With just two months to go until release, hype has clearly been building for Slay the Spire 2, as it’s currently the fifth most wishlisted game on Steam, according to SteamDB.
The deckbuilding sequel is currently outpacing major blockbusters such as Forza Horizon 6, Fable, and 007 First Light, with only Resident Evil Requiem, Light No Fire, Deadlock, and Subnautica ranking higher.
Of course, wishlists don’t automatically translate into sales, but they remain a promising indicator for the game ahead of its Steam Early Access launch in March 2026.
We recently pulled together a guide covering everything you need to know about the game ahead of its launch. Be sure to give it a read to learn more about Slay the Spire 2’s new and returning characters, unique setting and new engine, and decision to launch into Early Access.
You can check out a trailer for Slay the Spire 2 below:
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Still with us? Of course you are! If you want to keep reading about great hand-picked rogues, the following articles represent a huge collection of the best roguelike games ever made.
Next, there are genre-specific lists that delve into the best roguelike games of all types. I’ve pulled out the best examples from each category, alongside the links to more in-depth articles!
The best turn-based roguelikes: Caves of Qud | There are some seriously incredible turn-based roguelikes out there. Of all the modern games, these are the closest to the original Rogue.
Awesome first-person rogues: Gunfire Reborn | We almost went with Blue Prince for this spot, but most people checking out first-person rogues probably want to wield a gun, you know?!
Cool roguelike deckbuilders: Balatro | Sorry, Slay the Spire fans, but this poker-solitaire deckbuilder has stolen Mike’s heart and won’t give it back.
Exciting roguelike platformers: Spelunky | Now, don’t get us wrong, Dead Cells is an incredible game, especially with all the DLC switched on. But when it comes to impact, you just can’t beat Spelunky.
Amazing action-roguelites: Hades 2 | And finally, let’s wrap things up with our favourite of them all. There’s no beating the original Hades, although Hades 2 comes pretty close!
