Overview
- Also Known As
- Vampire Survivors - First Survivaton
- Number of Players
- 4
- Genre
- Release Date
Switch eShop
17th Aug 2023 — $4.99
17th Aug 2023 — £3.99
- Also Available On
- Includes
- Vampire Survivors: Ode to Castlevania (Switch eShop)
- Official Site
- nintendo.com
Reviews
Review Vampire Survivors (Switch) - Kiss Healthy Sleep Goodbye With This Must-Play Roguelike
Something to sink your teeth into
Vampire Survivors is a singular game. Kind of a roguelike, kind of an arcade game, kind of a bullet hell, but at the same time nothing like what you probably think of when those genres come to mind. After all, there's a reason it captured the hearts and minds of gamers and won handfuls of awards on other platforms...
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Vampire Survivors Guides
Guide Best Nintendo Switch 1 & 2 Roguelikes, Roguelites & Run-Based Games
Like Rogue?
We've given this list a little spring clean and updated it with Blue Prince and Caves of Qud. Enjoy! When it comes to modern video games, there are few more polarising genre terms than 'roguelike'. That divisive descriptor draws some players like moths to a flame, while others run a mile at its mere whisper. It often feels like...
Guide Best Cheap Nintendo Switch Games
50 games under 20 bucks
We've swept and bolstered this list of great Switch games on the cheaper end of the spectrum. We've also added the lowest-ever sale price to each entry, in case you'd rather wishlist 'em and wait for a bargain. Nintendo Switch's huge library can be overwhelming, with quite literally hundreds of incredible options on eShop...
Guide Vampire Survivors: Ode To Castlevania: How To Unlock All Characters
How to unlock every single character in the DLC
Vampire Survivors' Ode to Castlevania DLC is absolutely massive, adding a whole new map, new characters, weapons, and more to the already addictive single-stick roguelite. If you're having trouble unlocking the characters in the DLC, we've put together this guide to help you unlock all of the Belmonts...
Guide Vampire Survivors: Ode To Castlevania: All Weapon Evolutions
How to evolve every new weapon in the DLC
Having trouble unlocking Vampire Survivors: Ode to Castlevania's entire new suite of weapons and upgrades? Desperate to find all the Whips and Spellbooks? Well, you've come to the right place. With a glut of Castlevania characters now available in the DLC, there are plenty of classic Castlevania weapons you...
Guide Most Addictive Nintendo Switch Games
Just one more
Updated with Balatro. Enjoy (responsibly)! Video games. They can transport you to other worlds, put you in someone else's shoes, and artfully illuminate and educate while engaging your grey matter with entertainment of astonishing variety. There's no end to the incredible, life-affirming experiences on offer: from thought-provoking,...
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Vampire Survivors News
News Sonic-Themed Fortnite Collab Teased, Coming Soon
And more "new partners" are on the way
It's Sonic's 35th birthday this month, and during Epic's 'State of Unreal' showcase this week, a new collaboration was teased with the ever-expanding free-to-play universe Fortnite. While no specifics have been shared, based on the slide featured during the presentation, it's a partnership specifically with...
Round Up Every Switch 1 & 2 Announcement From Summer Game Fest's Weekend Showcases
Stacked showcases
The big weekend of Summer Game Fest 2026 is behind us, and it sure was a stacked one. While showcases and streams were gradually trickling out over the last week, this weekend was when most of the biggies came out to play, many of which came loaded with their fair share of Switch news. To make sure that you don't miss anything...
News Vampire Survivors Announces Switch 2 Version, New DLC And Name Update
Celebrating a "new chapter"
Although Poncle has been busy with Vampire Crawlers, it's still showing plenty of support for Vampire Survivors. Apart from the recently revealed "Wet Update", this week the studio has also announced it's releasing a Switch 2 version of Vampire Survivors. It will include "better performance" and mouse
News Vampire Survivors "Wet Update" Is Coming Soon, Here's Everything Included
Better pack your swimsuit
Poncle has rolled out an impressive number of Vampire Survivors updates since launch, and it's showing no sign of slowing down. The ver. 1.15 'Lycaeum' update (or the "Wet Update", as the reveal thumbnail calls it) is "coming soon" to consoles, and as you might expect with a nickname like that, it's a rather water-based...
News Warhammer Brings Its Own 'Vampire Survivors' Game To Switch 1 & 2 This Year
In partnership with poncle
Warhammer has revealed its new game - borrowing the template of the insanely addictive roguelike Vampire Survivors and adding characters, weapons and enemies from its own tabletop universe - will be coming to the Switch 1 and 2 at some point this year. This new standalone release, officially titled Warhammer Survivors, is...
News Vampire Survivors' Latest Free Crossover Will Surely Be Its Most Addictive Yet
Poker face
Remember how much time you have sunk into Vampire Survivors? How about all the hours you've put into Balatro? What if they were... in the same game? Yep, you guessed it, Vampire Survivors is crossing over with Balatro in the new 'Ante Chamber' free expansion. This one arrives on most platforms today, but we'll have to wait a little...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (25th October)
Baller
Hello folks, and welcome to that wondrous occasion commonly known as 'The Weekend'. Before we dive into what we're playing, let's quickly recap this week. First up, Masahiro Sakurai presented another hour-long Direct for Kirby Air Riders, and it was a doozy. We've compiled all the major announcements in one place, so be sure to check it out...
News Vampire Survivors Goes Full "Everyone Is Here" In New 'Ode To Castlevania' Update
"We could only go so far with the current licenses"
Vampire Survivors dev Poncle continues to drop hints about the upcoming ver. 1.14 update — planned for release at some point next week — and the latest reveal is a fresh batch of content for the sublime Ode to Castlevania DLC. As seen in the above trailer, the 'vania DLC will soon be treated...
News Vampire Survivors To Bring More Chaos With Online Co-Op
More reveals coming next week
If you've played Vampire Survivors with a friend in local co-op, then you know how chaotic things can get. Heck, if you've played enough of it on your own and come up with a ridiculous screen-filling build, then you've seen how far you can push the limits. Well, poncle is finally adding online co-op to the "bullet...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (28th June)
Dude! That is so (Cyber)punk rock!
Ah, another week in Switch 2 paradise and the news is still coming thick and fast. This week, Nintendo finally revealed the release date and price for Drag x Drive, we learnt that Super Mario Strikers will be
About The Game
Vampire Survivors is a time survival game with minimalistic gameplay and roguelite elements.
Hell is empty, the devils are here, and there's no place to run or hide. All you can do is survive as long as you can until death inevitably puts an end to your struggles. Gather gold in each run to buy upgrades and help the next survivor.
Comments 1
I just downloaded this on my phone and uhhh... Might double dip so my siblings can play at the same time instead of bugging me or a turn. Because I wanna play for 2 hours straight, darn it, so let me!
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