Thank you so much! Yes, Spelunky was one of the inspirations, along with The Binding of Isaac. I'm really happy you liked the slime animations! At first, I wanted to add physics to the body, but it didn’t work out very well.
And great catch on the ladder mechanic! I’ll make sure to add that info to the game’s description so it’s clearer for players. Thanks again for playing and for the thoughtful feedback!