Choose Slay the Spire 2
Choose Slay the Spire 2 if you want an Early Access game with Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Custom Volume Controls. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 93.5% positive across 54,616 reviews.
Slay the Spire 2 vs The Loopler
Slay the Spire 2 and The Loopler 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. Slay the Spire 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (93.5% positive) than The Loopler (90.2% 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 The Loopler
Choose The Loopler if you want a Simulation, Casual, and Racing game with DualShock Controller Support, DualSense Controller Support, and Touch Only Option. On Steam, it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Loopler launched in 2026.
Both Slay the Spire 2 and The Loopler sit in Strategy and Indie on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, Playable without Timed Input, and Mouse Only Option, 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 |  The Loopler | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026 | 2026 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Early Access | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Casual, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 93.5% positive (54,616 reviews) | 90.2% positive (662 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Mega Crit | Mheep |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- Both released in 2026.
- Slay the Spire 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (93.5% positive) than The Loopler (90.2% positive).
- The Loopler is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Slay the Spire 2 (9.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Slay the Spire 2 has co-op; The Loopler does not.
- Both are Deck Verified.
Slay the Spire 2 vs The Loopler — FAQ
- Which is better, Slay the Spire 2 or The Loopler?
- On Steam reviews Slay the Spire 2 scores higher (93.5% positive) than The Loopler (90.2% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Slay the Spire 2 is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Are Slay the Spire 2 and The Loopler 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 The Loopler have multiplayer like Slay the Spire 2?
- No. Slay the Spire 2 supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while The Loopler is listed as single-player only.
- Do Slay the Spire 2 and The Loopler both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.