Slay the Spire

 PC
User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 650 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 465 out of 650
  2. Mixed: 93 out of 650
  3. Negative: 92 out of 650

Review this game

  1. Your Score
    0 out of 10
    Rate this:
    • 10
    • 9
    • 8
    • 7
    • 6
    • 5
    • 4
    • 3
    • 2
    • 1
    • 0
    • 0
  1. Submit
  2. Check Spelling
view
per page
  1. apokalipto
    Aug 13, 2023
    9
    Very good game. I enjoyed playing this game a lot. I strongly recommend this.
  2. PR9Gaming
    Aug 12, 2023
    9
    Basically THE deckbuilding roguelike, complete with overpowered decks and plenty of rng to screw up your run.
  3. Babutto
    Jul 20, 2023
    9
    Pros.:
    - Cool mechanics of this rogue-like. Normally, I do not like them.
    - Nice variety of characters and tactics.
    - Artifacts, potions, etc. Things stack.
    - Aesthetics. Loved it more than Darkest Dungeon.

    Cons.:
    - No story. At. All...
  4. Goldfighterfive
    Jul 5, 2023
    8
    This game is very fun but can feel unfair at points a lot of the negative reviews say that the RNG makes the game unfair, but you usually want to go with the flow when picking cards, rather than just hope for a specific build and get disappointed when you don't get it
  5. DavidJS
    May 21, 2023
    10
    A masterpiece.

    Perfectly executed in all aspects. The music. The interface. The graphics. The gameplay. The story. It has hundreds of hours of replayability. Each time you play you learn new things. There are no in-game lootboxes or macroscamsactions. You pay once and have hundreds of hours of fun. The people downvoting are either bombing it, are complaining about luck because they    A masterpiece.

    Perfectly executed in all aspects. The music. The interface. The graphics. The gameplay. The story. It has hundreds of hours of replayability. Each time you play you learn new things. There are no in-game lootboxes or macroscamsactions. You pay once and have hundreds of hours of fun.

    The people downvoting are either bombing it, are complaining about luck because they don't understand maths/statistics, or just aren't very good at the game. If you don't like card games, you might not like it. But Slay The Spire executes perfectly at what it's trying to do. Even after hundreds of hours of playtime, I've still not scratched the surface of the depth the game has to offer and I feel that I can still get a lot better at the game.    … Expand
  6. HxCore
    May 4, 2023
    10
    Ce jeu est excellent, j'ai passé 740 heures dessus.
    Au début du jeu, on découvre les éléments et une difficulté assez relative, on débloque toutes les reliques, les personnages puis les ascensions et arrivent enfin le end game ultime, le coeur A20.
    Je peux comprendre le découragement de certains, réussir une A20 avec down du cœur demande des heures de jeu pour connaitre les paterns des    Ce jeu est excellent, j'ai passé 740 heures dessus.
    Au début du jeu, on découvre les éléments et une difficulté assez relative, on débloque toutes les reliques, les personnages puis les ascensions et arrivent enfin le end game ultime, le coeur A20.
    Je peux comprendre le découragement de certains, réussir une A20 avec down du cœur demande des heures de jeu pour connaitre les paterns des ennemis, les combos, les reliques, les probabilités, etc... mais c'est l'essence même d'un vrai rogue like, acquérir une grande maitrise du jeu pour arriver au bout, et quelle satisfaction !
    Slay the spire est la définition même du jeu facile a prendre en main mais très difficile a maitriser.
    Si vous aimez le challenge, foncez ! si vous êtes frustré rapidement, passez votre chemin.    … Expand
  7. NoMuchToSay
    Mar 17, 2023
    8
    I had fun, good game for some time when you are watching series on the other screen.
  8. PunchBunnie
    Feb 17, 2023
    9
    this is the best digital card game that you can play, and one of the best roguelikes as well
  9. Timenick
    Oct 22, 2022
    8
    This is like Yugioh + Pokemon as a Rogue Like game. Great idea and execution and not as unfair as some people are claiming if you have decent deck building skills and know how to time and execute your plays.

