PC Gamer
Original Score: 92/100 · 2019-01-25
92
“The pinnacle of roguelike deckbuilding, with razor-sharp balance that rewards hundreds of hours.”
The Definitive Roguelike Deckbuilder · Developed by Mega Crit · Published by Mega Crit / Humble Games
The blueprint for every modern roguelike deckbuilder — mathematically perfected across four distinct classes and 20 Ascension tiers.
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Slay the Spire belongs on every phone, tablet, and handheld you own. Whether you buy the $9.99 mobile edition on the App Store or Google Play for one-handed flights or the Steam edition for Downfall mod support on Steam Deck OLED, its relic-and-card synergies remain unmatched.
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“The pinnacle of roguelike deckbuilding, with razor-sharp balance that rewards hundreds of hours.”
“Combines the best parts of deckbuilding, roguelikes, and dungeon crawling into something wholly new.”
“Every climb up the Spire teaches you a new way to break the rules.”
“Dangerous to have in your pocket at all times.”