GameRant - Slay the Spire II

Slay the Spire 2 is Being Review-Bombed Yet Again

Dhruv Bhatnagar — Sun, 10 May 2026 17:30:15 GMT

Slay the Spire 2 is facing another wave of review bombing on Steam, this time centered on the involvement of Anita Sarkeesian as one of the game's consultants. Developed by Mega Crit, Slay the Spire 2 made its debut in Early Access back in March 2026. Right out of the gate, the title made a strong impression on the Valve platform, drawing massive player counts and even surpassing titles like Rust, ARC Raiders, Resident Evil Requiem, and Apex Legends.

Slay the Spire 2 Update Just Removed Doormaker from the Game

Lawrence Serafico — Sat, 09 May 2026 12:39:47 GMT

The latest beta branch update for Slay the Spire 2 completely removes Doormaker, the controversial boss that became a major source of player frustration ever since its rework. Mega Crit's first major update for the sequel to its genre-defining roguelike deckbuilder introduced sweeping balance changes, moving the beta branch adjustments into the main build. This update generally increased Slay the Spire 2's difficulty curve in higher Ascension tiers while also nerfing "infinite" builds.

New Slay the Spire 2 Update Patch Notes Revealed

Dhruv Bhatnagar — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 14:32:24 GMT

Slay the Spire 2 has rolled out a new patch that smooths out difficulty, introduces balance adjustments, and resolves several in-game bugs. Developed by Mega Crit, Slay the Spire 2 launched in early access on March 5, 2026, and has quickly gained traction within the gaming community. Players are enjoying the title's roguelike gameplay, fresh mechanics, new characters, and unique features.

Slay the Spire 2's April Update Isn't Sitting Well With Players

Lawrence Serafico — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:30:31 GMT

Slay the Spire 2's first major update has sparked another round of review bombing on Steam, dropping its recent user rating to Mixed after all the negative feedback. Mega Crit's sequel to the highly influential roguelike deckbuilder launched in Early Access on March 5, 2026, to immediate success. Slay the Spire 2quickly reached over 574,000 concurrent players, placing it among the top 20 games with the highest peak player counts in Steam history. The deckbuilder has maintained a strong playerbase a month after its release, recording a 24-hour peak of over 238,000 players, ranking as the fifth most played Steam game of April and just a few thousand shy of Apex Legends.

Brand New Strategy Game on Steam is Slay the Spire Meets Candy Crush with Stanley Parable Writing

Josh Cotts — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:00:15 GMT

Trying to explain AP Thomson's Titanium Court is a bit of a tough nut to crack, because the more you try to simplify it, the more you risk glossing over what actually makes it interesting. It is, at its most fundamental level, a match-three puzzle game like Candy Crush Saga. However, it's also a strategy game, a roguelike, and something much closer to a narrative experiment, as it's seemingly keen on metatext. Even its Steam page drifts into meta territory, with screenshots that aren't actually screenshots of the game and a final one that breaks the fourth wall. Together, all of those things might sound like a lot of disconnected ideas, but early reviews of Titanium Court have been describing it as a cohesive experience that's difficult to describe without actually playing it.

Slay the Spire 2 is Being Review-Bombed

Filip Galekovic — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 15:05:00 GMT

Slay the Spire 2 is being review bombed again, leading to the game's Steam score rating dropping all the way down to "Mixed." Slay the Spire 2 is the long-awaited sequel to one of the most beloved and popular deck building roguelites of all time, and it enjoyed an "Overwhelmingly Positive" review rating on Steam early on. Most new updates have brought with them a negative sentiment from the players, however.

Slay the Spire 2 Gets New Update for April 2026

Dhruv Bhatnagar — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 12:57:59 GMT

Slay the Spire 2 has just received yet another update, introducing a new in-game system along with balance adjustments, various changes, and hot fixes. Developed by Mega Crit, Slay the Spire 2 launched in Early Access on March 5, 2026, as the latest installment in the roguelike deckbuilder series, featuring new cards, enemies, bosses, and a 4-player co-op mode. Since its debut, the title has been making waves in the gaming industry, even managing to peak at an impressive 282,323 concurrent players on Steam.

Slay The Spire 2 March 2026 Beta Update Reverts Many Unpopular Changes

Dominik Bošnjak — Sat, 28 Mar 2026 15:11:50 GMT

A new Slay the Spire 2 update is now available to download, having rolled out in late March 2026. Identified by version number 0.101.0, this release reverses many unpopular changes that were previously criticized by Slay the Spire 2 players, while also introducing completely new tweaks and bug fixes.

8 Best Slay the Spire 2 Mods For Deckbuilding Veterans

Taylor Rioux — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:45:19 GMT

The first Slay the Spire game had an astoundingly active mod community over its lifetime. Quality-of-life adjustments, new playable characters, separate game modes, and even visual overhauls were all available to players, allowing them to customize their play experience in ways the base game could not.

Slay the Spire 2 Players Have a Problem With the Latest Update

Kendall Cunningham — Sat, 21 Mar 2026 05:01:18 GMT

Slay the Spire 2, the roguelike deckbuilding title that's taken Steam by storm, has released its newest update, and not every change it contains has been embraced by fans. First launched on March 5, 2026, Slay the Spire 2's release was highly anticipating, even causing various other indie titles to reschedule their planned releases.