Spelunky 2

Punishing roguelike platforming through randomized, trap-filled lunar worlds

Mossmouth, BlitWorks · Published by Mossmouth · Released Sep 29, 2020

Reviews: Very Positive; 93% of 22K
Recent reviews: Very Positive; 93% of 93 in 30 days
Playing now: 177; right now
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update: 3 years ago; Nov 23, 2022

What is Spelunky 2?

A 2D roguelike platformer set on the Moon, where explorers search for treasure and missing family. Each run leads through randomized levels with branching routes, hidden second layers, enemies, traps, items, and mounts; death ends the run.

For you if...

+you enjoy mastering punishing platformers through repeated runs
+you want randomized routes, secrets, and interactive traps
+you prefer cooperative or competitive multiplayer options

Not for you if...

−you dislike sudden deaths that erase an entire run
−you want a relaxed, beginner-friendly platformer

What players say

93% of 21,976 reviews are positive · 93% of 93 in the last 30 days

Players praise the replay value, secrets, expanded exploration, and chaotic co-op. The most common current complaint is that online multiplayer can fail to connect or hang between areas; others find abrupt chain-reaction deaths unfair rather than satisfying.

Screenshots and trailer

Spelunky 2 system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

OS: Windows 10 64-bit
Processor: Quad Core 2.6 GHz
Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 750
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 600 MB available space
DirectX: Version 11
Notes: Required: Full DirectX 11 support including a Direct3D Hardware Feature Level 11.0 GPU

PC version details

DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 32
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards

Steam Deck: Verified

All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
Shows Steam Deck controller icons
In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

Multiplayer and co-op

Languages

Text only: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Portuguese - Brazil, Spanish - Latin America, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Catalan.