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Slay the Spire

Catalogue entry · not reviewed · store data read 30 August 2026

We fused card games and roguelikes together to make the best single player deckbuilder we could. Craft a unique deck, encounter bizarre creatures, discover relics of immense power, and Slay the Spire!

Strategy

Player score
9.7/10
217,947 reviews
Released
2019
Developer
Mega Crit
Platforms
1 systems
Critics
89
Steam Deck
verified
Download
1 GB
We have not written a full review of this game.This is a catalogue entry: everything below comes from a source we can link, checked on a stated date. There is no score and no verdict here, because we only publish those after a reviewer has played the game and written it up properly. Our team may well have played this one. Until someone writes the review, we are not going to imply a verdict we have not put our name to.

What is Slay the Spire?

We fused card games and roguelikes together to make the best single player deckbuilder we could. Craft a unique deck, encounter bizarre creatures, discover relics of immense power, and Slay the Spire!

Description as published by the developer on its own store page, read 30 August 2026. It is marketing copy, not our assessment.

The record

Catalogue facts
First released22 January 2019
DeveloperMega Crit
PublisherMega Crit
PlatformsPC
GenresStrategy
Languages17 supported

Source. Catalogue facts from Wikidata , seeded TBA. Store data from Steam, read 30 August 2026.

How was Slay the Spire received?

Players97%positive of 217,947 · Overwhelmingly Positive
Metacritic89critic aggregate, PC
Achievements46on Steam

Method. Player figures are Steam's own totals for the PC version, read 30 August 2026. The Metacritic score is the one Steam publishes on its store page and can lag the site itself. Metacritic page. Neither is our opinion. We have not published a review of this game.

Accessibility

6 declared features

Seeing

None declared

Hearing

  • Custom Volume Controls

Input

  • Full controller support
  • Mouse Only Option
  • Touch Only Option
  • Playable without Timed Input

Difficulty

  • Save Anytime

Method. Features the publisher declared on its own store page. A declaration is a floor, not a review.

What does it support?

Technical support
CapabilitySupport
Controllerfull support
Cloud savesYes
Cross-platform playNo
Mod supportSteam Workshop
Online playSingle-player only
In-game purchasesNo
Steam Deckverified
Download size1 GB
Add-on content1 DLC listed
Age gateNone

Method. Read from the publisher's Steam listing on 30 August 2026. Describes the PC version. Console versions differ.

What does it cost?

$24.99

Steam price in US dollars, read 30 August 2026. Prices move hourly and vary by region. Check the current price.

Games like Slay the Spire

24 games overlap with Slay the Spire on the tags Steam players applied to it, on genre, and on theme. The closest are Across the Obelisk, Balatro and Backpack Hero.

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Common questions about Slay the Spire

What platforms is Slay the Spire on?

Slay the Spire is available on PC. It first released in 2019.

How much does Slay the Spire cost?

$24.99 on Steam in the United States, read on 30 August 2026. Prices move often and vary by region, so check the store before buying.

Do players recommend Slay the Spire?

97% of 217,947 Steam reviews are positive, which Steam rates Overwhelmingly Positive. That is players rating it, not our review. We have not published a review of this game.

What is the Metacritic score for Slay the Spire?

89 out of 100 for the PC version, as published on the game's own Steam store page. Steam can lag Metacritic by a few points.

Does Slay the Spire work on Steam Deck?

Valve rates Slay the Spire as verified on the Steam Deck, from its own testing. That means it works out of the box with no configuration.

How big is the Slay the Spire download?

1 GB on PC, from the storage requirement on its Steam listing. Console versions differ.