Action

Spelunky 2

Single PlayerCo-op

Critic · Metacritic

3.9

Users · RAWG

2020

Released

Platforms

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📅 Release Info

Release DateSeptember 15, 2020

Developer

Publisher

🏷️ Game Details

Genres

ActionIndiePlatformer

Playable on

PCPlayStationNintendo

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PCPlayStation 4Nintendo Switch

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About this game

Spelunky 2 builds upon the unique, randomized challenges that made the original a roguelike classic, offering a huge adventure designed to satisfy players old and new. Meet the next generation of explorers as they find themselves on the Moon, searching for treasure and missing family.

Pros & Cons

Pros

Objects, enemies, traps, and environments create unpredictable situations.
Procedurally generated levels support varied routes and approaches.
Multiple routes, secrets, mechanics, and techniques support replayability.
Improvement and planning remain meaningful despite repeated failures.
Responsive controls make movement and positioning precise.

Cons

Steep difficulty and limited forgiveness challenge newcomers.
Long runs can end suddenly, erasing substantial progress.
Procedural layouts and enemy combinations create unexpectedly harsh situations.
Secrets, alternate routes, and progression requirements can be obscure.

Pros & Cons are AI-assisted summaries, not our own playthrough reviews. Sources and how we make recommendations.

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Gameplay & themes

Action

Spelunky 2

Single PlayerCo-op

Critic · Metacritic

3.9

Users · RAWG

2020

Released

Platforms

🔗🛒▶

📅 Release Info

Release DateSeptember 15, 2020

Developer

Publisher

🏷️ Game Details

Genres

ActionIndiePlatformer

Playable on

PCPlayStationNintendo

Show all 3 versions ▾

PCPlayStation 4Nintendo Switch

Screenshots & Videos

About this game

Pros & Cons

Pros

Objects, enemies, traps, and environments create unpredictable situations.
Procedurally generated levels support varied routes and approaches.
Multiple routes, secrets, mechanics, and techniques support replayability.
Improvement and planning remain meaningful despite repeated failures.
Responsive controls make movement and positioning precise.

Cons

Steep difficulty and limited forgiveness challenge newcomers.
Long runs can end suddenly, erasing substantial progress.
Procedural layouts and enemy combinations create unexpectedly harsh situations.
Secrets, alternate routes, and progression requirements can be obscure.

Pros & Cons are AI-assisted summaries, not our own playthrough reviews. Sources and how we make recommendations.

Where to Buy / Play

Official stores where this game is available. Links open the store page in a new tab.

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