Slay the Spire

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7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 650 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 93 out of 650
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  1. Oshiri_Maeda
    May 26, 2021
    7
    Bit slow and repetitive, too much of RNG and not enough diversity of runs. My first two runs took 3 and 4 hours each, which is tooo long.
  2. apokalipto
    Aug 13, 2023
    9
    Very good game. I enjoyed playing this game a lot. I strongly recommend this.
  3. Revon
    Oct 18, 2020
    9
    The best rogue-like card game that i have ever played. Awesome design and card balance.
  4. Max7
    Oct 18, 2020
    9
    神奇的作品，玩了根本停不下来。这是我见过最好的DBG游戏了。
  5. JxBest
    Dec 7, 2020
    10
    Currently my most played game on Steam. Highly addictive and very challenging, I recommend this game to anyone that is looking to enjoy this game casually. But this game is easy to get into but don't expect to be a pro. I accomplished a lot in this game and still lose ALOT. Overall consensus this game Is Amazing.
  6. JoelArpal
    Dec 28, 2020
    8
    When i first heard "rogue like" and "cards", i was like: whaaaat...? But then, when i played it i foud out it is a really cool combination and it's so funny to play it. The only problem i have with this game, it's that i'm just unable to get further the third level. But i guess that's just because i'm so bad at cards xD.
  7. prussii
    Dec 31, 2020
    7
    It's very very addictive game. But when you beat the game with every character it gets a bit repetitive and pointless. Ascension isn't enough. It lacks endgame and a bit more content.
  8. 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
  9. 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.
  10. Korova11
    Jun 20, 2021
    10
    Best game ever created. Playing all time in my life. Must buy. Dont read this, go do it
  11. 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!
  12. sportyspicer
    Aug 8, 2021
    10
    Genre defining, a perfect game. I have happily poured hundreds of hours into this. Worth playing just to ask "Do I care about roguelikes/deckbuilders?"
  13. Bibikelis
    May 6, 2022
    10
    Игра досталась бесплатно но затянула на долго, чильнее чем многие ААА проекты. Все любителям думать советую
  14. 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.
  15. 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
  16. 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.
  17. 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.
  18. 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
  19. 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.
  20. joglow
    Nov 12, 2022
    7
    Pretty addictive. It is effective when you want to get yourself distracted.
  21. 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
  22. PunchBunnie
    Feb 17, 2023
    9
    this is the best digital card game that you can play, and one of the best roguelikes as well
  23. NoMuchToSay
    Mar 17, 2023
    8
    I had fun, good game for some time when you are watching series on the other screen.
  24. 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
  25. 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
  26. PR9Gaming
    Aug 12, 2023
    9
    Basically THE deckbuilding roguelike, complete with overpowered decks and plenty of rng to screw up your run.
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#7 Best PC Game of 2019
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#37 Most Discussed PC Game of 2019
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#71 Most Shared PC Game of 2019

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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
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  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.
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  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.
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