Rank 01Why this
Shares deck building and procedural generation with Slay the Spire 2.
- $24.99 (Price checked Nov 3)
- Deck Verified
- 2019
Games like Slay the Spire 2
- 38 games
- Updated Nov 3, 2026
Players who liked Slay the Spire 2 also play
The closest matches to Slay the Spire 2: Slay the Spire, Balatro, Monster Train, Inscryption, and Wildfrost. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 03Why this
Shares deck building with Slay the Spire 2.
- $24.99 (Price checked Nov 3)
- Deck Playable
- 2020
Rank 04 
Inscryption
Why this: Also Card Battler and Deckbuilding, like Slay the Spire 2.
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Wildfrost
Why this: Also Roguelike Deckbuilder and Card Battler, like Slay the Spire 2.
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Cobalt Core
Why this: Also Roguelike Deckbuilder and Deckbuilding, like Slay the Spire 2.
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The full ranked list: top 24 games like Slay the Spire 2
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- 1Slay the Spire
Shares deck building and procedural generation with Slay the Spire 2.
- 98% of 75,305 reviews
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- 10Dawncaster | The RPG Cardventure
Shares permadeath and deck building with Slay the Spire 2.
- 81% of 170 reviews
- 11Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard from Vampire Survivors
Genres: Action, Strategy, Indie
- 96% of 6,034 reviews
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- 18Hand of Fate 2
Shares deck building and resource management with Slay the Spire 2.
- 84% of 2,040 reviews
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- 21Super Fantasy Kingdom
Shares replayability and roguelite progression with Slay the Spire 2.
- 89% of 2,887 reviews
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- Released: 2026
- Developer: Mega Crit
- Price: $24.99checked Nov 3
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 94% of 54,616 reviews
- Genres: Strategy, Indie, Early Access
- Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Players highlight
- Alternate acts provide run variety beyond the first games structure
- Ancient boons replace boss chests for more impactful end of act choices
- Hour long runs with distinct modularity make every attempt feel fresh
- Brutal
- Challenging
- Immersive
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Reviewers mention these as similar to Slay the Spire 2
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Dawncaster | The RPG Cardventure
Why this: Shares permadeath and deck building with Slay the Spire 2.
Across the Obelisk
Why this: Also Roguelike Deckbuilder and Card Battler, like Slay the Spire 2.
Pirates Outlaws
Why this: Shares resource management with Slay the Spire 2.
Gordian Quest
Why this: Shares deck building and procedural generation with Slay the Spire 2.
Fights in Tight Spaces
Why this: Shares deck building with Slay the Spire 2.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Slay the Spire 2 at current Steam store prices.
Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard from Vampire Survivors
Why this: Shares deck building and replayability with Slay the Spire 2.
Hand of Fate 2
Why this: Shares deck building and resource management with Slay the Spire 2.
Die For The Lich
Why this: Shares permadeath and deck building with Slay the Spire 2.
Tower Tactics II
Why this: Shares deck building and build variety with Slay the Spire 2.
Commander Quest
Why this: Also Roguelike Deckbuilder and Card Battler, like Slay the Spire 2.
The Royal Writ
Why this: Shares deck building and turn based combat with Slay the Spire 2.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to Slay the Spire 2, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
Die in the Dungeon: Origins
Why this: Shares permadeath and deck building with Slay the Spire 2.
Morimens
Why this: Shares deck building and build variety with Slay the Spire 2.
Minion Masters
Why this: Shares deck building with Slay the Spire 2.
KARDS - The WW2 Card Game
Why this: Also Deckbuilding and Card Game, like Slay the Spire 2.
Once Upon a Galaxy
Why this: Shares multiplayer co op and deck building with Slay the Spire 2.
GWENT: The Witcher Card Game
Why this: Also Card Battler and Deckbuilding, like Slay the Spire 2.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Slay the Spire
Why this: Shares deck building and procedural generation with Slay the Spire 2.
Balatro
Why this: Shares deck building and replayability with Slay the Spire 2.
Wildfrost
Why this: Also Roguelike Deckbuilder and Card Battler, like Slay the Spire 2.
Cobalt Core
Why this: Also Roguelike Deckbuilder and Deckbuilding, like Slay the Spire 2.
Griftlands
Why this: Also Card Battler and Deckbuilding, like Slay the Spire 2.
About Slay the Spire 2
The closest matches to Slay the Spire 2: Slay the Spire, Balatro, Monster Train, Inscryption, and Wildfrost. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Slay the Spire 2 is your kind of game, the closest matches are Slay the Spire, Balatro and Monster Train — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as brutal, challenging and immersive, and single out its alternate acts and ancient boons. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
Mega Crit's second entry in their roguelike deck-building series launches in early access in 2026, continuing the fantasy card battler format established by its predecessor. The game centers on strategic deck construction, boss encounters, and character progression through exploration. Players describe the experience as brutal, challenging, immersive, and intense, with hour-long runs featuring distinct modularity that makes each attempt feel fresh. Reviewers highlight that alternate acts provide run variety beyond the original structure, while ancient boons replace boss chests for more impactful end-of-act decisions. The new characters are reported as fun to play, and Mega Crit's track record of balancing and polish from the first game carries forward. Currently priced at $24.99 USD and verified on Steam Deck, the title holds a 94% positive rating from over 54,000 Steam reviews.
About Slay the Spire 2: The iconic roguelike deckbuilder returns. Craft a unique deck, encounter bizarre creatures, and discover relics of immense power in Slay the Spire 2!
Is Slay the Spire 2 worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 94% of 54,616 Steam reviews are positive.
- Last 30 days: 74% positive across 3,287 new reviews, 19 points below its all-time score.
- Early Access: unfinished, and it can change a lot before release.
- Price: $24.99 (checked Nov 8).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 96 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Alternate acts provide run variety beyond the first games structure
- Ancient boons replace boss chests for more impactful end of act choices
- Hour long runs with distinct modularity make every attempt feel fresh
- Megacrits track record of balancing and polish from the first game
People who play it also play: Slay the Spire, Balatro, Monster Train
Frequently asked about Slay the Spire 2
Can I run it?
Is Slay the Spire 2 verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Slay the Spire 2 is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does Slay the Spire 2 cost?
Slay the Spire 2 is listed on Steam at 24.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Slay the Spire 2 have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Slay the Spire 2 supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op).
What games are most similar to Slay the Spire 2?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Slay the Spire 2 are Slay the Spire, Balatro, Monster Train.
Who developed Slay the Spire 2?
Slay the Spire 2 was developed by Mega Crit.