Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like Slay the Spire (2026)
Every game below overlaps with Slay the Spire on things players said about it rather than on our opinion of what feels alike. Each entry shows what it matched on, so you can throw out the ones matching on the part you did not care about.
The games like Slay the Spire on a map
Compare the whole catalogueThe same 24 games, plotted rather than listed. The two axes below are the ones the ranking is built from, so a game sitting high and right is a game the formula placed near the top. Change either axis to see the field a different way. Where we hold a publisher wordmark, the game is drawn as its mark rather than a dot.
24 games have both
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Players. The share of Steam reviews marked positive, pulled toward the catalogue average in proportion to how few reviews stand behind it. A game with 200 reviews moves a long way toward the average; one with 200,000 barely moves at all. Without this a title sitting at 100 percent on nine reviews outranks Half-Life 2 at 98 percent on 278,000.
Popularity. A blend of two things that are not the same. Audience is how many people wrote a Steam review, which is a floor on how many played it. Reach is how many language editions of Wikipedia document the game, which is cultural footprint rather than sales. A game can score high on one and low on the other: a huge free-to-play title has audience without reach, and a landmark console exclusive has reach without a Steam audience at all. Where both exist they are averaged; where only one does, that one carries it.
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- PC
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How positions are decided
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The short version
- Closest match: Across the Obelisk, which both fantasy, strategy and difficult.
- Slay the Spire is tagged Roguelike Deckbuilder, Card Game, Card Battler, Rogue-like, Deckbuilding, Turn-Based, Strategy, Singleplayer by Steam players. Those tags are what the matching runs on.
- 24 games qualify, each with at least fifty player reviews behind its sentiment figure.
- 4 are free to download, so you can test the resemblance yourself at no cost.
Why players value Slay the Spire
The five things Steam players tag Slay the Spire with most. This is the yardstick every game below is measured against: the closer a game matches these, the more it is likely to scratch the same itch.
- Roguelike Deckbuilder
- Card Game
- Card Battler
- Rogue-like
- Deckbuilding
| Reception | on Steam (97% of 217,947) |
|---|---|
| Watch-outs | no widespread problems reported by players |
| Price | $24.99 |
Tags, sentiment and reported problems come from Steam players; the story line is from Wikipedia. We do not add a written opinion of our own.
How these were matched
Steam tags carry the most weight, because players apply them and they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Souls-like, Atmospheric and Cozy exist as tags and as nothing else, which is exactly the vocabulary this question needs. Formal genres count for less, themes and a shared studio for more.
Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are thrown out before matching. Nearly everything is tagged Singleplayer, so matching on it is matching on nothing. That cutoff is computed from the catalogue rather than fixed, so it moves as the catalogue grows.
All 24, closest first
- 1
Across the Obelisk
Why it matched: both fantasy, strategy and difficult; shares 15 player tags including Rogue-like, Strategy and 2D; released around the same time (2022).
Set forth in a co-op roguelite deckbuilder where every choice matters! Craft decks of breathtaking power. Journey alone or with up to three friends. Plot your party’s path to glory and face powerful enemies in deep tactical combat on your quest to save the kingdom of Senenthia in Across the Obelisk!
Across the Obelisk at a glance Released 2022 Studio Dreamsite Games Player sentiment 80% positive of 13,086 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.9/10 · Steam: (80% of 13,086)
Matches Slay the Spire on: 5 of 5 — Roguelike Deckbuilder, Card Game, Card Battler, Rogue-like, Deckbuilding
Why players like it: Rogue-like, Strategy, 2D, Fantasy, Roguelike Deckbuilder — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Slay the Spire: $19.99 — $5.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Slay the Spire:Rogue-likeStrategy2DFantasyRoguelike DeckbuilderCard GameRPGCard Battler
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Backpack Hero
Why it matched: both fantasy, strategy, relaxing and difficult; shares 12 player tags including Replay Value, Turn-Based and Roguelike Deckbuilder; released around the same time (2023).
The inventory management roguelike! Collect rare items, organize your backpack, and vanquish your foes!
