There’s no going back
Deck-building RPG fans flocked toSlay the Spireon Steam, and now the single-player roguelike game is making the rounds elsewhere. This week marked the PlayStation 4 port. Next up, Nintendo Switch. Mega Crit is bringing its mega-hit to theNintendo eShopon June 06, 2025 for $24.99.
The Switch version supports Joy-Con controls as well as the touch screen.
Slay the Spiremay look unassuming at a glance, but the design fundamentals are all there. It has enough crossover appeal that it’s been able to reach people who aren’t into typical card games, and I’m curious to see how Switch owners take to it. The idea is to climb a deadly spire as one of three playable characters, dispatching monsters with your deck in turn-based combat each step of the way.
Our own Anthony calledSlay the Spireone of the best games he’s played in years.
“Like inMagic: The Gathering, you have a deck of cards that each come with a cost to play them. Each of the cards can be broken down into an attack, a defensive stance, or a status inducer. UnlikeMtGthough, when you run out of cards in your draw deck, your discard is shuffled back into your draw deck and you continue to fight.” As a result, “there’s beauty in brevity.”
It’s one of those games where you can play it safe while you’re still feeling things out or you can embrace big risks and have the run of your life. It’s also one of those games (like the brilliantInto the Breach) where you can figure out your foes’ actions ahead of time and plan your move accordingly. Feeling trapped, weighing your options, and devising a killer last-minute tactic– what a great feeling.
If you’re down, just make sure to set aside 419MB of storage space on your Switch.
