

A masterclass in action design, Spelunky 2 delivers an unforgettable experience from start to finish.
91
Verdict
93%
Steam
87
IGDB
Verdict score based on confidence-adjusted Steam reviews?
Very Positive on Steam (93% positive from 22K reviews)
Critically acclaimed (87/100 critic average)
Engaging multiplayer/co-op experience
No significant drawbacks reported
Spelunky 2 is a 2020 platform video game developed by Mossmouth and BlitWorks and published by Mossmouth. It is the sequel to Spelunky (2008) and was released for PlayStation 4 and Windows in September 2020, for Nintendo Switch in August 2021, for Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S in January 2022, and for PlayStation 5 in March 2025. The game received critical acclaim upon release.

Runs well on modern hardware.
System Requirements
Minimum
Recommended
You Got This
Unlock the entrance.
79.1%
unlocked
Feels Good
Make it past 1-4 in a non-seeded run.
59.3%
unlocked
Turkey Whisperer
Bring two turkeys to Yang in a non-seeded run.
48.1%
unlocked
Mama's Little Helper
Unlock the first shortcut.
37.8%
unlocked
Seen a Lot
Complete 50% of the Journal or more.
30.9%
unlocked
Support a Local Business
Buy out Yang's Pet Shop in a non-seeded run.
17.2%
unlocked
Journeyman
Complete the game in a non-seeded run.
16.1%
unlocked
VIP
Enter Madame Tusk's Palace of Pleasure as a guest (in a non-seeded run).
12.1%
unlocked
Ironman
Complete the game without using shortcuts in a non-seeded, single-player run.
10.9%
unlocked
Mama's Big Helper
Unlock all three shortcuts.
9.4%
unlocked
Ana Spelunky Plush is Here!
Hey, everyone!Happy to let you all know that we've partnered with Youtooz to bring you (and us!) the Ana Spelunky plush! And she's available for preor
Modders are turning Spelunky 2 into a sprawling Metroidvania, and you can try it right now
Steam tells me that I have 381 hours in the first Spelunky, but a mere 74 in Spelunky 2. The reason for this is simple: I'm terrible at it to suc
Patch Notes: v1.28
Player indicators will no longer appear when there is only one player. Fixed an issue that prevented the player from entering the portal in Duat. "The
Patch Notes: v1.27
Cross-play with other platforms will only become available after the other platforms are using v1.27 Added back cross-play leaderboard filter. Improve
Spelunky 2 just achieved its last 'major goal' for online, so now you can pratfall with friends across platforms
lmost exactly two years after it first released, Spelunky 2 has been updated with crossplay between players on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Switch, so y
Updated 2h ago
You Got This
Unlock the entrance.
79.1%
unlocked
Feels Good
Make it past 1-4 in a non-seeded run.
59.3%
unlocked
Turkey Whisperer
Bring two turkeys to Yang in a non-seeded run.
48.1%
unlocked
Mama's Little Helper
Unlock the first shortcut.
37.8%
unlocked
Seen a Lot
Complete 50% of the Journal or more.
30.9%
unlocked
Support a Local Business
Buy out Yang's Pet Shop in a non-seeded run.
17.2%
unlocked
Journeyman
Complete the game in a non-seeded run.
16.1%
unlocked
VIP
Enter Madame Tusk's Palace of Pleasure as a guest (in a non-seeded run).
12.1%
unlocked
Ironman
Complete the game without using shortcuts in a non-seeded, single-player run.
10.9%
unlocked
Mama's Big Helper
Unlock all three shortcuts.
9.4%
unlocked
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