Slay the Spire 2 Player Count: Is Slay the Spire 2 Dead? (Oct 2026)
Nick Guli|Slay the Spire 2 has 65,729 concurrent players on Steam right now (03:30 UTC on Oct 11, 2026). In the last 24 hours it peaked at 103,650 players, and over the past 30 days it has averaged 58,649 players at any given moment.
| Playing right now | 65,729 |
| 24-hour peak | 103,650 |
| 7-day average | 57,415 |
| 30-day average | 58,649 |
| 30-day peak | 103,650 |
| Change vs previous 30 days | -6% |
| Highest we have recorded | 403,058 (Mar 28, 2026) |
Slay the Spire 2 player count history
| Month | Average players | Peak players | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 (so far) | 57,842 | 103,650 | -3% |
| Sep 2026 | 59,502 | 101,578 | -7% |
| Aug 2026 | 63,887 | 105,320 | -6% |
| Jul 2026 | 67,905 | 125,940 | -17% |
| Jun 2026 | 82,284 | 152,837 | -27% |
| May 2026 | 113,039 | 233,192 | -35% |
| Apr 2026 | 173,516 | 362,767 | -22% |
| Mar 2026 | 223,868 | 403,058 | – |
Is Slay the Spire 2 dead?
No. Slay the Spire 2 averages 58,649 concurrent players on Steam and the trend is fairly steady (down 6% on the previous 30 days).
Slay the Spire 2 is a busy game that has settled after a steep fall from its launch surge. The player base has levelled off at roughly 58,000 on average, and the trend reads as stable. The 24-hour peak of 103,650 shows the community is still large, even though it is well below the highest we have recorded, 403,058 on Mar 28, 2026.
The biggest swing came in May 2026, when the monthly average fell 35% on the month before. No dated story sits close enough to it to mention. Since then the declines have been small. For a player, queues should be quick at any hour, and the busiest time is 14:00 UTC (10 am ET), while 23:00 UTC (7 pm ET) is the quietest.
Best time to play Slay the Spire 2
Over the last two weeks, Slay the Spire 2 has been busiest around 14:00 UTC (10 am ET), averaging 89,398 players at that hour. The quietest hour is around 23:00 UTC (7 pm ET), with about 40,559 players. If you want faster matchmaking, aim for the hours around the peak.
Slay the Spire 2 player count FAQ
How many people play Slay the Spire 2 right now?
65,729 people were playing Slay the Spire 2 on Steam at 03:30 UTC on Oct 11, 2026. The 24-hour peak was 103,650.
Is Slay the Spire 2 dead?
No. Slay the Spire 2 averages 58,649 concurrent players on Steam and the trend is fairly steady (down 6% on the previous 30 days).
What is the highest player count for Slay the Spire 2?
The highest concurrent count we have recorded for Slay the Spire 2 on Steam is 403,058, on Mar 28, 2026. Our tracking started on Mar 25, 2026, so earlier launch peaks are not included.
Do these numbers include consoles?
No. These figures come from Steam only. Players on PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, mobile or other PC launchers are not counted.
When is Slay the Spire 2 most active?
Activity usually peaks around 14:00 UTC (10 am ET).
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How we count: Explosion samples Steam’s official concurrent-player API for every tracked game several times an hour and stores each reading. Averages are means of those readings. This page updates daily.
Nick Guli
Nick Guli is the founder and editor-in-chief of Explosion.com, which he launched in February 2012. With over a decade of experience in digital publishing, Nick oversees editorial direction across entertainment, gaming, technology, and lifestyle content. He is an avid gamer and movie enthusiast who brings a critical eye to coverage of industry trends, game reviews, and entertainment news.
