Slay the Spire
LumiScore
Growth
43/100
Growth Value
- Problem Solving
- Strategic Thinking
- Critical Thinking
Risk
MODERATE
Engagement Patterns
Some engagement mechanics worth discussing.
Heads up
Parent Pro-Tip
Encourage children to reflect on their strategies and learn from failed runs. Discuss the logic behind their deck choices and pathing decisions to further develop critical thinking skills. Set clear time limits due to its addictive 'one more run' nature.
Top Skills Developed
Development Areas
Representation?How diverse the game's characters are in gender and ethnicity. Higher = more authentic representation. Display only — does not affect time recommendation.
Bechdel Test?The Bechdel Test checks whether a game has at least two named female characters who talk to each other about something other than a man. A simple measure of representation.— Fails the test
While the game features two named female playable characters (the Silent and the Watcher), they never directly interact with each other within the game's narrative or gameplay.
What your child develops
Slay the Spire significantly enhances cognitive skills like strategic and critical thinking through its dynamic deck-building and ever-changing roguelike structure. Players continuously develop problem-solving abilities and learning transfer as they adapt to new challenges and enemy patterns. The game also sharpens memory and attention through managing complex card interactions and relic effects.
Regulatory Compliance
Tap a badge for details. Grey = not yet assessed.
About this game
We fused card games and roguelikes together to make the best single player deckbuilder we could. Craft a unique deck, encounter bizarre creatures, discover relics of immense power, and Slay the Spire!