Choose Spelunky 2
Choose Spelunky 2 if you want the Online PvP, Online Co-op, and Shared/Split Screen 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 Vacuum Uprising
Spelunky 2 and Vacuum Uprising 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 6 years older than Vacuum Uprising (2026). Spelunky 2 has co-op; Vacuum Uprising does not. 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 Vacuum Uprising
Choose Vacuum Uprising if it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Vacuum Uprising launched in 2026.
Both Spelunky 2 and Vacuum Uprising 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 |  Vacuum Uprising | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 93.3% positive (13,985 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player |
| Developers | Mossmouth, BlitWorks | QrowTech |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Spelunky 2 (2020) is 6 years older than Vacuum Uprising (2026).
- Spelunky 2 has co-op; Vacuum Uprising does not.
- Spelunky 2 is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Vacuum Uprising has no Deck rating yet.
Spelunky 2 vs Vacuum Uprising — FAQ
- Should I play Spelunky 2 or Vacuum Uprising first?
- If you want chronology, Spelunky 2 (2020) came out before Vacuum Uprising (2026). 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 Vacuum Uprising 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 Spelunky 2 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Spelunky 2 is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Vacuum Uprising doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.