Vampire Survivors
7I mentioned this in a deal thread last month, but as much as I’ve played, I figured more of you need to try it. Or at least share my addiction.
The game is $5 (or less on) Steam, and completely free on Android or Apple. There’s also a limited browser version on itch.io.
Content has been frequently added for free, but there’s now a new paid DLC available for two bucks.
“Vampire” is the graphical theme, but it’s more like a single stick version of Robotron - kill everything on the screen. Unlike Robotron shooting is automatic, you just have to move. A game is 30 minutes max, but it will take a while before you work up to surviving for that long. You’ll die a lot, but that’s ok because you’re constantly unlocking new weapons, characters, or levels that are available on the next run. After a while the previously unbeatable becomes a walk in the park, but then there are more challenges.
I’ve got way, way more than $5 worth of fun out of it.
Here’s a demo video.
And a review: https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2022/10/vampire-survivors-a-cheap-minimalistic-indie-game-is-my-game-of-the-year/
Currently the best Steam deal is $5.42 for the game and DLC. https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/29537/
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.poncle.vampiresurvivors&hl=en_US&gl=US
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/vampire-survivors/id6444525702
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And a “game of the year” pick.
https://www.destructoid.com/destructoids-award-for-best-pc-game-of-2022-goes-to/
@blaineg slope game verry interesting!
@blaineg_octordle I played it, it’s awesome
EVERYTHING IS AWESOME!
Yeah this game looks great but I keep not getting around to try it. Thanks for the nudge. I really want to play it… but maybe I was salvaging productivity by staying away?
If anyone needs a push to buy this, I can tell you that it’s just fun. You don’t need to go in expecting anything else. Just get it for the incredibly low price for as much entertainment as you get with it and just play.
One dollar, one hour. And I’ve gotten way more than five hours out of this game.