Choose Spelunky 2
Choose Spelunky 2 if you want the Online PvP and Online Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2020) and ships with the modern feature baseline. 13,985 Steam reviews back the pick.
Spelunky 2 vs Operation KREEP
Spelunky 2 and Operation KREEP 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. Operation KREEP (2016) is 4 years older than Spelunky 2 (2020). Operation KREEP is currently ~85% cheaper on Steam than Spelunky 2 (2.99 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 Operation KREEP
Choose Operation KREEP if it's currently about 85% cheaper on the Steam Store. Operation KREEP launched in 2016.
Both Spelunky 2 and Operation KREEP sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, 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 |  Operation KREEP | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2016 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 93.3% positive (13,985 reviews) | 5 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Mossmouth, BlitWorks | Magic Item Tech |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Operation KREEP (2016) is 4 years older than Spelunky 2 (2020).
- Operation KREEP is currently ~85% cheaper on Steam than Spelunky 2 (2.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Spelunky 2 is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Operation KREEP has no Deck rating yet.
Spelunky 2 vs Operation KREEP — FAQ
- Should I play Spelunky 2 or Operation KREEP first?
- If you want chronology, Operation KREEP (2016) 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 Operation KREEP 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 Operation KREEP 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; Operation KREEP ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.
- Does Spelunky 2 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Spelunky 2 is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Operation KREEP doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.