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Spelunky - Should you buy now or wait? Purchase decision analysis

Spelunky

MossmouthReleased August 8, 2013
GameValio recommendation66Maybe

Not urgent, but worth watching: it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

  • Niche gem - loved by fans, smaller community
  • Fan favorite (14,686 reviews)
  • Fair price
Why “Maybe”
66out of 100

The ring is the score: filled up to 66 out of 100. Each colour is what one signal added; the five bands below show where the score landed.

  1. Skip This
  2. Wait for Sale
  3. Maybe
  4. Worth It
  5. Great Deal

Where to buy

3 stores · lowest price first

Always sorted by the lowest price, marketplaces included; on a tie the partner store comes first. Marketplace: a Steam key sold by third parties, with the marketplace's buyer protection. Authorized reseller: a store licensed by the publisher.

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Behind the recommendation

How we got to this score: each signal, the factors behind it and the data that feeds it.

Value56/100
  • $8.71: very accessible price
  • 42% off: decent discount

Source: prices from the stores we track, compared with this game's own price history.

Price history
Now $8.71Lowest recorded $3.74Full price $14.99
Quality92/100
  • 92% positive (14,686 reviews): very positive reception
  • Metacritic 90/100: critics unanimous, one of the best
  • 14,686 reviews: large sample

Source: Steam reviews and Metacritic, collected daily.

Steam review score 92% · Very PositivePositive 14kNegative 1k
Popularity34/100
  • Players down 67% in recent days
  • 33 concurrent players: niche audience
  • 14,686 total reviews: proven game with large community

Source: Steam concurrent players and review volume, collected daily.

Daily peak concurrent players
Players now 70Peak in period 124

Game details

Developers
Mossmouth
Publishers
Mossmouth
Release date
August 8, 2013
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
20
Steam recs
14,545
Official website
spelunkyworld.com
Supported languages
6 languagesSee the list

English · French · Italian · German · Spanish - Spain · Japanese

Categories
Single-player, Multi-player, PvP +13See the list

Single-player · Multi-player · PvP · Shared/Split Screen PvP · Co-op · Shared/Split Screen Co-op · Shared/Split Screen · Steam Achievements · Full controller support · Steam Trading Cards · Steam Leaderboards · Remote Play on Phone · Remote Play on Tablet · Remote Play on TV · Remote Play Together · Family Sharing

Frequently asked questions

Is Spelunky worth buying?

Not urgent, but worth watching: it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

Where can I buy Spelunky cheapest?

The best current deal for Spelunky is on Gamivo for $8.71.

That's a 42% discount.

What type of game is Spelunky?

Spelunky is categorized as: Indie.

What platforms is Spelunky available on?

Spelunky is available on: Windows.

When was Spelunky released?

Spelunky was released on August 8, 2013.

How many people are playing Spelunky?

According to recent data, Spelunky has approximately 70 concurrent players 10 hours ago.

Is Spelunky on sale right now?

Spelunky is currently 42% off on Gamivo for $8.71.

Who made Spelunky?

Developed by: Mossmouth

Published by: Mossmouth

What are the best deals for Spelunky?

We're currently tracking 3 deals for Spelunky across different stores:

  • Gamivo: $8.71 (-42%)
  • Kinguin: $11.19 (-25%)
  • Steam: $14.99
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