Slay the Spire 2 faces another wave of review bombing on Steam, driven by players using the platform to wage culture war rather than critique the roguelike deckbuilder itself.

The negative reviews stem from ongoing backlash tied to Gamegate-adjacent grievances. Players are leveraging Steam's review system as a megaphone for complaints disconnected from actual gameplay experience. This marks the second major review bombing campaign targeting the sequel since its early access launch.

Developer Mega Crit Games has maintained consistent design choices in Slay the Spire 2 that remain identical to the original's approach. The game itself plays as a direct sequel to the acclaimed 2017 original, delivering the same addictive loop of deck construction and strategic combat that made the first game resonate with millions. Critics and players who engage with the actual product have praised the sequel's refinements and new mechanics.

The review bombing reflects a broader pattern affecting indie releases. Bad faith actors weaponize review systems to manufacture negative sentiment around titles they've never played, transforming Steam into a battleground for unrelated ideological disputes. This practice actively harms consumer decision-making by flooding legitimate user feedback with noise.

Steam's review sorting algorithm typically mitigates review bombing's impact by filtering recent suspicious activity. However, the visibility of bombing campaigns still generates negative press and creates misleading impressions for potential buyers browsing the store page.

Slay the Spire 2 remains critically acclaimed and commercially successful despite these attacks. The game sold over 500,000 copies during early access. Positive reviews from players who purchased the game for its actual content still dominate the review section when sorted properly.

This incident underscores persistent challenges with user review systems on major storefronts. Steam continues exploring moderation tools to address coordinated campaigns, though the platform's open nature makes complete prevention