Slay the Spire 2 developer Mega Crit shared a tweet commenting on the amount of success the game’s early access launch has received and how surprised the team has been. In the tweet, the developer also joked that it plans to catch up to the success of fellow indie game Hollow Knight: Silksong.”our team is TOTALLY blown away by the amount of people who have been playing & sharing their love for the game we’ve been working on for the past half decade. reads the post.”we’re excited to continue to make StS2 the best that it can be!! also obligatory joke: we’ll getcha one day Silksong” Since its early access launch on March 5, the game has surpassed 520,000 peak concurrent players on Steam. This makes it the most played roguelike on the platform.
our team is TOTALLY blown away by the amount of people who have been playing & sharing their love for the game we’ve been working on for the past half decade.
we’re excited to continue to make StS2 the best that it can be!! 💪
also obligatory joke: we’ll getcha one day Silksong https://t.co/GMKILnTxwI pic.twitter.com/9X6jc0jHgu
— Mega Crit ⚔️ Slay the Spire 2 Out Now! (@MegaCrit) March 7, 2026
The game’s details:
The ultimate roguelike deckbuilder returns!
For 1,000 years, the Spire lay dormant, its secrets buried and its horrors forgotten. Now, it has reopened, hungrier and more dangerous than ever, devouring all who dare to ascend.
New perils demand sharper strategies, relentless cunning, and unwavering resolve. Outwit the Spire’s brutal trials and uncover the truths hidden at its peak.
Will you attempt the climb alone or enlist the aid of your fellow adventurers?
An Ever-Changing Spire
Step into the newly evolved Spire, a twisted labyrinth teeming with strange and deadly foes. Adapt to an arsenal of brand new cards, relics, and potions, each offering game-changing possibilities—or dangerous consequences.
Climb the Spire with a new and returning cast of characters, each with their own cards, motives, and secrets.
No two climbs are ever the same. Unpredictable challenges and evolving strategies await those brave—or foolish—enough to ascend.
Climb Alone or With Allies
Brave the ascent on your own, or play with up to four players and face the Spire together in the all new cooperative mode. Discover multiplayer-specific cards, powerful team synergies, and carry your friends (or get carried) to victory!
A New and Returning Cast of Characters
Embark on your quest to Slay the Spire as one of five different characters, some of whom will be familiar to seasoned Slayers and two of whom who are brand new. Discover each character’s unique playstyle, full potential, and secret backstory as you conquer all who stand in their way.
Uncover the Spire’s Lore
The history of the Spire and its inhabitants, be they friend or foe, can now be discovered in entirely new ways. Unlock fragments of its mysterious timeline and encounter the most ancient of its residents through your myriad attempts.
More to Come in Early Access
The Spire truly is ever-changing… in more ways than one. More content—including cards, events, environments, enemies, and more—will be added and balanced throughout Early Access. Join the journey early to be a part of the Spire’s next evolution.
Why release in Early Access, you ask? Slay the Spire‘s success comes from our community! It sounds corny, but the extra mile many of you went to report issues, translate content/announcements, create long video essays, make excellent (lol) tier lists, and draw goofy or gorgeous fan art is the reason we’re doing it all again. We love our job!