Backpack Hero at a glance Released 2023 Studio Jaspel Player sentiment 86% positive of 8,500 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.3/10 · Steam: (86% of 8,500)
Matches Slay the Spire on: 4 of 5 — Roguelike Deckbuilder, Card Battler, Rogue-like, Deckbuilding
Why players like it: Replay Value, Turn-Based, Inventory Management, Roguelike Deckbuilder, Deckbuilding — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Slay the Spire: $9.99 — $15.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Slay the Spire:Replay ValueTurn-BasedRoguelike DeckbuilderDeckbuilding2DFantasyRogue-likeStrategy
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Balatro
Why it matched: both strategy, relaxing and difficult; shares 14 player tags including Card Game, Roguelike Deckbuilder and Rogue-like.
The poker roguelike. Balatro is a hypnotically satisfying deckbuilder where you play illegal poker hands, discover game-changing jokers, and trigger adrenaline-pumping, outrageous combos.
Balatro at a glance Released 2024 Studio LocalThunk Player sentiment 98% positive of 197,690 Price $14.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.4/10 · Steam: (98% of 197,690)
Matches Slay the Spire on: 5 of 5 — Roguelike Deckbuilder, Card Game, Card Battler, Rogue-like, Deckbuilding
Why players like it: Card Game, Roguelike Deckbuilder, Rogue-like, Deckbuilding, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Slay the Spire: $14.99 — $10.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Slay the Spire:Card GameRoguelike DeckbuilderRogue-likeDeckbuildingStrategyReplay ValueRogue-liteTurn-Based
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Monster Train
Why it matched: both fantasy, strategy and difficult; shares 11 player tags including Card Battler, Rogue-lite and Card Game; released around the same time (2020).
Monster Train is a strategic roguelike deck building game with a twist. Set on a train to hell, you’ll use tactical decision making to defend multiple vertical battlegrounds. With real time competitive multiplayer and endless replayability, Monster Train is always on time.
Monster Train at a glance Released 2020 Studio Shiny Shoe Player sentiment 96% positive of 22,925 Price $24.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: (96% of 22,925)
Matches Slay the Spire on: 5 of 5 — Roguelike Deckbuilder, Card Game, Card Battler, Rogue-like, Deckbuilding
Why players like it: Card Battler, Rogue-lite, Card Game, Turn-Based Tactics, Deckbuilding — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Slay the Spire: $24.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Slay the Spire:Card BattlerRogue-liteCard GameDeckbuildingRogue-likeStrategyDifficultRoguelike Deckbuilder
- 5
GWENT: The Witcher Card Game
Why it matched: both fantasy, strategy, relaxing and difficult; shares 10 player tags including Strategy, Card Game and RPG; released around the same time (2020).
Command mighty Witcher-world heroes in epic online PvP card battles!
GWENT: The Witcher Card Game at a glance Released 2020 Studio CD PROJEKT RED Player sentiment 86% positive of 27,710 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: (86% of 27,710)
Matches Slay the Spire on: 3 of 5 — Card Game, Card Battler, Deckbuilding
Why players like it: Free to Play, Strategy, Card Game, RPG, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Slay the Spire: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Slay the Spire:StrategyCard GameRPGDeckbuildingFantasyTurn-BasedGreat SoundtrackCard Battler
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Iratus: Lord of the Dead
Why it matched: both fantasy, strategy and difficult; shares 11 player tags including RPG, Strategy and Indie; released around the same time (2020).
Iratus: Lord of the Dead is a turn-based tactical roguelike RPG set in a dark fantasy universe. Lead an army of undead to help an angry necromancer in his quest to reach the surface world and bring death to the mortal realms!
Iratus: Lord of the Dead at a glance Released 2020 Studio Unfrozen Player sentiment 86% positive of 8,251 Price $2.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.4/10 · Steam: (86% of 8,251)
Matches Slay the Spire on: 1 of 5 — Rogue-like
Why players like it: RPG, Strategy, Indie, Turn-Based Combat, Rogue-like — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Slay the Spire: $2.99 — $22.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Slay the Spire:RPGStrategyIndieRogue-likeRogue-liteTurn-BasedFantasy2D
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The Legend of Bum-Bo
Why it matched: both strategy, relaxing and difficult; shares 11 player tags including Rogue-lite, Indie and Strategy; released around the same time (2019).
