Friend and foe vs Slay the Spire 2
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Slay the Spire 2 wins 7 of 13 head-to-head metrics. Friend and foe is $15.00 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Friend and foe | Slay the Spire 2 |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Not Enough Data × Wait for Sale | 57 | 53 |
| Quality | 50 | 55 |
| Value | 70 | 40 |
| Popularity | 0 | 67 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $9.99 | N/A |
| Steam Review Score | N/A | 61.6% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 0 | 64.9K |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Friend and foe
Slay the Spire 2
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Friend and foe | Slay the Spire 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | August 27, 2026 | March 5, 2026 |
| Developers | Seven province | Mega Crit |
| Publishers | Seven province | Mega Crit |
| Platforms | Windows | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 | Windows 10 (64-bit) |
| Processor (minimum) | 3 GHz quad core processor | Quad-core 3.0 GHz |
| Memory (minimum) | 6 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | Integrated graphics | DirectX 12 or Vulkan compatible, 2 GB VRAM |
| Network (minimum) | Broadband Internet connection | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 2 GB available space | 4 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Friend and foe or Slay the Spire 2?
Slay the Spire 2 won the comparison against Friend and foe based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.
How is the comparison calculated?
The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.
Is Friend and foe worth buying over Slay the Spire 2?
Based on the metrics, Slay the Spire 2 won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.
Which game has better player reviews?
Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.
Which game offers better value for money?
The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Friend and foe currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 12:19 PM UTC