Choose Slay the Spire 2
Choose Slay the Spire 2 if you want an Early Access game with Multi-player, Steam Leaderboards, and Online Co-op. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 54,616 Steam reviews back the pick.
Slay the Spire 2 vs Lethal Dungeon
Slay the Spire 2 and Lethal Dungeon both land in Strategy, Indie on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Strategy, Indie on Steam. Both released in 2026. Lethal Dungeon scores higher on Steam reviews (96.1% positive) than Slay the Spire 2 (93.5% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Lethal Dungeon
Choose Lethal Dungeon if it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. Lethal Dungeon launched in 2026.
Both Slay the Spire 2 and Lethal Dungeon sit in Strategy and Indie on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Slay the Spire 2 |  Lethal Dungeon | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026 | 2026 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Early Access | Strategy, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 93.5% positive (54,616 reviews) | 96.1% positive (76 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Mega Crit | Nihohe Soft |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- Both released in 2026.
- Lethal Dungeon scores higher on Steam reviews (96.1% positive) than Slay the Spire 2 (93.5% positive).
- Lethal Dungeon is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Slay the Spire 2 (4.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Slay the Spire 2 has co-op; Lethal Dungeon does not.
- Steam Deck: Slay the Spire 2 is Deck Verified, Lethal Dungeon is Deck Playable.
Slay the Spire 2 vs Lethal Dungeon — FAQ
- Are Slay the Spire 2 and Lethal Dungeon similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Does Lethal Dungeon have multiplayer like Slay the Spire 2?
- No. Slay the Spire 2 supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Lethal Dungeon is listed as single-player only.