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V Rising

V Rising

Awaken as a Vampire. Hunt for blood in nearby settlements to regain your strength and evade the scorching sun to survive. Raise your castle and thrive in an ever-changing, open world full of mystery. Gain allies online and conquer the land of the living.

89%
Very Positive
DeveloperStunlock Studios
PublisherStunlock Studios
Release DateMay 8, 2024
$34.99
Peak Players150.6K
PlatformsWindows
Action
Adventure
Massively Multiplayer
AI Review Summary

V Rising is a gothic survival game that masterfully blends isometric action combat with deep castle-building mechanics and a unique vampire-themed progression system. While the early and mid-game offer a highly engaging loop of hunting bosses for powers and blood, the late-game experience is often criticized for punishing difficulty spikes and a significant grind that may alienate solo players.

Pros

  • Deep and satisfying base-building system focused on constructing elaborate, symmetrical vampire castles.90%
  • Engaging isometric combat that blends survival mechanics with tight action-RPG elements in both PvE and PvP.85%
  • Unique vampire-themed mechanics like sun avoidance and hunting specific blood types for buffs add immersive depth.80%
  • Highly customizable server settings allow players to mitigate grind and tailor the experience to their preference.70%
  • Compelling progression loop involving hunting V Blood bosses to unlock new technologies and powers.85%

Cons

  • Significant difficulty spikes in the late game, particularly with endgame bosses that can feel impossible for some.80%
  • Solo play can feel overly punishing and restrictive compared to the intended co-op experience.75%
  • The endgame (level 80+) can become a tedious grind with attrition-based design and gear maintenance.70%
  • Movement speed and dodge cooldowns can feel sluggish and restrictive during intense combat encounters.60%
  • Progression is strictly gated behind boss kills, which can lead to frustrating roadblocks for less skilled players.75%

Notable Mentions

  • Players frequently compare the survival loop to Valheim but with a more aggressive, combat-focused isometric perspective.
  • The game features a high percentage of credible reviewers with over 100 hours of playtime, indicating strong long-term engagement.
Confidence: 72%
Based on the 196 most relevant reviewsGenerated on Jul 17, 2026
Game Vitals

Live snapshot

Player Activity

Current peak
4.2K
Peak · last 90 days
11.2K
All-time peak
150.6K

Price

Current price
$34.99
Lowest tracked
$15.74since Jan 3, 2026

Review Sentiment

Launch week
—
Last 30 days
90%
All-time positive
89%
Review Statistics
Total Reviews136.8K
Positive: 121.7K (89%)Negative: 15.1K (11%)

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Reviews from Steam Deck

0%

Dev Response Rate

121h

Avg Playtime at Review

86%

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