A puzzle based deck building rogue-like prequel to The Binding of Isaac... Made of cardboard!
The Legend of Bum-Bo at a glance Released 2019 Studio Edmund McMillen Player sentiment 81% positive of 5,934 Price $14.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.9/10 · Steam: (81% of 5,934)
Matches Slay the Spire on: 3 of 5 — Card Game, Rogue-like, Deckbuilding
Why players like it: Rogue-lite, Indie, Strategy, Adventure, Puzzle — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Slay the Spire: $14.99 — $10.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Slay the Spire:Rogue-liteIndieStrategyGreat SoundtrackDifficultCasualCard GameDeckbuilding
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Darkest Dungeon
Why it matched: both fantasy, strategy and difficult; shares 10 player tags including Dungeon Crawler, Rogue-like and RPG; released around the same time (2016).
Darkest Dungeon is a challenging gothic roguelike turn-based RPG about the psychological stresses of adventuring. Recruit, train, and lead a team of flawed heroes against unimaginable horrors, stress, disease, and the ever-encroaching dark. Can you keep your heroes together when all hope is lost?
Darkest Dungeon at a glance Released 2016 Studio Red Hook Studios Player sentiment 92% positive of 161,942 Price $3.74 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: (92% of 161,942)
Matches Slay the Spire on: 1 of 5 — Rogue-like
Why players like it: Turn-Based Combat, Dark Fantasy, Dungeon Crawler, Rogue-like, RPG — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Slay the Spire: $3.74 — $21.25 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Slay the Spire:Dungeon CrawlerRogue-likeRPGDifficultTurn-BasedStrategyIndie2D
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Stoneshard
Why it matched: both fantasy, strategy and difficult; shares 10 player tags including RPG, Rogue-like and Strategy; released around the same time (2020).
Stoneshard is a hardcore turn-based RPG about the harsh life of a medieval mercenary: travel with your own caravan, descend into procedurally generated dungeons, learn new skills, survive hunger and injuries - and remember, every mistake can mean death and loss of progress.
Stoneshard at a glance Released 2020 Studio Ink Stains Games Player sentiment 75% positive of 35,515 Price $24.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.8/10 · Steam: (75% of 35,515)
Matches Slay the Spire on: 1 of 5 — Rogue-like
Why players like it: RPG, Rogue-like, Strategy, Pixel Graphics, Survival — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Slay the Spire: $24.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Slay the Spire:RPGRogue-likeStrategyTurn-BasedProcedural Generation2DDungeon CrawlerIndie
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Crypt of the NecroDancer
Why it matched: both fantasy, strategy and difficult; shares 10 player tags including Difficult, Rogue-like and Great Soundtrack.
Crypt of the NecroDancer is an award winning hardcore roguelike rhythm game. Move to the music and deliver beatdowns to the beat! Groove to the epic Danny Baranowsky soundtrack, or select songs from your own MP3 collection!
Crypt of the NecroDancer at a glance Released 2014 Studio Brace Yourself Games Player sentiment 95% positive of 26,481 Price $14.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: (95% of 26,481)
Matches Slay the Spire on: 1 of 5 — Rogue-like
Why players like it: Rhythm, Female Protagonist, Difficult, Rogue-like, Great Soundtrack — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Slay the Spire: $14.99 — $10.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Slay the Spire:DifficultRogue-likeGreat SoundtrackDungeon CrawlerIndieRPG2DRogue-lite
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Artifact
Why it matched: both fantasy, strategy, relaxing and difficult; shares 9 player tags including Card Battler, Deckbuilding and Card Game; released around the same time (2018).
Artifact now features two games: Artifact Classic, the original Dota 2 trading card game, and Artifact Foundry, a special edition with streamlined gameplay, new cards, new single-player content, and an improved new player experience.
