Choose Spelunky
Choose Spelunky if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. 10,185 Steam reviews back the pick.
Spelunky vs GONNER2
Spelunky and GONNER2 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 GONNER2 (2020). Spelunky scores higher on Steam reviews (92.1% positive) than GONNER2 (66.7% 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 GONNER2
Choose GONNER2 if you want an Action experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2020) and ships with the modern feature baseline. GONNER2 launched in 2020.
Both Spelunky and GONNER2 sit in Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen PvP, 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 |  GONNER2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2020 |
| Genres | Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 12.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 92.1% positive (10,185 reviews) | 66.7% positive (63 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Mossmouth | Art in Heart |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- Spelunky (2013) is 7 years older than GONNER2 (2020).
- Spelunky scores higher on Steam reviews (92.1% positive) than GONNER2 (66.7% positive).
- GONNER2 is currently ~13% cheaper on Steam than Spelunky (12.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Both are Deck Verified.
Spelunky vs GONNER2 — FAQ
- Should I play Spelunky or GONNER2 first?
- If you want chronology, Spelunky (2013) came out before GONNER2 (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 GONNER2 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 GONNER2 have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Spelunky ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; GONNER2 ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.
- Do Spelunky and GONNER2 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.