Choose Spelunky 2
Choose Spelunky 2 if you want the Shared/Split Screen, Online Co-op, 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. 13,985 Steam reviews back the pick.
Spelunky 2 vs Neon Slashers
Spelunky 2 and Neon Slashers both land in Action, 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 share Action, Indie on Steam. Neon Slashers (2019) is 1 year older than Spelunky 2 (2020). Neon Slashers is currently ~95% cheaper on Steam than Spelunky 2 (0.99 USD vs. 19.99 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 Neon Slashers
Choose Neon Slashers if it's currently about 95% cheaper on the Steam Store. Neon Slashers launched in 2019.
Both Spelunky 2 and Neon Slashers sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, 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 2 |  Neon Slashers | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2019 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 93.3% positive (13,985 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player |
| Developers | Mossmouth, BlitWorks | Mire Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Neon Slashers (2019) is 1 year older than Spelunky 2 (2020).
- Neon Slashers is currently ~95% cheaper on Steam than Spelunky 2 (0.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Spelunky 2 has co-op; Neon Slashers does not.
- Spelunky 2 is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Neon Slashers has no Deck rating yet.
Spelunky 2 vs Neon Slashers — FAQ
- Should I play Spelunky 2 or Neon Slashers first?
- If you want chronology, Neon Slashers (2019) came out before Spelunky 2 (2020). 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 2 and Neon Slashers similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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 Spelunky 2 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Spelunky 2 is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Neon Slashers doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.