Choose Spelunky
Choose Spelunky if you want the Steam Leaderboards and Shared/Split Screen 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 Tiles
Spelunky and Tiles 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 4 years older than Tiles (2017). Spelunky scores higher on Steam reviews (92.1% positive) than Tiles (72.2% 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 Tiles
Choose Tiles if it's currently about 73% cheaper on the Steam Store. Tiles launched in 2017.
Both Spelunky and Tiles sit in Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen PvP, 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 |  Tiles | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2017 |
| Genres | Indie | Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 92.1% positive (10,185 reviews) | 72.2% positive (18 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Co-op |
| Developers | Mossmouth | Romans I XVI Gaming |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- Spelunky (2013) is 4 years older than Tiles (2017).
- Spelunky scores higher on Steam reviews (92.1% positive) than Tiles (72.2% positive).
- Tiles is currently ~73% cheaper on Steam than Spelunky (3.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Spelunky is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Tiles has no Deck rating yet.
Spelunky vs Tiles — FAQ
- Should I play Spelunky or Tiles first?
- If you want chronology, Spelunky (2013) came out before Tiles (2017). 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 Tiles 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.
- Do both Spelunky and Tiles have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Spelunky ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Tiles ships Co-op.
- Does Spelunky run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Spelunky is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Tiles doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.