NES/Famicom

Spelunker

In this game, you are a spelunker who climbs deep down mountain caves in search for treasure. The levels consist of many platforms, connected to each other by a riding cart, ladders, ropes, etc. You'll have to time your jumping well, because a slight fall will lead to your death, and the abyss is near! You should jump over various obstacles, avoid ghost-like enemies, climb on ropes, and use inventory items such as bombs to create little explosions that will bring you nearer to the desired treasure.

Genre: Action
Year: 1987
Developer: Micro Graphic Image
Publisher: Brøderbund Software, Inc.
Players: 1

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Achievements

42 achievements · 500 total points

Minecart Mania Clear the first area of the first loop
5 pts
Nerve-Wracking Rope Climbing Clear the second area of the first loop
5 pts
We've Struck... Water... Clear the third area of the first loop
5 pts
More Mountains of Wealth Await! Clear the fourth area and complete the first loop
25 pts
Irem-ember a Place Like This Clear the first area of the second loop
10 pts
Color Key Shuffle Clear the second area of the second loop
10 pts
This Is to Go Further Below! Clear the third area of the second loop
10 pts
Sealing the Teal Deal Clear the game's second loop
25 pts
Taking Luxuries for Granite Clear the game's third loop
25 pts
Plundering the Emerald Passage Clear the game's fourth loop
25 pts
Volley of Viridescent Victories Clear the game's fifth loop
50 pts
Can't Get Enough of That Green Stuff Clear the game's sixth loop
50 pts
Azure Access Collect a blue key
2 pts
Sanguine Locksmith Collect a red key
3 pts
Cavernous Curiosities of Area 1A Find the first secret in the first area
5 pts
Cavernous Curiosities of Area 1B Find the second secret in the first area
5 pts
Shimmering from the Subterrane of Area 1 Collect the diamond in the first area
5 pts
Leaving No Stone Unturned in Area 1 Clear the first area with every item collected and every secret found
10 pts
Hypogean Hercules of Area 1 Clear the first area without dying
10 pts
Cavernous Curiosities of Area 2A Find the first secret in the second area
5 pts
Cavernous Curiosities of Area 2B Find the second secret in the second area
5 pts
Shimmering from the Subterrane of Area 2 Collect the diamond in the second area
5 pts
Leaving No Stone Unturned in Area 2 Clear the second area with every item collected and every secret found
10 pts
Hypogean Hercules of Area 2 Clear the second area without dying
10 pts
Cavernous Curiosities of Area 3A Find the first secret in the third area
5 pts
Cavernous Curiosities of Area 3B Find the second secret in the third area
5 pts
Shimmering from the Subterrane of Area 3 Collect the diamond in the third area
5 pts
Leaving No Stone Unturned in Area 3 Clear the third area with every item collected and every secret found
10 pts
Hypogean Hercules of Area 3 Clear the third area without dying
10 pts
Cavernous Curiosities of Area 4A Find the first secret in the fourth area
5 pts
Cavernous Curiosities of Area 4B Find the second secret in the fourth area
5 pts
Shimmering from the Subterrane of Area 4A Collect the first diamond in the fourth area
5 pts
Shimmering from the Subterrane of Area 4B Collect the second diamond in the fourth area
5 pts
Leaving No Stone Unturned in Area 4 Clear the fourth area with every item collected and every secret found
10 pts
Hypogean Hercules of Area 4 Clear the fourth area without dying
10 pts
Rewriting the Spelunker's Constitution Clear an entire loop without dying
25 pts
Death Is a Miner Setback Accumulate 9 lives
10 pts
Worth My Weight in Guano Beat the default high score of 50,000 points
5 pts
Numbers Flaring Up Score 100,000 points
5 pts
Gneiss Ghost Bustin' Score 300,000 points
10 pts
Believing in Miracles Score 600,000 points
25 pts
A Broder-bundle of Bonuses! Score 1,000,000 points
25 pts

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Spelunker frequently asked questions

How do I play Spelunker online with a friend?

Spelunker (NES/Famicom) can be played online with friends using Etera's P2P netplay. Create a room in the launcher and invite your friend, who joins through the invite. Step by step:

Download the Etera launcher for Windows or Linux and create your account.
Ask your friend to do the same and add them to your friends list.
Pick the game in the library and create a netplay room.
Invite your friend: they accept the invite and join the room.
The launcher keeps dependencies on the same version for both players, avoiding desync.

How do I play Spelunker on PC?

Download the Etera launcher (Windows or Linux), find Spelunker in the NES/Famicom library and click to download. The launcher handles the emulator and setup for you.

Does Spelunker netplay lag?

Etera uses a direct P2P connection between players, which usually means low latency. Results depend on each player's internet quality.

Does Spelunker have achievements?

Yes, Spelunker has 42 achievements worth 500 points. Achievements are counted and saved to your history and the leaderboard for subscribers and during the trial period.

Can I play Spelunker for free?

Yes. Every account gets a 5-day trial with premium features. After that, the free plan allows 3 new games per day and 1 netplay session per day. Premium raises those limits.

Play Spelunker on Etera

Download the launcher for Windows or Linux, find this game in the library and play solo or with friends.