Slay the Spire

this is my all time favorite game, i mostly play fps, but these kinds of games have gotten my attention recently. the way you progress and get better is completely based on familiarity, and that's really unique

Slaying the spire is very fun, only downside is that I find it very easy to hyperfixate on it and forget about everything else I need to do

Excellent game, one of the best ever made and definitely the best in its genre. Although extremely challenging at times it might seem unfair, but the beauty of it is you can make it look trivial. As many negative reviews are whining about the difficulty, it is indeed a roguelike therefore it's supposed to be hard, the key to winning is to build a win condition over what the game is offering and keep in mind that early bad rng isn't a fatality for the outcome of the run, I'm confident that 99% of the seeds are winnable under the right choices.

First of all, I want to say that this game is very well made. It is very light and runs very well, although it's easy to understand why just by looking at all the very simple attack and idle animations from all the characters and enemies in the game (they're quite bad). There are definitely some very fun combos that you can do with some characters like the Defetc. Using combinations with the Ironclad like Corruption + Feel no Pain + Dark Embrace + Juggernaut while having relics like Dead Branch and Runic Pyramid is awesome.

But the maing reason why I'm giving Slay the Spire a negative review is very simple: it's because I'm not a masochist! While you can do some pretty interesting card combos, the game has no obligation of giving you any good card or relic after a fight or whenever you reach a shop. The main nature of this game is RANDOMNESS. That's the keyword to describe Slay the Spire. There's definitely a difficult learning curve that you have to climb, but the problem is that this game is not "hard to learn and hard to master" it is in fact "hard to learn and impossible to master". I like difficult games, specially soulslike games, but "gitting gud" doesn't apply to this game beacause even if you invest a huge amount of hours into it, you still can die to the shield + spear boss or the Heart at the end of the act 4, just because you get a bad hand at 2nd or 3rd turns.

I tried to learn and master this game, I even began to watch "pro players" on youtube in order to get better at the game but even guys like Baalord who have over 8,000 hours on this game have roughly 50% winrate on this game. Can you even f****** imagine spending a huge amount of time of your life trying to master a game, and even then only winning half of the time? This is completely insane to me.

I don't know about you guys and gals, but I'm not a huge fan of spending 1 hour of my day trying to build a decent deck while trying to go through the most optimal path on the map in order to get to the final act of the game, just so I lose because of some bad card draws.

The huge amount of good reviews that games that rely so much on randomness like Slay the Spire and Balatro get here on Steam only tell me one thing: there's a huge amount of gambling addicts out there that love getting screwed by randomness. Perhaps I should open a cassino or make a gacha game app, I'll be rich in no time, lmao!

Dunno what else to say, it is THE best deckbuilding game. And one of the best rouge likes. If that doesn't convince you then I dunno what else to say bro

Its one of the greatest deck builders ever made. very versatile and balanced, fun, simple.

A difficult game in which your choices actually determine your success. Something about the RNG in this game feels a lot more "natural" compared to other games, no hidden pity system, or run killing system. Sometimes you get a bad hand, sometimes you get 5 in a row. Never does it feel like the game is intentionally sabotaging you though.

The game can and will kick your teeth in, but if you play with the expectation that you WILL lose, and play defiantly to prevent that happening, you'll have a great time.

My only grievances with this game, are mostly self inflicted:
- I do not find the character "The Watcher" to be as satisfying to play. They are unbelievably strong... until they are not (because you were greedy and only opted for damage.)
- The other grievance is with two enemies, Writhing Mass, and the Time Eater. Both of those enemies require you to think a LOT more about your upcoming turns. They're not unfair, but they definitely force a specific playstyle.

9.6/10. Would lose 50% of my health from Jaw Wyrm on floor 1 again.

Deck building Roguelike and I must say its amazing there is even a modded version on steam that basically takes the same game and adds more content to it so if the community loves the game that much then you know its eating good! Overall would give it a 9/10, it basically runs on your mothers toaster so you can play it anywhere. Hopefully they will port this game to mobile so I can enjoy it on my phone aswell!

One of the best games ever made. An addictive deckbuilder roguelike built with love and intentionality. Basically four different quality games with the four different characters you can play as. The board game (which is based on this game) is just as good.

maybe not for everyone but a very strong contender for my favourite video game of all time. everything about this game clicks together so perfectly. the strategy that goes into combat, deck building and all of the other choices you make in each run are all so satisfying to learn and rewarding to improve at, and i have never felt like i lost a run due to bad RNG. when i die there's always something i could have done better.

