Here is the First Big Indie Success of 2026

by Bruno Pferd March 7, 2026

written by Bruno Pferd March 7, 2026

Key Takeaways

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Slay the Spire 2 has broken records with over 327,000 concurrent players, significantly surpassing its predecessors peak of 57,000 players.
The game is currently Steams top-grossing title and ranks fourth in player count, outperforming many recent releases.
Slay the Spire 2 has received an impressive approval rating of 97% based on over 7,000 reviews, indicating its widespread appeal.
The game continues to be successful in early access on Steam and is a standout title in the top-tier of gaming.

Slay the Spire 2 Breaks Records, Outshines Peers in Steam’s Top-Tier

Mega Crit’s Slay the Spire 2 is already a massive hit, surpassing records set by its acclaimed 2019 predecessor and other major releases. Since launching in early access on Steam, the game has peaked at 327,000 concurrent players, dwarfing the original’s 57,000 and outperforming many recent titles. Slay the Spire 2 is currently Steam’s top-grossing game and ranks fourth in player count. With over 7,000 reviews, it maintains an impressive 97% approval rating, confirming its widespread appeal.

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Official Name	Groove Coaster: Initial Initial Echo Ego
Brief Summary	Touhou Project music DLC for Groove CoasterTitle: Initial Initial Echo EgoArtist: RD-Sounds*Arrange from Touhou ShinreibyouDifficulty: Simple 2 / Normal 5 / Hard 8BPM: 156
Genre	Music
Play Modes	Single player