Vampire Survivors

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8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 219 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 173 out of 219
  2. Mixed: 36 out of 219
  3. Negative: 10 out of 219

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  1. MikefromAngus
    Jan 8, 2023
    6
    Very additive game! simple and fun. overall its good. But its a little over hyped according to other forums.
  2. Zski
    Oct 25, 2022
    7
    Very simple and very addictive little game. This game really did a great job perfecting the “just one more round” level of addiction, and the simplicity of game controls and mechanics where the only “button” is the movement of your character, whether that’s the arrow keys or a joystick. Graphics, sound, and complexity of gameplay are that of an old Flash game on Newgrounds. I mean all ofVery simple and very addictive little game. This game really did a great job perfecting the “just one more round” level of addiction, and the simplicity of game controls and mechanics where the only “button” is the movement of your character, whether that’s the arrow keys or a joystick. Graphics, sound, and complexity of gameplay are that of an old Flash game on Newgrounds. I mean all of this in the best way, this is a highly addictive game boiled down to its absolutely smallest components, which is somewhat of an art with how well it was executed. The issue I had with this game is after 6 hours, I just thought why am I still doing this? There isn’t much to it at all. There is a lot of fun that can be had in this game, I think at minimum you’ll get a few hours out of it, at most you’ll get tons of hours out of it, and with the very low price tag of $5, it’s absolutely worth it, but in the end I found that it’s simplicity was also the reason I stopped playing. Maybe its just me, but once I hit one REALLY good run, my interest completely dropped off. Glad I played it though.… Expand
  3. S3NSUALSL0TH
    Feb 4, 2023
    10
    I grab garlic I run right, I get dopamine. The fact this game is so cheap is insane, the dev deserves more.
  4. CodaHensley
    Dec 2, 2022
    9
    Absolutely shocking how such a simple game can drive my horrible little rat brain crazy with dopamine.
  5. doodlerman
    Oct 28, 2022
    7
    Super simple yet super addicting. It’s not visually impressive at all or even that exciting, even when you get overrun by hundreds of pseudo-animated sprites, but it’s the perfect kind of game to just mindlessly unwind with.
  6. mignons
    Oct 22, 2022
    10
    It makes you fall for it with overwhelming addiction, and it's really fun to play because there are a lot of Easter eggs. The game has many characters and more weapons, and if you unlock and combine them one by one, you probably lose track of time.
  7. Bwesh
    Nov 11, 2022
    10
    Incredibly addicting gameplay. Simple and easy to learn and has that "one more game" type of charm. You'll want to beat your last run and try other characters or builds until you're not aware that you've been playing for hours.
  8. ArekSuzme
    Dec 11, 2022
    8
    HOW CAN I STOP? A game that I've played without stopping for hours, and I can't find a way to stop.
  9. auronsam
    Nov 1, 2022
    10
    An amazing amount of content! I planned to do just one run, and have since clocked 150 hours... Simple, cathartic, absurdist - my game of the year.
  10. ehtaco
    Jan 11, 2023
    10
    This game is absolutely fantastic. A few bucks for a game + its DLC and I know for a fact that I will, over time, put hundreds upon hundreds of hours into this game. The value-for-money exchange here is ridiculous. It's been a decade+ since I last played a game where it truly gave me that "Just one more round!" feeling where you say that at 10pm and realize you're still playing at 3am.This game is absolutely fantastic. A few bucks for a game + its DLC and I know for a fact that I will, over time, put hundreds upon hundreds of hours into this game. The value-for-money exchange here is ridiculous. It's been a decade+ since I last played a game where it truly gave me that "Just one more round!" feeling where you say that at 10pm and realize you're still playing at 3am. This is that game for me right now. The gameplay loop is quick, exciting, fun, and most importantly; not predatory in the slightest. You pay for a game and you get that + more.