    There are only four base decks but each of them has multiple playstyles to mix and match. Together with potions and items to collect this becomes a VERY deep game that requires a    This is like Yugioh + Pokemon as a Rogue Like game. Great idea and execution and not as unfair as some people are claiming if you have decent deck building skills and know how to time and execute your plays.

    There are only four base decks but each of them has multiple playstyles to mix and match. Together with potions and items to collect this becomes a VERY deep game that requires a whole lot of understanding in how to build and play your deck to win. Not every run is equally hard but every run is doable because you have so many options.

    My only complaint is that the graphics and animations are terrible. You could literally photoshop screenshots of Fromsoftware enemies with animations from Pokemon Emerald into this game and it would look 500% better. 8/10    … Expand
  10. Vegisgod
    Jul 14, 2022
    10
    A deep game consisting of a deck based on different characters you choose with different abilities. When I say deck I mean you actually build the deck as you continue the game. You start with some basic stuff and you can go from there. Sometimes you get such a fun broken combo that it is straight-up euphoria. There are some really cool enemies challenging in different ways that make youA deep game consisting of a deck based on different characters you choose with different abilities. When I say deck I mean you actually build the deck as you continue the game. You start with some basic stuff and you can go from there. Sometimes you get such a fun broken combo that it is straight-up euphoria. There are some really cool enemies challenging in different ways that make you really think and build your deck accordingly the next time you go through with that character. The amount of content is pretty endless as iv never had the same run ever. The amount of time I have put into this game is a great deal and its such a great time I have this on multiple consoles and the PC. I love the character art, the music, and just everything the game has to offer.

    Now one big thing I am going to talk about that a lot of people don't seem to mention is the PC version on steam has a whole workshop. The workshop allows you to download anything that people have created for the game. You can play as bosses like the Slime boss, you can play even as crazy things as Goku / Sailormoon / Yugioh or you can just change out the music, the art, the speed, the story, the items, and the cards. It's endless and the workshop adds so much to the game that I can't even go into detail with 5000 word limit here. Just check it out yourself as it's all free on steam.

    Another big thing I need to mention is the fact the game runs flawlessly on the steam deck which is my main game on the steam deck. It runs via the touchscreen, the sticks or the haptic pad. All feeling awesome. I really do not have anything negative to say about this game as its just a joy to play.

    -V    … Expand
  11. Wargames
    Jul 14, 2022
    8
    Pure deckbuilding roguelike experience. A reference point for any other games to be released in this genre. Gameplay > everything else, which makes total sense for a truly indie game.
  12. Bibikelis
    May 6, 2022
    10
    Игра досталась бесплатно но затянула на долго, чильнее чем многие ААА проекты. Все любителям думать советую
  13. ReddFalconRules
    Apr 20, 2022
    10
    I play this game on a secret account so my friends don't know, but I love it. Very addictive. I've probably played 200+ hours in this game. I hope none of my friends find this review, as I've been telling them that I've never played this game.
  14. M13
    Apr 13, 2022
    10
    Best turn based tactical card game I've ever played. Very addictive. I like the variations in the characters. Each one plays very differently.
  15. captainthrall
    Mar 29, 2022
    9
    I have a few hundred hours in this game.

    The unique, rich style is excellent. The creators did an excellent job of creating an immersive world with its own feel. The gameplay is simple, but works. The graphical style is wonderful. The ascension mode provides almost limitless difficulty allowing for high replay value. I love the RNG, but I hate the RNG - it makes each game different.    I have a few hundred hours in this game.

    The unique, rich style is excellent. The creators did an excellent job of creating an immersive world with its own feel.

    The gameplay is simple, but works. The graphical style is wonderful. The ascension mode provides almost limitless difficulty allowing for high replay value. I love the RNG, but I hate the RNG - it makes each game different.

    I think I spent $19 on this game and I have almost a thousand hours played. That speaks volumes. There's no season pass, no DLC, no microtransactions, no annoyingly gated progression system. Your one single payment buys a full, complete game with superb replayability.

