Get Started...
Android
iOS
Mac
Switch
Wii
Wii U
PC
PS4
PS5
Xbox One
Xbox X|S
Please enter a valid email address
Please choose a platform
:
How does your child play this? Alone, with friends, with family? How did they discover it and what kept them coming back for more?
:
To verify your input please enter your email to create an account.
Email:
Play Overview
Slay the Spire (2017) is an adventure battle card game. You play one of four characters attempting to ascend a spire of multiple floors. You fight enemies and bosses by playing cards you have collected. You gain new cards as rewards from combat. With 100's to collect you can build a strategic deck of cards that complement each other.
When your run through the game ends, you start again, but with extra cards you may have unlocked. Returning to try again has the same progression by the floors and enemies will be different.
Along with basic attack and defense, cards are colour-coded cards tailored to your chosen character. In combat you play cards in turn, choosing any combination of cards as long as you have the required energy to pay for them. The key is not only picking your best cards but observing your enemy (and hovering over them for more information) to determine how they may attack and consequently how you need to counter.
Our examiner, Andy Robertson, first checked Slay the Spire 4 years ago. It was re-examined by Thom Robertson and updated 4 weeks ago.
When your run through the game ends, you start again, but with extra cards you may have unlocked. Returning to try again has the same progression by the floors and enemies will be different.
Along with basic attack and defense, cards are colour-coded cards tailored to your chosen character. In combat you play cards in turn, choosing any combination of cards as long as you have the required energy to pay for them. The key is not only picking your best cards but observing your enemy (and hovering over them for more information) to determine how they may attack and consequently how you need to counter.
Our examiner, Andy Robertson, first checked Slay the Spire 4 years ago. It was re-examined by Thom Robertson and updated 4 weeks ago.
There are lots of games similar to Slay the Spire. Here are some we picked for you:
Play Style
This is a Battle, Sequencing and Strategy game with Adventure, Fighting and Role-Play elements. This is a single-player game.
You can play this game in the following styles:
Duration
Play Time: This game will take between 14 hours and 31 and a half hours to complete. You can get through the game quite quickly, but perfecting your deck will take much longer.
Benefits
Age Ratings
Content Rating
Skill Level
9+ year-olds usually have the required skill to enjoy this game. Younger players can enjoy the game's intuitive card-based battles, but to really dig in and take down the bosses needs considerable patience, repetition and perseverance.
Costs
Slay the Spire usually costs £8.99 to £20.99.
There are no additional in-game purchases, loot boxes, adverts or subscription costs.
Slay the Spire
 | Xbox One | £19.99 | – | Free Xbox Game Pass |
| PC | £20.99 | – | Free Xbox Game Pass |
 | Switch | £19.99 | – | – |
 | PC | £19.99 | – | – |
| Mac | £19.99 | – | – |
 | PS4 | £19.99 | – | Free PS Plus Extra |
 | Android | £8.99 | – | Free Google Play Pass |
 | iOS | £9.99 | – | – |
Game Details
Release Date: 15/11/2017, updated in 2019
Out Now: Android, Mac, PC, PS4, Switch, Xbox One and iOS
Skill Rating: 9+ year-olds
Players: 1
Genres: Battle, Sequencing, Strategy (Adventure, Fighting and Role-Play)
Accessibility: 35 features
Components: 2D Side-On, Cards and Hand-Made
 |
Written by parents for parents, the database complements the in-depth discussion about video game addiction, violence, spending and online safety in the Taming Gaming book. We are an editorially independent, free resource without adverts that is supported by partnerships. |
© 2025 Family Gaming Database