Head to head
Gloomhaven vs Slay the Spire: The Board Game
Which one is for you? Community verdicts, player-count fit, and taste contrasts, side by side.
Pick Gloomhaven if you want…
- Dramatic moments that feel like a movie
- A story you build over the course of play
- Shorter sessions (about 115 min vs 150)
Pick Slay the Spire: The Board Game if you want…
- Dramatic moments that feel like a movie
- A story you build over the course of play
- A longer, meatier session (about 150 min)
Quick facts
| Gloomhaven | Slay the Spire: The Board Game | |
|---|---|---|
| Players | 1–4 | 1–4 |
| Play time | 90–115 min | 30–150 min |
| Complexity | — | Medium |
| Age | 12+ | 12+ |
| Year | — | 2024 |
Common questions
Which plays faster, Gloomhaven or Slay the Spire: The Board Game?
Gloomhaven runs up to about 115 minutes; Slay the Spire: The Board Game up to about 150. For a weeknight slot, Gloomhaven is the quicker table.