Slay The Spire 2 Is The New Silksong As Indie Games Delay Themselves To Dodge Its Blast Radius

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by Lewis Parker

February 23, 2026

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Slay The Spire 2 Is The New Silksong As Indie Games Delay Themselves To Dodge Its Blast Radius

Slay The Spire 2 is poised to dominate Steam's deckbuilding roguelike genre once again, leaving indie developers scrambling to delay their own projects to avoid its explosive success. With fans eagerly anticipating the sequel, many studios are strategically holding back their releases, fearing they would be overshadowed by the juggernaut. The original *Slay The Spire* became a phenomenon, blending deep strategic gameplay with engaging storytelling. Its popularity on Steam and among streamers solidified its status as a must-play title. Now, with *Slay The Spire 2* promising even more depth and polish, players are already hyped, creating a

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Originally published on Kotaku on 2/23/2026