Choose Spelunky
Choose Spelunky if you want the Shared/Split Screen, Steam Leaderboards, and Shared/Split Screen PvP side of the pairing. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 92.1% positive across 10,185 reviews.
Spelunky vs Uncraft World
Spelunky and Uncraft World 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 2 years older than Uncraft World (2015). Spelunky scores higher on Steam reviews (92.1% positive) than Uncraft World (82.3% 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 Uncraft World
Choose Uncraft World if you want an Action and Early Access game with Steam Turn Notifications. On Steam, it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. Uncraft World launched in 2015.
Both Spelunky and Uncraft World sit in Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, 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 |  Uncraft World | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2015 |
| Genres | Indie | Action, Indie, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 92.1% positive (10,185 reviews) | 82.3% positive (141 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player |
| Developers | Mossmouth | Studio TeamShuriken |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- Spelunky (2013) is 2 years older than Uncraft World (2015).
- Spelunky scores higher on Steam reviews (92.1% positive) than Uncraft World (82.3% positive).
- Uncraft World is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Spelunky (4.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Spelunky has co-op; Uncraft World does not.
- Spelunky is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Uncraft World has no Deck rating yet.
Spelunky vs Uncraft World — FAQ
- Which is better, Spelunky or Uncraft World?
- On Steam reviews Spelunky scores higher (92.1% positive) than Uncraft World (82.3% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Spelunky 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 Uncraft World first?
- If you want chronology, Spelunky (2013) came out before Uncraft World (2015). 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 Uncraft World 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 Spelunky run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Spelunky is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Uncraft World doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.