    This game is a true gem. I only hope they create a sequel.    … Expand
  16. MarkandJez
    Mar 27, 2022
    8
    This game is well built.

    - If I die I don't feel like I lost. it can occur because of attrition rather than lack of skill which is rare in gaming. - Progression is slow but it is still attainable. - There are interesting things in this game to keep you coming back and the runs or acts aren't so long you don't want to play. - You don't have to play every class some are more enjoyable    This game is well built.

    - If I die I don't feel like I lost. it can occur because of attrition rather than lack of skill which is rare in gaming.
    - Progression is slow but it is still attainable.
    - There are interesting things in this game to keep you coming back and the runs or acts aren't so long you don't want to play.
    - You don't have to play every class some are more enjoyable than others.    … Expand
  17. Wrecktangled
    Mar 17, 2022
    9
    Im a big board game person, but I dont typically like deck builders. This video game is better than most of the deck building board game counterparts. Once I beat it after about 45 hours, I lost the desire to keep playing unlike most people. Perhaps I need to go dive deeper into this one.
  18. TrukfitSteezy
    Mar 6, 2022
    9
    I was instantly hooked on this game when I first started playing it. I'm a bit of boardgame geek, so I played the og, physical deckbuilders like Dominion before they were cool, so this hit a sweet spot for me. I don't play this much anymore, but I got a solid 60 or 70 hours of bigly enjoyment out of it.
  19. ericdn627
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    This card-based roguelike dungeon crawler keeps calling me back for more, because no matter how many times you play and no matter how many times you win, there are still harder challenges, new rewards, and fierce battles ahead. Play as one of four fighters against a collection of unique and... otherworldly... foes as you battle your way through the Spire as you try to figure out what'sThis card-based roguelike dungeon crawler keeps calling me back for more, because no matter how many times you play and no matter how many times you win, there are still harder challenges, new rewards, and fierce battles ahead. Play as one of four fighters against a collection of unique and... otherworldly... foes as you battle your way through the Spire as you try to figure out what's controlling the world you find yourself in. Everything you need to survive, attacks, power-ups, and defenses, are contained in a deck of cards and a set of potions you collect and add to as the game progresses. While each fighter has his or her own unique deck of cards, thus creating a style of gameplay unique to that particular fighter, you'll soon find out that everything in this game is connected to everything else. You can, if you're lucky (or unlucky) start playing other fighters' cards, or you can sacrifice a reward from the past for a new one in the future, and all the while you're wandering deeper and deeper into the Spire facing foes with their own unique abilities to slay you before you slay them. To say this game is hours of addictive gameplay you just can't put down is an understatement. It's days, weeks, even longer, and I can't even guess how much time and how much raw grit and skill it would take to fully conquer this game. And yet that task doesn't seem as daunting because of how addictive this game is. Whether as a brief time killer or as part of a dedicated gaming session, Slay the Spire is truly among the best of the best of its genre.… Expand
  20. DBoon2020
    Feb 7, 2022
    10
    One of the most engaging turn-based games I’ve played in a long time. It really masters the balance between overall progression and minute-by-minute fun. It’s been a staple in my gaming diet for over a year.
  21. drlowdon
    Jan 23, 2022
    9
    Slay the Spire is a rouge-like deck-builder in which the player must use cards to defeat a series of monsters, death sends you back to the start to try again from scratch. At the start of each run players will start with a set of basic cards that allow for attack and defence. Defeating monsters and finding treasures allows players to choose extra cards to their decks, with stronger ‘elite’Slay the Spire is a rouge-like deck-builder in which the player must use cards to defeat a series of monsters, death sends you back to the start to try again from scratch. At the start of each run players will start with a set of basic cards that allow for attack and defence. Defeating monsters and finding treasures allows players to choose extra cards to their decks, with stronger ‘elite’ enemies rewarding ‘relics’ which give permanent bonuses.

