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adventure video game
Spelunx
By Cyan Worlds, released 1 Jan 2010
- Microsoft Windows
- macOS
- Classic Mac OS
- educational video game
What it is
Spelunx is an educational exploration game from Cyan Worlds, released in 2010. Professor Spelunx and Mr. Seudo are studying Planet X, a mysterious world with a large cave to explore, toys, activities and dozens of mini-games. The learning is woven into play, with activities that teach principles from subjects including math, biology and physics. The game is aimed at elementary and middle school children, while its exploratory play may also interest adults. It is listed as an adventure and educational game, with single-player support and Family Sharing. The listed platforms include Windows, macOS and Classic Mac OS, while its Steam platform listing specifies Windows. The supplied release details identify 2010 as its year; no specific day or month is listed here.
What players like, and what they don't
- Dozens of mini-games
- Activities cover math, biology and physics
- Single-player play
- Listed for Windows, macOS and Classic Mac OS
- Steam platform listing specifies Windows only
Who it suits
Spelunx suits elementary and middle school players interested in learning through exploration and mini-games. Its cave activities may also appeal to adults who enjoy exploratory adventures.
Spelunx pairs a cave and Planet X exploration with activities that teach academic concepts. Its broad platform list includes Classic Mac OS, though its Steam listing names Windows.