Artifact at a glance Released 2018 Studio Valve Player sentiment 47% positive of 24,768 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.5/10 · Steam: (47% of 24,768)
Matches Slay the Spire on: 3 of 5 — Card Game, Card Battler, Deckbuilding
Why players like it: Card Battler, Deckbuilding, Card Game, Trading Card Game, Strategy — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Slay the Spire: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Slay the Spire:Card BattlerDeckbuildingCard GameStrategyDifficultFantasyCasualTurn-Based
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Dungeon of the ENDLESS
Why it matched: both strategy and difficult; shares 11 player tags including Rogue-like, Strategy and Indie.
Dungeon of the ENDLESS™ is a Rogue-Like Dungeon-Defense game, in which the player and their team of heroes must protect the generator of their crashed ship while exploring an ever-expanding dungeon, all while facing waves of monsters and special events as they try to find their way out...
Dungeon of the ENDLESS at a glance Released 2014 Studio AMPLITUDE Studios Player sentiment 85% positive of 14,040 Price $11.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.3/10 · Steam: (85% of 14,040)
Matches Slay the Spire on: 1 of 5 — Rogue-like
Why players like it: Rogue-like, Strategy, Tower Defense, Pixel Graphics, Indie — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Slay the Spire: $11.99 — $13.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Slay the Spire:Rogue-likeStrategyIndieRPGDungeon CrawlerProcedural GenerationDifficultRogue-lite
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Soda Dungeon
Why it matched: both fantasy, strategy and relaxing; shares 9 player tags including RPG, Casual and 2D; released around the same time (2017).
Pop the top on some legendary action with Soda Dungeon, the fresh and fizzy hit mobile RPG adventure, now available on your desktop! Manage your team as you raid the local dungeons, upgrade your tavern, and attract new party members. Gold, legendary items, and more await you.
Soda Dungeon at a glance Released 2017 Studio AN Productions Player sentiment 94% positive of 6,332 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: (94% of 6,332)
Matches Slay the Spire on: none of the top five directly; it matched on other tags below
Why players like it: Free to Play, RPG, Pixel Graphics, Casual, 2D — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Slay the Spire: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Slay the Spire:RPGCasual2DTurn-BasedDungeon CrawlerFantasyStrategyIndie
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Library Of Ruina
Why it matched: both strategy and difficult; shares 10 player tags including Card Game, Strategy and Difficult; released around the same time (2021).
"May you find your book in this place." Combat between the guests and the librarians breaks out as if it were on a stage. Defeated guests turn into books, and the Library grows onward. And eventually, get your hands on… The one singular, perfect book.
Library Of Ruina at a glance Released 2021 Studio ProjectMoon Player sentiment 94% positive of 44,826 Price $29.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: (94% of 44,826)
Matches Slay the Spire on: 3 of 5 — Card Game, Card Battler, Deckbuilding
Why players like it: Story Rich, Card Game, Strategy, Difficult, Deckbuilding — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Slay the Spire: $29.99 — $5.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Slay the Spire:Card GameStrategyDifficultDeckbuildingGreat SoundtrackIndieTurn-BasedCard Battler
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Loop Hero
Why it matched: both fantasy, strategy and difficult; shares 8 player tags including Rogue-like, Deckbuilding and Rogue-lite; released around the same time (2021).
The Lich has thrown the world into a timeless loop and plunged its inhabitants into never ending chaos. Wield an expanding deck of mystical cards to place enemies, buildings, and terrain along each unique expedition loop for the brave hero.
Loop Hero at a glance Released 2021 Studio Four Quarters Player sentiment 93% positive of 36,517 Price $14.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: (93% of 36,517)
Matches Slay the Spire on: 3 of 5 — Card Game, Rogue-like, Deckbuilding
Why players like it: Tactical, Rogue-like, Pixel Graphics, Deckbuilding, Rogue-lite — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Slay the Spire: $14.99 — $10.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Slay the Spire:Rogue-likeDeckbuildingRogue-liteIndieCard Game2DFantasyRPG
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Rogue Tower
Why it matched: both fantasy, strategy, relaxing and difficult; shares 7 player tags including Strategy, Rogue-like and Casual; released around the same time (2022).
Rogue Tower is a tower defense game with roguelike elements and a continuously expanding path which you can influence. Unlock, build, upgrade, expand, defend.