    I’ve played and enjoyed a lot of rouge-likes of late, and Slay the Spire is without doubt one of the most addictive. Trying to piece together that perfect deck full of cards that compliment each other kept me coming back for well over 50 hours, and with four characters available to use (each with their own unique cards and relics to unlock) no two runs will ever quite be the same. Anyone with even the slightest interest in rouge-likes and/or deck-builders should certainly check this out.    … Expand
  22. FaithMonax
    Jan 14, 2022
    10
    WOW!! Near-infinite replayability. Short play time. Perfect learning curve. Secrets. Crazy card interactions. This was the game I didn't know I wanted to play. After putting maybe 30-40 hours in, I almost stopped. I thought I had seen it all now that I had "unlocked" the game. Little did I know, that I knew almost nothing. The incredibly satisfying combos you find. The strategy vs tacticsWOW!! Near-infinite replayability. Short play time. Perfect learning curve. Secrets. Crazy card interactions. This was the game I didn't know I wanted to play. After putting maybe 30-40 hours in, I almost stopped. I thought I had seen it all now that I had "unlocked" the game. Little did I know, that I knew almost nothing. The incredibly satisfying combos you find. The strategy vs tactics tension. Short term vs long term. The fact that almost all cards are good in certain scenarios. Every question seemingly can be answered by "well... it depends", makes this so good. No 2 runs are the same. Even though you can eventually steamroll the basic difficulty of the game if you play enough, the higher difficulties always make you re-assess the value of cards. What used to be a terrible card in a previous run can be a run-saver in another. Much recommended!… Expand
  23. poopoobuttboi
    Dec 28, 2021
    10
    This game is a must play, especially in 2021/2022 where the price is too good for what you're getting.
    I hate card games & turn based games, so when I say this game is incredible I mean it.
    Get it.
  24. Toomadtoplay
    Dec 11, 2021
    9
    I believe this was my introduction to the roguelike genre. Both fun and frustrating, but in proper doses. For the price you get 4 characters, and a good helping of replay value. Each character can be played a different way almost every time. Lot's of cards and lot's of options.
  25. MarcPetersJr
    Oct 25, 2021
    10
    Very fun game.
    Each run you have a lot of option and even after hundreds of hours I'm still hooked!
  26. CandleWax
    Oct 2, 2021
    9
    Slay the spire was a game I only got because I am a very big fan of rouge likes. But I never thought a card game rouge like would have pulled me in this deep.

    Story: This game does have some story in it, but its not really told through out the game, I am many hours into it yet and all I know is that you have to slay the spire. Yet this lack of story is fine because people are not coming    Slay the spire was a game I only got because I am a very big fan of rouge likes. But I never thought a card game rouge like would have pulled me in this deep.

    Story: This game does have some story in it, but its not really told through out the game, I am many hours into it yet and all I know is that you have to slay the spire. Yet this lack of story is fine because people are not coming to this game for a story

    Gameplay: At first glance all the mechanics of this game might seem over whelming, with all the numbers, relics, and effects. But just after your first run through of the game and just experimenting, you already got a pretty good handle on how the game works. The only thing I wish I knew starting this game is to just experiment with different cards, not only is it the best way to get accustomed to every build, but its also very fun to try out new things and they end up working out.
    How it works: You get 4 characters, each with their own unquie cards, relics, and health. There are three floors to beat, a boss at the end of every floor. You are given a map with every floor you enter, allowing you to choose a path you want to take to get to the boss. All the paths are randomized every run. Exploring the floors you can either run into enemies (beating the enemies can grant you a new card, gold, and sometimes a potion), a mini boss (same thing, but will always give you a relic), and a question mark (These areas are a random special kind of event, sort of like a advanage/disadvatange, and some of them can be mini games. One example being an event where you can sacrifice a certain amount of health for a powerful card, my favorite though is the event where you can bet on two dudes jousting, the dude with a lower chance of winning has a higher gold reward, making it a risk and reward kind of thing.)

