Choose Spelunky 2
Choose Spelunky 2 if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 13,985 Steam reviews back the pick.
Spelunky 2 vs Plunder Panic
Spelunky 2 and Plunder Panic 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. Spelunky 2 (2020) is 2 years older than Plunder Panic (2022). Plunder Panic scores higher on Steam reviews (98% positive) than Spelunky 2 (93.3% 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 Plunder Panic
Choose Plunder Panic if you want a Strategy experience. On Steam, it's currently about 65% cheaper on the Steam Store. Plunder Panic launched in 2022.
Both Spelunky 2 and Plunder Panic sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Online 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 |  Plunder Panic | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Strategy, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 6.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 93.3% positive (13,985 reviews) | 98% positive (50 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op |
| Developers | Mossmouth, BlitWorks | Will Winn Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Spelunky 2 (2020) is 2 years older than Plunder Panic (2022).
- Plunder Panic scores higher on Steam reviews (98% positive) than Spelunky 2 (93.3% positive).
- Plunder Panic is currently ~65% cheaper on Steam than Spelunky 2 (6.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Both are Deck Verified.
Spelunky 2 vs Plunder Panic — FAQ
- Should I play Spelunky 2 or Plunder Panic first?
- If you want chronology, Spelunky 2 (2020) came out before Plunder Panic (2022). 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 Plunder Panic 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.
- Do both Spelunky 2 and Plunder Panic have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Spelunky 2 ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op; Plunder Panic ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op.
- Do Spelunky 2 and Plunder Panic both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.