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Slay the Spire 2

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94%Game Brain Score
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stability, grinding
94% User Score Based on 57,434 reviews

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Slay the Spire 2 is a single player and multiplayer tactical strategy game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Mega Crit and was released on March 5, 2026. It received very positive reviews from players.

THE SPIRE AWAKENSThe ultimate roguelike deckbuilder returns! For 1,000 years, the Spire lay dormant, its secrets buried and its horrors forgotten. Now, it has reopened, hungrier and more dangerous than ever, devouring all who dare to ascend. New perils demand sharper strategies, relentless cunning, and unwavering resolve. Outwit the Spire’s brutal trials and uncover the truths hidden at its peak…

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94%
Audience ScoreBased on 57,434 reviews
gameplay1.3k positive mentions
stability87 negative mentions
  • Slay the Spire 2 retains the addictive deck-building roguelike gameplay with new characters, mechanics, enemies, and multiplayer co-op, adding fresh strategic depth and variety.
  • The game features significant graphical improvements with polished art, smooth animations, vibrant character designs, and a distinctive, immersive atmosphere.
  • The character designs are exceptional, with unique mechanics and personalities that enhance both visual appeal and tactical identity, contributing to highly replayable and engaging runs.
  • Some boss mechanics, especially the new 'doormaker' boss, are considered frustrating and excessively punishing, negatively impacting gameplay enjoyment.
  • Replayability is perceived by some as reduced compared to the original game, with criticism towards limited deck-building freedom and content variety in early access.
  • Despite overall solid optimization, the game suffers from occasional crashes, freezes, bugs, and balance issues typical of an early access title, affecting stability and player experience.
  • gameplay
    3,813 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Slay the Spire 2 retains the core addictive deck-building roguelike gameplay of its predecessor while expanding with new characters, mechanics, enemies, and multiplayer co-op that add fresh strategic depth and variety. The gameplay loop remains tight and rewarding, though some find the balance challenging due to punishing boss mechanics and RNG elements that can sometimes limit viable deck strategies. Overall, it offers a familiar yet enriched experience with enhanced visuals, animations, and engaging new mechanics that keep runs feeling fresh and exciting.

    • “The difficulty, mechanical density, and satisfaction of the loop was as close to perfect as any deck building roguelike game has ever managed to come.”
    • “The characters have diverse gameplay and well thought out themes, the bosses each have their own mechanics and you'll find yourself planning your deck for each encounter.”
    • “The core gameplay loop is still super satisfying, but with enough new cards, mechanics, and little twists to keep things interesting.”
    • “The changes have completely pulled me out of the gameplay loop.”
    • “The new doorman boss redesign is the worst and most obnoxious gameplay I have ever experienced in my entire life.”
    • “Many people dislike the doormaker because of the rotating mechanics of card exhaustion, draw blocking, and energy drain on card use; but at the very least these are novel things.”
  • graphics
    1,311 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics in Slay the Spire 2 are widely praised as a significant improvement over the original, featuring a polished, charming art style with smoother animations and more detailed visuals that retain the core aesthetic of the first game. While some placeholder artwork remains due to early access status, the updated visuals, enhanced animations, and vibrant character designs contribute to a more immersive and lively experience. Overall, the graphical enhancements are seen as elevating the game's presentation without detracting from the beloved gameplay loop.

    • “The new visuals and animations look fantastic, and the combat feels just as satisfying and tactical as ever.”
    • “Slay the spire 2 features major advancements in gameplay and graphics while not getting rid of any of the things that made the first game great.”
    • “The art style is beautiful, the new characters are really fun, and the cards are varied and interesting, as well as the enemies.”
    • “There's some placeholder artwork in some places, but the gameplay and the writing is all there.”
    • “Some of the new artworks are a downgrade to the original Slay the Spire.”
    • “While the rest of the game is an upgrade, I feel as though the graphics are unfortunately a downgrade.”
  • replayability
    651 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players widely praise the game for its exceptional replayability, citing diverse characters, strategic depth, randomized elements, and the addition of multiplayer as key factors that keep each run fresh and engaging. The game's content variety, unique builds, and evolving challenges provide nearly infinite playtime, making it one of the most replayable roguelike deckbuilders available, even in its early access state. While a few note minor balance or content limitations, the consensus is that the game offers extensive longevity and continuous replay value.

    • “The sequel to one of the most replayable games of all time brings back everything I love about STS1 with new cards, new characters, and continues the trend of an infinitely replayable polished game.”
    • “The core gameplay loop is as addictive as ever—tight, strategic, and endlessly replayable.”
    • “One of the most replayable games of all time, and it's not even out yet.”
    • “Every enemy is different strategy wise, so many different powers and statuses, but it lacks replayability.”
    • “Compared to Slay the Spire 1, this game has way less replayability.”
    • “The lack of any ability to make your own decks to experiment also makes replayability value very little after playing with each character.”
  • story
    542 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story in this sequel is significantly expanded and more accessible compared to the original, featuring a timeline-based "epoch" unlock system that reveals lore, character backstories, and world details gradually through gameplay progress. While some find the story intriguing and a welcome addition that enriches the game's atmosphere and characters, others note it remains somewhat cryptic, underdeveloped, or overshadowed by the core gameplay, with early access placeholders and pacing issues. Overall, the narrative adds depth and flavor, complementing the improved art and mechanics, but is not the main focus for all players.