Rogue Tower at a glance Released 2022 Studio Die of Death Games Player sentiment 83% positive of 5,921 Price $14.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.9/10 · Steam: (83% of 5,921)
Matches Slay the Spire on: 1 of 5 — Rogue-like
Why players like it: Tower Defense, Strategy, Rogue-like, Casual, Procedural Generation — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Slay the Spire: $14.99 — $10.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Slay the Spire:StrategyRogue-likeCasualProcedural GenerationRogue-liteFantasyIndie
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Into the Breach
Why it matched: both strategy and difficult; shares 9 player tags including Strategy, Indie and Rogue-like; released around the same time (2018).
Control powerful mechs from the future to defeat an alien threat. Each attempt to save the world presents a new randomly generated challenge in this turn-based strategy game.
Into the Breach at a glance Released 2018 Studio Subset Games Player sentiment 94% positive of 22,246 Price $14.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: (94% of 22,246)
Matches Slay the Spire on: 1 of 5 — Rogue-like
Why players like it: Strategy, Turn-Based Strategy, Indie, Pixel Graphics, Turn-Based Tactics — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Slay the Spire: $14.99 — $10.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Slay the Spire:StrategyIndieRogue-likeTurn-BasedRogue-liteRPGReplay ValueProcedural Generation
- 18
Soda Dungeon 2
Why it matched: both fantasy, strategy and relaxing; shares 8 player tags including RPG, Dungeon Crawler and Casual; released around the same time (2020).
Everyone’s favorite laid-back dungeon crawler returns in Soda Dungeon 2. Featuring a new adventure, a whole town to upgrade, crafting, new classes, alternate dimensions, and more! It’s everything you loved about the original plus all the stuff you’ve been asking for.
Soda Dungeon 2 at a glance Released 2020 Studio AN Productions Player sentiment 94% positive of 5,665 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: (94% of 5,665)
Matches Slay the Spire on: none of the top five directly; it matched on other tags below
Why players like it: Free to Play, Idler, RPG, Pixel Graphics, Dungeon Crawler — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Slay the Spire: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Slay the Spire:RPGDungeon CrawlerCasualIndie2DTurn-BasedFantasyStrategy
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Dragon Cliff
Why it matched: both fantasy, strategy and relaxing; shares 8 player tags including RPG, Strategy and Casual; released around the same time (2018).
Dragon Cliff is a Semi-Idle RPG game with deep and complex itemization/skill systems to support endless character builds. Players are to collect adventurers, kill monsters, advance talent trees, enchant/reforge equipment, discover scrolls and finally assemble the most powerful adventure team!
Dragon Cliff at a glance Released 2018 Studio Meta Interaction Player sentiment 89% positive of 8,184 Price $1.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.4/10 · Steam: (89% of 8,184)
Matches Slay the Spire on: none of the top five directly; it matched on other tags below
Why players like it: RPG, Strategy, Idler, Loot, Pixel Graphics — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Slay the Spire: $1.99 — $23.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Slay the Spire:RPGStrategyCasualIndieDungeon Crawler2DTurn-BasedFantasy
- 20
Kingdom Rush - Tower Defense
Why it matched: both fantasy, strategy, relaxing and difficult; shares 7 player tags including Strategy, 2D and Fantasy.
Get ready for an epic journey to defend your kingdom against hordes of orcs, trolls, evil wizards and other nasty fiends using a vast arsenal of towers and spells at your command!Fight on forests, mountains and wastelands, customizing your defensive strategy with different tower upgrades and specializations!
Kingdom Rush - Tower Defense at a glance Released 2014 Studio Ironhide Game Studio Player sentiment 97% positive of 17,136 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: (97% of 17,136)
Matches Slay the Spire on: none of the top five directly; it matched on other tags below
Why players like it: Tower Defense, Strategy, Singleplayer, 2D, Tactical — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Slay the Spire: $9.99 — $15.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Slay the Spire:Strategy2DFantasyCasualIndieDifficultRPG
- 21
The Dungeon Of Naheulbeuk: The Amulet Of Chaos
Why it matched: both fantasy, strategy and difficult; shares 8 player tags including RPG, Turn-Based and Strategy; released around the same time (2020).
