Vampire Survivors

Vampire Survivors

August 29, 2024
Poncle Limited
4.8/5.0(14,679 reviews)
ActionActionRole Playing Games
Great

Overall, players are overwhelmingly positive about Vampire Survivors, praising its addictive gameplay, extensive content, and excellent value for money. Many enjoyed the simple yet engaging mechanics that promote a satisfying progression loop, despite some noting occasional repetitions and minor bugs. Overall, it stands out as a must-have title within its genre, with players highly recommending it for both new and seasoned gamers.

About This Game

Vampire Survivors strips the roguelike down to one input. The player only moves; every weapon fires automatically, so each run becomes a reading of space, steering a lone survivor through gothic-horror hordes that swell from a few bats into a screen-filling wall. The depth sits underneath, in how collected weapons evolve and combine, turning a slow opening into a snowball that ends with the player becoming the bullet hell.

It is the game that named a subgenre: the 2022 breakout that set off the survivors-like wave and took the 2023 BAFTA Best Game over Elden Ring and God of War Ragnarok. Critics and players converge on the compulsion loop and the trivial price, though the honest caveat arrives once everything is unlocked: the same minimalism that hooks can feel thin. For a roguelike list it is the foundational pick, best for short sessions and anyone curious where the genre's shape came from, less so for players who need a story.

Themes

horrordarksurvivalfantasymysterious

Mechanics

resource-managementcombatexplorationlevelingloot-systemmultiple-endingspermadeathcharacter-creation

Platforms

PS4
PS5

Multiplayer

Co-op Supported

Game Information

ESRB Rating:ESRB Teen
Languages:
Chinese (Simplified)Chinese (Traditional)EnglishFrench (France)GermanItalianJapaneseKoreanPolishPortuguese (Brazil)RussianSpanishTurkish

Gameplay

Modes
Single playerMultiplayerCo-operativeSplit screen
Perspective
Bird view / Isometric

Player Reviews

Great

Overall, players are overwhelmingly positive about Vampire Survivors, praising its addictive gameplay, extensive content, and excellent value for money. Many enjoyed the simple yet engaging mechanics that promote a satisfying progression loop, despite some noting occasional repetitions and minor bugs. Overall, it stands out as a must-have title within its genre, with players highly recommending it for both new and seasoned gamers.

Pros

  • Addictive gameplay that keeps players engaged for hours
  • Excellent value for money with extensive content
  • Diverse characters, weapons, and unlockables
  • Great music and atmosphere
  • Simple mechanics that offer depth and complexity

Cons

  • Can become repetitive over time
  • Some bugs, particularly in multiplayer mode
  • Initial gameplay may feel slow for some players

Based on 100 reviews from steam

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Vampire Survivors — Frequently Asked Questions

Is Vampire Survivors worth playing?
Vampire Survivors has a great reception from players, holding an average score of 4.8 out of 5 across 14,679 reviews.
Is Vampire Survivors included with PlayStation Plus?
Yes — Vampire Survivors is part of the PlayStation Plus Extra game catalogue, so subscribers on that tier can play it at no extra cost.
Is Vampire Survivors single-player or multiplayer?
Vampire Survivors supports single player, multiplayer, co-operative, and split screen.
What platforms is Vampire Survivors available on?
Vampire Survivors is available on PS4 and PS5.
When did Vampire Survivors release?
Vampire Survivors released on August 29, 2024.
What is Vampire Survivors's age rating?
Vampire Survivors carries an ESRB rating of ESRB Teen.