- Steam pricePrice
- $19.99
- Release
- September 29, 2020
- Session GoalsGoals
- Platforms
How co-op works
Up to four players enter the same procedurally generated Adventure locally or online. Each manages their own items while the team coordinates branching routes, bombs, ropes, mounts, and rescues; traps, explosions, and friendly fire can quickly turn one mistake into a party wipe.
About this game
Spelunky 2 throws players into randomly generated underground caverns where every run is a fresh challenge. This roguelike platformer supports both solo exploration and cooperative multiplayer, letting friends team up to hunt treasure, rescue lost family members, and survive the deadly Moon's depths. Every mistake can end a run in seconds, and every discovery can turn the tide.
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The game revolves around cautious platforming, clever use of limited resources, and reacting to traps, enemies, and secrets that shift with each attempt. Co-op transforms the experience into a mix of helpful teamwork and accidental chaos, as players can save each other or accidentally send a friend into a spike pit. Communication and quick reflexes matter when the stakes reset with every death.
Spelunky 2 offers local couch co-op, online co-op, and cross-platform multiplayer, alongside competitive arena modes for head-to-head matches. The run-based structure keeps sessions tight and endlessly replayable, whether you are coordinating strategies or laughing through disasters together.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I play Spelunky 2 co-op with friends online?
Yes, Spelunky 2 supports online co-op as well as local couch co-op. You can also play cross-platform multiplayer, so friends on different platforms can join your runs.
Is friendly fire a thing in co-op, or can we hurt each other?
Yes, friendly fire is very much part of the experience. Players can accidentally hurt or kill each other, which adds both chaos and comedy to co-op runs. You might save your friend or accidentally knock them into a trap.
Does progress carry over between runs, or do we start fresh every time?
Spelunky 2 is a roguelike with run-based structure, meaning each attempt starts fresh with procedurally generated levels. You don't carry over items or progress between runs, which keeps every session challenging and replayable.
Do we need good communication to play co-op effectively?
Communication definitely helps since the game is tough and mistakes are deadly, but part of the fun is the chaotic accidents that happen. You can coordinate strategies for smoother runs or just embrace the hilarious disasters that come from unplanned teamwork.