    It's not a game I will play consistently or daily. Maybe over time it won't even be played weekly. But it's a game that, when I do play it, I will play it for hours and have a blast. That's really all you can ask for as a gamer. Especially when you're looking for a game that doesn't REQUIRE you to play for hours daily to make progress. This is just a gamey-ass game. No strings attached, no ****

    It's really good, simple-yet-surprisingly-deep fun.    … Expand
  11. BabaRooga
    Nov 2, 2022
    10
    That are the best 2€ I have ever spent on a game. Everybody should give this game a try.
  12. omerlion987
    Nov 10, 2022
    10
    This game its so good loop game and im very happy to play this game thank you.
  13. griggsgamer
    Nov 1, 2022
    10
    Amazing game! Addictive, funny, well written, obviously crafted with love. Best five bucks you'll ever spend.
  14. meinona
    Nov 1, 2022
    10
    Fantastic game! This game is just really really fun and you can keep playing it forever.
  15. Amars95
    Nov 11, 2022
    10
    I absolutely love this game, have spent over a thousand hours in it so far ever since I found it in January when it was still in early access, and new content continues to be released even after the game has fully come out. It's extremely addicting, and I highly recommend giving it a try if you have the rest of the day to spare.
  16. megalow
    Nov 11, 2022
    9
    imagine being thrown in the middle of nowhere. your mission? to survive. how to? make your own way through thousands upon thousands of builds, and none of them will leave you bored even after hundreds of hours of experiencing, tweaking, testing and so on
  17. Pelle69420
    Oct 27, 2022
    10
    Awesome game! Probably the best deal on steam right now. 5 dollars for hundreds of hours of enjoyment and the launch made the game wayyyy better
  18. SEBO
    Oct 27, 2022
    10
    This game in Early Access cost me only 2 $, I playing it to this day and I have 100 hours of fun on Steam. In my long gaming history, only 2 games offered so much for so little, one is the Vampire Survivor and the other is the Gem Craft series. This piece of code is worth every penny!
  19. Johncon
    Oct 27, 2022
    9
    A 4-dollar game that is better than half of Triple-A games released in recent years.
  20. Nyan_
    Nov 11, 2022
    10
    The Best Game to get for its Price! ❤️ Incredible addicting Game and your Game time will be higher than most other Games. The Game has amazing people working on it as well.
    Just my Personal Best game of 2022 to buy for its Price!
  21. bigtruck1
    Nov 15, 2022
    6
    Bad design decisions keep this from being a great game. With no buttons to press and a zillion inventive weapons set on auto-fire, this should be a movement-based game where you kite swarms of monsters into the proper patterns to slaughter them. The very early game kind of works like this, but within a few minutes your entire screen is just monsters and movement is irrelevant. You eitherBad design decisions keep this from being a great game. With no buttons to press and a zillion inventive weapons set on auto-fire, this should be a movement-based game where you kite swarms of monsters into the proper patterns to slaughter them. The very early game kind of works like this, but within a few minutes your entire screen is just monsters and movement is irrelevant. You either have the right combo of weapons and upgrades to kill everything and you auto-win, or you don't and you die.

    This means the only challenge in the game comes from figuring out which weapons combo the best, and hoping RNG grants them to you. It's fun for day or two as a novelty, then gets old fast. A real shame because there's so much great content in this game, but it's used badly.    … Expand
  22. Troll84
    Feb 4, 2023
    0
    The game is absolute garbage. Constantly black screen issue everytime. No actual fixes to resolve this issue and the Dev is a d*ck. Even the community are bigger simps and supporters like freaken leeches on a rhinos butt!!! Not worth my $5 when i can actually spend it on food instead!!! LMAO
  23. Themadcow
    Oct 28, 2022
    9
    There is a reason why Steam Deck owners seem all to have bought this game - it is amazingly well suited to the handheld PC format. One of those games that you can learn to play in minutes yet burn through hours with ease.
  24. nix1331
    Oct 24, 2022
    9
    amazing little game for the price. Dev was touching base with community along the way to release. A lot of little secrets to keep you coming back
  25. nilsy
    Jan 3, 2023
    0
    Spent half a hour trying to get this to "start".
    My conclusion was 20+years of experience of getting buggy pc games to start is not enough.
    Cant remember last time was not able to get a game to start its just a matter of effort this game took the cake in a bad way. Bad code should pull a games grade down significantly if it cant be played, its unlikely im the only person who was out    Spent half a hour trying to get this to "start".
    My conclusion was 20+years of experience of getting buggy pc games to start is not enough.

