Slay the Spire 2 — Mac download

Where the original Slay the Spire defined the single-player roguelike deckbuilder, the sequel cracks the format open. It keeps the tight cardplay loop but adds something the genre rarely attempts: a proper co-op mode for up to four players, alongside a solo campaign that feels like a direct continuation of the Spire's best ideas.

Five Characters, Two Brand-New Decks

The Early Access build ships with five playable characters. Three return from the first game with reworked cards and stories. Two are entirely new, each bringing a distinct deck and playstyle that reshapes how you approach a run. Across every route you'll face new enemies, collect fresh relics, and trigger events that expand the Spire's lore. Multiplayer isn't a side mode tacked on later — it arrives now, complete with co-op-specific cards that reward coordination without punishing solo players who stick to the original formula.

What's different under the hood

Everything runs on a new engine. That means faster load times, cleaner UI, and quality-of-life fixes that the original never received. Mod support is broader from day one, so custom characters and relics will come faster. For anyone who bounced off the first game because it was a solitary grind, the co-op mode — live now, not promised later — changes the entire proposition.

Easy to miss, nice to have

The interface hides a few shortcuts that speed up decision-making. Right-click any card during a reward screen to read its full upgrade text without opening the compendium. Holding Shift while hovering a relic reveals its exact trigger condition — useful when two relics interact in ways the tooltip doesn't explain. During multiplayer turns, a small clock icon beside each player's portrait shows who still has actions queued; clicking it pings their hand without needing voice chat. The map legend, tucked behind a Tab press, colour-codes elite fights, shops, and campfires so you can plan a route without scrolling the whole spire.

Speed Up 40-Minute Runs Instantly

The defaults are sensible, but three adjustments make the game feel tighter. First, enable Fast Mode in the Gameplay tab — it doubles animation speed for card draws and enemy intents, which matters once runs stretch past 40 minutes. Second, switch Confirm Single Card Choice to off. The prompt protects against misclicks, but it adds a click to every potion, discard, and exhaust pick. Third, in the Accessibility section, turn on Enemy Intent Icons if you find the text-based intent system harder to parse at a glance. Co-op players should also check Allow Spectator Camera — it lets eliminated players follow the run instead of staring at a defeat screen.

• New — Co-op mode for up to 4 players; two new playable characters with unique cards and stories; new enemies, allies, environments, events, relics, and lore.
• Improved — New engine with quality-of-life changes and expanded moddability.

• macOS Tahoe or later.
• Apple Silicon and Intel Macs.