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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 (64-bit) Processeur : Dual-core 2.0 GHz Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Graphiques : DirectX 12 or Vulkan compatible, 1 GB VRAM Espace disque : 4 GB d'espace disque disponible

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 (64-bit) Processeur : Quad-core 3.0 GHz Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : DirectX 12 or Vulkan compatible, 2 GB VRAM Espace disque : 4 GB d'espace disque disponible

Slay the Spire 2

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Released March 5, 2026
IndieStrategyEarly Access
sample: 400 reviews posted after launch (127 AI-classified)
68/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 60 % · 188,484 reviews (« Mixed »)
Critics' score : 89/100 (38 OpenCritic reviews) · critics are more convinced than players (-21)
📉 Declining — recent reviews (30d): 62% positive vs 92% overall (6,511 recent reviews)
22,99€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Dedicated veterans are pouring well over 25 hours into this sequel, finding that the core strategic loop remains as compelling as ever. Since entering early access, the game has secured a 68% approval rating across 400 sampled reviews.

What it's about: Le deckbuilder roguelike emblématique fait son grand retour. Construisez un deck unique, affrontez des créatures étranges, et découvrez de puissantes reliques dans Slay the Spire 2 !

In-game

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« You know it is a good game when the Master audio settings defaults to 50% when you start it. 10/10 »
👍 anonymous review · 104 h played395462917
« They took the game and they made it 2-er. It's slay the spire, but now it's 2. Imagine everything from Slay The Spire. Make it 2. That's this game. 12/10 (because of the extra 2) »
👍 anonymous review · 20 h played114251813
« Is good. Act 0 boss was tough but I finally got past it and was able to download the game. »
👍 anonymous review · 242 h played196988
« Slay the Spire 2 is like when I had my second child. It’s a little different than the first one, but you love it unconditionally. »
👍 anonymous review · 39 h played5236189
« i play multiplayer with my best friend and its so fun, hours and hours of talking and gaming, has genuinely helped my life »
👍 anonymous review · 64 h played431722
« Somehow, they managed to improve a perfect game. This EA version already feels deeper with content than the first title. It's giving me Hades 1 to Hades 2 vibes. Mega Crit, you guys did it. Cheers! »
👍 anonymous review · 55 h played10631
« Depuis la MAJ rien ne va il va falloir revoir les MAJ »
👎 anonymous review · 108 h played
« VOUS AVEZ BAISé LE JEU, jouer en coop n'as plus aucun sens, on ne peux plus faire de synergie entre nous avec la carte hanté. Où est le but de jouer avec ses amis ? »
👎 anonymous review · 51 h played
« Bonne chance si vous affronter le prisme en T10 avec la tisse-mort (SPOILER IMPOSSIBLE DE LE TUER) »
👎 anonymous review · 230 h played
« "We have investigated and found a TERRIBLE MISTAKE in the game randomizer that was making the runs harder than expected !! We fixed it YAAAAAAAAAAY" --> turns out : coop is unbearable after A7 and Defect becomes poop »
👎 anonymous review · 240 h played
« The most brutal boss is ... RNG »
👎 anonymous review · 78 h played
« 10/10 they still havent fixed the bug that makes my game crash whenever I play the wrong card »
👍 anonymous review · 15 h played881097

