Megabonk, a popular 3D reinterpretation of Vampire Survivors, has released a Halloween-themed update featuring new maps, characters, weapons, enemies, and gameplay enhancements, along with bug fixes and new settings, further enriching its gameplay experience.
Skigill is an innovative roguelike game that transforms the traditional RPG skill tree into an active battlefield, featuring a monochrome visual style and a variety of weapons. Despite its limited content and repetitive enemy patterns, it offers engaging gameplay with strategic upgrade choices and fast-paced combat, with future updates promised to expand its character and weapon options.
Auroch Digital, in collaboration with Games Workshop, is developing Warhammer Survivors, a roguelite game inspired by Vampire Survivors that features characters, weapons, and settings from the Warhammer universe, set to release on Steam in 2026.
Warhammer Survivors is a new game blending Warhammer universes with the gameplay style of Vampire Survivors, developed in partnership with Poncle, featuring iconic characters and weapons, and set to release in 2026.
Auroch Digital announced Warhammer Survivors, an officially licensed Rogue-Like game inspired by Vampire Survivors, set to release in 2026, featuring Warhammer 40k and Age of Sigmar universes with various characters and Easter eggs, available for wishlisting on Steam.
Vampire Survivors is releasing a free crossover expansion with Balatro, adding new characters, weapons, a stage, and a remix, as part of a larger update that includes online co-op and new game modes, available on most platforms now and on Switch later in October.
IGN's ID@Xbox Showcase October 2025 revealed upcoming indie games including a deep dive into Mouse: P.I. For Hire, new content for Vampire Survivors, and previews of other titles like Planet of Lana 2 and Task Time, highlighting a vibrant future for indie gaming.
The Balatro update for Vampire Survivors is now available across multiple platforms, introducing four new characters, weapons, a new stage called The Ante Chamber, and online co-op. It also expands on the Ode to Castlevania expansion with additional characters, weapons, and music, and teases upcoming major updates.
Vampire Survivors is receiving a major free update next week, adding 16 new characters, weapons, a new adventure, and more, coinciding with the release of online co-op and a free Castlevania DLC upgrade, set to launch this autumn.
Vampire Survivors is releasing a major update called 'Ode to Castlevania' featuring 16 new characters, new weapons, a new chapter, music tracks, online co-op, and a gambling mode, with some characters limited by licensing issues, and is expected to launch next week on Switch.
Vampire Survivors version 1.14 will introduce online co-op for up to four players and other major features, with more details to be revealed soon, enhancing multiplayer gameplay across multiple platforms.
Megabonk, a rogue-like survival game with low-poly graphics, has sold over 1.3 million copies on Steam within two weeks, demonstrating the ongoing popularity of Vampire Survivors-style games. The game features an unusual character roster and has achieved significant sales and player engagement, with notable crossover among players of similar titles.
Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor is a highly praised game that adapts the Vampire Survivors' auto-attack, wave-survival gameplay into a mining-themed roguelike, featuring multi-stage missions, strategic mining, and a structured campaign, offering a dense but rewarding experience for fans of the genre.
Poncle's Luca Galante criticizes many publishers for exploiting platforms and prioritizing profits over genuine, complete games with real value. He emphasizes the importance of transparency, community engagement, and supporting developers' visions, especially for smaller, affordable indie titles, and reflects on sharing his own industry lessons to help other indie developers succeed.
League of Legends is introducing a new temporary PvE mode called Swarm, inspired by the wave survival genre popularized by Vampire Survivors. Set in the Anima Squad universe, Swarm features various maps and enemy types, offering a more relaxed, zen-like gameplay experience compared to the main game. Players can choose from a selection of champions, each with unique abilities, and engage in co-op or solo play. The mode aims to provide a casual, engaging alternative to the intense MOBA matches, with meta-progression and no monetization, enhancing player retention and engagement.