Choose Spelunky 2
Choose Spelunky 2 if you want the Shared/Split Screen, Online PvP, and Online Co-op 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 Bombslinger
Spelunky 2 and Bombslinger 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. Bombslinger (2018) is 2 years older than Spelunky 2 (2020). Spelunky 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (93.3% positive) than Bombslinger (75.5% 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 Bombslinger
Choose Bombslinger if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. Bombslinger launched in 2018.
Both Spelunky 2 and Bombslinger sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen PvP, and 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 |  Bombslinger | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2018 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 11.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 93.3% positive (13,985 reviews) | 75.5% positive (53 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player |
| Developers | Mossmouth, BlitWorks | Mode4 |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Bombslinger (2018) is 2 years older than Spelunky 2 (2020).
- Spelunky 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (93.3% positive) than Bombslinger (75.5% positive).
- Bombslinger is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Spelunky 2 (11.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Spelunky 2 has co-op; Bombslinger does not.
- Steam Deck: Spelunky 2 is Deck Verified, Bombslinger is Deck Playable.
Spelunky 2 vs Bombslinger — FAQ
- Should I play Spelunky 2 or Bombslinger first?
- If you want chronology, Bombslinger (2018) 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 Bombslinger 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.