Choose Spelunky 2
Choose Spelunky 2 if you want the Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Online PvP 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 Konrad the Rocket
Spelunky 2 and Konrad the Rocket 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. Konrad the Rocket (2017) is 3 years older than Spelunky 2 (2020). Konrad the Rocket is currently ~95% cheaper on Steam than Spelunky 2 (0.99 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 Konrad the Rocket
Choose Konrad the Rocket if it's currently about 95% cheaper on the Steam Store. Konrad the Rocket launched in 2017.
Both Spelunky 2 and Konrad the Rocket sit in Action and Indie on Steam, 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 |  Konrad the Rocket | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2017 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 93.3% positive (13,985 reviews) | 5 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Mossmouth, BlitWorks | Leonardo Alexandrino |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Konrad the Rocket (2017) is 3 years older than Spelunky 2 (2020).
- Konrad the Rocket is currently ~95% cheaper on Steam than Spelunky 2 (0.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Spelunky 2 has co-op; Konrad the Rocket does not.
- Spelunky 2 is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Konrad the Rocket has no Deck rating yet.
Spelunky 2 vs Konrad the Rocket — FAQ
- Should I play Spelunky 2 or Konrad the Rocket first?
- If you want chronology, Konrad the Rocket (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 Konrad the Rocket 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 Konrad the Rocket have multiplayer like Spelunky 2?
- No. Spelunky 2 supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op), while Konrad the Rocket is listed as single-player only.
- Does Spelunky 2 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Spelunky 2 is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Konrad the Rocket doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.