Step into the wacky heroic fantasy universe of the Dungeon of Naheulbeuk. Lead a team of unlikely and clumsy heroes in an epic and challenging tactical RPG. Live an adventure filled with humor, surprises and silly encounters.
The Dungeon Of Naheulbeuk: The Amulet Of Chaos at a glance Released 2020 Studio Artefacts Studio Player sentiment 87% positive of 8,064 Price $5.24 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.2/10 · Steam: (87% of 8,064)
Matches Slay the Spire on: none of the top five directly; it matched on other tags below
Why players like it: RPG, Turn-Based Tactics, Adventure, Turn-Based, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Slay the Spire: $5.24 — $19.75 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Slay the Spire:RPGTurn-BasedStrategyDungeon CrawlerIndieDifficultFantasyGreat Soundtrack
- 22
Shadowverse CCG
Why it matched: both fantasy, strategy and relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Card Battler, Deckbuilding and Card Game; released around the same time (2016).
Four million battles every day. One Shadowverse. Japan's #1 strategic card game. Made by card gamers for card gamers.
Shadowverse CCG at a glance Released 2016 Studio Cygames, Inc. Player sentiment 74% positive of 15,062 Price Not listed Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.5/10 · Steam: (74% of 15,062)
Matches Slay the Spire on: 3 of 5 — Card Game, Card Battler, Deckbuilding
Why players like it: Free to Play, Card Battler, Trading Card Game, Deckbuilding, Anime — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Slay the Spire:Card BattlerDeckbuildingCard GameStrategyFantasyTurn-BasedCasualRPG
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Mini Metro
Why it matched: both strategy, relaxing and difficult; shares 8 player tags including Strategy, Indie and Casual; released around the same time (2015).
Mini Metro is a strategy simulation game about designing a subway map for a growing city. Draw lines between stations and start your trains running. As new stations open, redraw your lines to keep them efficient. Decide where to use your limited resources. How long can you keep the city moving?
Mini Metro at a glance Released 2015 Studio Dinosaur Polo Club Player sentiment 96% positive of 16,729 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: (96% of 16,729)
Matches Slay the Spire on: none of the top five directly; it matched on other tags below
Why players like it: Strategy, Puzzle, Minimalist, Simulation, Trains — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Slay the Spire: $9.99 — $15.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Slay the Spire:StrategyIndieCasual2DMouse onlyDifficultGreat SoundtrackReplay Value
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Wildermyth
Why it matched: both fantasy, strategy and difficult; shares 7 player tags including Procedural Generation, Fantasy and Rogue-lite; released around the same time (2021).
Wildermyth follows heroes over their whole careers, from their pitchfork days to their powerful primes, and on into old age and memory. It’s a party-based procedural storytelling RPG where tactical combat and story decisions will alter your world and reshape your cast of characters.
Wildermyth at a glance Released 2021 Studio Worldwalker Games LLC Player sentiment 95% positive of 18,232 Price $24.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: (95% of 18,232)
Matches Slay the Spire on: none of the top five directly; it matched on other tags below
Why players like it: Party-Based RPG, Choices Matter, Story Rich, Character Customization, Turn-Based Tactics — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Slay the Spire: $24.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Slay the Spire:Procedural GenerationFantasyRogue-liteRPGTurn-BasedIndieStrategy
Common questions
What game is most like Slay the Spire?
Across the Obelisk, on the evidence we have. It both fantasy, strategy and difficult. That is a statement about overlap, not a promise you will like it as much: two games can share every tag and still feel different to play.
How is "similar to Slay the Spire" decided?
By overlap on the tags Steam players applied to each game, the formal genres, the themes both sit in, and whether the same studio made them. Tags carry the most weight because players write them, so they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are ignored: matching on "Singleplayer" is matching on nothing. Every entry below shows exactly what it matched on.
Are these ranked by quality?
No. They are ordered by how much they overlap with Slay the Spire. Where two games overlap equally, the better received one goes first, but that only moves a game a place or two. Each entry shows its own player sentiment so you can weigh that separately.
Do you get paid for these recommendations?
No. The order is computed from tag and genre overlap and nothing else. No placement here can be bought, and a game appearing high on this page is a statement about resemblance rather than an endorsement.