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Vampire Survivors 2022
Vampire Survivors is a 2022 independent roguelike shoot 'em up video game created and released by poncle. The game began its journey in early access starting in December 2021, before officially launching for macOS, Windows, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Android, and iOS toward the end of 2022. A version for Nintendo Switch came out on August 17, 2023, followed by a release for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 on August 29, 2024. Additionally, a Meta Quest virtual reality port was made available in November 2025.
In Vampire Survivors, players control a character that automatically attacks while facing endless waves of enemies. The objective is to last as long as possible, unlocking new characters, weapons, and relics for future playthroughs. Originally developed by Galante during unemployment, the game was launched at a minimal price point. Sales exceeded expectations, prompting Galante to hire more developers to enhance the engine and grow the content. Over time, the game received both free and paid updates, including a Castlevania-themed expansion inspired by a series Galante admired.
Vampire Survivors earned recognition at various award ceremonies, such as the Golden Joystick Awards, New York Game Awards, and D.I.C.E. Awards. It was nominated for five categories at the British Academy Games Awards and took home two awards: Game Design and Best Game. The title is seen as one of the pioneering "bullet heaven" games, inspiring many similar titles with auto-combat systems. In April 21, 2026, a spin-off roguelike deck-builder titled Vampire Crawlers was launched.
Crew
- Director
- Luca Galante
- Programmer
- Luca Galante, David Brown, Sam McGarry, Adam Goodchild, Duncan Stead, Mathew Smith, Lee Donovan
- Artist
- Alessio Greco, Glauber Kotaki, Lo Studio CiAbbatte
- Writer
- Luca Galante, James Stephanie Sterling
- Music
- Daniele Zandara, Filippo Vicarelli, William Davies, Lorenzo Floro
Details
- Developer
- poncle
- Publisher
- poncle
- Platforms
- macOS, Windows, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, Android, iOS, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Meta Quest
- Modes
- Single-player, multiplayer
- Engine
- Phaser (pre-version 1.6), Unity (version 1.6 onwards)
