28
submitted 3 weeks ago by simple@piefed.social to c/games@lemmy.world

Slay the Spire 2 has topped 177k concurrent players on Steam, and is steadily rising, setting a new record for a roguelike on the platform just weeks after Mewgenics smashed the previous record.

top 17 comments
sorted by: hot top controversial new old
[-] Shoshin@aussie.zone 9 points 3 weeks ago

But it hasn't launched? It's only in early access (IE pay us to beta test our game).

[-] njm1314@lemmy.world 7 points 3 weeks ago

Thank you. People misusing the words launched and released really bug me.

[-] Dran_Arcana@lemmy.world 3 points 3 weeks ago

There are a few devs who seem to do it right. Slay the spire 2 is stable, complete, and reasonably balanced in it's current state.

If the game didn't get another update after today id still feel like I got my money's worth.

[-] popcar2@piefed.ca 4 points 3 weeks ago

Played a few runs, the game is pretty darn fun as you might expect but since it's still in early access it might not have that much content yet. I will say it feels like a much more polished and fun version of StS1 so far, and I haven't even tried multiplayer yet.

[-] whimsy@lemmy.zip 1 points 3 weeks ago

Could you tell me what are the differences from the first edition? I played a bit of it and liked it but I can't fathom what they could change without drastically changing the game completely

[-] ClockworkOtter@lemmy.world 2 points 3 weeks ago

The servers were struggling with all the people trying to buy it at release, including me. I had been hoping to get a few floors in before heading to work...

[-] barkingspiders@infosec.pub 2 points 3 weeks ago

it's so gooooooood, one of my favorite games in the last decade, I'm so excited!

[-] driving_crooner@lemmy.eco.br 1 points 3 weeks ago
[-] Timecircleline@sh.itjust.works 2 points 3 weeks ago

Does gog usually get early access? Genuinely curious

[-] ampersandrew@lemmy.world 1 points 3 weeks ago

It's an option available to devs, but I can't speak to "usually".

[-] ark3@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)
[-] driving_crooner@lemmy.eco.br 2 points 3 weeks ago

EA bought Slay the Spire company??? What the hell!

[-] stoly@lemmy.world 3 points 3 weeks ago

lol the panic. You don’t deserve down votes

[-] yakko@feddit.uk 1 points 3 weeks ago

Hahaa, fella acted like a dog who heard the word bath 😄

[-] almost1337@lemmy.zip 3 points 3 weeks ago

Early Access, not Electronic Arts

[-] missingno@fedia.io 1 points 3 weeks ago

When Slay the Spire 2 was announced, I was honestly skeptical of how they'd top the original. StS is the game that ruined all other roguelikes for me just for how damn polished it is.

I can confidently say StS2 has raised the bar. It's actually the smaller details that have impressed me most, like the way doing nothing is never an option at events. And enchantments are such a cool mechanic, gears are spinning in my head looking for fun things I can do with them. Equally cool when enemies can negatively enchant my cards too, new kinds of combat challenges.

I still don't know how I feel about Ancients, it's weird not having energy relics anymore. But part of me kind of likes that this is weird and different, it is by far the biggest change that makes for a totally new meta to explore. I can already tell that mastering this game will be a journey.

[-] prole@lemmy.blahaj.zone -1 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

Only played two incomplete runs so far, but am I crazy to think that the game is nearly identical to the first game? It's the same game!

this post was submitted on 05 Mar 2026
28 points (96.7% liked)

Games

47431 readers
393 users here now

Welcome to the largest gaming community on Lemmy! Discussion for all kinds of games. Video games, tabletop games, card games etc.

Rules

1. Submissions have to be related to games

Video games, tabletop, or otherwise. Posts not related to games will be deleted.

This community is focused on games, of all kinds. Any news item or discussion should be related to gaming in some way.

2. No bigotry or harassment, be civil

No bigotry, hardline stance. Try not to get too heated when entering into a discussion or debate.

We are here to talk and discuss about one of our passions, not fight or be exposed to hate. Posts or responses that are hateful will be deleted to keep the atmosphere good. If repeatedly violated, not only will the comment be deleted but a ban will be handed out as well. We judge each case individually.

3. No excessive self-promotion

Try to keep it to 10% self-promotion / 90% other stuff in your post history.

This is to prevent people from posting for the sole purpose of promoting their own website or social media account.

4. Stay on-topic; no memes, funny videos, giveaways, reposts, or low-effort posts

This community is mostly for discussion and news. Remember to search for the thing you're submitting before posting to see if it's already been posted.

We want to keep the quality of posts high. Therefore, memes, funny videos, low-effort posts and reposts are not allowed. We prohibit giveaways because we cannot be sure that the person holding the giveaway will actually do what they promise.

5. Mark Spoilers and NSFW

Make sure to mark your stuff or it may be removed.

No one wants to be spoiled. Therefore, always mark spoilers. Similarly mark NSFW, in case anyone is browsing in a public space or at work.

6. No linking to piracy

Don't share it here, there are other places to find it. Discussion of piracy is fine.

We don't want us moderators or the admins of lemmy.world to get in trouble for linking to piracy. Therefore, any link to piracy will be removed. Discussion of it is of course allowed.

Authorized Regular Threads

Related communities

PM a mod to add your own

Video games

Generic

Help and suggestions

By platform

By type

By games

Language specific

founded 2 years ago
MODERATORS