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Slay the Spire

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  • Roguelike
  • Deckbuilder
  • Turn-based strategy

The game that popularised roguelike deckbuilders. You climb a tower fighting turn-based battles with a deck you build as you go, choosing routes, relics and cards. Every enemy shows you its intent, so each turn is a small puzzle.

Why play it now

When you want to think without stress: everything is turn-based, and you can leave a run halfway and pick it up whenever you like.

Who it's for

For tactical players who enjoy learning from every defeat and discovering synergies between cards.

When not to pick it

Don't pick it if you want action or reflexes, or if today you don't want one bad early decision to cost you the run.

What it offers

  • Thinking: 90 out of 100
  • Relaxing: 40 out of 100
  • Creating: 40 out of 100
  • Managing: 35 out of 100
  • Building: 30 out of 100

Our own editorial classification, not Steam data.

Details

Controller
Controller support
Saving
Save at any time
Accessibility
Text size and no timed inputs
Disk space
1 GB (minimum)
Steam Deck
Verified
Steam reviews
97% positive (218,990)
Metacritic
89/100
Developer
Mega Crit
Release date
23 JAN 2019
Steam genres
Indie, Strategy

Based on what the game states on Steam.