IGN
Original Score: 8/10 · 2022-10-20
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“A deceptively simple one-stick action game that delivers an absurd amount of secrets for five dollars.”
Bullet-Heaven Action Roguelike · Developed by poncle · Published by poncle
The $4.99 phenomenon (and free on App Store & Google Play) that launched an entire genre — complete with 4-player couch co-op and Castlevania DLC.
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Vampire Survivors proves you only need a left thumbstick to create pure arcade bliss. Starting as a lone survivor and evolving into a screen-filling storm of holy water, whips, and lasers makes it the first game every new Steam Deck, Switch, or mobile controller owner should install.
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“A deceptively simple one-stick action game that delivers an absurd amount of secrets for five dollars.”
“Pure, concentrated arcade escalation that owns your evening.”
“A proper videogame masterpiece of escalating spectacle and secret-hunting.”
“The defining Steam Deck and mobile time-sink of the era.”