Slay the Spire 2 PC system requirements
To run Slay the Spire 2 you need at least Dual-core 2.0 GHz / DirectX 12 or Vulkan compatible with 1 GB VRAM (integrated graphics supported at minimum settings), with 4 GB of RAM.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 (64-bit) | Windows 10 (64-bit) |
| CPU | Dual-core 2.0 GHz | Quad-core 3.0 GHz |
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| GPU | DirectX 12 or Vulkan compatible with 1 GB VRAM (integrated graphics supported at minimum settings) | DirectX 12 or Vulkan compatible with 2 GB VRAM |
| Storage | 4 GB available space | 4 GB available space |
| DirectX | Version 12 (or Vulkan) | Version 12 (or Vulkan) |
| Notes | 64-bit processor and OS required. Among the least demanding games on Steam; most PCs from the last several years run it fine. | 64-bit processor and OS required. |
Storage drive
SSD or HDD
Sources · Last verified: July 24, 2026.
These are the Windows/PC requirements as listed on Steam and cross-checked across multiple system-requirement aggregators (VG Times, Technical City, CanIRunTheGame), which report identical figures. The game also runs natively on macOS and Linux/SteamOS through the same Steam release; Mega Crit did not publish separate detailed Mac/Linux spec sheets, but the title is confirmed Steam Deck Verified from day one and the developers say it 'works great' on Deck.
Slay the Spire 2 — frequently asked
What are the PC system requirements?
Very low. Minimum is Windows 10 64-bit, a dual-core 2.0 GHz CPU, 4 GB RAM and a DirectX 12/Vulkan-compatible GPU with 1 GB VRAM (integrated graphics work at minimum settings). Recommended bumps that to a quad-core 3.0 GHz CPU, 8 GB RAM and 2 GB VRAM. Either way it needs only about 4 GB of storage.
Does it work on Steam Deck?
Yes — Slay the Spire II is Steam Deck Verified from day one, and the developers say it runs great on Deck. Its low system requirements make it well suited to handheld play.
Sources
- Mega Crit — official Early Access release announcement (Mar 5, 2026)
- Steam News — Slay the Spire 2 releases in Early Access on March 5, 2026
- Steam — Slay the Spire 2 store page (app 2868840)
- Wikipedia — Slay the Spire II
- PC Gamer — how Slay the Spire 2 multiplayer co-op works
- VG Times — Slay the Spire 2 system requirements (min/rec, storage)
- Technical City — Slay the Spire 2 system requirements
- PC Guide — Slay the Spire 2 Steam Deck / Early Access details
- GameSpot — Mega Crit confirms no microtransactions
- Godot Engine — Slay the Spire 2 showcase (engine)
- Last verified: July 24, 2026. Sizes and specs can change with patches — tell us if something is out of date.