Choose Spelunky 2
Choose Spelunky 2 if you want an Indie game with Shared/Split Screen, Online PvP, and Online Co-op. 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 Mystical
Spelunky 2 and Mystical both land in Action 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 Action games on Steam. Mystical (2018) is 2 years older than Spelunky 2 (2020). Mystical is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Spelunky 2 (4.99 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 Mystical
Choose Mystical if it's currently about 75% cheaper on the Steam Store. Mystical launched in 2018.
Both Spelunky 2 and Mystical sit in Action 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 |  Mystical | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2018 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 93.3% positive (13,985 reviews) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player, Co-op |
| Developers | Mossmouth, BlitWorks | Infogrames |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Mystical (2018) is 2 years older than Spelunky 2 (2020).
- Mystical is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Spelunky 2 (4.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Spelunky 2 is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Mystical has no Deck rating yet.
Spelunky 2 vs Mystical — FAQ
- Should I play Spelunky 2 or Mystical first?
- If you want chronology, Mystical (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 Mystical similar?
- They overlap on Action 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 Mystical 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; Mystical ships Co-op.
- Does Spelunky 2 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Spelunky 2 is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Mystical doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.