Choose Spelunky
Choose Spelunky if you want the Shared/Split Screen Co-op and Co-op 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 Rogue Bricks
Spelunky and Rogue Bricks 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 12 years older than Rogue Bricks (2025). Rogue Bricks is currently ~53% cheaper on Steam than Spelunky (6.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD). 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 Rogue Bricks
Choose Rogue Bricks if you want an Action, RPG, and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 53% cheaper on the Steam Store. Rogue Bricks launched in 2025.
Both Spelunky and Rogue Bricks 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 |  Rogue Bricks | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie | Action, Indie, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 6.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 92.1% positive (10,185 reviews) | 6 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player |
| Developers | Mossmouth | ArcadeNest |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- Spelunky (2013) is 12 years older than Rogue Bricks (2025).
- Rogue Bricks is currently ~53% cheaper on Steam than Spelunky (6.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Spelunky has co-op; Rogue Bricks does not.
- Spelunky is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Rogue Bricks has no Deck rating yet.
Spelunky vs Rogue Bricks — FAQ
- Should I play Spelunky or Rogue Bricks first?
- If you want chronology, Spelunky (2013) came out before Rogue Bricks (2025). 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 Rogue Bricks 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. Rogue Bricks doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.