26 Best Games Like Vampire Survivors to Play in 2025
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Vampire Survivors
February 01, 2022
88
OpenCritic
How Long To Beat
Main: 14
Extras: 26
Complete: 50
Co-op: 29
All Styles: 35
Looking for more chaotic, fast-paced bullet hell roguelite games like Vampire Survivors? This genre has exploded in popularity over the past few years, since Poncle released their indie hit, and now there’s a wide range of titles offering fast-paced, wave-based combat with addictive roguelite progression.
If you’re craving the dopamine rush of endless waves of enemies, rewarding chest mechanics and various builds, here is a curated list of the best games like Vampire Survivors to play in 2025.
If you’re craving the dopamine rush of endless waves of enemies, rewarding chest mechanics and various builds, here is a curated list of the best games like Vampire Survivors to play in 2025.
These games mix minimalist gameplay with interesting builds, endless waves, and upgrade mayhem — and many are perfect for short sessions that quickly spiral into hours. Prepare to lose yourself in the chaos and emerge victorious!
March 07, 2025
Developer: Huard Ouadi
Publisher: Gamersky Games
Rogue: Genesia
Platforms
How Long To Beat
Main: 2
Extras: 30
Complete: 383
All Styles: 18
A genre-defining entry that takes the core loop of Vampire Survivors and adds strategic world progression, meta-upgrades, and refined visuals. It’s more polished, more replayable, and arguably just as addictive.
77
OpenCritic
September 05, 2022
Developer: flanne
Publisher: Erabit Studios and flanne
20 Minutes Till Dawn
Platforms
How Long To Beat
Main: 3
Extras: 12
Complete: 29
All Styles: 12
This one swaps out auto-attacking for twin-stick shooting and introduces build variety with gun-based mechanics. The dark aesthetic, tight design, and endless synergies make it a favorite.
October 10, 2022
Developer: Purple Lake Games
Publisher: Gameforge
Crimson Dawn
Platforms
Crimson Dawn brings gorgeous pixel art and a dark fantasy vibe. It leans a bit heavier into action-RPG mechanics but still delivers satisfying bullet heaven mayhem.
September 19, 2022
Further Still: Survivors
Platforms
A clean and balanced survivor-like with satisfying controls and plenty of challenge. An entry that nails the genre basics.
June 24, 2022
Developer: Kay Yu
Publisher: Kay Yu
HoloCure: Save the Fans!
Platforms
How Long To Beat
Main: 6
Extras: 25
Complete: 104
All Styles: 25
A fan-made game based on VTuber characters, but don’t let that fool you — the gameplay is tight, challenging, and seriously polished. And it’s completely free.
August 05, 2022
Developer: Anthony Case
Publisher: Caiysware
Boneraiser Minions
Platforms
How Long To Beat
Main: 5
Extras: 11
Complete: 46
All Styles: 12
Rather than throwing weapons, you summon hordes of undead minions to do your bidding. A quirky and original twist that still delivers the frantic pace fans love.
October 11, 2022
Developer: Tissue Inu
Her Name Was Fire
Platforms
How Long To Beat
Main: 2
All Styles: 2
This one ditches the usual grim tone for a magical, tarot-inspired world. A visually stunning twin-stick roguelite with style and depth.
June 23, 2022
Project Lazarus
Platforms
How Long To Beat
Main: 4
Complete: 10
What if Vampire Survivors had mechs? Project Lazarus brings heavy machinery and screen-filling firepower to the mix, set in a sci-fi world. A sequel was also released recently.
May 25, 2022
Developer: Creature Cauldron
Spirit Hunters: Infinite Horde
Platforms
How Long To Beat
Extras: 29
Complete: 32
All Styles: 31
Known for its fast pace and wild build variety, this game is perfect if you enjoy constant, intense action with hundreds of enemies on screen.
April 28, 2022
Developer: The Fox Knocks
Publisher: The Fox Knocks
Nomad Survival
Platforms
How Long To Beat
All Styles: 29
More minimalist in visuals, but packed with progression and class-based builds. It’s one of the strongest contenders in the genre.
October 21, 2022
Developer: 8BitSkull
Publisher: 8BitSkull
Void Scrappers
Platforms
How Long To Beat
Main: 2
Extras: 13
Complete: 14
All Styles: 10
A space-themed twist with fast runs, tight controls, and satisfying explosions. It’s ideal for players who want that dopamine rush in under 20 minutes.
