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Vampire Survivors
2022 · PC · macOS · Linux · Nintendo Switch · PlayStation 4 · PlayStation 5 · Xbox One · Xbox Series X|S · Android · iOS · Action · Roguelite · Bullet hell · Auto-shooter · Survivors-like
3 scored sources · 2 countries contributing scores
Review consensus
Vampire Survivors turns an extremely simple premise—move through enemy hordes while weapons fire automatically—into a remarkably compulsive roguelite loop. Reviewers consistently praise its rapid progression, satisfying weapon combinations, escalating chaos, plentiful unlocks, low price, and strong audio-visual feedback. Its Castlevania-inspired presentation gives the minimalist structure personality, while persistent upgrades and secret characters encourage repeated runs. The main reservations are equally consistent: crude graphics, uneven enemy or character balance, occasional late-run slowdown, and a formula that can become repetitive once the major discoveries are exhausted. Even so, its immediate accessibility and exceptional value make it a defining survivors-like.
Limited geographic coverage. Treat this score as an early indication.
Last researched: 2026-09-20
Pros
- Highly addictive progression and replay loop
- Satisfying weapon combinations and escalating screen-filling chaos
- Large amount of unlockable content for a low price
- Excellent sound design and rewarding feedback
Cons
- Simple visuals and technically dated presentation
- Runs can become repetitive after extensive play
- Late-game enemy density may cause performance issues
- Some characters and weapons are unevenly balanced
Review sources
4 sources found across 3 countries. This is not exhaustive worldwide coverage.
- Multiplayer.it · Italy · 90/100
- Vandal · Spain
- PC Gamer · United Kingdom · 87/100
- Push Square · United Kingdom · 90/100