Choose Spelunky
Choose Spelunky if you want an Indie game with Steam Leaderboards, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, and Co-op. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 10,185 Steam reviews back the pick.
Spelunky vs Willful
Spelunky and Willful sit side-by-side in player discussions even though their catalogue tags only partly overlap. 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: Spelunky (2013) is 4 years older than Willful (2017). Spelunky scores higher on Steam reviews (92.1% positive) than Willful (90% positive). Willful is currently ~73% cheaper on Steam than Spelunky (3.99 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 Willful
Choose Willful if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 73% cheaper on the Steam Store. Willful launched in 2017.
Both Spelunky and Willful ship Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen PvP on Steam, so either pick lands close enough that the choice is taste, not category. 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 |  Willful | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2017 |
| Genres | Indie | Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 92.1% positive (10,185 reviews) | 90% positive (10 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player |
| Developers | Mossmouth | Luke Vincent |
Side by side
- Spelunky (2013) is 4 years older than Willful (2017).
- Spelunky scores higher on Steam reviews (92.1% positive) than Willful (90% positive).
- Willful is currently ~73% cheaper on Steam than Spelunky (3.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Spelunky has co-op; Willful does not.
- Spelunky is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Willful has no Deck rating yet.
Spelunky vs Willful — FAQ
- Should I play Spelunky or Willful first?
- If you want chronology, Spelunky (2013) came out before Willful (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.
- Does Spelunky run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Spelunky is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Willful doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.