Spelunky 2
Spelunky returns in this greatly-expanded sequel to the original roguelike platformer! Meet the next generation of explorers as they find themselves on the Moon, searching for treasure and missing family. Spelunky 2 builds upon the unique, randomized challenges that made the original a classic, offering a huge adventure designed to satisfy players old and new. Explore the game alone, play locally with up to four players, or, for the first time, join up with friends online to unravel its mysteries together (or battle it out in competitive Arena modes). A Bigger and More Dynamic World, with So Much to See and Do Spelunky 2's world is even denser than the one in the original game, offering many more areas, characters, traps, and items, as well as new ways to interact with them (and for them to interact with each other). The world has expanded in other ways, too, with branching paths and multi-layered levels adding a third dimension to the classic 2d platforming. Animals can also be tamed and ridden. And dynamic liquid physics create new challenges and make the world feel extra reactive and alive.
Game Discussion
Steam User 33
Spelunky HD was one of my favourite games on the Xbox 360 when I was growing up, and I recently got 100% of the achievements again on Steam to experience it all again. I have now successfully unlocked 100% of the achievements in Spelunky 2.
With all of the QoL changes and expanded exploration, I believe that most people will enjoy Spelunky 2 more than its predecessor. However, I believe that Spelunky HD was a fantastic game, perfectly capturing the essence of roguelike games. This game expands on the original, but at the cost of diluting the perfect interplay of skill and luck. Apart from the balancing of the shopkeepers in Spelunky 2, I believe that the risk vs reward management in HD was superior.
Regardless, these are both excellent games. Even though they are some of the most frustrating experiences at times, the sense of accomplishment is just about unbeatable. My heart rate went up to 170 when I was facing a difficult boss, and the joy I experienced when I finally completed it was far beyond anything I experience in most modern games.
If I had to rate Spelunky HD and Spelunky 2, I would give the former 10/10 and the latter 9/10. I'm probably just speaking into the void, but if you've read this far, thank you.
Steam User 27
This Game is very calm and collected for new players and I recommend it if you're trying to calm down from a situation or something in your life. This game is very simplistic and no off screen deaths!
Steam User 27
After 10 hours, 7 guides, and 2 years of random attempts and deletes, I have finally gotten to the jungle level!
Steam User 22
one of the coziest game ive ever played. its soooo relaxing!!! would recommend to anyone to want to play their first videogame and enter in the hobby!
Steam User 17
I don't think i'll ever love a game more than I love Spelunky 2. This game has been here for me for like, a really long time and I don't think any game will be as ever-present after. I remember playing Spelunky 1 on my xbox 360 at like 10-ish years old in my old childhood home just playing away, dying constantly, and i lived for it. Flash forwards to 2026 and I still find myself playing this game, I need to get good at it though I have 70 hours and haven't reached cosmic ocean yet. I'll see you when i get there, assuming anyone reads this.
Steam User 13
Everything in this god forsaken game feels like a looney tunes bit where your death is the punchline
Steam User 14
If I had to pick one game to bring to an island and play for the rest of my life, this would be it.