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Vampire Survivors Is a Beautiful $3 Nightmare Taking Over Steam

Vampire Survivors Is a Beautiful $3 Nightmare Taking Over Steam - IGN

Vampire Survivors is the latest hit game to take Steam by storm and at a very reasonably priced $2.99, the internet has clearly decided it can't really go wrong.

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Vampire Survivors is the latest hit game to take Steam by storm and at a very reasonably priced $2.99, the internet has clearly decided it can't really go wrong.

As per data from the game's SteamDB profile, Vampire Survivors has quickly amassed a small army of players. Currently the 27th most played game on the platform (at time of writing), the indie title has seen heights of over 37,000 concurrent players during the last 24 hours and audiences of around 139,000 viewers on Twitch.

Created by indie developer poncle, the gothic horror game comes with a number of roguelike elements and about as much chaos as you can confidently fit onto a monitor. While the game theoretically plays out as a twin-stick shooter, your character automatically attacks, which makes your job as a player to stay alive, collect XP in the form of gems, and unleash bullet-hell onto anything that moves. Don't believe us? Check out this clip below, and the accompanied keyboard taps, to see what we mean.



Within the game, players can choose from a number of different starting characters that each come with their own ability. After leveling up, you can then look to manage your weapons and upgrades before setting out to once again rid the land of anything and everything that moves. It's a common loop, but Vampire Survivors' quick pace and descent into madness seem to be the factors that have caused a number of fans on the internet to become addicted.

Over the past few days, social media has been flooded with fan reactions to the game, with some members of the community announcing that they've become completely addicted to Vampire Survivors gameplay. In honour of the game's recent success, we've picked out a few of our favourite reactions to this sudden Vampire-mania.

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[Maiden Voyage]

Also coming to Linux:

Steam's latest crazy indie hit Vampire Survivors is coming to Linux

The developer of Vampire Survivors, an absolute smash-hit on Steam has confirmed that a Linux version is in the works.

www.gamingonlinux.com

 

[Furiousrunt]

Really fun , addictive game

 

[AV]

Didn't scratch the same Super Auto Pets itch that several people told me it would, but it was neat.

There's a free version here if anyone is hesitant about wasting the price of a sandwich. https://poncle.itch.io/vampire-survivors

 

[rofif]

Reminds me of crimsonland and Alien Shooter a bit... never found any other game like crimsonland.
Might try this

 

[Holammer]

I saw some tweets about it, intend to grab it later when I clean up the Chinese new year discounts.

 

[Guilty_AI]

meanwhile i'm just contemplating on what touhou fangames i should get

 

[SlimeGooGoo]

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[ChoosableOne]

It looks like a twitch stream which lets you choose upgrade paths. Pass.

 

[Shai-Tan]

It's a fun idle game, definitely worth the $2 but after about 15 or so runs it gets boring. I learned about it a few weeks ago from one of those YouTube channels that play lots of indie games

 

[Shai-Tan]

Reminds me of crimsonland and Alien Shooter a bit... never found any other game like crimsonland.
Might try this

you don't aim (well directly at least), so more like snkrx, which is like halfway between pacifist mode in the old shooters like geometry wars, super stardust, and normal twin stick shooters

edit: should add that it's easy even for that genre so don't expect bullet hell levels of dodging or anything

 

[ManaByte]

But what about Hitler's balls?

 

[ZywyPL]

"Beautiful" - can't see shit...

 

[Shai-Tan]

"Beautiful" - can't see shit...

that's in the last 30 seconds when all your upgrades are going off. that's actually some of the appeal to the game, watching the upgraded weapons mowing down stuff

 

[Holammer]

The 99% user score is well deserved.
Played it for 30 minutes and gifted two copies to friends.

 

[Pejo]

My uncle that works for nintendo sent me a picture of the sequel coming out next year.

Spoiler

 

[SirTerry-T]

Fucking hell, for a brief moment I though Capcom had done the right thing ..

 

[Lanrutcon]

Haaaaaaated it.

Weird janky hitboxes, slow start, slow-assed progression system.

It's an oddly engaging concept, but the dimestore implementation holds it back. I guess now he has a budget?

 

[stranno]

It reminds me Age of Zombies + experience.

 

[ultrazilla]

Ugh what's with the auto fire? I can't stand that! Is there a way to turn it off?

 

[yansolo]

yeh nah

 

[IntentionalPun]

Any videos that might sell the game to someone?

That video seems designed to specifically turn people away lol

 

[sainraja]

Looks stupid to me. How can anyone enjoy that?

 

[Maiden Voyage]

Looks stupid to me. How can anyone enjoy that?

Because people have different opinions than you.

 

[strange headache]

Great game. It really makes me want a decent Crimsonland successor.

 

[Gaelyon]

Love it. Simple and addictive, for the price it's a great game. I'd love a sequel to Crimsonland too.

 

[rofif]

I got it. Really addictive

 

[sainraja]

Because people have different opinions than you.

