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Spelunky 2 vs Astroe

Spelunky 2 and Astroe 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. Astroe (2017) is 3 years older than Spelunky 2 (2020). Spelunky 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (93.3% positive) than Astroe (70% 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 Spelunky 2

Choose Spelunky 2 if you want the Shared/Split Screen, Shared/Split Screen PvP, and Shared/Split Screen 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.

Choose Astroe

Choose Astroe if it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Astroe launched in 2017.

Both Spelunky 2 and Astroe sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online Co-op, 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 vs Astroe — Steam metadata comparison
Spelunky 2 — Steam game coverSpelunky 2Astroe — Steam game coverAstroe
Released20202017
GenresAction, IndieAction, Indie
PlatformsWindowsWindows, Linux
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price19.99 USDFree to play
Steam reviews93.3% positive (13,985 reviews)70% positive (10 reviews)
MultiplayerMulti-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-opMulti-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op
DevelopersMossmouth, BlitWorksSuperstruct

Side by side

Spelunky 2 vs Astroe — FAQ

Should I play Spelunky 2 or Astroe first?
If you want chronology, Astroe (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 Astroe 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 Astroe 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; Astroe ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
Is Astroe free?
Yes — Astroe 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. Astroe doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
Spelunky 2 vs Astroe — Verdict (2026) · imho.run