Dead Cells vs Spelunky 2
8/10Match score
Higher community rating
Dead Cells
+5
rating points
More player ratings
Dead Cells
636 ratings
Similarity Breakdown
Similar
Game Modes
Same
Perspective
Same
Genres
Similar
Themes
Different
Features
Shared
Game Modes
Single player
Perspective
Side view
Genres
AdventureIndiePlatform
Themes
ActionFantasy
Features
roguelikeroguelitepermadeath
Key Differences
Game Modes
Dead Cells
-Spelunky 2
Co-operativeMultiplayer
Themes
Dead Cells
-Spelunky 2
Science fiction
Features
Dead Cells
metroidvaniathe game awards - best action game - winnerthe game awards - best independent game - nomineepax east 2017random level generation
Spelunky 2
branching pathslocal co-oponline co-oppvpsequel
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Dead Cells | Spelunky 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Release Date | Aug 6, 2018 | Sep 15, 2020 |
| Rating | 87/100 (636 ratings) | 82/100 (67 ratings) |
| Genres | AdventureIndiePlatform | AdventureIndiePlatform |
| Themes | ActionFantasy | ActionFantasyScience fiction |
| Features | metroidvaniaroguelikeroguelitethe game awards - best action game - winnerthe game awards - best independent game - nomineepax east 2017random level generationparryingskill points in gamewall jumppax west 2017permadeathpre-release public testingshoppingteleportation | roguelikeroguelitebranching pathslocal co-oponline co-oppermadeathpvpsequel |
| Game Modes | Single player | Co-operativeMultiplayerSingle player |
| Player Perspective | Side view | Side view |
| Platforms | Android, Linux, Mac, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, iOS | Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S |
Comparison Summary
Dead Cells and Spelunky 2 have a 8/10 match score. Both games overlap around Single player, Side view, Adventure, Indie, Platform, Action.
Dead Cells stands out for metroidvania, the game awards - best action game - winner, the game awards - best independent game - nominee, while Spelunky 2 stands out for Co-operative, Multiplayer, Science fiction, branching paths.
Dead Cells has the higher community rating in the current dataset. Players who enjoy Single player, Side view, Adventure are the most likely to find value in both.