Kitsmith / Utilities / Slay the Spire
The game that defined the modern deckbuilding roguelike genre — a native Mac release via Steam from Mega Crit, one-time purchase.
Our take
Editorial-override inclusion (docs/PIVOT.md rule 5): not in the approved-candidate pool, but it’s the foundational game the deckbuilding-roguelike genre (including Balatro, also in this list) gets compared against, with a confirmed native Mac build via Steam rather than a Windows-only port.
- Price
- $24.99 one-time
- License
- Proprietary
- Requires
- macOS · Apple silicon or Intel · via Steam
- Get it via
- Direct
- Developer
- Mega Crit
Do you use Slay the Spire?
Who made this
Mega Crit is a two-person indie studio — Slay the Spire’s designers Anthony Giovannetti and Casey Yano are both credited as Co-Founders on the studio’s own About page.
What it does
Deckbuilding roguelike
Build a card deck as you climb the Spire, with runs that end permanently on death.
Four playable characters
Each with its own card pool and playstyle.
Daily and custom runs
Daily challenge runs and fully customizable seeded/modded runs alongside the main campaign.
The deal
- $24.99 one-time purchase
- No subscription or in-app purchases
Worth knowing: Distributed through Steam, so it requires the free Steam client to install and play.
Slay the Spire — questions people ask
Is Slay the Spire available on Mac?
Yes — a native Mac build is available through Steam.
How much does Slay the Spire cost?
$24.99, one-time purchase, no subscription.
Who makes Slay the Spire?
Mega Crit.
Is Slay the Spire free?
Slay the Spire costs $24.99 one-time.
Does Slay the Spire work alongside a notch app like Alcove?
Yes — Slay the Spire lives in the screen, so it runs happily alongside any Dynamic Island hub or notch app.
Where can I download Slay the Spire?
Slay the Spire is available via Direct.
Reviews
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Listing hand-verified August 20, 2026 from the developer's site and public sources.
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