Choose Spelunky 2
Choose Spelunky 2 if you want the Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Online 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 The Witch's House
Spelunky 2 and The Witch's House 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 The Witch's House (2022). The Witch's House 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 The Witch's House
Choose The Witch's House if it's currently about 95% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Witch's House launched in 2022.
Both Spelunky 2 and The Witch's House sit in Action and Indie on Steam, 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 |  The Witch's House | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2022 |
| 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 | Single-player only |
| Developers | Mossmouth, BlitWorks | STuNT |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Spelunky 2 (2020) is 2 years older than The Witch's House (2022).
- The Witch's House is currently ~95% cheaper on Steam than Spelunky 2 (0.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Spelunky 2 has co-op; The Witch's House does not.
- Spelunky 2 is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; The Witch's House has no Deck rating yet.
Spelunky 2 vs The Witch's House — FAQ
- Should I play Spelunky 2 or The Witch's House first?
- If you want chronology, Spelunky 2 (2020) came out before The Witch's House (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 The Witch's House 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 The Witch's House have multiplayer like Spelunky 2?
- No. Spelunky 2 supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op), while The Witch's House is listed as single-player only.
- Does Spelunky 2 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Spelunky 2 is rated Deck Verified by Valve. The Witch's House doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.