Should I play Slay the Spire or Metal Queen Dungeon first?

If you want chronology, Slay the Spire (2019) came out before Metal Queen Dungeon (2024). 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 Metal Queen Dungeon 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.

Slay the Spire vs Metal Queen Dungeon

Slay the Spire and Metal Queen Dungeon 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 5 years older than Metal Queen Dungeon (2024). Slay the Spire scores higher on Steam reviews (97.5% positive) than Metal Queen Dungeon (85.2% positive). 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 Metal Queen Dungeon

Choose Metal Queen Dungeon if it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. Metal Queen Dungeon launched in 2024.

Both Slay the Spire and Metal Queen Dungeon 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.

Slay the Spire vs Metal Queen Dungeon — Steam metadata comparison
	Slay the Spire	Metal Queen Dungeon
Released	2019	2024
Genres	Strategy, Indie	Strategy, Indie
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows
Steam Deck	Deck Verified	Deck Playable
Price	6.24 USD	3.74 USD
Steam reviews	97.5% positive (75,305 reviews)	85.2% positive (27 reviews)
Multiplayer	Single-player only	Single-player only
Developers	Mega Crit	KRAKL Games

Side by side

Both share Strategy, Indie on Steam.
Slay the Spire (2019) is 5 years older than Metal Queen Dungeon (2024).
Slay the Spire scores higher on Steam reviews (97.5% positive) than Metal Queen Dungeon (85.2% positive).
Metal Queen Dungeon is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Slay the Spire (3.74 USD vs. 6.24 USD).
Steam Deck: Slay the Spire is Deck Verified, Metal Queen Dungeon is Deck Playable.