# Games like Slay the Spire

> The closest matches to Slay the Spire: Slay the Spire 2, Balatro, Monster Train, Inscryption, and Griftlands. 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 2](https://imho.run/games/2868840/slay-the-spire-2) — Shares deck building and procedural generation with Slay the Spire. 54,616 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2868840/)
2. [Balatro](https://imho.run/games/2379780/balatro) — Also Roguelike Deckbuilder and Turn-Based, like Slay the Spire. 99,852 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2379780/)
3. [Monster Train](https://imho.run/games/1102190/monster-train) — Shares tactical positioning and deck building with Slay the Spire. 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 Rogue-lite, like Slay the Spire. 74,873 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1092790/)
5. [Griftlands](https://imho.run/games/601840/griftlands) — Also Turn-Based and Card Battler, like Slay the Spire. 5,218 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/601840/)
6. [Vault of the Void](https://imho.run/games/1135810/vault-of-the-void) — Also Roguelike Deckbuilder and Card Battler, like Slay the Spire. 1,386 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1135810/)
7. [Wildfrost](https://imho.run/games/1811990/wildfrost) — A frequent pick in Slay the Spire players' libraries, and another Indie. 5,253 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1811990/)
8. [Dicey Dungeons](https://imho.run/games/861540/dicey-dungeons) — Also Mouse only and Roguelike Deckbuilder, like Slay the Spire. 6,133 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/861540/)
9. [Cobalt Core](https://imho.run/games/2179850/cobalt-core) — Also Roguelike Deckbuilder and Deckbuilding, like Slay the Spire. 3,263 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2179850/)
10. [9 Kings](https://imho.run/games/2784470/9-kings) — Shares deck building and faction politics with Slay the Spire. 8,985 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2784470/)
11. [Trials of Fire](https://imho.run/games/1038370/trials-of-fire) — A frequent pick in Slay the Spire players' libraries, and another RPG. 1,597 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1038370/)
12. [One Step From Eden](https://imho.run/games/960690/one-step-from-eden) — A frequent pick in Slay the Spire players' libraries, and another Action. 3,692 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/960690/)
13. [Roguebook](https://imho.run/games/1076200/roguebook) — Also Roguelike Deckbuilder and Turn-Based, like Slay the Spire. 1,911 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1076200/)
14. [Across the Obelisk](https://imho.run/games/1385380/across-the-obelisk) — Also Roguelike Deckbuilder and Turn-Based, like Slay the Spire. 7,715 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1385380/)
15. [Gordian Quest](https://imho.run/games/981430/gordian-quest) — Shares tactical positioning and deck building with Slay the Spire. 1,811 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/981430/)
16. [Banners of Ruin](https://imho.run/games/1075740/banners-of-ruin) — Shares tactical positioning with Slay the Spire. 1,239 Steam reviews, 79% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1075740/)
17. [Ratropolis](https://imho.run/games/1108370/ratropolis) — A frequent pick in Slay the Spire players' libraries, and another Strategy. 1,698 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1108370/)
18. [Monster Slayers](https://imho.run/games/496620/monster-slayers) — Shares deck building with Slay the Spire. 609 Steam reviews, 80% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/496620/)
19. [Pirates Outlaws](https://imho.run/games/1046300/pirates-outlaws) — A frequent pick in Slay the Spire players' libraries, and another Adventure. 295 Steam reviews, 78% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1046300/)
20. [StarVaders](https://imho.run/games/2097570/starvaders) — Shares deck building with Slay the Spire. 2,110 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2097570/)
21. [SpellRogue](https://imho.run/games/1990110/spellrogue) — Shares deck building with Slay the Spire. 1,009 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1990110/)
22. [Deep Sky Derelicts](https://imho.run/games/698640/deep-sky-derelicts) — Shares deck building and procedural generation with Slay the Spire. 1,130 Steam reviews, 72% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/698640/)
23. [Tainted Grail: Conquest](https://imho.run/games/1199030/tainted-grail-conquest) — Also Turn-Based and Rogue-lite, like Slay the Spire. 4,229 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1199030/)
24. [Commander Quest](https://imho.run/games/2697930/commander-quest) — Shares deck building and procedural generation with Slay the Spire. 944 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2697930/)

## 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=646570&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=646570&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=646570&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=646570
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/646570
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Slay the Spire

Slay the Spire is a strategy indie game released by Mega Crit in 2019, currently priced around $6.24 USD. The core experience centers on deck-building mechanics combined with procedural generation, card-combo-systems, and tactical-positioning elements that create distinct encounters across each run. The game achieved an 89 on Metacritic and maintains a 98% positive rating from over 75,000 Steam reviews, also receiving verified status on Steam Deck. Players describe the experience as challenging and immersive, with reviewers highlighting that every run offers unique challenges and rewards alongside a highly addictive gameplay loop.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 646570
- **Developer:** Mega Crit
- **Publisher:** Mega Crit
- **Genres:** Strategy, Indie
- **Categories:** Stats, Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Steam Leaderboards, Full controller support, Steam Trading Cards, Steam Workshop, Remote Play on Phone, Remote Play on Tablet, Remote Play on TV, Family Sharing, Adjustable Text Size, Custom Volume Controls, Playable without Timed Input, Mouse Only Option, Touch Only Option, Save Anytime
- **Released:** Jan 23, 2019
- **Free to play:** no
- **Metacritic:** 89
- **Platforms:** windows, mac, linux

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/646570/slay-the-spire)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=646570&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/646570/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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