Vampires suck! Or do they? You’ll have to play these video games to find out!
#7 Cabernet
Not all vampire games are simply about you ripping people limb from limb or sucking them dry to satiate your vampiric hunger. In Cabernet, you’ll become a young vampire named Liza, who lives in 19th-century England, and see through her eyes the vast vampire world that is now before her.
In this new world, the possibilities are near endless, and the game encourages you to venture out in the night to determine what you want to be in this world and beyond. The further you dive into this world, the more you’ll realize that things are deeper, darker, and more corrupt than you could’ve thought. So, what will you become with this knowledge at your fingertips? That’s for you to decide.
Arguably, the biggest decisions you’ll make will come from how you decide to get your fill of blood. There are plenty of humans to feast on. You can transform into a bat to sneak up on them, hypnotize them so they can’t resist, and use superstition and lore to make every human fear you.
For my money, this is the kind of vampire game to keep tabs on. That’s because it blends story and gameplay together in a thrilling way, adding some fun twists to the formula and hopefully some satisfying results.
#6 Vampire Survivors
If the last game didn’t feature the kind of “vampire action” you crave, then Vampire Survivors will have your back. Yes, I know the game is already out. However, this year, it’s coming out to the PlayStation platforms, which means many of you will get to experience the phenomenon that continues to grow to this day.
The title is brilliant in terms of how minimalist it is gameplay-wise. You start by selecting a character who has a basic layout of abilities and weapons. Then, you’re dumped into a level where you’re literally surrounded by monsters and have to try and survive them. That’s it. “How long can you survive?” is truly the crux of this title, and many have gravitated to that concept since its initial release.
The true fun, though, is that every playthrough is different BECAUSE you can play as different characters and upgrade your loadouts as you go. The longer you last, the more access you’ll have to gems or treasure chests, which can give you new weapons and abilities or let you level up the ones you currently have. If you play your cards and power-ups right, you can be insanely powerful by the time you reach the “endpoint” of the title. And if you play it wrong? There’s always next time!
The irony of this game is that, technically, none of the monsters you kill are vampires. The only true vampires you see are on the game’s cover art. Still with as much love at this game has received it would be amiss not to mention it. And hey, who knows we might finally see the developers bring on a vampire into the mix down the road.
#5 Moonlight Peaks
Some people out there want a “softer side” to their vampires. I personally don’t see the appeal in this, but if that is for you, then a game like Moonlight Peaks might strike your fancy. Why? This game is a full-on life simulator; it just so happens that your main character is Dracula’s daughter.
To be clear, you’re not just Dracula’s daughter going to the nearest town full of humans to see what life can be like. Moonlight Peaks is a town full of supernatural beings. You’ll find characters such as witches, mermaids, werewolves, etc. It’s very much a “supernatural-style space.” In fact, seven special families help run this place, and one of your “jobs” will be to learn more about them and see how you can craft your own legacy. After all you can’t keep leaning on your father’s reputation.
Naturally, since this is a life simulator, there are plenty of “prospects” for you to choose from, including some humans who’ll be shocked to learn that you’re a vampire. But “love conquers all,” right? So don’t be afraid to share your heart with them if you feel the connection is real.
The more you play, the more activities you’ll unlock and powers you can control! You’ll be able to start a farm, learn witchcraft, wield the powers of your ancestors, and unlock plenty of mini-games to enjoy in your downtime.
#4 Vampire Survivors Operation Guns
No, this is not a spinoff of the vampire game we discussed earlier. Instead, Vampire Survivors Operation Guns is a full-on DLC pack coming this year that crosses the original title with another game you might have heard of once upon a time: Contra.
This is not a joke. Well, it’s not a joke in the way you think. The expansion to the OG title is absolutely nuts. You’ll be picking a character from Contra’s history to fight various characters and bosses from past Contra titles, all so you can save the President’s cousin’s sister’s dog. That is absolutely the goal of the game, I swear.
True to its Contra-themed nature, the game will allow you to let it rip with all sorts of guns and ammo, depending on who you choose. Then, over time you’ll have access to 22 different kinds of upgrades, or “evolutions,” that you can use to wipe out the enemies before you. The goal is to perfectly stack your character for maximum damage so you can save the day.
With characters like Bill Rizer, Lance Bean, Ariana, Lucia, Brad Fang, and others at your beck and call, I have no doubt you’ll save that dog.
#3 Vampire Dynasty
Do you have what it takes to be a vampire lord? Vampire Dynasty will put your answer to the test! You’ve been turned into a vampire, and now, it’s time to see what kind of night dweller you will be!
The open-world title will let you build a castle and take over the surrounding lands in a way you see fit! Will you be the kind of vampire lord that will dominate others and bring hordes of people under your control? Or, will you attempt to be a kinder ruler and not strike fear into those you meet?
The good news is that you don’t have to make your choices alone! You can play with friends and build a true dynasty together!
#2 #BLUD
Meet Becky Brewster, a young freshman who is new to town and is in for a wild year at school. Oh, and did we mention she’s the latest in a family line of vampire hunters? That’s important because vampires are everywhere at her school and life, and she’ll have to take them all out!
The game is a unique blend of RPG elements, dungeon crawling, all the while being wrapped up in a 90s-style cartoon aesthetic! You’ll take pictures of the vampires to learn more about them and see how you can exploit their weaknesses, and go around town to learn what others are doing!
Surviving school has never been this hard…we think.
#1 EvilVEvil
Welcome to a world where the supernatural isn’t so ‘hidden’ anymore. Instead, it’s out in the open, and where evil roams, unique “heroes” have to rise and stop it.
That would be you, the vampires. After being exposed by society, you’ve decided to take a new role and save the people from the various other monsters that roam the night. The game is a first-person shooter that has tons of multiplayer elements for you to enjoy.
You’ll get to wield weapons and vampiric powers as you attempt to make your place in this ever-growing world. Do you think you can survive what else goes bump in the night?