I know and understand that. I was expressing my disconnect with those who do like it.

 

[MDSLKTR]

Any videos that might sell the game to someone?

That video seems designed to specifically turn people away lol

Plays like Hades l guess

 

[stranno]

If anyone is willing for something similar, try Magic Survival. Yes, of course it is a carbon copy for Android/iOS, what else

I have been playing today and it is surprisingly decent. I mean, all enemies are the same black blob with different sizes and colors, but there are a lot of spells and classes, much more than on Vampire Survivors. Not to mention much more levels with some interactive elements on them. It's far more difficult than VS tho, I haven't completed a run (40 minutes) yet, after 30 minutes it gets really tough.

It's free, has just one ad after every level and you can pay for the upgrades, but they're not needed at all.

Magic Survival - Apps on Google Play

Hack and Slash you can enjoy with one-hand control

play.google.com

 

[Holammer]

Trawled upcoming games on Steam and came across Sexy Mystic Survivors.
I dismissed it at first as a cheap copy with some sexy waifu's, but it's actually looking really good. The enemies are 3d rendered and the engine is not dogshit. Almost a shame it's a 'sexual content' title.

 

[Yamisan]

Trawled upcoming games on Steam and came across Sexy Mystic Survivors.
I dismissed it at first as a cheap copy with some sexy waifu's, but it's actually looking really good. The enemies are 3d rendered and the engine is not dogshit. Almost a shame it's a 'sexual content' title.

lmao, they aren't even trying to hide the rip off.

 

[Icymanipulator]

I've seen this popping off on steam and wondered what all the hubbub was about.

 

[indigo-cyclops]

Game rules, that's all

 

[Warnen]

Got this for my new steam deck, haven't been able to stop playing

 

[nemiroff]

It' came out on PC Gamepass a couple of days ago and I love it. Perfect while listening to podcasts.

 

[March Climber]

It's a fun idle game, definitely worth the $2 but after about 15 or so runs it gets boring. I learned about it a few weeks ago from one of those YouTube channels that play lots of indie games

Which channel?

 

[Maiden Voyage]

I picked this back up yesterday after some frustration with Rogue Legacy 2. God damn this game is a steal at $3.

I wound up unlocking a ton of stuff and have been able to consistently hit the 30min mark on the first level. Now I'll try my luck at the second level since I have most of the weapon/item combos figured out.

Some of the character weapons are really cool, like Pugnala's.

 

[Lupin3]

Great game. But I suddenly stopped playing a month back or so and I've felt zero need to jump back in. Maybe later...

 

[Skifi28]

I'll never understand these flavor of the week games that everybody plays for a day or two and then completely die off. I guess it's what streamers on twitch "advertise" right now which I don't ever watch.

 

[Holammer]

I'll never understand these flavor of the week games that everybody plays for a day or two and then completely die off. I guess it's what streamers on twitch "advertise" right now which I don't ever watch.

It still reaches 15k concurrents daily and climbs to 40k territory each time they update (which is often). So it's a little bit more than mere mayfly.

 

[Maiden Voyage]

I'll never understand these flavor of the week games that everybody plays for a day or two and then completely die off. I guess it's what streamers on twitch "advertise" right now which I don't ever watch.

It's addicting and it's $3.

 

[Bernd Lauert]

I'll never understand these flavor of the week games that everybody plays for a day or two and then completely die off. I guess it's what streamers on twitch "advertise" right now which I don't ever watch.

Game has better legs than most blockbusters. Weird comment.

 

[jshackles]

I'll never understand these flavor of the week games that everybody plays for a day or two and then completely die off. I guess it's what streamers on twitch "advertise" right now which I don't ever watch.

I've literally put 100 hours into this game. I've unlocked all of the achievements on both the Steam and the Gamepass PC version.

 

[Bullet Club]

It is very good fun, and great value.

 

[Comandr]

I'll never understand these flavor of the week games that everybody plays for a day or two and then completely die off. I guess it's what streamers on twitch "advertise" right now which I don't ever watch.

I've got like 70 hours in this game. It's incredibly replayable with the huge roster all the combinations you can do.

 

[Herbspiceguy]

I'll never understand these flavor of the week games that everybody plays for a day or two and then completely die off. I guess it's what streamers on twitch "advertise" right now which I don't ever watch.

Genuine, simple fun gameplay that gives you a great sense of reward for your time spent. Tons of characters and weapons (thus new synergies) to unlock.
Difficulty modifiers through stage options (hyper mode + limit break and through items keeps the (end)game interesting.
It's honestly a truly solid game. The streamer hype has been there since early this year.

 

[Skifi28]

Wow, It seems like I was wrong and people really love this game. Can't say I see the appeal myself, but what do I know.

 

[12Goblins]

Why the fuck isn't this on mobile? There's been a demo out forever...

 

[Yamisan]

Quit playing a month ago and started back up while watching youtube videos this week. Addicted again.