty
- Outrageously deep
- Secret areas
People who play it also play: Spelunky 2, Risk of Rain (2013), Caveblazers
Frequently asked about Spelunky
Can I run it?
Is Spelunky verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Spelunky is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does Spelunky cost?
Spelunky is listed on Steam at 14.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Spelunky have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Spelunky supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen PvP, Shared/Split Screen Co-op).
What games are most similar to Spelunky?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Spelunky are Spelunky 2, Risk of Rain (2013), Caveblazers.
Who developed Spelunky?
Spelunky was developed by Mossmouth.