Vampire Survivor’s creators Poncle have announced that their follow-up, “Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard from Vampire Survivors,” is getting a demo in late February.
The game, which is coming to Xbox, PlayStation, Switch, iOS, Android and PC will also be available Day One in Xbox Game Pass. The demo is set to arrive for you try it yourself on February 23rd, 2026. The demo will be available via the Steam Next Fest and on Xbox, while the full game will come to all previously listed platforms.
Crawlers sees the Vampire series taken to a new perspective. Instead of a top-down roguelike ‘bullet-heaven’ title, this is a classic dungeon crawler. Enemies, abilities, characters, and more make their way over from the Vampire Survivors title. It was originally announced in Xbox’s November 2025 Partner Preview.
Let’s Explore Vampire Crawlers
There is a new “Let’s Explore Vampire Crawlers” YouTube series available on Poncle’s channel. Each short video will contain ‘bite-sized gameplay reveals’ while digging into features and systems in the title.
- The Turboturn™! – Turn-based combat without the wait. In Vampire Crawlers, 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. It turns tactical combat into a fast, engaging, and visually rewarding experience.
- Card Customisation! – Discover endless ways to play your cards. Gems allow you to customize your cards with a variety of effects, ranging from raw damage multipliers to full Weapon Evolutions. Whether you want a simple power boost or deep strategic planning, Gems give every player the tools to create game-breaking combos.
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