Versus Mode

Mode Summary
Versus Mode is one of the game modes in Spire with Friends. In this mode, up to 200 players can play simultaneously.

In Versus mode each player is trying to beat the game as fast as possible. This is essentially a speedrun of the game, with no direct interactions with the players you are racing.

The players in the run are shown on the left side of the screen, arranged in order of progression in the run. The player at the highest floor is shown on the top of the list.

Players can keep track of their opponents' progress by seeing what floor they are on and how much health they have. Their path on the map is displayed as well.

Death is not the End
If a player dies in versus mode, the game isn't over. They restart from the beginning with bonuses depending on how far they made it through the run. These bonuses act as a catch-up mechanic to help offset the time lost from dying.

This feature can be disabled by selecting Ironman mode in the Versus Lobby, which means each player only has one life.