Rank 01Why this
Same stressful mood as 1001 Spikes.
- $19.99 (Price checked Nov 4)
- Deck Verified
- 2020
Games like 1001 Spikes
- 30 games
- Updated May 4, 2026
Players who liked 1001 Spikes also play
The closest matches to 1001 Spikes: Spelunky 2, Cave Story+, Castle In The Darkness, Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove, and Downwell. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Same retro mood as 1001 Spikes.
- $14.99 (Price checked Nov 4)
- Deck Playable
- 2011
Rank 03- $9.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Playable
- 2015
Rank 04 
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Downwell
Why this: Same challenging mood as 1001 Spikes.
Rank 06 
Abathor
Why this: Shares hidden collectibles with 1001 Spikes.
Rank 07 
Bloody Trapland 2: Curiosity
Why this: Also 4 Player Local and Precision Platformer, like 1001 Spikes.
Rank 08 
The full ranked list: top 24 games like 1001 Spikes
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Also 4 Player Local and Precision Platformer, like 1001 Spikes.
- 85% of 461 reviews
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Shares unlockable characters and hidden collectibles with 1001 Spikes.
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- Released: 2014
- Developer: Nicalis, Inc.
- Price: $14.99checked Oct 31
- 88% of 386 reviews
- Genres: Action, Indie, Adventure
- Metacritic 80
- Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Players highlight
- Chiptune soundtrack enhances tension and rhythm
- Co op modes provide laid back contrast to main campaign
- Dual jump system enables precise platforming
- Challenging
- Retro
- Stressful
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Super Meat Boy
Why this: Same challenging mood as 1001 Spikes.
Spelunky
Why this: Same tense mood as 1001 Spikes.
Montezuma's Revenge
Why this: Same retro mood as 1001 Spikes.
Cheaper alternatives
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Dungeon Escape
Why this: Also Precision Platformer and Side Scroller, like 1001 Spikes.
JumpJet Rex
Why this: Same retro mood as 1001 Spikes.
Bionic Commando: Rearmed
Why this: Also 4 Player Local and Side Scroller, like 1001 Spikes.
Slime-san: Superslime Edition
Why this: Shares unlockable characters with 1001 Spikes.
VVVVVV
Why this: Same challenging mood as 1001 Spikes.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Spelunky 2
Why this: Same stressful mood as 1001 Spikes.
Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove
Why this: Same retro mood as 1001 Spikes.
Downwell
Why this: Same challenging mood as 1001 Spikes.
Abathor
Why this: Shares hidden collectibles with 1001 Spikes.
More from Nicalis, Inc.
Other recommendable Steam games by Nicalis, Inc., ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth
Why this: Same challenging mood as 1001 Spikes.
Crystal Crisis
Why this: Same retro mood as 1001 Spikes.
About 1001 Spikes
The closest matches to 1001 Spikes: Spelunky 2, Cave Story+, Castle In The Darkness, Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove, and Downwell. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If 1001 Spikes is your kind of game, the closest matches are Spelunky 2, Cave Story+ and Castle In The Darkness — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as challenging, retro and stressful, and single out its co op mode and dual jump system. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
About 1001 Spikes: Discover the lost treasures of Ukampa in South America as Aban Hawkins searches for his estranged father, world-famous archeaologist, Jim Hawkins. Aban Hawkins races into the frozen tundra of the antarctic, undiscovered temple ruins and the vast caverns of South America in search of his father and the legendary treasure rumored to lie...
Is 1001 Spikes worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 88% of 386 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $14.99 (checked Nov 7).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 6 h when they wrote their review.
- Not supported on Steam Deck.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Chiptune soundtrack enhances tension and rhythm
- Co op modes provide laid back contrast to main campaign
- Dual jump system enables precise platforming
- Extensive unlockable content rewards exploration
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“If you like trial & error platform with 4 frames of input lag and a very noticeable screen tearing effect then this game is perfect for you.”
People who play it also play: Spelunky 2, Cave Story+, Castle In The Darkness
Frequently asked about 1001 Spikes
Can I run it?
Does 1001 Spikes work on Steam Deck?
1001 Spikes is currently rated Unsupported on Steam Deck. It may not launch or may have significant issues that block normal play.
How much does 1001 Spikes cost?
1001 Spikes is listed on Steam at 14.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does 1001 Spikes have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — 1001 Spikes supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player).
What games are most similar to 1001 Spikes?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside 1001 Spikes are Spelunky 2, Cave Story+, Castle In The Darkness.
Who developed 1001 Spikes?
1001 Spikes was developed by Nicalis, Inc..