Version 0.2.5 is available now and contains:

• Content: new stage, Inlaid Library (includes new enemies and Hyper difficulty)
• Content: 2 new permanent PowerUps to increase gold and HP gains
• Content: 2 new passive Weapons to increase gold and HP gains
• Content: 11 new achievements
• Framework: added support for tileset maps
• Graphics: added idle animations for ghouls and skeletons

Tweaks and fixes:

• Tweak: PowerUps can be reset/refunded from the PowerUp screen
• Tweak: adjusted a few sound effects
• Tweak: Peachone and Ebony Wings' movement speed scale up with the player's bonus movement speed
• Tweak: changed enemies in Mad Forest minutes 25-30
• Tweak: the invulnerability period after a Laurel shield is destroyed now goes up with the weapon's level
• Tweak: Pentagram's item erasure is slightly more forgiving
• Bugfix: Treasure Chest Open button overlapping with coins counter
• QOL: Added a "Restore Steam Achievements" button under Options. If any achievement is unlocked in-game, but still locked in Steam for some reason, this will re-sync the Steam achievements.

What's next

The next patch will focus on QOL features, like Cloud Saves, stats display, faster treasures etc. but we'll still get a few minor content drops

[ 2022-01-02 14:47:21 CET ] [ Original post ]

Vampire Survivors is currently a time survival game with minimalistic gameplay and roguelite elements.
There's no place where to hide, all you can do is try to survive a cursed night and get as much gold as possible for the next survivor, before Death inevitably puts an end to your struggles.

Content in the early access version

• 11 characters
  
• 27 weapons and 15 power-ups
  
• 11 pickups
  
• 43 achievements
  
• 2 stages + a challenge stage
  
• Supports mouse, keyboard, controller, and touch screen.

Starting Tips

• Take your time to grab gems and items, they won't disappear.
  
• Get two or three offensive weapons at first, but focus on leveling them up one at a time.
  
• Armor and Luck are good starting power-ups to spend money on.
  
• Refund power-ups often, it's free, and try new upgrade paths.