Slay the Spire vs Ratropolis
Slay the Spire and Ratropolis 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. Slay the Spire (2019) is 1 year older than Ratropolis (2020). Slay the Spire scores higher on Steam reviews (97.5% positive) than Ratropolis (86.2% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 Slay the Spire |  Ratropolis | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2020 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 6.24 USD | 7.19 USD |
| Steam reviews | 97.5% positive (75,305 reviews) | 86.2% positive (1,698 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Mega Crit | Cassel Games |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- Slay the Spire (2019) is 1 year older than Ratropolis (2020).
- Slay the Spire scores higher on Steam reviews (97.5% positive) than Ratropolis (86.2% positive).
- Slay the Spire is currently ~13% cheaper on Steam than Ratropolis (6.24 USD vs. 7.19 USD).
- Steam Deck: Slay the Spire is Deck Verified, Ratropolis is Deck Playable.
Slay the Spire vs Ratropolis — FAQ
- Which is better, Slay the Spire or Ratropolis?
- On Steam reviews Slay the Spire scores higher (97.5% positive) than Ratropolis (86.2% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Slay the Spire is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Slay the Spire or Ratropolis first?
- If you want chronology, Slay the Spire (2019) came out before Ratropolis (2020). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Slay the Spire and Ratropolis 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.