    • “Compared to sts1, this game is creepier, more story rich, and has a wider variety of mechanics and strategies.”
    • “The art, the animations, the characters, and the story that you glean through events and fights is amazing.”
    • “The story details found in each event, along with the charming characters, add greater depth and personality to the game.”
    • “The story is scattered and well placed through events and tiny interactions to form a fascinating world and justification for why the game is even happening.”
    • “The only issues I have with this game so far mostly have to do with it being early access: there's no achievements (yet), lots of the storyline isn't done (yet), and other pieces of content that are still locked and unable to be accessed.”
    • “The story element that they added to the unlocks is kind of whatever and personally I don't find it very interesting, but it doesn't detract from the experience in any way.”
  • music
    365 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game receives mixed but generally positive feedback, with many praising its quality, atmosphere, and dynamic adaptation during combat, enhancing the overall experience. However, several users find it less memorable or impactful compared to the original game’s iconic soundtrack, describing it as more subtle, subdued, or even generic at times. Despite some critiques, the soundtrack is often called fantastic, beautiful, and a strong complement to the art and gameplay.

    • “The soundtrack is fantastic, and for all those who have wronged me, your comeuppance is at hand.”
    • “The music is a huge step down compared to the first game, but the animations and art are fantastic.”
    • “The music will dynamically change into a crescendo when enemies are about to use special attacks or enter different phases of a fight.”
    • “The only downgrade is the music which was way more memorable in the first one; this one feels somewhat generic.”
    • “Seriously, the music is like generic fantasy elevator music; it's atrocious.”
    • “The tunes are generic and same-y, even during boss fights - whereas STS1's soundtrack made the direness of these encounters readily clear.”
  • humor
    290 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is widely praised for its clever, quirky humor that enhances the roguelike experience, with many players finding multiplayer sessions especially hilarious due to unpredictable combos and interactions. The early access placeholder art, often described as funny and charming MS Paint-style doodles, adds an extra layer of amusement and personality. Overall, the humor is appreciated for being tasteful, characterful, and a major contributor to the game's fun and addictive nature.

    • “The game has tons of personality and good humor without anything feeling like it's too 'cringe'.”
    • “Devs have a great sense of humor and it shines through in the game.”
    • “Has had us laughing till near death multiple times from just stupid fun combos and interactions, and we each slowly grew to like certain characters or styles.”
  • optimization
    145 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game is well-optimized, running smoothly on a wide range of devices including low-end laptops, Macs, and handhelds like Steam Deck, with stable performance even during multiplayer. While some minor bugs, graphical glitches, and occasional stuttering are reported, especially on specific fights or less common hardware, these issues are being actively addressed in early access. Balance and performance optimizations continue to evolve, making the experience increasingly polished without compromising gameplay depth or replayability.

    • “The game is exceptionally well-optimized.”
    • “Runs smoothly on mac M1.”
    • “Performance and stability wise the game has been rock solid.”
    • “Trash, unoptimized, terrible mechanics on elites.”
    • “The performance optimization is terrible.”
    • “The game is grossly poorly optimized.”
  • stability
    132 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game runs smoothly on a wide range of platforms including Linux, Steam Deck, and low-end PCs, with most users reporting stable performance and quick load times. While there are occasional bugs, freezes, and crashes—especially in multiplayer and with certain card interactions—these issues are typical for an early access title and are actively being patched and improved. Overall, despite some glitches and balancing issues inherent to its early access state, the stability is commendably solid and improving.

    • “Runs great on Steam Deck, and every patch so far has improved the multiplayer stability.”
    • “On the early access side, it's not buggy at all, barring a little lag from having 150ish 'card added to deck' animations on screen at once, and some minor issues requiring a restart because we backed out of a save too many times in rapid succession.”
    • “While it's not 100% bug free in early access, it feels more polished than most finished games I've played.”
    • “My only issue is the game now freezes then closes while I'm in the middle of a game.”
    • “Crashes and freezes extremely frequently, about every 3-5 games.”
    • “Game freezes then crashes constantly when trying to play, refunded it as of now.”
  • grinding
    119 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Grinding in the game is widely described as tedious and frustrating, with many players finding the repeated runs and slow progression monotonous, especially at higher difficulty levels. While some appreciate the challenge and enjoy grinding with friends, the removal of certain fun mechanics and the emphasis on RNG over skill have made progression feel more like a grind than strategic play. Despite this, dedicated players acknowledge the game's depth and potential, often committing extensive hours to mastering ascensions and unlocking content.

