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 SUPER DISTRO
Spelunky and SUPER DISTRO 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 SUPER DISTRO (2015). Spelunky scores higher on Steam reviews (92.1% positive) than SUPER DISTRO (36.7% 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 SUPER DISTRO
Choose SUPER DISTRO if you want an Action and Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. SUPER DISTRO launched in 2015.
Both Spelunky and SUPER DISTRO 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 |  SUPER DISTRO | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2015 |
| Genres | Indie | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 92.1% positive (10,185 reviews) | 36.7% positive (98 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Mossmouth | KITATUS STUDIOS |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- Spelunky (2013) is 2 years older than SUPER DISTRO (2015).
- Spelunky scores higher on Steam reviews (92.1% positive) than SUPER DISTRO (36.7% positive).
- SUPER DISTRO is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Spelunky (4.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Spelunky has co-op; SUPER DISTRO does not.
- Spelunky is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; SUPER DISTRO has no Deck rating yet.
Spelunky vs SUPER DISTRO — FAQ
- Should I play Spelunky or SUPER DISTRO first?
- If you want chronology, Spelunky (2013) came out before SUPER DISTRO (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 SUPER DISTRO 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 SUPER DISTRO have multiplayer like Spelunky?
- No. Spelunky supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while SUPER DISTRO is listed as single-player only.
- Does Spelunky run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Spelunky is rated Deck Verified by Valve. SUPER DISTRO doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.