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Slay the Spire vs Split Square

Slay the Spire and Split Square 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 Split Square (2023). Split Square 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 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 Split Square

Choose Split Square if you want an Action and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. Split Square launched in 2023.

Both Slay the Spire and Split Square 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 Split Square — Steam metadata comparison
Slay the Spire — Steam game coverSlay the SpireSplit Square — Steam game coverSplit Square
Released20192023
GenresStrategy, IndieAction, Strategy, Indie, Casual
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price6.24 USD4.99 USD
Steam reviews97.5% positive (75,305 reviews)3 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersMega CritShedin

Side by side

Slay the Spire vs Split Square — FAQ

Should I play Slay the Spire or Split Square first?
If you want chronology, Slay the Spire (2019) came out before Split Square (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 Split Square 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. Split Square doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
Slay the Spire vs Split Square — Verdict (2026) · imho.run