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Vampire Survivors Dev Poncle Has Over 15 Games in Active Development
Developer Poncle, known for Vampire Survivors, is actively working on over 15 new games, including more titles in the 'Survivors' subgenre and original intellectual property. The studio is also expanding with new offices in Italy and Japan and has paused its third-party publishing efforts after a learning experience with 'Berserk or Die'.
Vampire Survivors developer Poncle is ramping things up, working on 15 new games and opening studios in Italy and Japan
Vampire Survivors developer Poncle is significantly expanding its operations by opening new studios in Japan and Italy. The company is also working on 15 new games, including original titles and IP collaborations, while pausing its third-party publishing efforts to focus on community building and internal development.
Vampire Survivors deck-builder spin-off Vampire Crawlers is out now
Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard, a deck-builder spin-off of Vampire Survivors, is now available. While it captures the chaotic fun of its predecessor with fast-paced card battles and power-up systems, the review suggests it lacks depth in its dungeon crawling and combo mechanics, making it feel repetitive. Despite its shortcomings, the game has achieved an Overwhelmingly Positive rating on Steam.
Vampire Survivors Gets New Turbo Wildcard DLC Vampire Crawlers on PS5
The indie hit Vampire Survivors has released its latest DLC, Vampire Crawlers, for PlayStation 5. This new content, also referred to as 'Turbo Wildcard,' adds new variables to the game's core loop, following the developer Poncle's strategy of releasing small, focused additions. The release continues to show developer commitment and offers PlayStation 5 players a fresh reason to dive back into the addictive gameplay.
Reminder: Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard From Vampire Survivors Out Now For Switch 1 & 2
Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard, a new deckbuilder spin-off from Vampire Survivors, is now available on Nintendo Switch for $9.99. The game transforms the original's gameplay into a turn-based, card-driven experience with roguelite elements. Reviewers have praised its clever fusions and satisfying build creation, though some minor bugs and UI quirks were noted.
All Weapon Evolutions in Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard from Vampire Survivors
Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard, the follow-up to Vampire Survivors from developer Poncle, introduces card-battling dungeon crawling mechanics. This guide details how to acquire weapon evolutions by combining specific cards and finding red orbs from chests or statues, noting that gems inserted into cards prevent evolution.
Review: Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard From Vampire Survivors (Switch) - An Expert Adaptation Of Excess
Vampire Crawlers, the latest game from Vampire Survivors studio Poncle, successfully adapts the survival sensation into a deckbuilder. While it introduces new mechanics like card combos and evolutions, it retains the familiar progression and unlock systems of its predecessor. Despite some minor bugs and UI challenges, the game offers a deep and engaging experience, particularly on the Nintendo Switch in handheld mode.
Vampire Crawlers review - the not quite a sequel to Vampire Survivors
Vampire Crawlers is a follow-up to the indie hit Vampire Survivors, shifting to a deck-building dungeon crawler genre while retaining similar low-tech graphics and addictive gameplay. Developed by poncle and published by Nosebleed Interactive, it offers a deceptively deep experience with a fast pace and charming presentation, available on multiple platforms including Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and PC.
Review: Vampire Crawlers Adds Wizardry RPG Elements to Vampire Survivors
Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard, a spin-off from Vampire Survivors, successfully blends its predecessor's addictive gameplay with elements of classic first-person dungeon-crawlers like Wizardry and roguelike deckbuilding. Developed by Poncle and Nosebleed Interactive, the game features familiar characters and mechanics while introducing new strategic depth through card-based combat and dungeon exploration. It is set to release on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC on April 21, 2026.
Vampire Crawlers review – New perspective, same utterly addicting loop
Vampire Crawlers, a spin-off from the developer of Vampire Survivors, offers a new first-person dungeon crawler and roguelike card battler experience that retains the addicting core loop of its predecessor. While featuring familiar characters and abilities from Vampire Survivors, it introduces a turn-based, card-based battle system and a deep progression system for deck customization. The game is praised for its satisfying gameplay, low price point, and potential for extensive replayability.
The first Vampire Survivors spin-off struggles to capture the same magic
Vampire Crawlers, a roguelike deckbuilder spin-off of Vampire Survivors, struggles to capture the magic of its predecessor due to repetitive gameplay and a flawed difficulty curve. While there are moments of fun, particularly later in the game with more complex card synergies, the early hours are often a grind. The game is available on PC, with reviewers testing it on the ASUS ROG Ally and Steam Deck.
Vampire Crawlers release countdown: Exact date and time
Vampire Crawlers, developed by Poncle and Nosebleed Interactive, is set to release worldwide on April 21st. The game is a turn-based deck builder with roguelite elements, featuring card combos and dungeon exploration. A free demo is currently available on Steam.
Vampire Crawlers Switch 2 Listing Pops Up On eShop
A listing for Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard has appeared on the Nintendo eShop for the unreleased Nintendo Switch 2, priced identically to the current Switch version. The developer, Poncle, has been contacted for more information regarding potential upgrades or save data transfer.
Nintendo Download: 16th April (North America)
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America brings a variety of new games to the eShop. Titles include the life simulation game Tomodachi Life, the sci-fi action-adventure PRAGMATA, and the unique first-person shooter MOUSE: P.I. For Hire, among many other indie releases.
Vampire Crawlers Theme Song by Yoko Shimomura Revealed Ahead of Launch
Developer poncle has revealed that Yoko Shimomura, known for her work on Kingdom Hearts, composed the main theme song for the upcoming Vampire Survivors spinoff, Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard. The game is a roguelike deckbuilder featuring turn-based combat and dungeon exploration, set to launch on April 21, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and later for iOS and Android. It will also be available on Xbox Game Pass on day one.
NEW GAME PLUS RETURNS NEXT WEEK WITH 100 PLAYABLE GAMES, INDUSTRY TALKS, INTERNATIONAL SHOWCASES, AND MUCH MORE
New Game Plus, a major games showcase and industry event, will take place on April 16-17, 2026, at Exhibition White City in London. The event will feature 100 playable games from independent developers and publishers, alongside talks from industry leaders like King, CCP Games, and Larian Studios. It also includes international showcases from Japan and Italy, and educational programming for students.
Warhammer Brings Its Own 'Vampire Survivors' Game To Switch 1 & 2 This Year
Warhammer Survivors, a new roguelike game developed by Auroch Digital in partnership with Warhammer and poncle, is set to release on Nintendo Switch later this year. The game draws inspiration from Vampire Survivors, featuring characters and weapons from the Warhammer 40,000 and Age of Sigmar universes.
Warhammer Copies Vampire Survivors' Homework in Brand New Bullet Heaven PS5 Game
Warhammer Survivors, a new PlayStation 5 game developed by Auroch Digital, is set to launch later this year. The title utilizes the same engine as Vampire Survivors and features characters from Warhammer 40,000 and Age of Sigmar in a roguelite horde survival format.
Warhammer Survivors is also stomping onto consoles later this year
Auroch Digital announced that Warhammer Survivors, a Warhammer-themed take on Vampire Survivors utilizing its engine, will be released on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch later this year, in addition to its previously announced Steam release. The game will feature characters and weapons from the Warhammer 40,000 and Age of Sigmar universes.
Warhammer Survivors coming to consoles
Auroch Digital announced that Warhammer Survivors, a fast-paced roguelite, will launch on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC later this year. The game will feature new playable characters from the Warhammer 40,000 universe, devastating new weapons, and the Ork faction as a new enemy type, including the boss Ghazghkull Mag Uruk Thraka.