    • “Perfect level of challenging, satisfying, and not tedious.”
    • “These challenges aren't tedious, either - you are likely to complete them simply by playing each character and trying out their different available builds.”
    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “So you end up playing a bunch of tedious runs just to get one win.”
    • “The core charm of a roguelike lies in the player’s ability to master mechanics and build a deck that transcends basic rules—the thrill of "breaking the game." By grinding down every sharp edge of synergy and gutting energy generation and card draw, you’ve turned "deck-building" into a tedious math problem, forcing players into a stifling environment of 3 energy, draw 5, and play 5. This is not balance; it is a stagnant cage.”
    • “The game is fun to play no waiting to get to the good parts starting the game and playing it you are already at the good part no stat grinding no filler just fun game”
  • emotional
    66 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the game deeply emotionally engaging, evoking strong attachments to decks, intense frustration, and moments of heartfelt investment, especially in multiplayer. While some criticize balance changes and difficulty as emotionally challenging or upsetting, many praise the game's unique ability to provoke emotional highs and lows akin to a meaningful, personal experience. Overall, the emotional aspect is a core part of the game's appeal, blending strategic depth with genuine player passion.

    • “It’s not just a game—it’s a relentless test of willpower, intellect, and emotional stability, where every card draw feels like fate itself unfolding.”
    • “The next time I looked at the clock it was 3:47 am and I was emotionally invested in whether my co-op partner would survive an elite because I sent him 2 block and a dream.”
    • “Suddenly it’s 3:47 am, you’re negotiating with a talking mushroom about relics, and you’re emotionally attached to a deck built entirely around hitting enemies with increasingly stupid combinations of cards.”
  • monetization
    50 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is widely praised for its fair monetization approach, featuring no microtransactions, ads, or pay-to-win mechanics, with an honest upfront price and long-term support promise. However, some users feel the sequel lacks sufficient new content and innovation, perceiving it as a potential cash grab or an unnecessary standalone rather than a meaningful upgrade or expansion.

    • “No microtransactions/gambling, the game will be supported for 8+ years, outstanding replay value, and no forced online.”
    • “Glad to see some devs who care about the player enjoyment instead of shoving microtransactions down our throats.”
    • “✅ No microtransactions, loot boxes, DLC, or parts of the game removed to be sold later.”
    • “The only interesting new thing is the multiplayer option, but apart from that, the game seems like an easy cash grab and is not worth the money.”
    • “Making a whole new game when this just feels like it should have been an update to the original seems like a cash grab.”
    • “This current early access build is utterly awful. Once you get over the better graphics, they have done barely anything to the game. This could have been an update to the original game and does not warrant a sequel cash grab at all.”
  • character development
    41 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game features exceptional character design highlighted by unique, polished art, animations, and personalities that strongly influence deck-building and gameplay variety. Players praise the depth and individuality of each character's mechanics, contributing to engaging, replayable runs with fresh strategies and co-op fun. Overall, the character development solidly enhances both visual appeal and tactical identity, elevating the roguelike deck-building experience.

    • “The character design and the way each deck develops an identity over the course of a run are tremendous. There are a wide variety of paths to victory or defeat, and every run is a gorgeous learning experience.”
    • “The character design- hero, enemy, and NPC alike- is so strong in this game.”
    • “Innovative character design: alongside the returning favorites, new additions like the Necrobinder show incredible out-of-the-box thinking.”
    • “By the end, it had more HP than the boss, more presence than me, and honestly more character development than the entire run.”
    • “Just looking at some low to mid character designs standing there drawing cards and doing nothing else.”
    • “Please revert Defect to a more similar character design to the first; at least a tapered thigh and slimmer design.”
  • atmosphere
    30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is widely praised for being immersive, polished, and distinctive, successfully expanding on the original's mysterious and quirky tone with enhanced art, animations, and worldbuilding. Players appreciate the captivating environments, varied enemies, and subtle audio cues that create a deeply engaging and atmospheric experience. While some note minor issues, overall the improved presentation and ambiance significantly elevate the sense of journey and challenge.

    • “Great game for players that like a challenge, appreciate polish, and enjoy unique atmosphere.”
    • “The art and atmosphere feel polished and distinctive, with a tone that fits the series perfectly.”
    • “The audio design also contributes to the atmosphere, with a soundtrack that blends tension and mystery to match the feeling of ascending through an unpredictable and dangerous tower.”
    • “After all: me, my 300 damage sword, and my bag of eighty-five relics that have long escaped the confines of the game window would probably feel like a remarkable tonal clash with the grey atmosphere of the original game.”
    • “People must be rewarded at least mentally when they help others if the dev team wants a friendly atmosphere between players.”
    • “The mysterious atmosphere, the personalities of the characters, the handsomeness of orange...”
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Slay the Spire 2 is a tactical strategy game with fantasy theme.

Slay the Spire 2 is available on PC, Mac OS, Steam Deck, Windows and others.

On average players spend around 168 hours playing Slay the Spire 2.

Slay the Spire 2 was released on March 5, 2026.

Slay the Spire 2 was developed by Mega Crit.

Slay the Spire 2 has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked Slay the Spire 2 for its gameplay but disliked it for its stability.

Slay the Spire 2 is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

Similar games include SpellRogue, Slay the Spire, HELLCARD, Across the Obelisk, Monster Train 2 and others.