Spelunky (2012): runs on Windows 11, Mac, Linux, Steam Deck?

Gamicality score 89 / 100

Playability today ★★★★★ 4.5

Runs today5 / 5
Design today3.5 / 5
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Steam user reviews Very Positive

16,293 reviews92% positive
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Released: 2012
Developer: Mossmouth
Genre: Indie
Best version today: This is the 2012 HD remake of a 2008 freeware game; play this version, or Spelunky 2 for a larger sequel built on the same ideas.
Runs on: Windows, Linux, Steam Deck
Last checked: October 31, 2026

Does Spelunky run on Windows 11, Apple Silicon Macs, Linux and Steam Deck?

Windows 11	Expected to work. It is sold for Windows today and no problem is on record. SourceNo player reports yet
Mac (Apple Silicon)	No Mac version is sold.No player reports yet
Linux	Through Proton: ProtonDB rates it Platinum (runs perfectly out of the box). SourceNo player reports yet
Steam Deck	Verified by Valve: it works great on Steam Deck. SourceNo player reports yet

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Synopsis

A roguelike platformer where a lone explorer descends through randomly built caves, jungles and temples in search of treasure. Every run starts from the beginning, and players learn the traps, creatures and hidden secrets one death at a time.

What people say

Critics praised it as a tightly made, endlessly replayable roguelike whose deaths feel fair and teach something each time, and the daily challenge mode drew extra praise. Their main warning was the steep difficulty and its reliance on reflexes. Players still rate it highly for responsive controls and runs that stay fresh, though some call the randomness unfair at times and say the opening hours can scare off newcomers.

Playability today

Playability runs from 1 to 5. It is the average of two parts. Each part starts at 1 and climbs to 5 as more of its checks pass. Read the method.

Runs today: 5 / 5

✓Sold today from an official store
✓Runs on Windows 11 without fan patches
–Single-player works without an internet connection
–All of its content still works (servers, DLC, unlocks)
–Supports modern resolutions and widescreen
✓Full controller support or remappable controls
✓Steam Deck Verified or Playable
✓No intrusive DRM or required third-party launcher account
✓No pay-to-win or pushy microtransactions
–No known game-breaking bugs in the current version

Filled in from the Steam store and Valve’s Steam Deck rating. Checks marked – are unknown and do not count until someone checks them.

Design today: 3.5 / 5

✓Controls feel natural on a modern controller or mouse and keyboardPlayers describe the movement as smooth and responsive, and the game has full controller support. Source: steamcommunity.com, pcgamingwiki.com.
✓Menus, text and interface are clear on today's screensThe interface is a small row of counters for health, bombs, ropes and money, and no readability complaints turned up, though evidence on this point is thin. Source: steamcommunity.com.
✗Saving is fair: free saves or frequent checkpoints, little lost progressThere are no saves within a run, so one death sends the player back to the start, with only limited shortcuts to later areas. Source: steamcommunity.com, opencritic.com.
✓It teaches itself: no guide needed to make progressA tutorial cave covers the basics and the main route is learned through play, though the deepest secrets are obscure enough that many players look them up. Source: steamcommunity.com.
✓Pacing holds up: little grind, filler or forced backtrackingRuns are short and randomly built, and players say the game stays fresh with no grind or unlocks to chase. Source: steamcommunity.com.
✗Camera and movement never fight the playerThe close view lets traps and enemies strike from off screen, a complaint that comes up repeatedly in player reviews. Source: steamcommunity.com.

Judged against games made today, from complaints that recur in recent Steam reviews and discussions, forums, PCGamingWiki and community wikis. Each reason links to where it comes from.