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 GunFu Heroes
Spelunky 2 and GunFu Heroes 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. GunFu Heroes (2019) is 1 year older than Spelunky 2 (2020). GunFu Heroes 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 GunFu Heroes
Choose GunFu Heroes if it's currently about 75% cheaper on the Steam Store. GunFu Heroes launched in 2019.
Both Spelunky 2 and GunFu Heroes 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 |  GunFu Heroes | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2019 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 93.3% positive (13,985 reviews) | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player |
| Developers | Mossmouth, BlitWorks | TheFifthWaffle |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- GunFu Heroes (2019) is 1 year older than Spelunky 2 (2020).
- GunFu Heroes is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Spelunky 2 (4.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Spelunky 2 has co-op; GunFu Heroes does not.
- Spelunky 2 is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; GunFu Heroes has no Deck rating yet.
Spelunky 2 vs GunFu Heroes — FAQ
- Should I play Spelunky 2 or GunFu Heroes first?
- If you want chronology, GunFu Heroes (2019) 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 GunFu Heroes 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. GunFu Heroes doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.