10/10 masterpiece

I love deckbuilders and went into this really excited having heard all this hype about how good it is. After playing for a couple of hours and wondering if I was really this bad or if I was missing something I decided to look up some tips for the game. So off to Google I went.

Tip one - you need to know every card in the game. I thought that seemed like a lot of effort but I figured I would learn them by playing anyway so no biggy.

Tip two - you can't choose a build. You have to learn every single build in the game because you have bugger all chance of getting the cards you want, you have to use the build that the game gives you cards for. Seems a bit discouraging for a deckbuilder that you can't actually decide how to build your deck.

Tip three - you need to know all the bosses and elites and what specific strategy is needed to beat them. Wow, this is beginning to sound like work.

Tip four - accept that you're going to fail most of the time because RNG.

Soooooo.... invest all my spare time - time that I could be playing games - researching all this stuff in the knowledge that I'm probably still going to suck at it.
Thirteen hours in and I got one full clear, and it was only because I had some unbelievable luck and the game threw all the cards and artifacts at me that I needed to build a deck.

There's obviously a lot of love for this game as indicated by the other reviews, I just don't really enjoy failing for 12.5 hours for every success I have. Maybe I really am just that bad.

I love this game. Every character is unique and fun to play, None of the characters play the same, throw In that once you think you've seen everything? Nope now you have ascension which is a whole new set of challenges. Even after all of that Steam workshop has all the mods for free too getting the mods for the game used to be so complicated and steam made it easy, there is even one where you can play with friends too. I originally played this game way back on the ps4 on my little brother's account enjoyed it enough that it's still a MUST cop for my steam collection.

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This has to be one of the best games ever.

I don't know what to say to convince you - this game is just expertly crafted. Balanced: all cards are relevant and balanced, all kinds of decks and synergies are viable. Every enemy tests your deck in a different way. There's lots of relics to support or outright shape your runs. The ascension system is just great. The alternative beta art for the cards. The hidden (fan) lore. The community surrounding this game (including all the excellent mods). Ow and the soundtrack. This game is full of passion and it's so fun to play. Over the years I've logged 100's of hours on this account and the android app. Sometimes I don't play for months but I never forget about the game, it's just that good. And for those wondering if the upcoming Slay the Spire 2 will make 1 irrelevant: no, as far as we know, 2 wont be ''better'', just more and perhaps a bit different.

If you're even a bit on the fence: buy it. This game has proven worth it's weight in gold. Or I wouldn't have logged 100's of hours and bought it twice and played it for >5 years.

If you like rogue-likes of any kind, you should probably get this game.

Slay the Spire is that rare modern gem that strips away all the excess and lets pure gameplay shine. This exquisitely crafted roguelike deck-builder reminds me why I fell in love with gaming - not through cinematic spectacles or endless grinds, but through mechanically pristine systems that sing in perfect harmony.

Every card matters, every relic tells a story, every path choice echoes through your run. The "easy to learn, impossible to master" philosophy creates endless "just one more run" magic.

No repetitive fetch quests, no gear treadmill, no open-world filler. Just you vs. the Spire's brilliant mathematical ballet.

In an era where games often mistake quantity for quality, Slay the Spire stands as a monument to concentrated design brilliance. The Ascension system keeps me returning months later, still discovering new synergies and strategies. This isn't just a game - it's a timeless testament to how pure, unadulterated gameplay can outshine any 3A spectacle.

If you crave substance over spectacle, challenge over hand-holding, and strategic freedom over guided experiences - climb the Spire. You might just rediscover gaming's soul like I did.

Didn't know that I would like this type of game - I REALLY like this type of game. It is punishing but the progression loop is really rewarding. It makes brain go wee woo. Truly the mother of deckbuilder games, and deserves one [i] caw cawwww. [i]

If you're into card games, this will scratch that itch. I played this before I was into card games and didn't enjoy it all really. But now? Hooked!

although id first recommend to wait for a decent sale, the game is definitely worth a go, especially if you're a fan of card games or turn based combat, full of rng, skill and strategy. I find myself coming back to this game a lot when im bored.

this game deserves all the praise it's gotten. super fun and love the art style :3

warning: this game will turn into a vortex for all your free time if you install it on your computer lolsob

When I win, it's because I'm a tactical genius and can conquer anything with my expertly crafted deck

When I lose, it's random bullshit RNG + bad luck + bad relics.

