Slay the Spire vs Phantom Rose 2 Sapphire
Slay the Spire and Phantom Rose 2 Sapphire 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 4 years older than Phantom Rose 2 Sapphire (2023). Slay the Spire scores higher on Steam reviews (97.5% positive) than Phantom Rose 2 Sapphire (95.1% 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 |  Phantom Rose 2 Sapphire | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2023 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie | Strategy, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 6.24 USD | 11.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 97.5% positive (75,305 reviews) | 95.1% positive (144 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Mega Crit | makaroll |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- Slay the Spire (2019) is 4 years older than Phantom Rose 2 Sapphire (2023).
- Slay the Spire scores higher on Steam reviews (97.5% positive) than Phantom Rose 2 Sapphire (95.1% positive).
- Slay the Spire is currently ~48% cheaper on Steam than Phantom Rose 2 Sapphire (6.24 USD vs. 11.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Slay the Spire is Deck Verified, Phantom Rose 2 Sapphire is Deck Playable.
Slay the Spire vs Phantom Rose 2 Sapphire — FAQ
- Which is better, Slay the Spire or Phantom Rose 2 Sapphire?
- On Steam reviews Slay the Spire scores higher (97.5% positive) than Phantom Rose 2 Sapphire (95.1% 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 Phantom Rose 2 Sapphire first?
- If you want chronology, Slay the Spire (2019) came out before Phantom Rose 2 Sapphire (2023). 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 Phantom Rose 2 Sapphire 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.