What are the pros of Vampyr?

Immersive and gritty atmosphere of 1918 London enhanced by an exceptional soundtrack.. Compelling narrative featuring difficult moral dilemmas and impactful player choices.. High-quality voice acting and strong character writing that brings the setting to life.. Unique progression system that ties character power directly to moral alignment and civilian interaction..

What are the cons of Vampyr?

Stiff and clunky combat system with frustrating lock-on mechanics.. Tedious navigation and map design that can make traversing the world feel like a chore.. Combat can become monotonous due to limited XP and skill variety for certain playstyles.. Dialogue-heavy pacing that may feel repetitive or slow for players seeking action..

Vampyr

London, 1918. You are newly-turned Vampyr Dr. Jonathan Reid. As a doctor, you must find a cure to save the city’s flu-ravaged citizens. As a Vampyr, you are cursed to feed on those you vowed to heal.

77%

Mostly Positive

DeveloperDONTNOD Entertainment

PublisherFocus Entertainment

Release DateJun 4, 2018

$39.99

Peak Players16.1K

Metacritic72

Controllerfull

PlatformsWindows

Action

RPG

AI Review Summary

Vampyr is a narrative-driven action RPG that excels in its atmospheric portrayal of post-WW1 London and its complex moral choice system. Players must navigate the tension between their duty as a doctor and their hunger as a vampire, though the experience is frequently hampered by clunky combat mechanics.

Pros

Immersive and gritty atmosphere of 1918 London enhanced by an exceptional soundtrack.95%
Compelling narrative featuring difficult moral dilemmas and impactful player choices.90%
High-quality voice acting and strong character writing that brings the setting to life.85%
Unique progression system that ties character power directly to moral alignment and civilian interaction.80%

Cons

Stiff and clunky combat system with frustrating lock-on mechanics.90%
Tedious navigation and map design that can make traversing the world feel like a chore.75%
Combat can become monotonous due to limited XP and skill variety for certain playstyles.70%
Dialogue-heavy pacing that may feel repetitive or slow for players seeking action.65%

Notable Mentions

The soundtrack by Olivier Derivière is frequently cited as a standout highlight of the experience.
A dedicated 'Story Mode' is available for players who wish to focus on the narrative while bypassing difficult combat.

Confidence: 71%

Based on the 84 most relevant reviewsGenerated on Sep 3, 2026

Game Vitals

Live snapshot

Player Activity

Current peak

189

Peak · last 90 days

625

All-time peak

16.1K

Price

Current price

$39.99

Lowest tracked

$3.99since Jan 10, 2026

Review Sentiment

Last 30 days

78%

All-time positive

77%

Review Statistics

Total Reviews25.5K

Positive: 19.8K (77%)Negative: 5.7K (23%)

Reviews from Steam Deck

Dev Response Rate

36h

Avg Playtime at Review

79%

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