January 16, 2014
Developer: TreeFortress Games
Publisher: TreeFortress Games and BulkyPix
Bardbarian
Platforms
How Long To Beat
Main: 5
Extras: 6
Complete: 10
This hybrid rhythm/strategy game blends lane defense and auto-battle mechanics. A bit older and less traditional, but still fun for fans of the format.
March 25, 2024
Developer: Pyxeralia and Pyxeralia
Publisher: Pyxeralia and Pyxeralia
Scarlet Tower
Platforms
How Long To Beat
Main: 4
Extras: 6
All Styles: 5
It looks like a polished RPG but hides an intense auto-battler underneath. If you want more build depth and character design, this is a must-play.
December 19, 2023
Developer: Vish Game Studio
Publisher: Vish Game Studio
Just King
Platforms
How Long To Beat
Main: 2
Complete: 20
All Styles: 5
An auto-battler meets survivor mashup with party-building mechanics and short, replayable runs. One of the most fun multiplayer-feeling solo games.
December 04, 2023
Developer: Andyl4nd and Stepford
Publisher: 2 Left Thumbs
Picayune Dreams
Platforms
How Long To Beat
Main: 6
Extras: 14
Complete: 20
All Styles: 11
A chaotic, psychedelic twist on the genre. It’s as wild as it is colorful — for players who like their survivors a little weirder.
October 28, 2024
Developer: PQube Games
Publisher: PQube Games
When the Light Dies
Platforms
Dark, atmospheric, and harder than it looks. A great option for those wanting a more serious tone and survival feel to their bullet heaven.
October 27, 2022
Developer: Milkstone Studios
Publisher: Milkstone Studios
Army of Ruin
Platforms
How Long To Beat
Main: 20
Extras: 22
Complete: 45
All Styles: 36
A top-tier alternative to Vampire Survivors with polished graphics, unlocks, and explosive gameplay. It’s as flashy and addicting as the original.
89
OpenCritic
August 26, 2024
Developer: Chasing Carrots and Erabit Studios
Publisher: Chasing Carrots
Halls of Torment
Platforms
How Long To Beat
Main: 11
Extras: 26
Complete: 59
All Styles: 32
What if Diablo 2 looked like a survivor-like? Gothic fantasy, tight gameplay, and surprisingly deep.
November 07, 2022
Developer: Game Smithing
Publisher: Game Smithing
Soulstone Survivors
How Long To Beat
Main: 8
Extras: 28
Complete: 76
All Styles: 37
A gorgeous 3D survivor-like that adds dodge rolls, cooldowns, and a massive skill tree. Deep, satisfying, and flashy.
November 02, 2022
Developer: Xendra
Publisher: Erabit Studios
Spellbook Demonslayers
Platforms
How Long To Beat
Main: 1
Extras: 6
Complete: 47
All Styles: 10
Magic-focused and full of spell synergy. You’ll unleash meteor storms and elemental chaos in this stylish roguelite.
71
OpenCritic
April 20, 2023
Publisher: VoxPop Games
Outer Terror
Comic book horror meets bullet hell. Great aesthetic and plenty of weird, wonderful characters.
75
OpenCritic
March 28, 2023
Developer: Blobfish and Erabit Studios
Publisher: Seaven Studio, Blobfish, and Erabit Studios
Brotato
Platforms
How Long To Beat
Main: 4
Extras: 21
Complete: 57
Co-op: 5
All Styles: 33
A potato with six guns. Need we say more? Fast, upgrade-heavy, and perfect for quick runs that spiral into madness.
August 18, 2022
Developer: OptizOnion and Erabit Studios
Publisher: OptizOnion
Bounty of One
Platforms
How Long To Beat
Main: 4
Extras: 17
Complete: 48
All Styles: 17
A Western-themed auto-shooter with charming visuals and co-op. A bit different, but definitely in the same DNA.
December 30, 2023
Runic Survivor
Platforms
How Long To Beat
Complete: 6
Lesser known but totally on point mechanically. Focuses on rune-based magic and fluid movement.
February 03, 2023
Lawbringer
Platforms
More melee-focused than most, but still throws hundreds of enemies at you in satisfying waves.
April 25, 2024
Developer: Noxfall Studios
Publisher: Noxfall Studios
Nordic Ashes: Survivors of Ragnarok
Platforms
How Long To Beat
Main: 6
All Styles: 6
Hand-drawn Norse mythology meets bullet heaven. One of the most beautiful entries in the genre.