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Slay the Spire
Indie
Strategy
Single-player
Steam Achievements
Full controller support
Steam Trading Cards
Steam Workshop
Steam Cloud
Stats
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Remote Play on Phone
Remote Play on Tablet
Remote Play on TV
Family Sharing

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!

Developers: Mega Crit
Publishers: Mega Crit
Release Date: Jan 23, 2019
Price (USD): $6.24
Current Players: 10k

Links:  Steam Store  SteamDB

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Overall, Slay the Spire is immensely appreciated by players for its deep, strategic gameplay and vast replayability. While it has a steep learning curve and can sometimes feel too reliant on RNG, the game's challenging nature is often seen as rewarding. It caters to a wide audience through its simple yet deep mechanics, charming art style, and supportive modding community. Despite some minor criticisms, it's heralded as a paragon in the roguelike deck-builder genre, with many looking forward to its sequel.

Positive Points

  • Highly addictive and fun gameplay with vast replayability
  • Unique characters each offering different playstyles and strategies
  • Depth of strategy allowing for a wide variety of deck-building options with meaningful and satisfying card combos
  • Challenging yet rewarding, with a steep but fair learning curve
  • Excellent mod support and community leading to even more content
  • Great for short burst gaming sessions as well as longer, in-depth playthroughs
  • Perfect for both casual gamers and more hardcore strategists
  • Runs well on a wide range of PC hardware, including the Steam Deck
  • Engaging music and charming art style
  • Roguelike elements combined with deck-building offer a unique and engaging gameplay experience
  • Ability to manipulate RNG to some extent with skill and strategy

    • Negative Points

  • Initial gameplay can feel repetitive before unlocking more content
  • Some players find the game too RNG-dependent, which can lead to frustration
  • The difficulty can spike unexpectedly, which may deter less experienced players
  • Graphics and art style may not appeal to everyone
  • Some reported minor bugs, but nothing game-breaking
  • High difficulty level and punishing mechanics might not be enjoyable for all players
  • Base game content may feel limited to some after extensive play, though mods greatly expand this

    • Mixed Points

  • Accessible to newcomers but with depth that rewards experienced players
  • The balance between challenge and skill requirement versus the role of luck/RNG
  • Variety of mods can greatly enhance the game but might overwhelm new players with options

    • Common Themes

  • Immense replayability with different strategies to explore
  • Challenging yet satisfying gameplay that rewards both strategic planning and adaptability
  • Strong modding community that adds value and variety to the game
  • The game's ability to be both relaxing and intensely challenging
  • Effective mix of roguelike and deck-building mechanics creating a unique gaming experience
    • Updated 6/25/2024, 4:49:55 PM UTC
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