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Marvel Rivals Is Now Vampire Survivors With Its New Blood Hunt PvE Mode
Marvel Rivals is introducing a new PvE mode called Blood Hunt, launching April 23, which draws heavy inspiration from the popular game Vampire Survivors. Up to four players can team up to fight Dracula and hordes of enemies in New York City, with unlockable buffs and gear to enhance characters. The game is also building towards the release of Avengers: Doomsday with related events and new character additions.
On Sale
Several games are currently on sale on Steam, including Dead Island 2 with a 90% discount, Vampire Survivors and Baba Is You with 30% off, and Krita with 55% off. Additionally, GameDev.tv is offering a 'pay what you want' bundle for game development courses.
Xbox Game Pass Adds Final Fantasy V, Vampire Crawlers, And More
Microsoft has announced new games coming to Xbox Game Pass in late April and early May, including Final Fantasy V, Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard, Aphelion, and Trepang2. Several other titles like Little Rocket Lab, Sopa: Tale of the Stolen Potato, Kiln, Heroes of Might & Magic: Olden Era, Sledding Game, and TerraTech Legion are also being added. The article also lists games that will be leaving the service on April 30.
New ID@Xbox showcase in collaboration with IGN set for 23rd April
IGN is collaborating with ID@Xbox for a new showcase on April 23rd, featuring reveals and updates for indie and mid-sized games on Xbox and PC. The event will include titles like Mistfall Hunter, There Are No Ghosts at the Grand, Aphelion, and Solo Leveling Arise Overdrive. This showcase follows a similar event in October 2025 which highlighted games such as Vampire Survivors.
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.
Here's your next batch of Xbox Game Pass games for April
Microsoft has announced new games coming to Xbox Game Pass in April, including Kiln, Aphelion, and Trepang2. Several titles will also be leaving the service on April 30th. New additions span various genres and platforms, with some games available via Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass.
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.
Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard from Vampire Survivors Review | TheXboxHub
Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard from Vampire Survivors is a vampiric deckbuilder that initially blends dungeon crawling with fast-paced combat, reminiscent of Vampire Survivors. While the game offers a highly rewarding experience with extensive unlocks and satisfying combos for the first twenty hours, it eventually becomes too easy and repetitive, lacking the long-term challenge of a live service game.
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: The Turbo Wildcard from Vampire Survivors Review
Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard attempts to build upon the success of Vampire Survivors by incorporating deckbuilder roguelite and dungeon crawler elements. While it offers satisfying combos and numerous unlocks, the game's core mechanics feel shallow compared to its predecessor and the broader genre, leading to a repetitive experience after initial levels.
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.
Review: Vampire Crawlers (PS5) - Just as Fiendishly Compelling as Vampire Survivors
Vampire Crawlers is a compelling dungeon-crawling deckbuilder for PlayStation 5 that blends elements of Vampire Survivors with a unique strategic twist. Players move through grid-based maps, battling enemies and building decks of cards that represent weapons and power-ups, with a combo system that amplifies card effects. Despite minor clunkiness in menus and movement, the game offers a highly addictive and satisfying experience with plenty of unlocks and permanent upgrades.
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 Beginner's Tips
This guide provides beginner tips for Vampire Crawlers, a turn-based dungeon crawler that shares similarities with Vampire Survivors but offers a distinct strategic experience. Key advice includes prioritizing Greed and Might upgrades early, utilizing the Combo Stack relic for card synergy, interacting with light sources for rewards, saving healing items like chickens for critical moments, and strategically using the Sharp Mind Arcana. The guide also suggests grinding previous levels for gold and checking the Grim Grimoire for evolution combinations.
Vampire Crawlers Review - Pixel-Perfect Pandemonium
Vampire Crawlers is a deckbuilding spin-off of the roguelike Vampire Survivors, translating its core mechanics into a first-person dungeon-crawling adventure. The game retains the retro visuals and tone of its predecessor while introducing turn-based card battles and strategic deck construction. It offers a gripping experience that blends familiarity with new gameplay elements, providing around 15-20 hours of content.
Kiln, Aphelion, Trepang2 and More Coming to Wave 2 of Game Pass in April
Microsoft is adding several new games to Game Pass throughout April, including Little Rocket Lab, Kiln, Aphelion, Trepang2, and Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era. Some titles will be available on day one for specific tiers like Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. Additionally, Final Fantasy 5 is set to join the service in May.
Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch file sizes – Vampire Crawlers, Ys Memoire, more
Nintendo eShop listings reveal the file sizes for various upcoming and recently released games on the Nintendo Switch and the unreleased Nintendo Switch 2. The list includes titles such as Vampire Crawlers, Ys Memoire: The Oath of the Celestial Virtues, and many others, with file sizes ranging from under 100MB to over 8GB.
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.
Coming Out in gaming this week — April 20, 2026
This week's gaming releases include "Jay and Silent Bob: Chronic Blunt Punch," a beat 'em up for multiple platforms, and "Vampire Crawlers," a deckbuilder roguelite. "Masters of Albion" launches in Early Access on PC, while "Tides of Tomorrow" offers a narrative adventure with player-influencing choices. Other notable releases include "Kingdom’s Return: Time-Eating Fruit and the Ancient Monster," "Kiln" from Double Fine Productions, "Titanium Court," and the rhythm adventure "Yunyun Syndrome!? Rhythm Psychosis."
What we've been playing - "I started with maple trees behind the bank"
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