In players' words

« You know it is a good game when the Master audio settings defaults to 50% when you start it. 10/10 »
👍 anonymous review · 104 h played395462917
« Depuis la MAJ rien ne va il va falloir revoir les MAJ »
👎 anonymous review · 108 h played
« They took the game and they made it 2-er. It's slay the spire, but now it's 2. Imagine everything from Slay The Spire. Make it 2. That's this game. 12/10 (because of the extra 2) »
👍 anonymous review · 20 h played114251813
« VOUS AVEZ BAISé LE JEU, jouer en coop n'as plus aucun sens, on ne peux plus faire de synergie entre nous avec la carte hanté. Où est le but de jouer avec ses amis ? »
👎 anonymous review · 51 h played
« Is good. Act 0 boss was tough but I finally got past it and was able to download the game. »
👍 anonymous review · 242 h played196988
« Bonne chance si vous affronter le prisme en T10 avec la tisse-mort (SPOILER IMPOSSIBLE DE LE TUER) »
👎 anonymous review · 230 h played
« Slay the Spire 2 is like when I had my second child. It’s a little different than the first one, but you love it unconditionally. »
👍 anonymous review · 39 h played5236189
« "We have investigated and found a TERRIBLE MISTAKE in the game randomizer that was making the runs harder than expected !! We fixed it YAAAAAAAAAAY" --> turns out : coop is unbearable after A7 and Defect becomes poop »
👎 anonymous review · 240 h played
« i play multiplayer with my best friend and its so fun, hours and hours of talking and gaming, has genuinely helped my life »
👍 anonymous review · 64 h played431722
« The most brutal boss is ... RNG »
👎 anonymous review · 78 h played
« Somehow, they managed to improve a perfect game. This EA version already feels deeper with content than the first title. It's giving me Hades 1 to Hades 2 vibes. Mega Crit, you guys did it. Cheers! »
👍 anonymous review · 55 h played10631
« 10/10 they still havent fixed the bug that makes my game crash whenever I play the wrong card »
👍 anonymous review · 15 h played881097

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
84 % pos · n=94
Multiplayer
100 % pos · n=24
Content / longevity
84 % pos · n=19
Graphics / art
100 % pos · n=4
Value for money
75 % pos · n=4
Performance
100 % pos · n=2
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=2
Story / writing
100 % pos · n=1
Interface / UX
0 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay9479213
Multiplayer242400
Content / longevity191603
Graphics / art4400
Value for money4301
Performance2200
Stability / bugs2002
Story / writing1100
Interface / UX1001

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 82 h on median; those who dislike it: 114 h.

2-10h
70 % (n=23)
10-25h
87 % (n=47)
>25h
66 % (n=330)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

📉 Down since launch (-22 pts) — reception has worsened
Mar 2026 : 91% positive91MarJun 2026 : 85% positive85JunJul 2026 : 69% positive69Jul

% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).

What creators say (YouTube)

This game on Twitch

Popular streamers

LIVE Yozora 248 viewers · EN — ur so tuff big dawg, u could clear a10 easy big dawg, keep at it big dawg!!!!LIVE Kabhaal 242 viewers · EN — *Douses you in sacred oil* | !merchLIVE Merl61 210 viewers · EN — A10 Rotating. Tier List Yap Sesh With Money.LIVE jmac_sts 125 viewers · EN — A10 Necro (Streak: 7)

Small streamers to support

LIVE KKCYBER 95 viewers · EN — 〚SLAY THE SPIRE II〛yas blue girl slaaaayyyy~ 💀🗡️ // card games with @yozora @kumogorogoro & @denpafiLIVE RoramPlays 43 viewers · EN — RoramPlays Plays Snap and Slay The SpireLIVE daa130 28 viewers · JA — おひるざすぱいあLIVE MoooseKing 19 viewers · EN — Thank you for being a friend NO NOT THAT CARD WHAT ARE YOU DOING |!potatoes |!scrambles|!bmhelp|!evh

Streams snapshot from 01/08 à 05h32

Popular clips

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Strengths

  • The core deck-building mechanics are highly praised, with 79 positive mentions out of 94 regarding gameplay.
  • The introduction of a multiplayer mode is a major hit, receiving 24 positive mentions out of 24.
  • Players appreciate the expanded scope, noting 16 positive mentions out of 19 concerning the current content.
  • Visual updates have been well-received, with 4 positive mentions out of 4 for the graphics.

Weaknesses

  • Technical stability is a concern for some, with 2 negative mentions regarding bugs out of 2 total.
  • The user interface has drawn mild criticism, with 1 negative mention out of 1.
  • A small segment of players expressed frustration with the current state of the game, accounting for 7 mentions.

Who is it for?

This title is essential for fans of the original roguelike deck-builder who crave new strategic depth and the addition of competitive play.

Is Slay the Spire 2 worth it in 2026?

Yes, but with a few reservations: 60% of 188,484 Steam reviews are positive (player score 68/100). Most-praised strength: The core deck-building mechanics are highly praised. Current price: 22,99€.

Verdict

While it faces the high expectations set by its predecessor, the game successfully iterates on its addictive foundation. It is a robust start to the early access journey that rewards long-term engagement.

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