Spelunky 2 is now available for Windows on Steam, offering the Windows edition of this sequel to Mossmouth's roguelike platformer. Word is: "Spelunky returns in this greatly-expanded sequel to the original roguelike platformer! Meet the next generation of explorers as they find themselves on the Moon, searching for treasure and missing family. Spelunky 2 builds upon the unique, randomized challenges that made the original a classic, offering a huge adventure designed to satisfy players old and new." Here's how this differs from the original Spelunky:

Key Features, Summarized:

• A Bigger World with all new areas, monsters, traps, and items!
• An Extra Dimension is added by allowing players to access a second layer behind the normal playfield. The second layer might contain treasure rooms, hidden passages, and other special places.
• Multiple Routes Through the Game will add variety and give players more ways to personalize a run.
• Find and Ride Mounts (like turkeys!) that have special abilities. Enemies may ride mounts, as well!
• New NPCs that you can help, hurt, or ignore… to make each run feel even more like a unique story.
• Variations and Changes to Classic Spelunky Concepts like shops and ghosts that will make veteran players rethink their strategies.
• Improved Liquid Physics allow water and lava to move and pour realistically, which drastically affects the playfield (and looks cool)
• Deadly Poison and Curses can be inflicted on players and enemies alike.
• Build a Permanent Home at Base Camp as you do runs and explore the caves.
• Improved Lighting and Special Effects are paired with richer visual and audio design.
• Deeper Mysteries that may require a community effort to unravel.
• Possibly More Eggplants