Vampire Crawlers sees Vampire Survivors dev Poncle jump into the world of deckbuilders

Poncle’s debut major spinoff from Vampire Survivors is officially revealed.

• Vampire Crawlers transitions gameplay into a 3D dungeon-crawling experience.
• Craft a strategic deck of weapons, items, and companion survivors to unleash devastating screen-clearing combos.

In the realm of bullet-heaven roguelikes, few titles have achieved meteoric success comparable to Vampire Survivors. Developed by the Italian studio Poncle, this indie hit has sold millions of copies since its 2022 launch. Naturally, such massive popularity invites spinoffs—today’s spotlight falls on Vampire Crawlers.

Premiering simultaneously on iOS and Android alongside other platforms in a historic first for the series, Vampire Crawlers blends dungeon-crawling mechanics with deck-building strategy. As highlighted in the official trailer, it stands distinct from titles like Balatro.

Fear not if you worry that this genre shift might dilute the frantic action of its predecessor; Vampire Crawlers retains that intensity. Whether you are chaining cards together at lightning speed or unleashing pixel-heavy abilities, excitement never wanes.

Release Window: TBD

The trailer suggests a launch window sometime in 2026. True to Poncle’s irreverent style, the official timeline is simply “whenever we feel it’s ready.” Given how significant this departure is for the franchise, delivering such an ambitious title so soon would be quite remarkable.

Visually, while Vampire Crawlers honors its roots with familiar art styles and cues from Vampire Survivors, it introduces lavish, crunchy new pixels. The shift to pseudo-3D dungeon crawling within a vast open world adds an equally thrilling dimension to the series.

In the meantime, if you’re still sinking hours into Vampire Survivors (as many have), this bullet-heaven phenomenon has inspired numerous genre twists. Why not explore some of the best mobile games similar to Vampire Survivors? Check out our top picks below.