Choose Spelunky
Choose Spelunky if you want the Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Steam Leaderboards 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 Probability 0
Spelunky and Probability 0 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 1 year older than Probability 0 (2014). Spelunky scores higher on Steam reviews (92.1% positive) than Probability 0 (81% 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 Probability 0
Choose Probability 0 if you want an Action experience. On Steam, it's currently about 53% cheaper on the Steam Store. Probability 0 launched in 2014.
Both Spelunky and Probability 0 sit in Indie on Steam, 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 |  Probability 0 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2014 |
| Genres | Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 6.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 92.1% positive (10,185 reviews) | 81% positive (21 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Mossmouth | droqen |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- Spelunky (2013) is 1 year older than Probability 0 (2014).
- Spelunky scores higher on Steam reviews (92.1% positive) than Probability 0 (81% positive).
- Probability 0 is currently ~53% cheaper on Steam than Spelunky (6.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Spelunky has co-op; Probability 0 does not.
- Spelunky is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Probability 0 has no Deck rating yet.
Spelunky vs Probability 0 — FAQ
- Should I play Spelunky or Probability 0 first?
- If you want chronology, Spelunky (2013) came out before Probability 0 (2014). 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 Probability 0 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.
- Does Probability 0 have multiplayer like Spelunky?
- No. Spelunky supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while Probability 0 is listed as single-player only.
- Does Spelunky run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Spelunky is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Probability 0 doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.