7/10

Slay the Spire is a great rogue-like deck building game with a lot of variety in the card options and cards that can make you essentially a god during a run. Problem is RNG will snap your ankles at every turn.

First off, this game is amazingly fun and addicting. I loved trying out new builds, different strategies, and each character class. The artwork is fantastic and the music is amazing. This game is definitely worth playing. Now for the criticisms....

Selecting cards for your deck can be near impossible if the run just decides to screw you over. Normally, that's exactly what makes a rogue-like fun, different, and re-playable, but the difficulty of the game ramps up so fast that building a plausible build can be snuffed before you even begin. There are several deck builds for each character class, but it can be near impossible leaning into a deck build since there are so many cards that feel like fodder meant to reduce your chances for a good run.

Some characters have really creative deck builds (looking at you Defect and Watcher), but it becomes painfully obvious that success is HEAVILY reliant in the RNG elements of the game to even remotely make the character work. I won't pretend to be the best player, but playing as the Watcher is nauseatingly difficult and her cards just feel useless half the time. I love stance characters, but she has the most lukewarm, low-reward play style that gets outpaced late game unless you highroll into the best cards. Defect is great with his orbs, but the variety of types in his orb pool hinders his efficiency when you want to make a lightning build but the game keeps giving you frost. When you start looking for the safest, most consistent options in the game and are forced to use it, the thing that makes Slay the Spire special becomes an afterthought -- i.e. it feels like each class has only one viable option to even attempt a true ending. And this is what I feel hinders the game's potential.

I love Slay the Spire and I will undoubtedly keep playing it just for how fun and addicting it is, but I cannot ignore how difficult it is to find useful cards early game and how the game can just screw you out randomly; this can be either by the store giving nothing, cards giving you fodder, or relics that do worse than nothing.

TLDR; game is fun, RNG is awful, and balancing needs a lot of work.

I usually do not like rougelikes too much because of their repetitiveness, but this game offers so much variety, that it does not game boring even after many runs. Also, as the card pool is quite big, you are not guaranteed to always get the cards you want, so it also make you think up different strategies on the go. Highly recommended!

Love this game and hope that you'll love it just as much, If you like deck-building you'll enjoy this game.

i just love it when my deck is filled with nothing but unplayable cards and curses 10/10

Easily the best deckbuilding-roguelike, and arguably one of the best roguelikes of all time. only thing that could possibly be better is Slay the Spire 2.

Extremely well-designed and addictive. Each run feels distinct and unique, as if each run was specifically designed to be the way it is. When you get synergy among the cards and do insane combo, it feels awesome - until an elite or a boss wipes the floor with your character, of course.

Wasn't sure if I'd enjoy this game when I picked it up but man, it does not disappoint. Amazing game to kill time. I love all the different types of builds you can make based around the cards. If you like turn based combat you'll love this game. Fairly easy to pick up and understand

Great all around fun game. Can play it for hours. Very causual and you can do other things while the battle is still going on

Easy to understand and play with a ton of depth and complexity

Best roguelike out there hands down. Have it on my PC, switch, and phone and have hundreds of hours combined between them, and I still haven't gotten through all Slay the Spire has to offer. If you stuck me on a deserted island with just this game, I would be alright. Don't hesitate, get it and fight and die for Neow. You won't regret it.

It's got a fun, evolving difficulty that changes up enough on you to keep it entertaining.

In my opinion, Slay the Spire is one of the best indie games. The mechanics are easy to grasp, but the game still offers depth.

I saw this game for years and was like "who the hell is playing this lame game"? Well, at that time I was FPS-brained and could only comprehend games that had testosterone and explosions. Now that I've had a kid and I'm 30, I now understand the calmer, more tactical games like this and I absolutely loved it! I'm actually excited to play STS2. If you haven't tried this game, give it a shot. It's way more fun than you think, even if you're not big on card games.

This game is incredibly fun. I have never been interested in a game like this before, but saw a lot of my fellow streamer friends playing it and it somehow piqued my interest, so I bought it on impulse.