    Cant remember last time was not able to get a game to start its just a matter of effort this game took the cake in a bad way.

    Bad code should pull a games grade down significantly if it cant be played, its unlikely im the only person who was out of luck getting it to start.    … Expand
  26. drlowdon
    Feb 10, 2023
    8
    Vampire Survivors is an action roguelike that challenges players to survive against waves of enemies for thirty minutes. The only action the player can perform is to move around the screen with the player character firing any collected weapons automatically. Collecting orbs from defeated enemies allows the player to unlock new weapons or upgrade the ones you already have.

    With it’s    Vampire Survivors is an action roguelike that challenges players to survive against waves of enemies for thirty minutes. The only action the player can perform is to move around the screen with the player character firing any collected weapons automatically. Collecting orbs from defeated enemies allows the player to unlock new weapons or upgrade the ones you already have.

    With it’s basic graphics and relatively straightforward gameplay, this is a game that may seem a little light at first, but the variety of weapon combinations and desire to survive that little big longer each time makes for an extremely addictive title.    … Expand
  27. Klewer
    Nov 29, 2022
    9
    Fantastic game. So simple yet addictive. Progression feels to always be occurring, plenty of secrets and little unlocks a long the way. Before you know you'll have been playing it all week. Nice and cheap too.
  28. jocariba
    Mar 2, 2023
    9
    Un juego totalmente arcade, muy divertido y bastante duradero, mucho contenido, muchas sorpresas y en general muy adictivo
  29. Kisuhara
    Dec 26, 2022
    10
    Vampire Survivors is a very addictive and fun game. Weapon combines are endless. You can play it with one hand. You don't even need to use brain or concentration:) After hardworking day you can simply play and relax while listening music, podcasts, tv, videos...
  30. vgolev
    Dec 30, 2022
    10
    It’s so addictive and so good. Worth playing. Don’t look at screenshots or videos, don’t check reviews. Just try it, if you have tens of hours of time to play it. Because it would be barely possible to stop
  31. Raidenk
    Mar 16, 2023
    9
    Vampire Survivors is incredible, but don't trust me: try it. Really. From the outside, it is a raw and old-fashioned rogue-lite with some fun Italian pranks. From the inside, it is an addictive and entertaining experience which wonderfully adapts to your play style. The incredible and always expanding possibilities of weapon/upgrade combos, together with the exploration of the secrets ofVampire Survivors is incredible, but don't trust me: try it. Really. From the outside, it is a raw and old-fashioned rogue-lite with some fun Italian pranks. From the inside, it is an addictive and entertaining experience which wonderfully adapts to your play style. The incredible and always expanding possibilities of weapon/upgrade combos, together with the exploration of the secrets of the levels and the roster of characters, make enough room for experimentation and desire for exploration. TRY IT, WHY ARE YOU STILL READING THIS… Expand
  32. O3liveon
    Jan 13, 2023
    8
    This game sounds and looks very boring and dumb. But it is a heck of a lot of fun and very addicting. The simplest of games but... just so fun!
  33. S3XU4LH34L1NG
    Jan 1, 2023
    9
    Its instantly fun, easy to jump and as deep as you want it to be if you devote the time.
