Choose Spelunky 2
Choose Spelunky 2 if you want the Shared/Split Screen PvP 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 Kungfu Cowboy
Spelunky 2 and Kungfu Cowboy 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 1 year older than Kungfu Cowboy (2021). Kungfu Cowboy scores higher on Steam reviews (95.7% 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 Kungfu Cowboy
Choose Kungfu Cowboy if it's currently about 75% cheaper on the Steam Store. Kungfu Cowboy launched in 2021.
Both Spelunky 2 and Kungfu Cowboy 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 |  Kungfu Cowboy | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 93.3% positive (13,985 reviews) | 95.7% positive (23 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op |
| Developers | Mossmouth, BlitWorks | Soy Boy Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Spelunky 2 (2020) is 1 year older than Kungfu Cowboy (2021).
- Kungfu Cowboy scores higher on Steam reviews (95.7% positive) than Spelunky 2 (93.3% positive).
- Kungfu Cowboy is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Spelunky 2 (4.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Spelunky 2 is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Kungfu Cowboy has no Deck rating yet.
Spelunky 2 vs Kungfu Cowboy — FAQ
- Should I play Spelunky 2 or Kungfu Cowboy first?
- If you want chronology, Spelunky 2 (2020) came out before Kungfu Cowboy (2021). 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 Kungfu Cowboy 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 Kungfu Cowboy 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; Kungfu Cowboy ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op.
- Does Spelunky 2 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Spelunky 2 is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Kungfu Cowboy doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.