Spelunky 2 vs Phantom Jump
Spelunky 2 and Phantom Jump 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. Phantom Jump (2017) is 3 years older than Spelunky 2 (2020). Spelunky 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (93.3% positive) than Phantom Jump (92.3% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 Spelunky 2 |  Phantom Jump | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2017 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 93.3% positive (13,985 reviews) | 92.3% positive (39 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player |
| Developers | Mossmouth, BlitWorks | Phantom Pine Studios |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- Phantom Jump (2017) is 3 years older than Spelunky 2 (2020).
- Spelunky 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (93.3% positive) than Phantom Jump (92.3% positive).
- Phantom Jump is free; Spelunky 2 is paid (19.99 USD).
- Spelunky 2 has co-op; Phantom Jump does not.
- Spelunky 2 is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Phantom Jump has no Deck rating yet.
Spelunky 2 vs Phantom Jump — FAQ
- Should I play Spelunky 2 or Phantom Jump first?
- If you want chronology, Phantom Jump (2017) 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 Phantom Jump 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.
- Is Phantom Jump free?
- Yes — Phantom Jump is a free-to-play Steam title. Spelunky 2 is paid (19.99 USD).
- Does Spelunky 2 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Spelunky 2 is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Phantom Jump doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.