Choose Spelunky
Choose Spelunky if you want the Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, 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 GoNNER
Spelunky and GoNNER 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 3 years older than GoNNER (2016). Spelunky scores higher on Steam reviews (92.1% positive) than GoNNER (82.9% 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 GoNNER
Choose GoNNER if it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. GoNNER launched in 2016.
Both Spelunky and GoNNER sit in Indie on Steam and both list 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 |  GoNNER | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2016 |
| Genres | Indie | Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 92.1% positive (10,185 reviews) | 82.9% positive (468 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Mossmouth | Art in Heart |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- Spelunky (2013) is 3 years older than GoNNER (2016).
- Spelunky scores higher on Steam reviews (92.1% positive) than GoNNER (82.9% positive).
- GoNNER is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Spelunky (9.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Spelunky has co-op; GoNNER does not.
- Steam Deck: Spelunky is Deck Verified, GoNNER is Deck Playable.
Spelunky vs GoNNER — FAQ
- Which is better, Spelunky or GoNNER?
- On Steam reviews Spelunky scores higher (92.1% positive) than GoNNER (82.9% 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 GoNNER first?
- If you want chronology, Spelunky (2013) came out before GoNNER (2016). 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 GoNNER 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 GoNNER have multiplayer like Spelunky?
- No. Spelunky supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while GoNNER is listed as single-player only.