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poncle to establish Japan studio led by El Shaddai creator Sawaki Takeyasu
Vampire Survivors developer poncle is establishing a new studio in Japan, led by Sawaki Takeyasu, the creator of El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron. This move aims to foster closer collaboration with Japanese talent and expand poncle's global development capabilities.
Play the Warhammer Survivors demo
A demo for Warhammer Survivors, a roguelite game featuring characters from Warhammer 40,000 and Warhammer: Age of Sigmar, is now available on Steam. The full game is set to launch in 2026 on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and mobile platforms. The article details new enemy factions, playable characters, and stages.
Vampire Crawlers Review - Cards against the undead horde
Vampire Crawlers offers a strategic take on the roguelike genre by transforming weapons into cards with mana costs, differentiating it from its inspiration, Vampire Survivors. While the game provides a deeper strategic experience with its deckbuilding and combat planning, it suffers from a barebones tutorial and a heavy reliance on specific "Duplicator" cards for progression in higher difficulties. Despite these rough edges, it remains an enjoyable roguelike deckbuilder that rewards careful planning and experimentation.
Feature: Nintendo Life eShop Selects (April 2026)
Nintendo Life has revealed its eShop Selects for April 2026, highlighting the top three reviewed games released on the Nintendo Switch eShop that month. Vampire Crawlers took first place, followed by OPUS: Prism Peak and Mouse: P.I. For Hire. The article also mentions several honorable mentions and games that narrowly missed the top three.
Vampire Crawlers passes '1 million crawlers' in one week
The game Vampire Crawlers has surpassed one million players in its first week since launch. Developer poncle expressed satisfaction with the game's strong early performance.
Vampire Survivors has already conquered the deckbuilding genre. So what’s next?
Vampire Crawlers, a spinoff of the genre-defining Vampire Survivors, has sold one million copies in its first week. The article discusses the success of the franchise and speculates on future genre expansions for poncle, highlighting the affordability and satisfying gameplay loops as key draws.
Vampire Crawlers sales surpass 1 million in one week
Vampire Crawlers has sold over 1 million copies worldwide in its first week since launching on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2. Developed by Poncle, the game is a turn-based deckbuilder with roguelite elements, serving as a spin-off of Vampire Survivors.
Vampire Crawlers Surpasses 1 Million Players as Update 1.4.1 Fixes Crashes, Endless Mode Coming
Developer poncle announced that Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard has surpassed one million players. The studio also released hotfix version 1.4.1 to address crashes and save data issues, confirmed that Endless Mode is coming soon, and teased a content roadmap. The game is available on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
Vampire Survivors dev is working on over 15 'projects,' though that includes DLC and updates
Publisher poncle, known for Vampire Survivors, is working on over 15 projects, including DLC and updates, with plans for new studios in Italy and Japan. Chief strategy officer Matteo Sapio stated the company aims to maintain an indie ethos while expanding its development teams and licensing its engine for partnerships.
Vampire Crawlers, Peter Molyneux's return and other new indie games worth checking out
This article rounds up several new and upcoming indie games, highlighting Vampire Crawlers, Masters of Albion, Snap & Grab, Indoor Baseball, Crashout Crew, Kick, Elfie: A Sand Plan, and Clockwork Ambrosia. It also touches on hardware limitations and the creativity fostered by the Playdate console.
Vampire Crawlers is exactly the evolution I want from Poncle and it's my new handheld obsession
Vampire Crawlers evolves the passive combat of Vampire Survivors into a turn-based, deckbuilder experience with a first-person perspective. The game features satisfying combo mechanics, unlockable characters and upgrades, and offers a highly engaging experience on the Nintendo Switch. Its moreish mechanics make it a compelling new handheld obsession for players.
Hope you saved room after Slay the Spire 2, because the Vampire Survivors deckbuilder is already Overwhelmingly Positive…
Poncle's new deckbuilding game, Vampire Crawlers, has achieved an "Overwhelmingly Positive" rating on Steam with 98% positive reviews out of over 4,000 submissions. This success comes shortly after Slay the Spire 2 saw a dip in its review score following its first major update.
Vampire Survivors Studio Poncle Working on 15+ New Games
Indie studio Poncle, known for Vampire Survivors, has announced plans to develop over 15 new games, including potential intellectual property collaborations. The studio, which began as a passion project by Luca Galante, is expanding significantly from its initial single-game success. This move signals a major shift for the developer, with questions arising about maintaining quality and the studio's original charm amidst rapid growth.
Card-Battling Spin-Off Is Brilliantly Addictive – Expert Game Reviews
Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard successfully transplants the addictive loop of Vampire Survivors into a first-person dungeon crawler with a deckbuilding combat system. While the early hours can be slow and boss encounters require tuning, the game offers deep synergies and a satisfying progression loop. For $10, it provides significant replayability for fans of either genre.
Vampire Survivors developer working on 15 projects, not 15 games, after the hit roguelike reached 27 million players and…
Vampire Survivors developer Poncle is currently working on 15 projects, which include the base game, DLCs, free updates, and other published titles. The clarification comes after the hit roguelike surpassed 27 million players, popularizing its subgenre.
Vampire Survivors Dev Doesn't Need to @ Us, It's Working on 15 Projects
Poncle, the developer behind Vampire Survivors, clarified that it is working on 15 projects, not necessarily 15 distinct games. These projects include DLC, free updates, and published titles, with new studios opened in Italy and Japan to increase output. Vampire Survivors has surpassed 27 million players, and its engine has been shared with Auroch Digital for the development of Warhammer Survivors.
Vampire Survivors developer Poncle says it's working on 15 projects, including DLC and new titles
Developer Poncle has clarified that it is not working on 15 separate games, but rather a total of 15 projects which include DLC and new titles. This indicates a significant amount of ongoing development within the studio.
Developer poncle Confirms 15 Projects in Development, Expands Studios and Partnerships; Slay the Spire 2
Developer poncle has confirmed it is working on 15 projects, including DLC and free updates for Vampire Survivors, and has expanded its studios. The company is also developing a dedicated Vampire Survivors Engine. Additionally, poncle and Mega Crit have partnered for a Steam bundle featuring Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard and Slay the Spire 2.
Vampire Survivors developer Poncle is opening more studios and has over 15 games in the works
Vampire Survivors developer Poncle is expanding with two new studios in Japan and Italy and has over 15 games in development. These include Vampire Survivors spinoffs, original intellectual properties, and roguelites based on existing IPs like Warhammer Survivors. The company has also paused third-party publishing to focus on its internal projects.
Roadmaps and Plans
The developer of Vampire Survivors, Poncle, is expanding by opening new studios and planning to create over 15 games. Separately, the Exo Experts Warbond for Helldivers 2 is set to release on April 28 for PlayStation platforms.