The diverse landscapes and eerie atmospheres of Vampire Survivors each harbor their own unique challenges and surprises. From the treacherous Dairy Plant with its pressure plate traps to the lush greenery of Il Molise, every stage offers its own blend of excitement and danger.
While the core gameplay remains consistent across most levels, there are hidden secrets to uncover and formidable foes to overcome. Some stages even hide additional challenge levels accessible through mysterious means. Here’s a comprehensive ranking of all available stages, taking into account aesthetics, farming opportunities, and overall gameplay experience.
15. Il Molise
Unlocked after reaching twenty-five minutes and defeating any standard level boss, Il Molise boasts a serene garden atmosphere. However, its static plant life and early reaper spawn limit its gameplay potential, despite the allure of unlocking the hidden character, Peppino the tree.
14. Inlaid Library
Featuring a catchy disco track, the Inlaid Library presents a repetitive gameplay experience due to its linear design. Limited maneuverability and predictable progression paths make it less engaging compared to other stages, despite the allure of hidden treasures like the Grim Grimoire.
13. Mad Forest
While visually appealing, the Mad Forest’s gameplay may feel lackluster, particularly for experienced players. Its passive upgrades and hidden character add some intrigue, but its simplistic design may not offer enough depth for seasoned adventurers.
12. Green Acres
Offering a variety of enemy types amidst sprawling fields, Green Acres provides a visually diverse yet ultimately flat gameplay experience. Once you’ve explored its novelty, there’s little incentive to linger before moving on to more engaging locales.
11. Dairy Plant
As the industrial setting heats up, players must navigate a maze of traps and monsters in the Dairy Plant. With Minotaurs roaming freely and pressure plates triggering monster spawns, this stage presents a formidable challenge that tests players’ agility and strategic thinking.
10. Cappella Magna
The grandeur of the Great Chapel is juxtaposed with tight hallways and menacing adversaries. While its operatic theme sets the stage for epic battles, reaching the thirty-minute mark unlocks the ultimate showdown against The Ender, adding a thrilling climax to the gameplay.
9. Moongolow
Beneath the waves lies a palace teeming with otherworldly creatures and hidden treasures. The Moongolow stage offers a unique opportunity for experimentation with its plethora of passive items and endless upgrades from the merchant.
8. Gallo Tower
Ascending the tower reveals explosive traps, powerful relics, and hidden characters lurking in the darkness below. With its vertical layout and upbeat soundtrack, the Gallo Tower provides a refreshing twist on familiar gameplay mechanics.
7. Tiny Bridge
A narrow pathway challenges players’ agility and reflexes in Tiny Bridge, offering generous gold bonuses in Hyper Mode. While its unique layout may pose difficulties, skilled players can reap substantial rewards with the right strategy.
6. The Bone Zone
Amidst a realm of bones, players must balance gold farming with survival as they fend off relentless foes. The Bone Zone’s unique challenges and lucrative rewards make it a favorite hunting ground for seasoned adventurers.
5. Bat Country
Swarming bats test players’ combat prowess and resourcefulness in Bat Country, offering valuable relics and opportunities for character growth. Despite its experience gain reduction, skilled players can thrive amidst the chaos.
4. Boss Rash
Unlocked after conquering standard stage bosses, Boss Rash’s boss rush mode pits players against formidable adversaries in a race against time. With strategic respawns and unique boss encounters, this stage offers a thrilling challenge for seasoned veterans.
3. Mt. Moonspell
The sprawling landscape of Mt. Moonspell invites exploration and discovery, with hidden secrets and new items awaiting intrepid adventurers. Its dynamic design sets it apart from traditional stages, offering a fresh gameplay experience.
2. Lake Foscari
Dive into the depths of Lake Foscari, where vast expanses and hidden secrets await amidst hordes of monsters. With its generous gold bonuses and visually stunning environment, Lake Foscari provides a captivating alternative to traditional hunting grounds.
1. Abyss Foscari
Hidden within the depths of the Abyss lies a lucrative farming opportunity for daring adventurers. Endless waves of enemies offer bountiful rewards, making Abyss Foscari the ultimate destination for resourceful survivors seeking to bolster their power.
About Vampire Survivors:
Developer(s): Luca Galante
Publisher(s): Luca Galante
Programmer(s): Luca Galante, David Brown, Sam McGarry
Artist(s): Alessio Greco, Glauber Kotaki, Lo Studio CiAbbatte
Writer(s): Luca Galante, Laurence Phillips, James Stephanie Sterling
Composer(s): Daniele Zandara, Filippo Vicarelli, William Davies, Lorenzo Floro
Engine: Phaser (pre-Version 1.6), Unity (Version 1.6 onwards)
Platform(s): macOS, Windows, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, Android, iOS, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5
Release Date(s):
- macOS, Windows: October 20, 2022
- Xbox One, Series X/S: November 10, 2022
- Android, iOS: December 8, 2022
- Nintendo Switch: August 17, 2023
- PS4, PS5: Q2/Q3 2024
Genre(s): Roguelike, shoot ’em up
Mode(s): Single-player, Multiplayer
Vampire Survivors is a 2022 roguelike shoot ’em up video game developed and published by Luca Galante, also known as poncle. Following an early access period from December 2021, it was released for macOS, Windows, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Android, and iOS in late 2022. A port for Nintendo Switch was released on August 17, 2023. The game is also coming to PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 in Q2/Q3 2024.
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