  34. ErayTellezi
    Dec 23, 2022
    8
    Yeni bir tür yarattığı söyleniyor. Hades'in otomatik ateş edenlisi gibi biraz. Her run'da build epey değişiyor. Tam bağımlılık yapacak oyun. Sevmeme rağmen bu yüzden bir kaç saatin sonunda bırakıyorum. Meraklısı bayılacaktır.
  35. CompleteIdiot
    Dec 10, 2022
    8
    Great game, fun for everyone that is not bothered by flashing lights. Has much more depth than it might seem at first. Main issue for me is that the maps get too repetitive rather quickly and the 30 min cap is rather long if you manage to have a god tier build. At that point there should be some option to speed up the clock to 30 by throwing the hordes of enemies immediately on you. EitherGreat game, fun for everyone that is not bothered by flashing lights. Has much more depth than it might seem at first. Main issue for me is that the maps get too repetitive rather quickly and the 30 min cap is rather long if you manage to have a god tier build. At that point there should be some option to speed up the clock to 30 by throwing the hordes of enemies immediately on you. Either way, recommend it for everyone! I hope more maps and weapons get added, as currently the game encourages specific builds. After you finish a run you see your stats which highlights which weapons do the most damage. This in turn makes you automatically disregard the ones that have obviously the lowest numbers.… Expand
  36. hollowbro
    Dec 21, 2022
    10
    Absolutely amazing game. I’ve almost finished every unlock but I have seen the “end” of the game. This has to be the most bang for your buck game of this year and maybe the last decade. I’ve put over 30 hours into this game and I don’t regret a single second. For those of you writing off this game as low quality because of the graphics, you’re actually insane, touch grass, get off of CoDAbsolutely amazing game. I’ve almost finished every unlock but I have seen the “end” of the game. This has to be the most bang for your buck game of this year and maybe the last decade. I’ve put over 30 hours into this game and I don’t regret a single second. For those of you writing off this game as low quality because of the graphics, you’re actually insane, touch grass, get off of CoD for five seconds and listen to the damn soundtrack. Beautiful pixel art, satisfying gameplay loop, and the soundtrack is all bangers. There’s even some surprises to find that are really rewarding experiences. 10/10 the vampire is in another coffin?… Expand
  37. IdleSpace
    Oct 30, 2022
    7
    Простенькая игра, в которой интересно открывать контент и просто выполнять ачивки.
    Спустя 15-20 часов начинается гринд, не такой веселый.
  38. Ave-Nar
    Mar 16, 2023
    8
    A surprisingly addictive bullet hell game where you are the source of bullets. It is really enjoyable to try out different strategies and to get more and more content as you progress in the game.
  39. Gremlinpirate
    Nov 19, 2022
    8
    I want off the ride. Every time I try to stop playing I decide to throw on another round. For it's price, this is easily one of the best values on Steam. I highly recommend this game for anyone who wants a simple addictive game.
  40. Dasjjh
    Nov 22, 2022
    10
    Dieses Spiel ist fantastisch und bereichert dessen Genre, es ist Action reich und wird nie langweilig.
  41. OniSenpai
    Jan 27, 2023
    8
    Vampire Survivors es como jugar a un Bullet Hell de la vieja escuela, pero en vez de enfrentar tu a ese ser casi divino que te destruirá con sus millones de proyectiles tu ese ser casi divino que destruye todo a su paso.

