Choose Spelunky
Choose Spelunky if you want the Shared/Split Screen, Shared/Split Screen PvP, and PvP side of the pairing. 10,185 Steam reviews back the pick.
Spelunky vs Spirits Abyss
Spelunky and Spirits Abyss both land in Indie on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both are Indie games on Steam. Spelunky (2013) is 7 years older than Spirits Abyss (2020). Spirits Abyss scores higher on Steam reviews (96.1% positive) than Spelunky (92.1% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Spirits Abyss
Choose Spirits Abyss if you want an Action and Adventure experience. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 96.1% positive across 336 reviews.
Both Spelunky and Spirits Abyss sit in Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Steam Leaderboards, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Spelunky |  Spirits Abyss | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2020 |
| Genres | Indie | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 8.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 92.1% positive (10,185 reviews) | 96.1% positive (336 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Mossmouth | caiys |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- Spelunky (2013) is 7 years older than Spirits Abyss (2020).
- Spirits Abyss scores higher on Steam reviews (96.1% positive) than Spelunky (92.1% positive).
- Spirits Abyss is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Spelunky (8.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Both are Deck Verified.
Spelunky vs Spirits Abyss — FAQ
- Which is better, Spelunky or Spirits Abyss?
- On Steam reviews Spirits Abyss scores higher (96.1% positive) than Spelunky (92.1% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Spirits Abyss is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Spelunky or Spirits Abyss first?
- If you want chronology, Spelunky (2013) came out before Spirits Abyss (2020). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Spelunky and Spirits Abyss similar?
- They overlap on Indie on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Do both Spelunky and Spirits Abyss have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Spelunky ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Spirits Abyss ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.
- Do Spelunky and Spirits Abyss both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.