Slay the Spire 2 has already surpassed Hollow Knight: Silksong and Hades II in revenue on Steam — analytics

It is reported that within two weeks of its release, Slay the Spire 2 has grossed over $92 million.

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These estimates were shared by analysts from Alinea Analytics. They calculated that by March 19, exactly 14 days after launch, Slay the Spire 2 had sold 4.6 million copies on Steam.

To gauge the scale, the analysts noted that Slay the Spire 2 performed significantly better in terms of Steam revenue compared to indie hits like Hades II and Hollow Knight: Silksong. Specifically, Hades II has earned $82 million on Steam over its lifetime, while Hollow Knight: Silksong has earned $83 million. However, it should be noted that both games are available on platforms other than Steam, so their total earnings are likely higher than those of Slay the Spire 2.

According to the analysts, the substantial revenue from Slay the Spire 2 is partly due to the game’s popularity in China. Chinese gamers account for a third of the title’s audience, which is a considerable share.

The analysts also noted that Slay the Spire 2 boasts a high wishlist-to-sales conversion rate—31% during the debut week. Typically, this figure is only around 7-10%. Moreover, players who purchased the game spend a significant amount of time on it. More than half have already played over 20 hours, and 1% have played over 100 hours.

Interestingly, despite its success, Slay the Spire 2 faced review bombing. Over the past four days, the game has received more than 14,000 negative reviews from gamers dissatisfied with the beta version of the first major update, which significantly alters the balance.