MegaCrit’s Slay the Spire 2 has launched to a remarkably successful Early Access release on Steam, quickly becoming one of the platform’s top 20 games. The roguelike deckbuilder peaked at an impressive 574,638 concurrent players over the weekend, solidifying its position as a leading title in the genre.
The developers celebrated the achievement on social media, playfully referencing Team Cherry’s highly anticipated Hollow Knight: Silksong. They stated:
Someday we will defeat you, Silksong.
Hollow Knight: Silksong previously reached a peak of 587,150 concurrent players, establishing itself as a prominent indie game and reflecting the healthy competition and ambition among independent game developers on Steam. The success of both titles underscores the continued popularity of challenging, replayable gameplay experiences.
MegaCrit as well tweeted:
We are absolutely blown away by the incredible number of players sharing their love for a game we’ve been working on for five years. We’re excited to continue developing Slay the Spire 2 and make it the best it can be!
MegaCrit previously poked fun at Bungie’s Marathon, which launched on the same day as Slay the Spire 2, in a tweet they later acknowledged may have come across as harsher than intended.
Currently, Slay the Spire 2 is among the most-played games on Steam, trailing only titles such as PUBG, Dota 2, and Counter-Strike 2. The game’s rapid ascent highlights the enduring appeal of the roguelike deckbuilding genre and the power of Early Access to build community and gather feedback.
