New Free Steam Game Is Giving Fans Big Vampire Survivors Energy

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If you enjoy playing Vampire Survivors, a popular indie game on Steam with over 120,000 positive reviews since its early access release in 2021, you might also like Power Fantasy. It’s a free-to-play game on Steam that offers a similar experience.

Vampire Survivors was so influential that it essentially created a new genre, often called “Survivors-like,” for games with similar gameplay. Since then, many indie games on Steam have tried to capture the same magic and appeal to fans of Vampire Survivors. While most haven’t stood out, one new free-to-play game is gaining serious traction and is definitely worth checking out for anyone who enjoys Vampire Survivors.

Power Fantasy Has a Lot in Common with Vampire Survivors

Steam’s new game, Power Fantasy, is a free-to-play action roguelike that plays a lot like Vampire Survivors. You’ll battle increasingly large groups of enemies and gather resources to become stronger. It features a pixel art style viewed from above, similar to Vampire Survivors, but Power Fantasy isn’t just a clone. It includes unique features that could make it stand out in the genre.

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A major feature of Power Fantasy is its unique run structure. Unlike games with lengthy, escalating sessions, Power Fantasy uses short, five-minute expeditions that always end with a boss battle. Players progress deeper into the dungeons by repeating this cycle and defeating bosses. Between fights, they can spend earned gold with a merchant to unlock helpful perks. The game also changes how you move and attack – you can dash to avoid attacks, and switch to manual aiming for precise targeting.

Players are enjoying Power Fantasy, a free-to-play game on Steam. Many reviewers highlight the great music and graphics, and the engaging gameplay – especially for fans of challenging 2D roguelike games. With over 240 reviews, the game has a “Very Positive” rating, meaning more than 85% of players recommend it. If you’d like to support the developer, Lava Lamb Games, you can buy extra characters for less than a dollar each, or purchase the $5 Supporter Pack, which includes cosmetic items and helps fund future development.

If you enjoy pixel-art, minimalist roguelike games like Vampire Survivors, you should definitely check out The Scarlet Tower. It’s a highly-rated (Very Positive reviews from over 1,700 players) and affordable game released in 2024. Like Vampire Survivors and Power Fantasy, it focuses on surviving endless enemy waves and leveling up your character. For a free option, Realm of the Mad God Exalt has been a popular choice in this style of game since 2012.

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2025-12-08 18:04