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Vampire Crawlers Demo Launches 23 February on Steam and Xbox Game Pass, Full Release Set for 2026
January 24, 2026Vampire Survivors’ deck-building spin-off Vampire Crawlers is getting a playable demo on Steam and Xbox Game Pass on 23 February 2026, letting fans experience its tactical, card-driven dungeon crawler months ahead of its launch on all major platforms.
Poncle’s highly anticipated Vampire Crawlers, a turn-based deck-building rogue-lite set in the Vampire Survivors universe, will debut its first playable demo for PC via Steam’s Next Fest and for Xbox Game Pass on 23 February 2026. Over 200,000 players have already added Vampire Crawlers to their Steam wishlists, underlining significant demand for this “turbo turn-based, card-driven BLOBBER.” The upcoming demo offers players a direct opportunity to test the game’s tactical gameplay, evolving card system, and signature “chaotic pace” before the global release, which will hit Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, PC, iOS, and Android later in the year.
Vampire Crawlers: Gameplay, Features, and Launch Details
Poncle officially unveiled Vampire Crawlers in November 2025, describing it as “hopefully the first of a series of spin-offs” built upon the unexpected strengths of Vampire Survivors. According to the developer, the aim is to channel “accessibility, immediacy, affordability, replayability, lightheartedness, and tons of flashy stuff” into a new genre experience while maintaining ties to the original’s beloved universe. Vampire Crawlers combines deck-building mechanics with rogue-lite progression and tactical dungeon exploration featuring fully “functioning walls.”
- Demo launch date: 23 February 2026 (Steam and Xbox Game Pass)
- Platforms at full release: Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, Switch, PC, iOS, Android
- Current wishlists (Steam): Over 200,000
- Gameplay style: Turn-based, deck-building, rogue-lite dungeon crawler with real-time input stacking
- Key new features: “Busted” deck-building, dungeon exploration, customisation gems, power-ups, weapon evolutions, and survivor summons
Poncle confirms that Vampire Crawlers is designed for both slow, tactical play and “speedier game” sessions. The studio states, “You don’t have to pause for animations to complete before triggering your next move. The game intelligently stacks and executes your ability inputs with precision, allowing you to play at your own chaotic pace.” This caters to Vampire Survivors veterans and newcomers who appreciate both fast-paced action and methodical strategy.
The developer further explains, “Accumulate experience and level up to gain new cards. Headbutt chests for customisation gems and power-ups. Chase weapon evolutions and summon survivors to trigger a cascade of effects and break the game.” The card-driven system is designed to reward experimentation, empowering players to find synergies that “break the game” in true Vampire Survivors fashion.
Demo Access, Video Previews, and Community Engagement
Vampire Crawlers’ upcoming demo aligns with Steam’s Next Fest and will be downloadable via Steam and accessible on Xbox Game Pass starting 23 February 2026. There is no confirmed full release date yet, but Poncle reiterates that the title will ship on all major consoles and mobile platforms before the end of the year.
To build excitement, Poncle is also releasing a Let’s Explore Vampire Crawlers video series. The initial episode, live now on YouTube, showcases gameplay, core systems, and several features destined for the final release. Additional video episodes are scheduled to follow, aiming to keep the community informed and engaged ahead of launch.
- Official video series: “Let’s Explore Vampire Crawlers” on YouTube, debuting 23 January 2026
- More videos: Confirmed to follow as part of the developer’s pre-release engagement plan
Vampire Crawlers carries forward the signature blend of “accessibility, immediacy, affordability, replayability, lightheartedness, and tons of flashy stuff” that defined Vampire Survivors’ runaway success.
Quotes from Poncle include:
- “You don’t have to pause for animations to complete before triggering your next move. The game intelligently stacks and executes your ability inputs with precision, allowing you to play at your own chaotic pace.”
- “Accumulate experience and level up to gain new cards. Headbutt chests for customisation gems and power-ups; chase weapon evolutions and summon survivors to trigger a cascade of effects and break the game.”
- Vampire Crawlers is “hopefully the first of a series of spin-offs” set in the Vampire Survivors universe.
Vampire Crawlers demo launches 23 February 2026 via Steam Next Fest and Xbox Game Pass. The full release is planned for later this year on Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, Switch, PC, iOS, and Android. Over 200,000 Steam wishlists mark it as one of 2026’s most anticipated indie releases.
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