    Un juego totalmente recomendado para quienes buscan una partida rápida de entre 20 o 30 sin realmene tener que comprometerse a cosas como el farmeo, o mantenerse atento    Vampire Survivors es como jugar a un Bullet Hell de la vieja escuela, pero en vez de enfrentar tu a ese ser casi divino que te destruirá con sus millones de proyectiles tu ese ser casi divino que destruye todo a su paso.

    Un juego totalmente recomendado para quienes buscan una partida rápida de entre 20 o 30 sin realmene tener que comprometerse a cosas como el farmeo, o mantenerse atento a una historia.    … Expand
  42. GamerMxc
    Nov 29, 2022
    9
    Juegazo simple y con gráficos que nos hacen recordar a los grandiosos juegos de 8 bits. Nunca antes, la simplicidad había sido tan divertida.
  43. PandaInDaGame
    Nov 20, 2022
    8
    Odd, ugly, simple... But highly addictive and pretty well done. Does nothing new, but does nothing bad, everything it is well implemented, and the amount of satisfaction when you see the screen full of things you don't even know what's going on... That's amazing
  44. Flowker
    Jan 2, 2023
    10
    Jogo extremamente viciante, com diversidade em poderes e personagens, tem um bom sistema de evolução de armas, diversos inimigos, possui uma boa mecânica e é perfeito naquilo que oferece
  45. KimA_
    Jan 23, 2023
    10
    it's a very simple and additicting game, a mix of survival, roguelite and pixel art ARPG, also it has an incredible company, Poncle precisely, behind the scenes who seems to be concerned about quality and has so far created a DLC that is very reasonably priced and is available to offer many free updates in the future.
    Tip: Don't waste your time reading more reviews, just play it.
  46. saplign
    Feb 2, 2023
    10
    i like this game‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎
  47. Golgo
    Mar 20, 2023
    0
    Avoid this crap even for the low price! Constant screen freeze that make lost all progress. Game wont let me reach 100k kills and freeze all the time before reaching it. Incompetent devs, **** game. The cheap is always too expansive.
  48. Sai37
    Dec 25, 2022
    7
    Very addictive, fun but with bad balance, no endgame content after 20 minutes
  49. auditbadger
    Jan 2, 2023
    7
    I think that this is truly a unique game and I would recommend that if you are a fan of this type of genre then I think you should give this game a try.
  50. Dingobaron
    Jan 25, 2023
    5
    It's addictive. It also makes me feel really bad about myself, and cynical about the human race in general. It's tedious, boring, repetitive, and definitely more frustrating than rewarding. I just keep thinking "Is this it? What is this all for? When does something -interesting- happen?". And maybe, after walking through the empty map for half an hour, something interesting really mightIt's addictive. It also makes me feel really bad about myself, and cynical about the human race in general. It's tedious, boring, repetitive, and definitely more frustrating than rewarding. I just keep thinking "Is this it? What is this all for? When does something -interesting- happen?". And maybe, after walking through the empty map for half an hour, something interesting really might happen, and then the game spawns another 10.000 enemies and you realize that you are wasting your precious life.

    This is like a prototype of a game that might be really really good. But this just ain't it. Props to the developer for creating this game with such limited resources and making a buttload of money, but looking at it for what it is... There's not much there that would justify these high scores at all. It's like huffing aerosols. Those who do it would give it a 10/10 too.    … Expand
  51. redheverest
    Sep 8, 2023
    9
    100+ часов в стиме в маленькой простой игре, за пару баксов, кто-то знает рецепт успеха получше?
  52. giannis2001
    Aug 24, 2023
    8
    Very simple game, but can be very addicting because of the variety of builds and characters. Highly recommend it if you are a fan of the genre.
  53. tangerine_dream
    Jun 14, 2023
    9
    Best cup of coffee priced game I've ever played. It's so addictive and rewarding so you have to see & play it yourself, it's one of these "just one more round" games. Learning curve is also good, more you learn about the heroes, weapons, passives etc. more interesting it gets. And you can play it on handheld or even on phone (for free!). Highly recommend it.
  54. fernbrake
    Jul 24, 2023
    9
    Vampire Survivors is a highly addictive and entertaining bullet hell game that is perfect for gamers who are seeking a fresh challenge. The game's mechanics are straightforward and easily comprehensible, dropping players straight into the action. The maps and monsters are well-balanced, and the various power-ups ensure players remain engaged, providing a genuinely challenging gamingVampire Survivors is a highly addictive and entertaining bullet hell game that is perfect for gamers who are seeking a fresh challenge. The game's mechanics are straightforward and easily comprehensible, dropping players straight into the action. The maps and monsters are well-balanced, and the various power-ups ensure players remain engaged, providing a genuinely challenging gaming experience.

    This game is the embodiment of excess with its monstrous creatures and maps that are sure to delight gamers who enjoy this type of aesthetic. Every upgrade and weapon unlock feels like a significant accomplishment, adding to the sense of satisfaction as you progress through the game.

