Split-screen on PC

Spelunky Classic

Up to 4 players on one PC, with controllers or keyboard and mouse.

4Verified handler

Handler “Spelunky Classic” by Zensuu, version 1

What works

With Nucleus Co-op, up to 4 players can play Spelunky Classic together on one PC, each in their own part of the screen, with controllers or keyboard and mouse. The free community handler “Spelunky Classic” by Zensuu does the setup and was checked by hub moderators: version 1, updated 18 Nov 2024. Spelunky Classic is a platformer, puzzle and indie game from 2008.

Players4
ControllersSupported
Keyboard and mouseSupported
Several keyboards and miceNot supported
Hub moderatorsVerified

How to play Spelunky Classic split screen on PC

Get Nucleus Co-op
Download Nucleus Co-op, free for Windows 10 and 11, and unzip it into its own folder, for example C:\NucleusCo-op. There is no installer.
Keep it out of Program Files, your user folder and OneDrive.
Download Nucleus Co-op
Install the Spelunky Classic handler
In Nucleus Co-op, search the Hub for Spelunky Classic and install its handler, or download the handler file from this page and drop it on the Nucleus window. Then show Nucleus where Spelunky Classic is installed.
Download the handler file (.nc)
Take a seat
Each player presses a button on their own controller to join and takes a spot on the screen. Pick a layout that fits your players.
Launch and connect
Press Launch: Nucleus opens one copy of Spelunky Classic per player and lays the windows out on your screen. Then link them in game, usually one player hosts a LAN or online session and the others join it. The handler notes say how.

What you need

A Windows 10 or 11 PC
Nucleus Co-op runs on Windows only. System requirements
Spelunky Classic for Windows
Installed on that PC. Nucleus starts every player's window from that one install.
Nucleus Co-op, free
With .NET Framework 4.7.2 or later and the Visual C++ 2015–2022 runtimes (x86 and x64). Download
Something to play with
One controller per player; one player can use the keyboard and mouse. Controllers
A PC that can run 4 copies
Each player runs their own copy of Spelunky Classic, so the PC carries several times the usual load. Lower the graphics settings if it struggles. Performance tips
A multiplayer mode
Nucleus links the windows through the game's own LAN or online mode; the handler takes care of it.

Handler notes

Requires Spelunky SD.

◦ Supports xinput gamepads and one mouse and keyboard.

◦ Read the handler notes in the UI carefully.

◦ Authors and Contributors of this handler: Zensuu and Talos91. A special thanks to the Nucleus Co-op and Split Screen Dreams communities.

About Spelunky Classic

Spelunky is a cave exploration / treasure-hunting game inspired by classic platform games and roguelikes, where the goal is to grab as much treasure from the cave as possible. Every time you play the cave's layout will be different. Use your wits, your reflexes, and the items available to you to survive and go ever deeper! Perhaps at the end you may find what you're looking for... Don't be afraid to die! But also don't be afraid to live! Happy Spelunky-ing!

Summary from IGDB