Slay the Spire Surges Past 57k Players This Holiday Season

A Deckbuilder That Refuses to Die!

Gather ’round, fellow gamers! It’s that time of year when holiday cheer meets gaming glee, and what better gift to unwrap than the spectacle that is Slay the Spire? This little deckbuilder that could hasn’t just stayed relevant; it’s officially surged to an all-time high on Steam, scooting past 57,000 concurrent players faster than you can say “deck the halls!” Can you believe this game has been around for almost seven years? I can hardly wrap my head around it!

Why the Surge?

The previous record, set back when the game entered early access back in 2018, was a measly 33,000 players. Honestly, it’s like watching your grandma win at bingo against a bunch of whippersnappers! Now, as we look closer, two main factors bubble up to the surface like your favorite holiday punch.

First up: the holiday sale! Slay the Spire is dangling from Steam at an unbelievable price point of $2.49. I mean, that’s cheaper than a mint latte these days! Everyone is rushing to snag a slice of the action while they can, and who wouldn’t want to grab this acclaimed gem without begging for more dollars from their wallets? It’s the kind of deal that makes even Santa reconsider his Naughty vs. Nice list!

Secondly, hot on this game’s heels is the much-anticipated Slay the Spire 2. With the hype train rolling into the station, players—old and new—are diving back into the original game like it’s a giant ball pit at a questionable kid’s fair. Let’s face it, who wouldn’t want to prep for the sequel by sharpening those Slaying skills?

And, let’s not overlook the buzz about the board game adaptation. Yes, we’re talking about the tabletop incarnation that’s been snagging an impressive 8.7 out of 10 on user ratings. It seems the Spire is branching out, taking its charm from screens to game tables and drawing even more fans into the fold.

Overall, Slay the Spire is still a delightful experience, managing to tickle our fancy even after all these years. As one player put it, it’s like finding a forgotten Christmas cracker that still packs a punch! There’s nothing quite like finally pulling off that legendary combo which feels like a “sorry, not sorry” to your opponents.

If you’re itching to join the throng of players diving into this gem, hustle on over to Steam and grab Slay the Spire for $2.49. Your wallet will thank you later!