    The game's simplicity and addictiveness are what make it stand out, making it an ideal option for those who want a game that is easy to start playing but difficult to stop. In summary, Vampire Survivors is an outstanding game for players seeking a unique and captivating bullet hell experience.    … Expand
  55. fabiolongo
    Mar 23, 2023
    9
    Игра крутая, зависнуть в ней можно на многие часы. Сам геймплей не замысловатый, по сути надо нажимать только wasd. Но вся соль именно в выборе абилок, которых можно нереально круто закомбинировать между собой. От этого игра становиться реиграбельной - раз за разом хочется проверять разные комбинации способностей и талантов.
    Экшн никогда не угасает из-за постоянно прибывающих врагов, что    Игра крутая, зависнуть в ней можно на многие часы. Сам геймплей не замысловатый, по сути надо нажимать только wasd. Но вся соль именно в выборе абилок, которых можно нереально круто закомбинировать между собой. От этого игра становиться реиграбельной - раз за разом хочется проверять разные комбинации способностей и талантов.
    Экшн никогда не угасает из-за постоянно прибывающих врагов, что подкрепляется драйвовой музыкой.
    Хочу отметить ряд недоработок: 1) почему талант на магнит притягивает хилки и временные усиления? Зачастую хочется оставить их на потом, когда от них пользы будет больше. Но в итоге нет возможности это контролировать. 2) Когда набираешь оружие, которое стреляет очередью снарядов, берёшь дубликатор+прокачан талант на доп снаряд, то звук стрельбы полностью перекрывает всю музыку, настолько, что начинает болеть голова. 3) на поздних этапах игры, когда на экране начинает происходить месиво, то просто можешь не заметить босса и войти в его модельку. Лучше сделать так, чтобы снаряды визуально проходили не над моделькой боссов, а под ними.    … Expand
  56. keshudioo
    May 26, 2023
    8
    What a simple but addictive game! Good maps, good weapons and abilities, cool combinations. Little bit short as of now still.
  57. apokalipto
    Aug 18, 2023
    9
    Very good game. I enjoyed playing this game a lot. I strongly recommend this.
  58. bar0yka
    Feb 2, 2023
    7
    6.5 iyi zaman geçirtiyor ama bi saatten sonra full grind bana hitap etmiyor.
  59. nietzfk
    May 20, 2023
    9
    I'm salivating from my mouth. New games always crash. They are very slow and boring. If you like vampires and retro vibes, it's hard not to have fun.
  60. skdcraw
    Jul 4, 2023
    8
    They were calling this game one of the best of '22 and I never got a chance to try it. The title was a bit, it seemed simple. But when I went to my friend's house and he told me that it was a very fun game and that I should try it, I did. And I experienced that it really is as fun and as addictive as they say it is. So what makes this game so fun? What is the genre of this game?

    Believe    They were calling this game one of the best of '22 and I never got a chance to try it. The title was a bit, it seemed simple. But when I went to my friend's house and he told me that it was a very fun game and that I should try it, I did. And I experienced that it really is as fun and as addictive as they say it is. So what makes this game so fun? What is the genre of this game?

    Believe me, I don't know anything, all I know is that I should play it. Vampire Survivors is actually a very simple game. It's a game where you just walk and make choices. There are basically two mechanics. The game asks you to solve these mechanics for a long time. As you discover new weapons, passive items, you try new things. Either you're always making progress or you're discovering things. The reward cycle is awesome. Just when you think you've completed the game, it suddenly gets deeper. Even though the game seems very simple, it actually includes a story mode where you can make progress. And they spent a lot more time on this story mode than I thought they would. I expected a lot less from a game that is played with two buttons for distraction. Moreover, the game has done a great job of setting up the infinite loop (the ability to play and get something out of the game even after it's over) that games like this tend to try to do. There are so many systems in the game that I can't mention in order to avoid spoilers.

    The game also doesn't ask too much from you. Yes, it can take a long time, it can be addictive, but it requires enough brain activity that you can play even while watching a TV series, I think you can have a lot of fun playing this game on public transportation instead of those hyper-casual games that are copies of each other. Even if you don't make progress in the game, you can buy another weapon, you can try something new, you can play in a place you've never played before. And it's not that cryptic because it shows what you can do from the game menu.

