Slay the Spire 2 hit by Steam review-bombing over consultant credit

7 articles · Updated · Kotaku · May 7

The latest wave brought 2,525 negative reviews by May 7, cutting the game's Steam rating to 61% positive, with Anita Sarkeesian named in the credits as the trigger.
Unlike two earlier review-bombing waves centred on China-based accounts, many of the new complaints are in English and appear to come from recent buyers who quickly refunded the game.
The backlash began after users on X highlighted Sarkeesian's consultant credit around May 5, while no specific gameplay changes linked to her involvement have been identified.

What did one consultant actually do to provoke such an intense, organized backlash against a major game release?

As online mobs weaponize user reviews, how can developers and platforms protect games from coordinated ideological attacks?

Why can a decade-old online controversy still dictate the success of a major video game release in 2026?