Platforms
- PCSep 29, 20208.7playscore9.013 Critics9.214.3K Players
- Xbox Series X|SJan 13, 2022NAplayscoreNA0 Critics7.2525 Players
- PlayStation 4Sep 15, 20208.6playscore8.621 Critics9.0797 Players
- Xbox OneJan 13, 2022NAplayscoreNA0 Critics7.2526 Players
- Nintendo SwitchAug 26, 2021NAplayscoreNA0 CriticsNA0 Players
44 critic reviews · 3 community reviews across all platforms
Critic Reviews
- Despite the long wait for this sequel, Spelunky 2 merely follows a bigger and better approach, without innovating a whole lot. Bigger variety of areas, enemies, items and challenges, but without upgrading the gameplay to stay on par with some of the most precise 2D games of our age, such as Celeste or Dead Cells, and continuing to rely way too much on favorable random world generations.
Győző Baki · Jan 29, 2022 Reviewed on Series X|SRead full review - Long story short, if you liked Spelunky, welcome to Spelunky 2: “Spelunking With Friends”. The game feels the same, plays the same, and is basically the same. Save for a handful of quality of life changes that, for the avid Spelunky fan, may be great, especially if you’re interested in tackling these dungeons with friends. For the casual fan, you simply may not care. Either way, it’s simply more of it, and considering the original was far from terrible to begin with, it’s not exactly a cause for concern. Except for the underwhelming soundtrack.
Aaron Price · Sep 21, 2021 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - As far as sequels go, Spelunky 2 is a rare instance where the fans have absolutely no reason to be salty. It retains all that’s made the original great and adds fantastic new features. If you loved the first game, this one will make you very happy.
Denis Koshelev · Sep 17, 2021 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - Even if I prefer the original game and its simplicity compared to Spelunky 2, I’d still argue that you’re getting one of the best roguelikes of all time here. That core theme of learning that I ranted and raved about in the original Spelunky review is right here front and centre, it’s just a little harder to parse with so much going on. If the worst thing anyone can say about Spelunky 2 is that it’s just a tiny bit less perfect than Spelunky, I think that’s a pretty good outcome.
George Foster · Sep 14, 2021 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - Spelunky 2 is a masterclass in great roguelite game design, expertly combining crushing difficulty with a steady drip of new secrets and lessons to keep you coming back for more. Some may be put off by the steep challenge—this is certainly a game you have to work for a bit—but putting in the effort is sure to reward you with plenty of thrilling memories. We’d give this game a high recommendation to any fans of roguelites or challenging platformers, and even if that doesn’t describe you, this is still certainly worth a look.
Mitch Vogel · Aug 26, 2021 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - This is an immaculately designed game dripping with secrets and traps. It might not be for the faint of heart, but at least now with the glory of online co-op, the faint of heart can be dragged kicking and screaming to the City of Gold.
Neal Ronaghan · Aug 25, 2021 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - Everyone at Mossmouth really did a fantastic job bringing a worthy successor to an already beloved cult classic. If you love platformers or roguelikes and you have not checked out this game yet, it just may be your favorite game that you’ve never played.
Joshua Russo · Nov 12, 2020 Reviewed onRead full review - Truly, this is the The Godfather Part II of roguelikes. A sequel that builds on its foundation in every way and serves to push the genre one step further. I still would probably choose to play Hades over Spelunky 2, but it’s a real Sophie’s choice for me. Either way, I know I’m going to have a fantastic afternoon playing an excellent video game. Now, if only someone would leave me a cannoli.
Ricky Frech · Oct 07, 2020 Reviewed on PCRead full review - Spelunky 2 is likely to delight those who revere its predecessor. As for newcomers, a whole new world of curiosity, frustration, rage quitting, perseverance and reward awaits. This is a game that may be a challenge to get into for some, but sooner rather than later determination to succeed will likely evolve into devotion. This will be a game that will always encourage players to come back for more.
Sophie Halliday · Sep 30, 2020 Reviewed on PS4Read full review - Many games fall into the roguelike genre, but few define it. Spelunky 2’s secrets and danger-infused caverns make it simultaneously one of the most frustrating and rewarding games I’ve ever played. Yet, having barely scratched the surface of what it offers, I can’t wait to start another run—whether in search of secrets or just to see how far I can ultimately get. And in the end, isn’t the desire to continue playing the hallmark of any great game?
Chandler Wood · Sep 29, 2020 Reviewed on PS4Read full review
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About the game
Trailers & Screenshots:
Spelunky 2 builds upon the unique, randomized challenges that made the original a roguelike classic, offering a huge adventure designed to satisfy players old and new. Meet the next generation of explorers as they find themselves on the Moon, searching for treasure and missing family.
med roguelike platformer Spelunky.
Developer: Mossmouth