Slay the Spire

Slay the Spire is a critically acclaimed roguelike deck-building video game that significantly influenced its genre. Developed by Mega Crit, an independent game studio based in Seattle, Washington, the game focuses on strategic card play and procedural generation. Since its initial early access release in 2017 and full release in 2019, it has expanded from PC to consoles and mobile platforms.

As of 2024 and looking toward 2026, Mega Crit remains an independent developer. While the game is distributed globally through digital storefronts like Steam, PlayStation Store, and Nintendo eShop, and physical versions are often handled by boutique publishers like Humble Games or Fangamer, the intellectual property and brand ultimate ownership remain with its original creators in the United States.