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Spelunky

Spelunky is a platform game that borrows heavily from roguelikes, pitting players against a range of randomized levels. As the unnamed hero, you must descent into caverns in search of loot, helping NPCs and avoiding enemies and traps in the process.

Spelunky
Spelunky

Platform(s)
PC , PS3 , PS4 , PS Vita , Switch , Xbox 360
Released
October 21, 2008
Developer(s)
Mossmouth
Publisher(s)
Mossmouth
Genre(s)
Platformer
ESRB
T For Teen due to Fantasy Violence, Blood, Mild Suggestive Themes

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