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This card game combines elements of roguelike and deckbuilding. During the game, you shall strive ahead, gathering cards to build a unique deck and use it to defeat the enemies getting in your way. You will have to choose between escaping or try to defeat Death, who is relentlessly pursuing you.
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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!
Slay the Spire is a roguelike deckbuilder, card game and card battler game
developed and published by Mega Crit.
Released on January 23rd 2019 is available on Windows, MacOS, Linux, Steam Deck and Steam Machine
in 17 languages: English, Simplified Chinese, French, German, Korean, Russian, Japanese, Polish, Ukrainian, Spanish - Spain, Italian, Dutch, Traditional Chinese, Turkish, Thai, Portuguese - Brazil and Vietnamese.
It has received 192,995 reviews of which 187,205 were positive and 5,790 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. 😍
The game is currently priced at 22.99€ on Steam, but you can find it for 5.70€ on Eneba.
The Steam community has classified Slay the Spire into these genres:
Roguelike Deckbuilder
Card Game
Card Battler
Roguelike
Deckbuilding
Turn-Based
Strategy
Singleplayer
Roguelite
Replay Value
Indie
Difficult
Dungeon Crawler
Mouse Only
RPG
2D
Fantasy
Procedural Generation
Great Soundtrack
Casual
Here is the detailed breakdown of supported languages for Slay the Spire:
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| Korean | |||
| Spanish - Spain | |||
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| Traditional Chinese | |||
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| Thai | |||
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| Turkish | |||
| Portuguese - Brazil | |||
| Ukrainian | |||
| Vietnamese |
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System requirements
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Windows
- OS *: Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8/8.1, 10
- Processor: 2.0 Ghz
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: 1Gb Video Memory, capable of OpenGL 3.0+ support (2.1 with ARB extensions acceptable)
- Storage: 1 GB available space
MacOS
- OS: OSX 10.14+
- Processor: 2.0 Ghz
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: 1Gb Video Memory, capable of OpenGL 3.0+ support (2.1 with ARB extensions acceptable)
- Storage: 1 GB available space
Linux
- OS: Ubuntu 14.04 LTS
- Processor: 2.0 Ghz
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: 1Gb Video Memory, capable of OpenGL 3.0+ support (2.1 with ARB extensions acceptable)
- Storage: 1 GB available space
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Slay the Spire is what happens when a deck-building game looks at your free time, your sanity, and your fragile human hope, then politely asks if it can borrow them forever—and you say yes because the cards make a nice *shuffling sound*. You begin as a humble adventurer climbing a cursed tower. Within minutes, you are no longer an adventurer—you are a gambling addict in medieval cosplay, desperately praying that your next card reward contains something that doesn’t actively ruin your life. It won’t. The core gameplay loop is simple: 1. Fight a monster. 2. Get a card. 3. Realize you’ve made your deck worse. 4. Repeat until emotional collapse. Every decision feels meaningful, which is a polite way of saying every mistake feels like it was handcrafted by a malicious deity who knows your exact breaking point. You’ll carefully construct a “perfect” deck, only to watch it get disassembled by a mushroom with anger issues or a floating orb that clearly has a degree in physics and hatred. The relics—oh, the relics. These shiny little trinkets promise power, but often deliver consequences. “Gain energy each turn,” they whisper, “but also never rest again, idiot.” It’s like signing a contract written in blood and poor life choices. And you will take it. Every time. Combat is turn-based, which gives you plenty of time to think about what you’ve done. You’ll hover over your cards, calculating the optimal play like a genius strategist, only to end your turn and realize you’ve miscounted energy and are about to get punched into another dimension by a sentient slab of concrete. And then there’s the RNG. Sweet, beautiful, completely unhinged RNG. Sometimes it blesses you with godlike synergy and you ascend the Spire as a radiant being of destruction. Other times, it hands you a deck so dysfunctional it could qualify for government assistance. But the real horror—the *true* darkness—comes from the fact that every failure is technically your fault. The game is balanced. The mechanics are fair. The only variable is you, and you are terrible. In conclusion, Slay the Spire is a masterclass in game design, psychological warfare, and teaching players that hope is a resource best spent sparingly. It will consume your time, your patience, and your will to live—and you’ll thank it for the privilege. 10/10, I climbed the Spire and all I got was this crippling addiction and a deep mistrust of card games.
After 152.3 hours of playing this game, I thought it might be best for me to uninstall it so that I could focus more on my school work so that I can graduate and get my Bachelor's degree. One week later, Slay the Spire II was released. I am going to fricking fail my classes, bro.
