About
On Steam, 58% of 214,392 player reviews are positive (Mixed). 48,526 people are playing it on Steam right now, with a peak of 101,940 in the last 30 days. It is Verified on Steam Deck. The main story takes about 6 hours. It was nominated for 1 award.
The iconic roguelike deckbuilder returns! Craft a unique deck, encounter bizarre creatures, and discover relics of immense power in Slay the Spire 2 - featuring new characters, cards, events, alternate acts, and more!
What is happening now
Slay the Spire II is a deck-building roguelike that launched in early March across Windows, macOS, and Linux. The sequel follows the formula that made the original popular - constructing your deck run-to-run while navigating encounters that demand tactical card play and careful resource management. Recent attention has come from actress Ashly Burch, known for roles in Horizon and Mythic Quest, who has been playing the game on Steam Deck. Beyond personal enthusiasm, she's used her platform to discuss broader character design in games, advocating for more complex and flawed protagonists rather than the stoic archetypes that dominate the medium. Her coverage reflects the kind of sustained engagement Slay the Spire II appears to be generating among players seeking deep, replayable strategy mechanics.
How long to beat Slay the Spire II
from 2 playersMore in the Slay the Spire series
1 other title
Games like Slay the Spire II
same kind of game, other series
Awards
0 won, 1 more nominationMedia
Releases
Earliest full release on each platform; regional dates can differ.
PC and Steam Deck
Steam store pageSteam Deck: Verified works great out of the box
Requirements and Deck status as listed on Steam, checked Oct 28, 2026.
Slay the Spire II player count
concurrent players on SteamPlayers counted on Steam every one to six hours; the daily peak is the highest count of the day.