Choose Spelunky
Choose Spelunky if you want the Shared/Split Screen PvP and PvP side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 10,185 Steam reviews back the pick.
Spelunky vs LootLite
Spelunky and LootLite 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 8 years older than LootLite (2021). Spelunky scores higher on Steam reviews (92.1% positive) than LootLite (60% 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 LootLite
Choose LootLite if it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. LootLite launched in 2021.
Both Spelunky and LootLite sit in Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Steam Leaderboards, 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 |  LootLite | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2021 |
| Genres | Indie | Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 92.1% positive (10,185 reviews) | 60% positive (15 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Mossmouth | Isoca Games |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- Spelunky (2013) is 8 years older than LootLite (2021).
- Spelunky scores higher on Steam reviews (92.1% positive) than LootLite (60% positive).
- LootLite is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Spelunky (4.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Spelunky is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; LootLite has no Deck rating yet.
Spelunky vs LootLite — FAQ
- Should I play Spelunky or LootLite first?
- If you want chronology, Spelunky (2013) came out before LootLite (2021). 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 LootLite 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 LootLite have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Spelunky ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; LootLite ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.
- Does Spelunky run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Spelunky is rated Deck Verified by Valve. LootLite doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.