In the same spirit

Games like Slay the Spire 2: what to play next?

18 games in the spirit of Slay the Spire 2 (2026): same vibe, same mechanics, picked by critics and players.

In the same spirit as Slay the Spire 2 (18)

Slay the Spire Card by Humble Bundle (2019) · ≈ 12h Metacritic 86★ 4.35 Roguebook Adventure by Abrakam (2021) · ≈ 3h Metacritic 79★ 3.96 The Jackbox Party Pack Casual by Jackbox Games (2014) · ≈ 3h Metacritic 77★ 3.98 Gremlins, Inc. Card by Charlie Oscar Lima Tango Interactive Entertainment (2016) · ≈ 5h Metacritic 75★ 3.65 Faeria Card by Abrakam (2017) · ≈ 2h Metacritic 80★ 2.96 Dwarf Fortress Strategy by Bay 12 Games (2006) · ≈ 3h Metacritic 93★ 4.31 Threes! Educational by Greg Wohlwend (2014) Metacritic 92★ 4.3 Into the Breach Strategy by Subset Games (2018) · ≈ 5h Metacritic 90★ 4.3 Inscryption Indie by Daniel Mullins Games (2021) · ≈ 8h Metacritic 86★ 4.38 Balatro Casual by LocalThunk (2024) · ≈ 14h ★ 4.29 FTL: Faster Than Light Strategy by Subset Games (2012) · ≈ 6h Metacritic 84★ 4.25 The King is Watching Strategy by Hypnohead (2025) · ≈ 10h ★ 4.22 Monster Train Card by Good Shepherd Entertainment (2020) · ≈ 7h Metacritic 86★ 4.09 Kingdom: Two Crowns Adventure by Raw Fury (2018) · ≈ 6h Metacritic 85★ 4.14 Darkest Dungeon Strategy by Red Hook Studios (2016) · ≈ 8h Metacritic 84★ 4.17 Loop Hero Strategy by Four Quarters (2021) · ≈ 10h Metacritic 83★ 4.04 Battle Brothers Strategy by Overhype Studios (2017) · ≈ 7h Metacritic 80★ 4.17 Black Book Indie by Morteshka (2021) · ≈ 5h Metacritic 78★ 4.07