Choose Spelunky 2
Choose Spelunky 2 if you want an Action game with Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, and Co-op. 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 Monkey Math
Spelunky 2 and Monkey Math both land in 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 are Indie games on Steam. Spelunky 2 (2020) is 5 years older than Monkey Math (2025). Monkey Math is currently ~93% cheaper on Steam than Spelunky 2 (1.49 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 Monkey Math
Choose Monkey Math if you want a Strategy and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 93% cheaper on the Steam Store. Monkey Math launched in 2025.
Both Spelunky 2 and Monkey Math sit in 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 |  Monkey Math | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Strategy, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 1.49 USD |
| Steam reviews | 93.3% positive (13,985 reviews) | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player |
| Developers | Mossmouth, BlitWorks | ScienceRobot |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- Spelunky 2 (2020) is 5 years older than Monkey Math (2025).
- Monkey Math is currently ~93% cheaper on Steam than Spelunky 2 (1.49 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Spelunky 2 has co-op; Monkey Math does not.
- Spelunky 2 is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Monkey Math has no Deck rating yet.
Spelunky 2 vs Monkey Math — FAQ
- Should I play Spelunky 2 or Monkey Math first?
- If you want chronology, Spelunky 2 (2020) came out before Monkey Math (2025). 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 Monkey Math similar?
- They overlap on 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. Monkey Math doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.