I love that each run is a unique puzzle to solve, requiring you to adapt to the cards you draw, the rewards you have to choose from at the end of each combat, what's available at the merchant, and the other goodies that show up at other times. There are so many layers to this game that lead to some really deep thinking making each run so different from the last. The replayability factor is unlike any other game I've played. Pair that with how addicting the game is at a base level, and I just can't stop playing this. It's also strangely calming for me, if that makes any sense at all. :D

Got tricked into doing math. Didn’t even mind.
Deeply unsettling.

Very very fun roguelike deckbuilding game. Heavy recommend! :D

A classic of the deckbulding genre, by the time you get tired of it, you'll want more in a couple of months.

Great game 10/10 would recommend. Can be frustrating with RNG but it's a card game some what expected.

Slay the Spire is the adoptive mother of deckbuilding roguelikes.
Unmatched in it's design, and the modding community keeps on making new mods for the game everyday.
The only thing that can make me stop playing Slay the Spire is Slay the Spire 2.

I'll update this whenever I actually get past the second area. It's currently been 7 hours

Edit: got the game on phone and did it on the first Silent run 🔥🔥🔥

This game spawned a genre and after a few hundred imitators it's still the best of its kind. Why are you reading this just play the game?

I thought I would enjoy it when I like roguelikes, card games or turn-based gameplay, I was wrong. There are few roguelikes that nicely manage to grant me dozens of hours of playtime and yet Slay the Spire miss the spot.
My first run was successful, unlocked more mechanics and thats it. I should be hyped by the possibilities granted upon me and instead, I was, like, overwhelmed by them as I quickly realized the road ahead and the amount of possibilities I'll have at 50 or 100h.
I dont know how to feel about this, disappointed for sure as the game is one of the highest rated games. Maybe I would acquire taste for Slay the Spire, but Im not the type to force myself with tedious stuff just to enjoy something at some point. There is plenty of tedious stuff in games and IRL that I overcome and enjoy the outcomes, but Slay the Spire doesnt seem to have any enjoyable outcomes for me to aspire to, too bad.

This game is so much fun, the random-ness of it all adds so much flair and excitement. The enemies vary just enough that you do not get tired or burnout of fighting in every room. Does a great job of rewarding you for picking fights and taking risks instead of just taking the safest path and rushing the boss.

This game is fun and engaging, mechanics are good and I enjoy the daily challenge setup :D

I purchased this game during a sale, drawn in by the Overwhelmingly Positive reviews. However, after spending an hour with it, I found myself feeling indifferent and uninterested. Perhaps it's just not for me, or maybe it becomes more engaging later on, but it didn’t meet my expectations. Unfortunately, I’ll be requesting a refund.

I am so addicted i cannot stop. I started with the board game version actually and that had a surprisingly good co op experience. It made me want to download the video game. I am only upset i did not get into this game sooner. I cannot wait for the sequel.

Jogo incrivelmente divertido e equilibrado, parece ser muito simples, mas muito bem feito

A challenging game, which is very much to my liking. It allows for very creative builds of cards/relics, and very exciting combinations when RNG allows it. It truly absorbs you and makes you want to get better through experience while also unlocking new cards and characters on the way.

As part of my "review more games in my library" series, I recommend Slay the Spire overall. Though I'll keep this one shorter.

A roguelite deckbuilder with a lot of replayability even before mods are involved. There is little meta progression however, so you'll unlock your arsenal of deck options for all the characters early on.

As your knowledge, tactics, and strategy grows - you can mitigate RNG and improve your odds of success to consistently achieve a normal ending. Refine all these areas and push yourself to prepare for the alternate ending for each character as well as attempt higher difficulties of the Spire.

There are many ways to build your deck. Daily challenges to give you a quick 30~90 minute play session and a little something to shake things up if not playing the game to exhaustion. You'll have to ignore the cheaters on the leaderboard and find some peers to compete against instead. And then when you've fulfilled yourself on the base game, look into the mods to change things up even moar.

I enjoyed the soundtrack, the build possibilities when a run really comes together, gamepad support (may have to occasionally click if the gamepad loses focus or restart the application), and being able to skip the animations after repeated runs to speed up my victory or demise.

As you can tell by my hours, I haven't played the game very much and there is A LOT for me to still learn and do.