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On Sale
Several games are currently on sale on Steam, with discounts including 90% off Dead Island 2, 60% off Duskers, 75% off The Knightling, and 30% off Vampire Survivors. Additionally, a 'Ultimate Giga Cosmos Bundle' is available with a pay-what-you-want model.
Vampire Crawlers launch trailer – next game from Vampire Survivors dev on Nintendo Switch 2, Switch
Vampire Crawlers, the new roguelike deckbuilder from the creators of Vampire Survivors, has launched on Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Switch 2. The game features turn-based card combat with deck-building mechanics and dungeon crawling elements.
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.
How Vampire Crawlers Keeps the Soul of Vampire Survivors Alive in a Whole New Genre
Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard, a spinoff of Vampire Survivors, is now available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, and Game Pass. This new title translates the core mechanics of the popular 'bullet heaven' auto-shooter into a first-person dungeon crawling roguelite deckbuilder. Developed by a team at Poncle Limited, it offers a more mechanically engaging experience than its predecessor, blending familiar elements with new strategic depth.
Vampire Crawlers Turns Vampire Survivors Into A Game Pass Deck-Building Dungeon Obsession
Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard from Vampire Survivors, developed by Poncle Limited, has launched on Xbox Series X|S, Game Pass, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC. This spin-off shifts from the frantic auto-shooting of Vampire Survivors to a turn-based, card-driven deck-building dungeon crawler experience. The game is available day one on Game Pass for Xbox and PC subscribers.
Drop-In, Drop-Out: Best Games for Unpredictable Schedules | TAG
This guide highlights games suitable for players with unpredictable schedules, focusing on titles that allow for easy pausing and resuming without penalty. It emphasizes features like frequent autosaves, low memory burden, and self-contained sessions. Games like Vampire Survivors, Stardew Valley, and Forza Horizon 5 are recommended for their interruptible nature, while console features like Xbox Quick Resume and Nintendo Switch Sleep Mode are noted as crucial aids.
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.
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.
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.
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.
