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Games like Spelunky Classic

2008PC

The freeware classic sends you through randomly generated caves full of traps, monsters and treasure. Death is permanent, and you get deeper through experimentation, quick reflexes and smart item use.

  • Runs that play out differently every time
  • Jumping and platforming
  • Resources and survival
  • Pixel art

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In short: Games like Spelunky Classic

Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Spelunky Classic special. The reasons are listed right on each game.

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Spelunky

96 %Match

2012PEGI 7PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified92 % positive14.99 €

Brings what grabs you about Spelunky Classic: runs that differ every time, jumping and platforming as well as scarce resources and survival.

A punishing cave-delving platformer with procedurally generated levels where every death is final. Traps, enemies and emergent item interactions make for chaotic, memorable runs.

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Spelunky 2

Interconnected level design

A punishing, procedurally generated platformer where every cave brings new hazards, secrets and chaotic system interactions. Mastering bombs, ropes and traps leads to memorable runs, even in co-op.

Vagante

Runs that play out differently every time

A pixel-art roguelike platformer with permadeath and procedurally generated dungeons, where you mix classes, gear and spells. The co-op mode with friends is a big part of the appeal.

Bard's Gold

Runs that play out differently every time

A tough retro pixel platformer where you play a bard hunting for the key and door in randomly assembled levels. There is no tutorial, so you figure out the mechanics yourself and buy upgrades between runs.

Caveblazers

Runs that play out differently every time

A brutal pixel-art roguelike platformer where you fight through procedurally generated caves full of orcs and goblins, collecting weapons and magic items and dying often in gory ways.

Angvik

Runs that play out differently every time

An action platformer where you take up your father's gear to retake a castle seized by a barbarian. You get only one life and death is permanent, so every step has to be made with care.

Super House of Dead Ninjas

Runs that play out differently every time

A fast 2D action-platformer where you plunge down a randomly generated tower as a crimson ninja, cutting through enemies with blades, shurikens and special attacks. Short, frantic runs and a retro look give it an arcade feel.

A Robot Named Fight

Runs that play out differently every time

A metroidvania roguelike where each run drops you into a freshly generated labyrinth full of meat monsters. Randomized power-ups gradually unlock new paths and secrets.

Dungreed

Runs that play out differently every time

Dungreed blends fast 2D side-scrolling action with roguelite runs. You fight through a constantly changing dungeon, collecting weapons, spells and food to take on the evil lurking below.

Downwell

Runs that play out differently every time

You plummet down a well with gun boots, blasting enemies while collecting gems. This minimalist roguelike thrives on fast reflexes, precise air control, and a striking limited-palette look.

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