Shift Happens vs Spelunky
Shift Happens and Spelunky overlap on Controller, Local Multiplayer and Split Screen, which is why players keep weighing one against the other. Spelunky wins 2 of our metrics to 1.
Shift Happens
Spelunky| Metric | Shift Happens | Spelunky | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Player rating | ★ 3.51 | ★ 3.69 | Spelunky by 0.18 (5%) |
| Catalog popularity | 583 adds | 4,974 adds | Spelunky by 4391 (753%) |
| Avg. playtime | 3h | 3h | Similar length |
| Platform families | 4 | 3 | Shift Happens |
| Release year | 2017 | 2012 | Shift Happens is newer by 5 yr |
Platform exclusives
- Shift Happens only: Nintendo
Verdict
Spelunky takes 2 of 3 measurable categories. Both lean on Controller, Local Multiplayer, Split Screen and cooperative, so whichever you pick, the core feel carries over.
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Base game data via RAWG. Comparison computed by us.