    This game wanted to be a very simple game. It managed to get a little bit deeper in the gameplay without breaking its simplicity, without tiring you out, and it probably surprised people other than me. I definitely think it's a game that can keep you entertained for even longer than it promises. You can put it between heavy games and rest your head for a while. But if there's one thing this game does very well, it's to keep you playing. Of course there will be those who don't like it, but it's definitely a great game that I think everyone should give a chance, that exceeded my expectations a lot and that I think is one of the best games on mobile as of the time I'm writing this.    … Expand
  61. JackPlack
    Jan 20, 2023
    7
    Ok, but nothing special. If u like Rogue LITE unlocking weapons/upgrades it could be fun. For me its too boring nonsense. I dont even see anything original. I recommend Gunfire Reborn if u dont like Rogue Like/Lite genre same as me.
  62. Zero_89
    Mar 22, 2023
    8
    One of the most addictive games I've ever played and probably the best game I've played last year considering, it's not perfect, but I'll dare you to find a better price to entertainment experience
  63. Krutonite
    Aug 15, 2023
    8
    Absolute quality little game!
    If you need to sink 20-40 minutes before you gotta do something, this is a nice, easy and fun way of doing so. Very satisfying to the lizard brain. They guy making it keeps updating it with new bits and it's not cancered with in-game transactions and battle passes and whatever other capitalist man-made horrors beyond our comprehension that we must normally    Absolute quality little game!
    If you need to sink 20-40 minutes before you gotta do something, this is a nice, easy and fun way of doing so. Very satisfying to the lizard brain. They guy making it keeps updating it with new bits and it's not cancered with in-game transactions and battle passes and whatever other capitalist man-made horrors beyond our comprehension that we must normally endure these days.    … Expand
  64. aligunes
    Jan 30, 2023
    6
    A game to play while watching a movie or doing something else. Graphically, don't expect anything. Weapon and character variety is good enough.
  65. ZackH25
    Apr 1, 2023
    8
    Great game, has a very addictive combat loop. Lots of items and wide variety of enemies to fight. Garlic is so satisfying to use every run as well.
    The base game could do with more levels.
  66. CRimacDCE4
    Jun 13, 2023
    9
    Incredibly cheap game for the content within. I've unlocked everything in the base game as well as the DLC's, and it's been a ride. A ride in which I played it every single day until it was completed. I even got all the achievements I loved it so much. I'm not really into 2D games, let alone ones with this type of graphic style, but the design of the game is superb. Either this solo devIncredibly cheap game for the content within. I've unlocked everything in the base game as well as the DLC's, and it's been a ride. A ride in which I played it every single day until it was completed. I even got all the achievements I loved it so much. I'm not really into 2D games, let alone ones with this type of graphic style, but the design of the game is superb. Either this solo dev (when it was first developed) really understood what the general gaming populace would like, or they simply struck gold making a game they wanted to play and found fun. A seemingly simple, instant-satisfaction game. The game becomes more complex the more you play, as there's more upgrades to unlock, little secrets you'll want to find, more characters with different stats, etc. The fact this game has been kept at the $4.99 price tag shows that the developer actually cares about making it as accessible as possible, and this is absolutely further proved by their future action of placing it on mobile for FREE. Of course, this game does not have 1000 hours of content, and once everything's done, it becomes rather boring. However, there's MANY $60-$70 games right now, that were developed with some of the best talents in game design, and they pale in comparison to this game on replayability or content!… Expand
  67. Young_Fawn
    Jun 21, 2023
    9
    Hours of Endless Fun

    Initially when watching videos of Vampire Survivors, I didn't really understand what the appeal was. For me it wasn't a game I enjoyed watching other people play and I think because of this, I wasn't wholly interested. Although I did buy it when it was still in Early Access for a later date, but also simply due to the fact 50% of my friends list was playing it.    Hours of Endless Fun

    Initially when watching videos of Vampire Survivors, I didn't really understand what the appeal was. For me it wasn't a game I enjoyed watching other people play and I think because of this, I wasn't wholly interested. Although I did buy it when it was still in Early Access for a later date, but also simply due to the fact 50% of my friends list was playing it.

    After being convinced by a friend, I finally gave it a try and I fell in love with it. The game is rather simple in terms of game play, pick a character, pick up items, evolve the items with other items and survive as long as you can.

    There are many stages, bonus stages and a large abundance of weapons and characters, so much so that there thousands of combinations you can go for. Plus with the Randomazzo cards, it just adds more elements to the game.

    For me the fun part was just trying to survive the 30 minutes and unlocking new characters. As quite the completionist, getting all the characters and weapons was just so entertaining to accomplish.

    I felt as if I couldn't stop playing the game until I'd 140/140'd the achievements.

