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Within the “Co-op” category, the closest game to Spelunky is Mighty No. 9 — scoring 91/100 on our similarity scale. Risk of Rain and Rayman Legends follow close behind.

#1Mighty No. 991 #2Risk of Rain89 #3Rayman Legends54 #4Rayman Origins53 #5Octodad: Dadliest Catch52

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The best co-op games like Spelunky

21 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Spelunky. Each one has been evaluated across 14 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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Mighty No. 9

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePrecision Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineMeleeHardcore2D

Steam👍 50%· 3.4KIGDB52· 20OC52· 92

Year 2016Dev Inti Creates · Deep SilverOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

✓ Both are precision platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Stands apart with shooter, vibe casual and setting anime, while skipping roguelike runs

89

Risk of Rain

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePrecision Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineMeleeHardcoreProceduralFantasy2D

Steam👍 93%· 30KIGDB85· 4OC77· 17

Year 2013Dev Hopoo Games · Chucklefish GamesOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Fits the precision platformers cluster, with precision platforming, roguelike runs and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: deep RPG systems, shooter and action RPG combat, while skipping exploration and discovery

#3Rayman Legends

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Rayman Legends

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineMeleeHardcore2D

Steam👍 90%· 12KIGDB81· 13OC90· 76

Year 2013Dev Ubisoft Montpellier · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Spelunky, expect precision platforming, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, while skipping roguelike runs

Steam Epic Xbox

#4Rayman Origins

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Rayman Origins

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineMeleeFantasy2D

Steam👍 94%· 5.9KIGDB89· 8

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

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and melee combat.

≠ Missing: roguelike runs.

#5Octodad: Dadliest Catch

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Octodad: Dadliest Catch

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloCo-opMultiplayerOfflineMeleeHardcore

Steam👍 94%· 11KRAWG👍 73%· 360MC69IGDB74· 11OC73· 68

Year 2014Dev Young HorsesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with Spelunky: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, puzzle design and strong narrative focus, while skipping roguelike runs

#6Kirby's Dream Land 3

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Kirby's Dream Land 3

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

OfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-opMelee2D

Year 1997Dev HAL Laboratory · Nintendo

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and melee combat.

≠ Missing: roguelike runs.

51

Metal Slug 2

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

MultiplayerCo-opSoloOfflineMeleeFantasy2D

Steam👍 89%· 1.4K

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

✓ Like Spelunky, it's known for precision platforming, adventure storytelling and melee combat

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

#8N++ (NPLUSPLUS)

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N++ (NPLUSPLUS)

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

MultiplayerCo-opOfflineSoloMeleeHardcore2D

Steam👍 94%· 3.5KRAWG👍 86%· 124MC90IGDB83· 10

Year 2015Dev Metanet SoftwarePlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Like Spelunky, it's known for precision platforming, punishing difficulty and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, setting scifi and free to play, while skipping roguelike runs

#9LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures

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LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

OfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeExploration

Steam👍 88%· 4.3KIGDB69· 5

Year 2008Dev Traveller's Tales · LucasArtsOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Mac

✓ If you enjoyed Spelunky, expect precision platforming, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, loot and gear systems and skill tree progression, while skipping roguelike runs

50

The Cave

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineFantasy2D

Steam👍 87%· 2.9KIGDB70· 11

Year 2013Dev Double Fine Productions · SegaOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · Android

✓ Like Spelunky, it's known for precision platforming, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, while skipping roguelike runs

#11Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light

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Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineMeleeFantasyExploration

Steam👍 91%· 4.7KIGDB79· 7

Year 2010Dev Crystal Dynamics · Square EnixOn PlayStation 3 · Android · PC

✓ Shared with Spelunky: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, shooter and historical setting, while skipping roguelike runs

49

Unravel Two

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

Co-opSoloMultiplayerOfflineMeleeFantasy2D

Steam👍 78%· 8.8KIGDB81· 11OC81· 85

Year 2018Dev ColdWood Interactive · Electronic ArtsOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Shared with Spelunky: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, cozy, relaxing feel and strong narrative focus, while skipping roguelike runs

Steam Epic Xbox

#13Sonic the Hedgehog 2

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Sonic the Hedgehog 2

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

OfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-opMelee2D

Steam👍 86%· 37IGDB90· 2

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

✓ Shared with Spelunky: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with setting scifi and visual pixel, while skipping roguelike runs

#14Trine 3: The Artifacts of Power

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Trine 3: The Artifacts of Power

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineMeleeFantasy

Steam👍 63%· 9.1KIGDB62· 5OC67· 28

Year 2015Dev FrozenbyteOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Spelunky, expect precision platforming, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, deep RPG systems and strong narrative focus, while skipping roguelike runs

48

Pikuniku

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

MultiplayerCo-opOfflineSoloMeleeExploration2D

Steam👍 96%· 11KRAWG👍 80%· 236MC75OC76· 56

Year 2019Dev Devolver DigitalPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

✓ Like Spelunky, it's known for precision platforming, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, vibe casual and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping roguelike runs

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