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Spelunky 2 is hard to replace: few games combine precision platforming, procedural generation and fantasy world in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 12 gameplay attributes and found 48 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Super Mario Bros. Wonder, Rayman Origins and Metal Slug 3 lead the list, with Super Mario Bros. Wonder reaching a 90/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Spelunky 2 special.

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The closest game to Spelunky 2 is Super Mario Bros. Wonder — scoring 90/100 on our similarity scale. Rayman Origins and Metal Slug 3 follow close behind.

#1Super Mario Bros. Wonder90 #2Rayman Origins88 #3Metal Slug 391 #4New Super Mario Bros.87 #5Spiritfarer88

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48 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

#1Super Mario Bros. Wonder

90

Super Mario Bros. Wonder

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opFantasy2D

IGDB95· 7OC91· 150

Year 2023Dev Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 10 · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, fantasy world and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with vibe casual, while skipping adventure storytelling

#2Rayman Origins

88

Rayman Origins

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opFantasy2D

Steam👍 94%· 5.9KIGDB89· 8

Year 2011Dev Ubisoft Montpellier · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Mac

✓ Fits the 2D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: melee combat and offline, while skipping roguelike runs

91

Metal Slug 3

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opSci-Fi2D

IGDB82· 6

Year 2000Dev SNK · D4 EnterpriseOn Xbox

✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, setting scifi and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat, while skipping adventure storytelling

#4New Super Mario Bros.

87

New Super Mario Bros.

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-op2DMelee

IGDB95· 2

Year 2006Dev Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development · Nintendo

✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat, while skipping roguelike runs

88

Spiritfarer

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

Co-opSoloMultiplayerFantasy2D

Steam👍 95%· 52KIGDB88· 7OC87· 76

Year 2020Dev Thunder LotusOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, strong narrative focus and vibe relaxing, while skipping roguelike runs

88

Metal Slug 2

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

MultiplayerCo-opSoloFantasy2D

Steam👍 89%· 1.4K

Year 1998Dev DotEmu · SNK PlaymoreOn PlayStation 3 · Android · PC

✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: shooter, first-person shooting and melee combat, while skipping roguelike runs

#7Gunstar Heroes

90

Gunstar Heroes

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

Co-opSoloMultiplayerSci-Fi2D

Steam👍 94%· 16IGDB60· 1

Year 1993Dev Treasure · Tec ToyOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · Android

✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, setting scifi and co op

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, melee combat and combat tactical, while skipping adventure storytelling

#8Super Mario World

85

Super Mario World

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerFantasy2D

IGDB100· 1

Year 1990Dev Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development · Nintendo

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and fantasy world.

≠ Missing: roguelike runs.

#9Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island

85

Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerFantasy2D

IGDB100· 1

Year 1995Dev Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development · Nintendo

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, fantasy world and single-player focus.

≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.

89

Move or Die

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

MultiplayerCo-opSoloOnlinePvP2D

Steam👍 89%· 23KIGDB80· 1

Year 2016Dev Those Awesome GuysOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, multiplayer gameplay and co op

≠ Its own twist: vibe casual, competitive edge and melee combat, while skipping adventure storytelling

Steam PS Nintendo

#11Yoshi's Woolly World

90

Yoshi's Woolly World

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opFantasy2D

IGDB79· 10OC80· 71

Year 2015Dev Good-Feel · Nintendo

✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, fantasy world and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings visual third person, while skipping adventure storytelling

#12Sonic the Hedgehog 2

88

Sonic the Hedgehog 2

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opSci-Fi2D

Steam👍 86%· 37IGDB90· 2

Year 1992Dev Sega Technical Institute · SegaOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and setting scifi

≠ Stands apart with melee combat, offline and visual pixel, while skipping roguelike runs

#13SpeedRunners

88

SpeedRunners

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

MultiplayerSoloCo-opPvP2D

Steam👍 94%· 37KRAWG👍 76%· 525MC84OC80· 20

Year 2016Dev tinyBuildPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the 2D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, multiplayer gameplay and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with racing gameplay, sports simulation and vibe casual, while skipping adventure storytelling

#14Donkey Kong Country Returns

87

Donkey Kong Country Returns

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-op2D

IGDB86· 7

Year 2010Dev Retro Studios · Nintendo

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay.

≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.

#15Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze

87

Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-op2D

IGDB86· 12OC84· 138

Year 2014Dev Retro Studios · Nintendo

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay.

≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Spelunky 2?: The closest game to Spelunky 2 is Super Mario Bros. Wonder, scoring 90/100 on our similarity scale. They share 6 gameplay attributes, including precision platforming, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Spelunky 2?: The three closest games to Spelunky 2 are: 1. Super Mario Bros. Wonder (90/100, 6 shared attributes) 2. Rayman Origins (88/100, 7 shared attributes) 3. Metal Slug 3 (91/100, 6 shared attributes). All share Spelunky 2's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 48 candidates across 12 dimensions.
Is Rayman Origins similar to Spelunky 2?: Yes, very much so — Rayman Origins scores 88/100 similarity to Spelunky 2. They share 7 attributes, including precision platforming and adventure storytelling. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What Platformer games are similar to Spelunky 2?: The best Platformer games similar to Spelunky 2 are Super Mario Bros. Wonder, Rayman Origins, Metal Slug 3 and New Super Mario Bros.. All share the Platformer genre alongside other key Spelunky 2 attributes like precision platforming, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay.
How is similarity to Spelunky 2 calculated?: We compare Spelunky 2 against every game in our catalog using 12 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the Spelunky 2 experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.