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Slay the Spire vs Sorcerer's Tournament

Slay the Spire and Sorcerer's Tournament 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 2 years older than Sorcerer's Tournament (2021). Sorcerer's Tournament is currently ~84% cheaper on Steam than Slay the Spire (0.99 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 the Steam Leaderboards, Adjustable Text Size, and Custom Volume Controls side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 75,305 Steam reviews back the pick.

Choose Sorcerer's Tournament

Choose Sorcerer's Tournament if you want a RPG and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 84% cheaper on the Steam Store. Sorcerer's Tournament launched in 2021.

Both Slay the Spire and Sorcerer's Tournament 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 vs Sorcerer's Tournament — Steam metadata comparison
Slay the Spire — Steam game coverSlay the SpireSorcerer's Tournament — Steam game coverSorcerer's Tournament
Released20192021
GenresStrategy, IndieStrategy, Indie, RPG, Casual
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows, Linux
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price6.24 USD0.99 USD
Steam reviews97.5% positive (75,305 reviews)1 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersMega CritAdam Avramov

Side by side

Slay the Spire vs Sorcerer's Tournament — FAQ

Should I play Slay the Spire or Sorcerer's Tournament first?
If you want chronology, Slay the Spire (2019) came out before Sorcerer's Tournament (2021). 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 Sorcerer's Tournament 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 Slay the Spire run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Slay the Spire is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Sorcerer's Tournament doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
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