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We filtered the 49 games similar to Spelunky 2 down to the 25 that fit the “Adventure” category. Sonic Forces, Rayman Origins and Metal Slug 2 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Spelunky 2.

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Within the “Adventure” category, the closest game to Spelunky 2 is Sonic Forces — scoring 90/100 on our similarity scale. Rayman Origins and Metal Slug 2 follow close behind.

#1Sonic Forces90 #2Rayman Origins88 #3Metal Slug 288 #4Spiritfarer88 #5Sonic the Hedgehog 288

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25 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Spelunky 2. Each one has been evaluated across 12 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

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Sonic Forces

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opFantasySci-Fi2D

Steam👍 59%· 8.5KIGDB57· 11OC56· 95

Year 2017Dev Sonic Team · Sega GamesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings horror tension, strong narrative focus and melee combat, while skipping roguelike runs

#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

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

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

#5Sonic 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

#6Kirby: Triple Deluxe

88

Kirby: Triple Deluxe

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opFantasy2D

IGDB79· 11OC81· 45

Year 2014Dev HAL Laboratory · Nintendo

✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings ranged combat and offline, while skipping roguelike runs

#7New 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

#8Kirby's Epic Yarn

87

Kirby's Epic Yarn

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-op2D

IGDB85· 4

Year 2010Dev Good-Feel · Nintendo

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and single-player focus.

≠ Missing: roguelike runs.

#9New Super Mario Bros. Wii

87

New Super Mario Bros. Wii

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-op2D

IGDB81· 4

Year 2009Dev Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development · Nintendo

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and single-player focus.

≠ Missing: roguelike runs.

#10New Super Mario Bros. U

87

New Super Mario Bros. U

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-op2D

IGDB80· 9

Year 2012Dev Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development · Nintendo

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and single-player focus.

≠ Missing: roguelike runs.

#11New Super Mario Bros. 2

87

New Super Mario Bros. 2

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-op2D

IGDB77· 12

Year 2012Dev Nintendo SPD · Nintendo

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and single-player focus.

≠ Missing: roguelike runs.

#12Disney's Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers

87

Disney's Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-op2D

Year 1990Dev Capcom

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and single-player focus.

≠ Missing: roguelike runs.

#13Disney's Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers 2

87

Disney's Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers 2

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-op2D

Year 1993Dev Capcom

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and single-player focus.

≠ Missing: roguelike runs.

#14TowerFall Ascension

86

TowerFall Ascension

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

MultiplayerCo-opSoloFantasy2D

Steam👍 95%· 3.6KRAWG👍 74%· 291MC87IGDB87· 6OC84· 42

Year 2013Dev Matt Makes GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings fighting mechanics, melee combat and ranged combat, while skipping roguelike runs

86

Sonic Mania

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-op2DOffline

Steam👍 94%· 28KIGDB85· 16OC87· 126

Year 2017Dev Headcannon · SegaOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

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

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Kirby & the Amazing Mirror

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