- Steam pricePrice
- $14.99
- Release
- August 8, 2013
- Session GoalsGoals
- Platforms
How co-op works
Up to four local players explore the same procedurally generated run, using bombs, ropes, weapons, and carried items to navigate traps and reach deeper areas. Actions can help or harm teammates, so the group must coordinate scarce resources and avoid friendly-fire chain reactions.
About this game
Spelunky throws you into procedurally generated caverns packed with traps, treasures, and hostile creatures. Each run feels fresh because the layout changes every time, demanding quick reflexes and improvisation. The game offers local co-op and versus modes alongside its brutal solo challenge, letting friends dive in together or compete for loot.
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The platforming is precise and unforgiving. You whip enemies, toss bombs to carve new paths, use ropes to reach high ledges, and grab idols that often trigger deadly boulder traps. Playing with others turns tense moments into shared chaos, whether you're reviving a teammate or accidentally setting off a trap that wipes the whole party.
Spelunky supports local couch co-op and split-screen play, plus Steam Remote Play Together for online sessions. Runs are fast and replayable, making it easy to pass the controller or coordinate strategies as you push deeper into increasingly dangerous biomes. The short loop and high stakes create memorable teamwork moments and plenty of laughs when plans fall apart.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does co-op work in Spelunky?
Spelunky supports local couch co-op and split-screen play for up to 4 players. You can also play online using Steam Remote Play Together. Players can revive each other during runs, but be careful-one person's mistake can easily trigger traps that affect the whole party.
Are the levels the same every time?
No, Spelunky features procedurally generated levels, so every run through the underground caverns is different. The layout, enemy placement, and treasure locations change each time, which keeps the challenge fresh and requires you to adapt on the fly.
Can I play Spelunky online with friends?
Spelunky doesn't have native online multiplayer, but you can play with remote friends using Steam Remote Play Together, which streams the local co-op experience over the internet.
Is Spelunky beginner-friendly or really hard?
Spelunky is deliberately challenging and unforgiving-precision platforming, deadly traps, and aggressive enemies mean you'll die a lot. Runs are short though, so it's easy to jump back in and try again. Playing in co-op can make things easier with revivals, but also more chaotic when someone accidentally triggers a trap.