    I do however have one gripe with the game and it might not be totally valid but I'd like to share anyway.
    Eventually, in most Vampire Survivors runs, especially when you know what you're doing, you just hit what I would call "Critical Mass" where you are effectively an untouchable god. To unlock certain characters and items you need to survive for 30 minutes for certain things. However once you know how to play the game and how to build, it's possible to reach "Critical Mass" in as short as twelve to fifteen minutes. Which at that point, you're literally just standing there, waiting for the clock to tick down. When you need to do this multiple times, it can feel a bit boring.

    Apart from that, the game is great. I like to go by the rule of £1 or $1 an hour, depending on your region, I paid about £4 for this and have nearly 40 hours in it. Truly unbelievable amounts of fun and an incredible game that everyone should at least try once, especially at this insane price point.

    9/10 I look forward to new updates and losing my life to it again soon.    … Expand
  68. Tintler
    Jun 24, 2023
    5
    Bağımlılık yaptığı doğrudur evet, fakat bir süre sonra sıkılmaya başladım. Oyunun bir genre başlattığını düşünüyorum. Bu oyunun ardından bir çok klonu türedi bu açıdan başarılı bir oyun olduğunu düşünüyorum.
  69. Sanguis_Baronem
    Jul 28, 2023
    7
    It's an addictive game with a simple formula, lots of things to try and tons of different items.
  70. Eyean
    Aug 5, 2023
    8
    This game is like gambling but without the part where you sell your house and end up homeless. The core gameplay is simple but very addicting, and is filled with much more content then you would think 5 dollars could get you.
  71. klementineQt
    Aug 12, 2023
    10
    Took nothing but existing mechanics, combined them in an exact way not seen before, and created an entire genre out of it, all while being ridiculously simple, but incredibly engrossing.

    It's the addiction of mobile games, without the harmful monetization and lack of depth. The pricing of the game and the DLCs is also severely below what they're worth. This is one of the most humble    Took nothing but existing mechanics, combined them in an exact way not seen before, and created an entire genre out of it, all while being ridiculously simple, but incredibly engrossing.

    It's the addiction of mobile games, without the harmful monetization and lack of depth.

    The pricing of the game and the DLCs is also severely below what they're worth. This is one of the most humble showings in gaming.    … Expand
  72. Mune
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    A simple game definitely worth its price, you can spend hundreds of hours in it and still have fun
  73. So-Leng
    Aug 16, 2023
    8
    Do not play if you enjoy sleeping.

    The only thing holding this game back however is the late game Steam Deck performance. VS is advertised as Verified, but I'd argue it's borderline unplayable once you get to the 20 minute mark in your run. There are so many assets on screen that before you know it you'll be holding a handheld microwave and slapping skeletons at 2fps. Due to the already    Do not play if you enjoy sleeping.

    The only thing holding this game back however is the late game Steam Deck performance. VS is advertised as Verified, but I'd argue it's borderline unplayable once you get to the 20 minute mark in your run. There are so many assets on screen that before you know it you'll be holding a handheld microwave and slapping skeletons at 2fps. Due to the already extremely simple graphics and chaotic nature of the game, I doubt that the performance is ever going to see a change.

    On PC though it's of course a different story, and probably the best gaming value for money in recent memory.    … Expand

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#34 Most Discussed PC Game of 2022

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Generally favorable reviews - based on 23 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 23
  3. Negative: 0 out of 23
  1. KeenGamer
    Jan 30, 2024
    78
    Vampire Survivors is a very content-rich game for its genre, with tons of unlockable characters, stages, items, and more. It can be a fun time if you just want around 10-30 minutes of casual gameplay. The game mostly plays itself with the player's only real input being moving around and selecting items and upgrades, so it might not appeal much to somebody looking for more in-depth gameplay. If you're looking to get into the horde-survival genre that's been getting popular lately, this game is a good place to start.
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  2. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Jan 24, 2024
    80
    You'll be easily drawn in by the incredibly addictive gameplay and rules, which may not be revolutionary or surprising, but they are meticulously thought out. The meat here is the fun gameplay in the style of one more try. Lovers of the rogue-like genre or simple but precisely polished short games will not be disappointed. [Issue#325]
  3. Games.cz
    Jan 19, 2023
    100
    So addictive. So fun. It seems simple but underneath is an unbelievably complex and robust roguelike odyssey. A true piece of indie jewelry.
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