Heroes of Might & Magic: Olden Era vs Slay the Spire 2
Turn-based strategy with town-building versus roguelike deckbuilding — which one scratches your strategic itch?
Worth it for Heroes 3 fans who can tolerate early-access bugs and AI issues, thanks to its alternate unit upgrades and single hero mode.
Still the best deckbuilder roguelite — Mega Crit's sequel deepens the relics and events without breaking the original's perfect 30-min run-shape, on co-op now too.
Steam popularity
Heroes of Might & Magic: Olden Era
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Slay the Spire 2
Apr 2026 peak CCU 358,577 ↓ 38% MoM
Key differences
Gameplay pace
Heroes of Might & Magic: Olden Era features turn-based strategy with deep town building.
Slay the Spire 2 is a roguelike deckbuilder with 30-minute runs.
Magic system
Heroes of Might & Magic: Olden Era has a complicated magic system with balance issues.
Slay the Spire 2 features relics and events that deepen its deckbuilding mechanics.
Multiplayer
Heroes of Might & Magic: Olden Era allows for multiplayer exploration.
Slay the Spire 2 offers co-op deckbuilding without breaking asynchronous solo runs.
Which one is for you?
Pick Heroes of Might & Magic: Olden Era if
- You love turn-based strategy with town-building
- You're patient with early access games
- You enjoy complicated magic systems
Pick Slay the Spire 2 if
- You prefer roguelike deckbuilders with short runs
- You want a polished, complete game now
- You enjoy co-op games with asynchronous solo options
Bottom line
Choose Heroes of Might & Magic: Olden Era for deep strategy and town-building; pick Slay the Spire 2 for a polished, fast-paced deckbuilder.