# Slay the Spire — Deckbuilding Dungeon Crawl

> Single-player deckbuilding roguelike dungeon crawler. (iPhone/iPad app by Balor Games.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slay-the-spire/id1491530147 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Balor Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896756778)
- Category: Games, Card, Role Playing
- Price: $9.99
- Rating: 4.20/5 from 3,192 App Store ratings · 529 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 890 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2020-06-13
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slay-the-spire/id1491530147/reviews.md

## What is Slay the Spire?

We fused card games and roguelikes together to make the best single player deckbuilder we could. Craft a unique deck, encounter bizarre creatures, discover relics of immense power, and Slay the Spire!

Features:

- Dynamic Deck Building: Choose your cards wisely! Discover hundreds of cards to add to your deck with each attempt at climbing the Spire. Select cards that work together to efficiently dispatch foes and reach the top
- An Ever-changing Spire: Whenever you embark on a journey up the Spire, the layout differs each time. Choose a risky or safe path, face different enemies, choose different cards, discover different relics, and even fight different bosses!
- Powerful Relics to Discover: Powerful items known as relics can be found throughout the Spire. The effects of these relics can greatly enhance your deck through powerful interactions. But beware, obtaining a relic may cost you more than just gold…

## Key features

- Dynamic deck building
- Hundreds of cards to discover
- Ever-changing Spire layout
- Procedurally generated paths
- Powerful relics to find
- Unique card synergies

## Chart rankings

- #23 in Top Paid · Games (US App Store)
- #4 in Top Paid · Card (US App Store)
- #4 in Top Paid · Role Playing (US App Store)
- #29 in Top Paid (US App Store)
- #186 in Top Grossing · Card (US App Store)

## What do users think of Slay the Spire?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Great game
- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 💎 Excellent value
- 🎨 Beautiful art style
- 🔥 Highly replayable

**Cons**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🤔 Clunky controls
- 📱 UI not optimized for mobile
- 🔍 Small text and hard to read
- 🔀 No cross-save between devices

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Crashes during boss battles
- Inability to end turn
- Glitched card unlocks
- Sync/loading issues
- Audio problems

**Most requested features**

- Controller support
- Larger text and UI elements
- Improved card selection mechanics
- Cloud save/sync across devices
- 60fps mode for newer devices

## Recent user reviews (10 of 529)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slay-the-spire/id1491530147/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Controls are good

*2026-08-13, version 2.6.0*

I was reluctant to buy this as many of the reviews complain that the controls make it very unpleasant to play.  I haven't had any issue at all - I think the controls are completely fine. 

One thing to be aware of is that the font is quite small (if you have played Balatro, it's similar).  I think this wouldn't really be an issue on an iPad though.  I don't really think there's any fix for this though, as I'm basically playing a computer game on my phone, so it makes sense!

### 2/5 — Bad controls limit gameplay

*2026-07-27, version 2.6.0*

Unfortunately the controls for looking at what a card can do are broken and can accidentally make you play a card. 
Additionally, sometimes you cannot even see what a card does unless you drag it up.
This makes gameplay frustrating.

My opinion: do not buy in its current state. Wait until it gets fixed (if that does happen)

### 5/5 — Amazing Game

*2026-07-26*

this game is amazing and the depth and complexity of it, combined with the deck you build, and the intricate dynamics between them and the relics and so many different aspects of this game are amazing. I’ve probably spent hundreds of hours playing this game so probably best value of any game I’ve ever bought. My one issue is that lately for some reason unbeknownst to me. The leaderboard functionality has been completely broken. One of my favorite things about this game is that me and a few friends of mine were competitive about the various tract metrics like fastest completion and highest score and so on. For some reason as of a few weeks ago, that functionality is completely gone. The leaderboard just says that I need to slay the spire. I’ve slayed the spire many many times and I used to have my scores and I could see how I stood up against my buddies and for some reason, it’s just broken now. Game devs please fix it. As of now, I can’t even see my own top scorers or my own stats with regard to how well I have done in the past, and that is very frustrating.

### 5/5 — Just buy it

*2026-06-25, version 2.6.0*

It’s the greatest game ever made

### 5/5 — Best game ever

*2026-06-21, version 2.6.0*

Best game ever

### 5/5 — Plz add controller support?

*2026-06-20, version 2.6.0*

This is by far one of my favorite games to play ever while chilling or just spending some time. Controller to me definitely adds a lot. I know there is sts 2 but could we plz get some controller support for this classic so I can enjoy both games the same 
You guys are the best.

### 5/5 — Great game

*2026-06-15, version 2.6.0*

It takes maybe an hour to get used to the touchy controls on the phone, unbelievably worth the price tag. I've spent dozens of hours playing this on my phone over the years.

### 1/5 — UI not compatible on IOS

*2026-06-14, version 2.6.0*

I would love to rate this 5 stars, but currently game is unplayable on IOS as the cards are unreadable and cutoff by UI.

### 1/5 — Unplayable on IPad

*2026-06-04, version 2.6.0*

I was looking forward to this.. but I cannot see the bottom of the cards on the screen... so i cannot see the details i need to play a card.. completely unplayable.  Refund me please.

### 5/5 — Great card game

*2026-06-02, version 2.6.0*

I love this game 1 of my top 5 card strategy game…but why part 2 is not out for the mobile!?…like whats the hold up!?

## Frequently asked questions about Slay the Spire

### What kind of game is Slay the Spire?

Slay the Spire is a single-player deckbuilding roguelike game. It combines elements of card games and roguelikes, where players build a unique deck of cards to battle through a procedurally generated dungeon.

### How does the deckbuilding work?

You start with a basic deck and add new cards as you progress through the Spire. The game offers hundreds of cards to discover, encouraging you to find combinations that work well together to defeat enemies efficiently.

### Is Slay the Spire free to play?

Based on the provided information, Slay the Spire is a paid application. It does not feature in-app purchases or advertisements, indicating a one-time purchase model.

### What makes the Spire different each time?

The Spire's layout changes with each playthrough, offering a unique experience every time. You'll encounter different enemies, choose different paths, discover new cards, and face distinct bosses, ensuring high replayability.

### What are relics in Slay the Spire?

Relics are powerful items found within the Spire that can significantly enhance your deck's capabilities through unique interactions. However, acquiring these powerful relics may come at a cost beyond just in-game currency.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.6.0 — 2025-08-05

- Fixed a few gameplay bugs.
- Fixed some localizations.

### 2.2.5 — 2023-09-14

- Bug fixes and Performance Improvements

### 2.2.4 — 2023-07-18

Players will be able to transfer their Slay the Spire save progress to Slay the Spire+ on Apple Arcade

### 2.2.3 — 2021-09-21

- Fixed a bug where the initial touch position could be lost.

### 2.2.2 — 2021-09-16

- Various improvements to touch controls.
- We decreased the size of the map icons.
- Removed card hovering above finger when played.

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