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Slay the Spire vs Space Grunts 2

Slay the Spire and Space Grunts 2 both land in 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 are Indie games on Steam. Slay the Spire (2019) is 1 year older than Space Grunts 2 (2020). Space Grunts 2 is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Slay the Spire (4.99 USD vs. 6.24 USD). 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 Slay the Spire

Choose Slay the Spire if you want a Strategy game with Steam Leaderboards, Adjustable Text Size, and Custom Volume Controls. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 75,305 Steam reviews back the pick.

Choose Space Grunts 2

Choose Space Grunts 2 if it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. Space Grunts 2 launched in 2020.

Both Slay the Spire and Space Grunts 2 sit in 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 vs Space Grunts 2 — Steam metadata comparison
Slay the Spire — Steam game coverSlay the SpireSpace Grunts 2 — Steam game coverSpace Grunts 2
Released20192020
GenresStrategy, IndieIndie
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows, macOS, Linux
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price6.24 USD4.99 USD
Steam reviews97.5% positive (75,305 reviews)8 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersMega CritOrangepixel

Side by side

Slay the Spire vs Space Grunts 2 — FAQ

Should I play Slay the Spire or Space Grunts 2 first?
If you want chronology, Slay the Spire (2019) came out before Space Grunts 2 (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 Space Grunts 2 similar?
They overlap on 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 Slay the Spire run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Slay the Spire is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Space Grunts 2 doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
Slay the Spire vs Space Grunts 2 — Verdict (2026) · imho.run