Spire 2: what owners actually say

Multiple users complain about card nerfs during early access, citing specific examples like Knife Trap being raised to 3 energy with exhaust added, and cards retaining high damage output (27 in 2 turns, 39 in 3). One commenter sarcastically notes the devs took 'one of your kidneys' with the nerf.

Several commenters call the player base 'whiny,' 'insufferable,' and 'the most insufferable group on the planet' for how they handle balance changes, despite an in-game feedback system being available.

At least one user stopped playing because 'it is just too random,' claiming too much content was added—a common problem in roguelites—making it feel less strategically satisfying.

Commenters note the sequel moved from LibGDX to Unity, then to Godot after Unity's pricing controversy, raising concerns about console support and rebuild feasibility since 'cutting ties requires a total rebuild.'

One commenter states 'mechanically it's already as close to perfect as you can get' and doubts 'a better balanced and mechanically rich deck builder exists.' Top players can amass win streaks on the hardest difficulty (A20).

The pricing joke (card 'could cost 20 and still be too good' costs 21) is heavily upvoted, showing appreciation for the devs' tight cost-to-power calibration and willingness to push players.

Multiple commenters praise the developers' use of analytics (win rates, usage rates, engagement data) to inform balance changes, comparing it favourably to studios like Shattered Pixel Dungeon and DCSS.

Commenters compare it to Doom and Dark Souls: not the first in its genre but the release that defined it, saying nobody calls them 'Dream Quest-likes' anymore.