# Games like Slay the Spire 2

> The closest matches to Slay the Spire 2: Slay the Spire, Balatro, Monster Train, Inscryption, and Cobalt Core. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.

## Similar games, ranked

The full ranked list, 24 games, best match first (the HTML page shows the top 8 as cards).

1. [Slay the Spire](https://imho.run/games/646570/slay-the-spire) — Shares deck building and procedural generation with Slay the Spire 2. 75,305 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/646570/)
2. [Balatro](https://imho.run/games/2379780/balatro) — Shares deck building and replayability with Slay the Spire 2. 99,852 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2379780/)
3. [Monster Train](https://imho.run/games/1102190/monster-train) — Shares deck building with Slay the Spire 2. 12,182 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1102190/)
4. [Inscryption](https://imho.run/games/1092790/inscryption) — Also Card Battler and Deckbuilding, like Slay the Spire 2. 74,873 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1092790/)
5. [Cobalt Core](https://imho.run/games/2179850/cobalt-core) — Also Roguelike Deckbuilder and Deckbuilding, like Slay the Spire 2. 3,263 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2179850/)
6. [Wildfrost](https://imho.run/games/1811990/wildfrost) — Also Roguelike Deckbuilder and Card Battler, like Slay the Spire 2. 5,253 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1811990/)
7. [Roguebook](https://imho.run/games/1076200/roguebook) — A frequent pick in Slay the Spire 2 players' libraries, and another RPG. 1,911 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1076200/)
8. [Dicey Dungeons](https://imho.run/games/861540/dicey-dungeons) — A frequent pick in Slay the Spire 2 players' libraries, and another Strategy. 6,133 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/861540/)
9. [Griftlands](https://imho.run/games/601840/griftlands) — A frequent pick in Slay the Spire 2 players' libraries, and another Indie. 5,218 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/601840/)
10. [Dawncaster | The RPG Cardventure](https://imho.run/games/3966890/dawncaster-the-rpg-cardventure) — Shares permadeath and deck building with Slay the Spire 2. 170 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3966890/)
11. [Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard from Vampire Survivors](https://imho.run/games/3265700/vampire-crawlers-the-turbo-wildcard-from-vampire-survivors) — A frequent pick in Slay the Spire 2 players' libraries, and another Action. 6,034 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3265700/)
12. [9 Kings](https://imho.run/games/2784470/9-kings) — Shares deck building and build variety with Slay the Spire 2. 8,985 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2784470/)
13. [Gordian Quest](https://imho.run/games/981430/gordian-quest) — Shares deck building and procedural generation with Slay the Spire 2. 1,811 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/981430/)
14. [Across the Obelisk](https://imho.run/games/1385380/across-the-obelisk) — Also Roguelike Deckbuilder and Card Battler, like Slay the Spire 2. 7,715 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1385380/)
15. [Trials of Fire](https://imho.run/games/1038370/trials-of-fire) — Shares deck building and procedural generation with Slay the Spire 2. 1,597 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1038370/)
16. [Hunter's Moon: A Sovereign Syndicate Adventure](https://imho.run/games/3877790/hunter-s-moon-a-sovereign-syndicate-adventure) — Shares deck building and build variety with Slay the Spire 2. 50 Steam reviews, 78% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3877790/)
17. [One Step From Eden](https://imho.run/games/960690/one-step-from-eden) — Shares deck building and procedural generation with Slay the Spire 2. 3,692 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/960690/)
18. [Hand of Fate 2](https://imho.run/games/456670/hand-of-fate-2) — Shares deck building and resource management with Slay the Spire 2. 2,040 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/456670/)
19. [Die For The Lich](https://imho.run/games/3415570/die-for-the-lich) — Shares permadeath and deck building with Slay the Spire 2. 165 Steam reviews, 79% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3415570/)
20. [HELLCARD](https://imho.run/games/1201540/hellcard) — Shares deck building and meta progression with Slay the Spire 2. 1,651 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1201540/)
21. [Super Fantasy Kingdom](https://imho.run/games/2289750/super-fantasy-kingdom) — Shares replayability and roguelite progression with Slay the Spire 2. 2,887 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2289750/)
22. [Ratropolis](https://imho.run/games/1108370/ratropolis) — Shares deck building and procedural generation with Slay the Spire 2. 1,698 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1108370/)
23. [Rune Coliseum](https://imho.run/games/2360210/rune-coliseum) — Shares permadeath and deck building with Slay the Spire 2. 112 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2360210/)
24. [Fogpiercer](https://imho.run/games/3219010/fogpiercer) — Shares permadeath and deck building with Slay the Spire 2. 396 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3219010/)

## Machine-readable

The same ranked list as JSON from the imho.run API for AI assistants (GET, no key, same site as this page):

- Top 20: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=2868840&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=2868840&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=2868840&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=2868840
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/2868840
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Slay the Spire 2

Mega Crit's second entry in their roguelike deck-building series launches in early access in 2026, continuing the fantasy card battler format established by its predecessor. The game centers on strategic deck construction, boss encounters, and character progression through exploration. Players describe the experience as brutal, challenging, immersive, and intense, with hour-long runs featuring distinct modularity that makes each attempt feel fresh. Reviewers highlight that alternate acts provide run variety beyond the original structure, while ancient boons replace boss chests for more impactful end-of-act decisions. The new characters are reported as fun to play, and Mega Crit's track record of balancing and polish from the first game carries forward. Currently priced at $24.99 USD and verified on Steam Deck, the title holds a 94% positive rating from over 54,000 Steam reviews.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 2868840
- **Developer:** Mega Crit
- **Publisher:** Mega Crit
- **Genres:** Strategy, Indie, Early Access
- **Categories:** Multi-player, Stats, Single-player, Steam Cloud, Steam Leaderboards, Full controller support, Online Co-op, Family Sharing, Custom Volume Controls, Playable without Timed Input, Mouse Only Option, Save Anytime, Co-op
- **Released:** Mar 5, 2026
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows, mac, linux

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/2868840/slay-the-spire-2)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=2868840&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2868840/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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