Spelunky 2 (2020)

Your explorer's basic strength does not rise because you have died fifty times. New characters are cosmetic, while unlocked shortcuts let you practise later areas with a limited starting kit. A full journey still asks you to earn its equipment along the way, and some deeper routes need items from the opening areas. Choose this for improvement you can feel in safer jumps and better reactions. Unlocking a shortcut is useful practice, rather than buying a stronger version of the same explorer.