    Cards and relics: The biggest part of slay the spire is the cards and relics. At the start of every enemy/boss encounter, the game starts and you are given your starting hand. Some cards are attack cards, and others are more skill based like defense. As the run progresses so does your deck. At the start you will have basic attack and defend cards, and at the end, you will have a fully fleshed out build. Relics are passive effects that give you certain effects, (Ex. Royal pillow allows more health restoration when resting). Another great part of the game is synergies, some cards can mix great with other cards, and some might mix well with some relics, its really up to you on how you want to approach a situation,because there are just so many options.

    Art style: Art style is very nice to look at with, every card and monster designs are unique.

    I understand that this game may not be for everyone and the description I gave of the gameplay may have been a bit jarring, but just give the game a try. If you dont like it after one or two run throughs,just drop it, its only like 20$ ( I could be wrong on the pricing but it was cheap). It is very easy to pick up and play, it can be complicated if you want it to be.
    Slay the Spire is a great rouge like because of how fun it is to master, one of the more unique rouge likes out there.    … Expand
  27. sourasparagus
    Sep 30, 2021
    10
    I dropped at least 200 hours into this, to level 20 all the characters. The challenge factor is super high and all the mix-and-match options with the cards and relics make each run unique. Plus, the community around it (Jorbs etc.) is super rich. This is the closest I've felt to the feel of Magic the Gathering in a single-player game.
  28. AlainDestroyer
    Sep 18, 2021
    10
    No había probado un juego de cartas de este nivel desde los tiempos inmemoriales del Forbidden Memories de PS1. La temática Roguelike está implementada a la perfección.
    El diseño de personajes está muy bien realizado, cada uno con su estilo de combate y estrategia únicos.
    En cuanto a su dificultad me parece la correcta tanto para novatos del género de cartas como para los más    No había probado un juego de cartas de este nivel desde los tiempos inmemoriales del Forbidden Memories de PS1. La temática Roguelike está implementada a la perfección.
    El diseño de personajes está muy bien realizado, cada uno con su estilo de combate y estrategia únicos.
    En cuanto a su dificultad me parece la correcta tanto para novatos del género de cartas como para los más experimentados en este mundillo.
    En fin, un verdadero cole horas este juegazo de 10.    … Expand
  29. Kranem
    Sep 16, 2021
    10
    Best game 2019, this kept me hooked since the first time I played it. must stop playing this to play other games but can't.
  30. inkling_girl
    Sep 15, 2021
    9
    I didn’t expect to like this game since it’s a roguelike and a deck-builder, seemed these two don’t fit together but I was completely wrong. This game is fantastic, it’s challenging and addictive. It’s the kind of game that makes you want to keep playing even when you die and lose everything.
prev
Page:

Awards & Rankings

7
#7 Best PC Game of 2019
37
#37 Most Discussed PC Game of 2019
71
#71 Most Shared PC Game of 2019

Critic Reviews

All reviews »
Metascore
89

Generally favorable reviews - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 24
  3. Negative: 0 out of 24
  1. Worth Playing
    May 31, 2022
    95
    Slay the Spire is the very definition of a game that's simple to learn and difficult to master. The core mechanics and gameplay are so easy that anyone can pick it up and have a relatively fun time, but learning how to survive takes time and effort. No matter the level, it remains engaging throughout by making every choice meaningful, and victory is decided by your skill and just a dash of RNG. There are many clones out there, many of which are excellent on their own right, but the original Slay the Spire is still one of the most addictive deck-builders ever made.
    Read full review
  2. CD-Action
    Dec 11, 2019
    95
    Slay the Spire proves that tactical games can glue the player to the chair for long hours without depriving them of mental comfort. At this moment Mega Crit’s debut doesn’t seem to have any competition – neither in the card game genre, nor in the roguelike. [03/2019, p.68]
  3. Eurogamer Italy
    Apr 16, 2019
    90
    Deck-building RPG + Roguelike, Slay the Spire is one of the most surprising, deep and engaging game you'll see this year. An absolute must play.
    Read full review
See all critic reviews »