In an impressive achievement, Slay the Spire 2 has reached over 560,000 simultaneous players on Steam, placing it among the games with the highest number of players in the history of the platform. This exciting debut has surpassed popular titles like Call of Duty, Terraria, and Valheim, setting a new record in the roguelike genre during its early access phase.
A game that had everything to be a hit
The Mega Crit team, the developer of the game, expressed surprise and excitement at the reception of the title, thanking the community for their support after five years of hard work. “Our team is TOTALLY amazed by the number of people who have been playing and sharing their love for the game we have been developing,” the studio stated via Twitter, sharing a screenshot of the Steam statistics. Additionally, they joked about the competition with Hollow Knight Silksong, which has a peak of 587,000 players, promising that “[Slay the Spire 2] will become the best game it can be.”
Despite their success, developers have expressed their opposition to microtransactions, positioning themselves as “haters” of this model. However, some fans have taken this with humor, suggesting that they might be willing to buy cosmetics if they were offered. This approach resonates with players who prefer more pure gaming experiences, away from aggressive monetization.
