94Steam
2013
Top Rated
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MUST PLAY
Action·Adventure
With near-perfect execution, Spelunky is a must-play for any indie fan.
92
Verdict
92%
Steam
91
IGDB
Verdict score based on confidence-adjusted Steam reviews?
Very Positive on Steam (92% positive from 17K reviews)
Critically acclaimed (91/100 critic average)
Engaging multiplayer/co-op experience
Outstanding soundtrack
Steep difficulty curve may not appeal to casual players
Spelunky is a 2008 platform video game created by independent developer Derek Yu and released as source-available freeware for Microsoft Windows. It was remade for the Xbox 360 in 2012, with ports of the new version following for various platforms, including back to Microsoft Windows. The player controls a spelunker who explores a series of caves while collecting treasure, saving damsels, fighting enemies, and dodging traps. The caves are procedurally generated, making each run-through of the game unique.
Runs well on modern hardware.
System Requirements
Minimum
So It Begins
Beat the Tutorial.
74.5%
unlocked
Mines Shafted
Reach the Jungle.
41.4%
unlocked
Jungle Jammed
Reach the Ice Caves.
24%
unlocked
Seen a Lot
Complete 50% of the journal.
22.9%
unlocked
Ice Creamed
Reach the Temple.
18.1%
unlocked
Her Favorite
Win the kapala from Kali.
15.5%
unlocked
Eternal Life
Obtain the Ankh.
13.5%
unlocked
Made It
Complete the game.
9.1%
unlocked
Ironman
Complete the game without using shortcuts.
7.8%
unlocked
Public Enemy
Kill 12 or more shopkeepers in one game.
7.4%
unlocked
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So It Begins
Beat the Tutorial.
74.5%
unlocked
Mines Shafted
Reach the Jungle.
41.4%
unlocked
Jungle Jammed
Reach the Ice Caves.
24%
unlocked
Seen a Lot
Complete 50% of the journal.
22.9%
unlocked
Ice Creamed
Reach the Temple.
18.1%
unlocked
Her Favorite
Win the kapala from Kali.
15.5%
unlocked
Eternal Life
Obtain the Ankh.
13.5%
unlocked
Made It
Complete the game.
9.1%
unlocked
Ironman
Complete the game without using shortcuts.
7.8%
unlocked
Public Enemy
Kill 12 or more shopkeepers in one game.
7.4%
unlocked
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