My kid got me into this game via the board game. We played that thing to death....well, the heart never really dies... but my son had been playing the digital game, and well, let's just say I have put 120 hours into this game in the last few weeks....Need to get back to work now....or....maybe one more game.
Before You Read I picked this game up during the Winter Sale last year because it appeared in the historical low price section. Honestly, it was an impulse purchase and I was not even sure if I would ever play it. It turned out to be a complete eye opener. Before playing this game, I had absolutely no experience with card games. Not even in real life. I did not know what deck building meant or how it worked. Yet somehow the game pulled me in purely because of how well it is designed. All of a sudden I found myself introduced to an entirely new genre, and it delivered one of the best gaming experiences I have ever had. I am writing this review especially for someone who has little to no interest in card games or has zero experience with deck building. If that sounds like you, then this game might surprise you the same way it surprised me. Gameplay Slay the Spire is a roguelike deck builder with four playable characters. You begin with a starter collection of cards that form your deck. Your goal is simple. Climb the tower floor by floor and survive. You start at Floor 1 and attempt to reach the final encounters through three different Acts. Every run is different. You will face different bosses, elite enemies, events, and choices each time you play. Throughout your journey you collect: [*]New cards that shape your strategy [*]Potions that provide temporary advantages [*]Relics that act as permanent buffs for your character What makes this game incredible is how unique every run feels. As you spend more time playing, you naturally learn how cards interact with each other. You begin creating builds without even realizing it. The choice of cards and how efficiently you use them matters far more than luck. Knowledge becomes your greatest strength. My favorite part is how fair the game feels. Every time you lose, you learn something valuable. Instead of frustration, you feel motivated to try again and improve. As you unlock the remaining characters, each one introduces completely different mechanics, cards, and playstyles. It almost feels like learning a new game every time. If you are tired of long open world AAA games filled with distractions and filler content, this is the opposite experience. You simply sit down and play. No gimmicks. No wasted time. Just pure gameplay. Every run feels meaningful. Bosses and Enemy Design As you progress, you will encounter many bosses and elite enemies. I genuinely have no complaints here. They can feel punishing when you first meet them, but the game respects your time. The more knowledge you gain, the more manageable they become. Each Act has its own pool of enemies and bosses. Encounters are randomized, meaning every climb feels fresh. Even side bosses vary between runs, forcing you to adapt instead of relying on one strategy. Enemies are unique and often act like puzzles you must solve using your deck. The challenge never feels unfair. It feels earned. Presentation and Atmosphere I honestly do not want to focus too much on graphics because this is not that type of game. The visuals do exactly what they need to do. Each Act has its own atmosphere and personality, which keeps the journey interesting instead of feeling repetitive. If you end up loving this game, it will almost certainly be because of the gameplay depth rather than graphical fidelity. Summary Slay the Spire surprised me in the best possible way. I went in with zero expectations and no knowledge of card games. What I found was a deeply rewarding experience that constantly teaches you, challenges you, and respects your time. [*]Extremely addictive gameplay loop [*]Massive replay value [*]Fair and rewarding difficulty [*]Unique characters and builds [*]Perfect for short or long play sessions If you have ever looked at deck builders and thought, "this is probably not for me," then I strongly recommend giving this one a chance. It might just open the door to an entirely new genre for you, the same way it did for me.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Slay the Spire is currently priced at 22.99€ on Steam.
No, Slay the Spire is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 22.99€ on Steam.
Yes, Slay the Spire received 187,205 positive votes out of a total of 192,995 achieving an impressive rating of 9.58.
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Slay the Spire was developed and published by Mega Crit.
Yes, Slay the Spire is playable and fully supported on Windows.
Yes, Slay the Spire is playable and fully supported on MacOS.
Yes, Slay the Spire is playable and fully supported on Linux.
Yes, Slay the Spire is playable and fully supported on Steam Deck.
Yes, Slay the Spire is playable and fully supported on Steam Machine.
No, Slay the Spire does not support VR.
Slay the Spire is a single-player game.
Yes, there is a DLC available for Slay the Spire. Explore additional content available for Slay the Spire on Steam.
Yes, Slay the Spire is fully integrated with Steam Workshop. Visit Steam Workshop.
Yes, Slay the Spire supports Remote Play on Phone, Remote Play on Tablet and Remote Play on TV. Discover more about Steam Remote Play.
Yes, Slay the Spire is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.
You can find solutions or submit a support ticket by visiting the Steam Support page for Slay the Spire.
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3,964
Developer
Mega Crit
Publisher
Mega Crit
Release
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Platforms
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