Vampire Survivors+ in Apple Arcade

Roguelike survival pixel RPG

Walkthrough, Guilds, Tips on this special game

Our Site Score

85/100

Vampire Survivors+ is pure, unadulterated dopamine distilled into a video game. The genius of its design lies in its simplicity; by removing the need to aim or press attack buttons, the game frees the player to focus entirely on crowd control and strategic build-crafting. Watching your character transform from a vulnerable target struggling against a few bats into a walking god radiating screens of holy water and magic missiles is immensely satisfying. The sheer volume of unlockables gives the game an astonishing amount of replay value.

However, this specific Apple Arcade version comes with a significant caveat. While the base game is phenomenal and runs beautifully on iOS, this '+' version lacks access to the brilliant DLC expansions available in the standard, free-to-play App Store version. Additionally, some players have reported crashing issues during the chaotic final minutes of a run. While still a fantastic game, players should weigh whether they want the ad-free Arcade experience or the ability to purchase DLC on the standard app.

Reviewed on: Sun Apr 12 2026
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Dinsun Review

Dinsun here. I’ll admit I was skeptical when I first saw the 'ugly' sprites, but Vampire Survivors is a masterclass in game design. It’s addictive in a way that’s almost dangerous. You only control the movement—the weapons fire themselves—which sounds lazy, but the strategy comes from the meta-game of building the perfect arsenal.

Watching thousands of enemies explode into gems as you become a god-like force of destruction is incredibly satisfying. It runs surprisingly well on mobile, though it can turn into a slideshow when the screen is literally covered in effects during the final minutes. It's the most value you'll find for free (or for a few dollars with DLC) on the entire App Store. It’s not 'pretty,' but it’s a legend for a reason.

Overall Stats

Pros & Cons

  • Incredible sense of progression
  • Massive variety of builds
  • Excellent soundtrack
  • Performance chugs in late game
  • Visual clutter can be overwhelming
  • Extremely addictive

Technical Report

Performance: Heavy frame drops at 25+ minutes on older devices.

Accessibility:
  • One-Handed Play
  • Controller Support
  • Flashing Lights Toggle

Audience Fit

Buy if: You enjoy feeling overpowered and unlocking secrets.

Skip if: You can't stand pixelated graphics or screen clutter.

Similar Games:
  • Brotato
  • Magic Survival
  • Survivor.io

Reviewer Context

  • Reviewer: Dinsun, 40yo Male
  • Hardware: iPhone 15 Pro
  • Playtime: 50 hours
  • Status: All Achievements

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

Version 1.14.111Mon Feb 02 2026

General bug fixes and improvements

Ratings & Reviews

4.7 out of 5 with 80 Counts
Age Rating 13+

Game Overview

Vampire Survivors+ is a genre-defining roguelite that blends bullet-hell mechanics with idle-game progression. The player's only input is movement; characters attack automatically. As you defeat the endless hordes of monsters, they drop experience gems. Leveling up allows you to draft new weapons or passive stat upgrades, creating absurdly powerful synergies. Your goal is simply to survive a 30-minute timer. With a massive roster of unlockable characters and weapons, it is one of the most addictive games available on mobile.

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News on this game

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IGN - Wed Jan 14 2026

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Stevivor - Wed Jan 14 2026

Auroch Digital Teams With 'Vampire Survivors' Dev Poncle for 'Warhammer Survivors' [Trailer]

'Warhammer Survivors' is a standalone 'Survivors'-like title that combines characters from the 'Warhammer 40000' and 'Age of Sigmar'.

Bloody Disgusting - Sun Dec 14 2025

Vampire Survivors and Warhammer join forces in a new roguelite game

We've seen a whole bunch of Vampire Survivors clones arrive over the last few years in the wake of the roguelite's success. Poncle has...

Engadget - Sun Dec 14 2025

Vampire Survivors Creator Reveals Why He Made His Own Publisher

I mentioned a while back that Poncle has gotten into publishing games. And while I haven't yet dug into Kill The Brickman, I have no doubt...

VICE - Fri Nov 14 2025

Vampire Survivors developer Poncle on what it takes to be a good publisher: "Not everything can be a breakout hit"

This is something that Vampire Survivors developer Poncle, or rather the actual person, Luca Galante, takes great issue with, and in a recent...

Rock Paper Shotgun - Fri Nov 14 2025

Vampire Survivors Is Getting Online Co-Op For Up To Four Players

Developer Poncle is also teasing another announcement for the game next week.

GameSpot - Fri Nov 14 2025

Kill the Brickman is a funky new Breakout-like published by Vampire Survivors studio poncle

The good folks behind Vampire Survivors are now a publisher called poncle presents, and Kill the Brickman is the team's second release.

Rogueliker - Tue Oct 14 2025

Kill the Brickman Is a Brick-Breaking Roguelike from Vampire Survivors Studio Poncle

Vampire Survivors developer and publisher Poncle has announced Kill the Brickman, a brand new brick-breaking roguelike developed by a...

TechRaptor - Tue Oct 14 2025

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