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20XXVSSpelunky 2

Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.

20XX

20XX

Quality
74Popularity
29Value
59
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Ends in≈41d
-80% $2.99
Buy Now
VS
Spelunky 2

Spelunky 2

ActionIndie
Quality
93Popularity
35Value
43
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$19.99
Buy Now

Winner

Spelunky 2 wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

6
20XX
6 of 14 metrics
Spelunky 2
8 of 14 metrics
8

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$2.99 Wins
$19.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$2.24 Wins
$6.99 -
Best Current Discount
-80% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
36 price changes Wins
4 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
N/A -
91/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
91.4% positive -
93.1% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
3.9K -
19.5K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
3.6K -
18.1K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
338 Wins
1.4K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
7 -
291 Wins
Steam Recommendations
3.9K -
19.5K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
50 Wins
32 -
Supported Languages
9 languages -
13 languages Wins
Release Date
Aug 2017 -
Sep 2020 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Maybe20XX

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

MaybeSpelunky 2

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
20XX
Spelunky 2

Player Count Trends

— Concurrent players over time

Review Score Trends

— Positive review ratio over time

Review Volume Trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price Comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

20XX

20XX

2 Stores
Steam
Steam -80% $2.99Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +190% $8.68View
Spelunky 2

Spelunky 2

1 Store
Steam
Steam$19.99Buy Now

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

20XX

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

91% positive (3,942 reviews) — very positive reception
3,942 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

A bit steep right now — worth waiting for a bigger sale.

$2.99 — very accessible price
80% off — massive discount
Historical low: $2.24 — room for better deals

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

Strong +36% player growth
15 concurrent players — niche audience

Spelunky 2

Quality

Overwhelmingly positive reviews — the vast majority of players recommend it.

93% positive (19,482 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 91/100 — critics unanimous, one of the best
19,482 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

A bit steep right now — worth waiting for a bigger sale.

$19.99 — reasonable price

Popularity

Activity a bit low — loyal community but no instant queues.

-46% player decline
185 concurrent players — smaller but active
19,482 total reviews — proven game with large community

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game Details20XXSpelunky 2
Release Date
August 16, 2017
September 29, 2020
Developers
Batterystaple Games, Fire Hose Games
Mossmouth, BlitWorks
Publishers
Batterystaple Games
Mossmouth
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
50
32

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

20XX

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Processor: Two toaster processors or better (2011+)
  • Graphics: Something made in the last five years
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c

Spelunky 2

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Additional Notes: Gamepad Recommended

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: 20XX or Spelunky 2?

Spelunky 2 won the comparison against 20XX based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.

How is the comparison calculated?

The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table — no weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.

Is 20XX worth buying over Spelunky 2?

Based on the metrics, Spelunky 2 won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.

Which game has better player reviews?

Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.

Which game offers better value for money?

The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. 20XX currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 02:57 AM UTC

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