Poncle, the acclaimed indie developer behind the runaway hit Vampire Survivors, has officially announced that "Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard" is in development for the Nintendo Switch.
Set for digital release on the Nintendo eShop in 2026, this inventive spin-off introduces a fresh, turbo turn-based deckbuilding experience that expands the Vampire Survivors universe for the first time on Nintendo's popular hybrid platform. Building on the momentum of Vampire Survivors—which garnered international attention for its additive gameplay since its 2022 multi-platform debut—Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard reimagines the formula with a casual yet chaotic approach to strategic card-based dungeon crawling.
Announced via poncle’s official channels, the game promises players an engaging blend of fast-paced action and deep deck customization, all delivered with the developer's signature humor and flair. According to poncle's statement, Vampire Crawlers is described as "a casual, turbo turn-based deckbuilder spin-off of Vampire Survivors." Players will embark on dungeon-crawling adventures, loot coins and crystals, and experiment with screen-filling combos using a variety of tactical card plays. Key features highlighted by poncle include: - **Turbo-Paced Turn-Based Action**: Players must play cards in ascending mana order to trigger ever-growing combos, with Wild cards enabling extended streaks and stacking effects.
The longer the sequence, the more potent the outcome—challenging fans to see just how far they can push a run before the chaos becomes unmanageable. - **Flexible Play Speed**: The turbo engine adapts to the preferred pace of each player.
Whether savoring every card effect individually or opting for high-speed, explosive gameplay, outcomes remain consistent and clear regardless of play style. - **Innovative Deckbuilding**: As dungeon runs unfold, players will earn experience to unlock new cards, discover power-up gems by smashing chests, pursue weapon evolutions, and recruit additional survivors to unleash cascading effects—adding layers of depth and replayability to each crawl. - **Expanded Dungeon Environments**: Diverging from the traditional Vampire Survivors experience, this spin-off introduces structured multi-floor dungeons with actual walls, providing distinct routes, secrets, and environmental interactions.
Unique tools such as a shovel unlock new floors—sometimes even taking players to unexpected locations like the clouds. With a confirmed global release on Nintendo Switch via the Nintendo eShop in 2026, Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard further solidifies poncle’s reputation for creative, accessible, and deeply satisfying indie games.
As anticipation builds, both the Vampire Survivors community and deckbuilding enthusiasts can look forward to a turbocharged adventure that promises to redefine strategic roguelike gameplay on Nintendo Switch.
Set for digital release on the Nintendo eShop in 2026, this inventive spin-off introduces a fresh, turbo turn-based deckbuilding experience that expands the Vampire Survivors universe for the first time on Nintendo's popular hybrid platform. Building on the momentum of Vampire Survivors—which garnered international attention for its additive gameplay since its 2022 multi-platform debut—Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard reimagines the formula with a casual yet chaotic approach to strategic card-based dungeon crawling.
Announced via poncle’s official channels, the game promises players an engaging blend of fast-paced action and deep deck customization, all delivered with the developer's signature humor and flair. According to poncle's statement, Vampire Crawlers is described as "a casual, turbo turn-based deckbuilder spin-off of Vampire Survivors." Players will embark on dungeon-crawling adventures, loot coins and crystals, and experiment with screen-filling combos using a variety of tactical card plays. Key features highlighted by poncle include: - **Turbo-Paced Turn-Based Action**: Players must play cards in ascending mana order to trigger ever-growing combos, with Wild cards enabling extended streaks and stacking effects.
The longer the sequence, the more potent the outcome—challenging fans to see just how far they can push a run before the chaos becomes unmanageable. - **Flexible Play Speed**: The turbo engine adapts to the preferred pace of each player.
Whether savoring every card effect individually or opting for high-speed, explosive gameplay, outcomes remain consistent and clear regardless of play style. - **Innovative Deckbuilding**: As dungeon runs unfold, players will earn experience to unlock new cards, discover power-up gems by smashing chests, pursue weapon evolutions, and recruit additional survivors to unleash cascading effects—adding layers of depth and replayability to each crawl. - **Expanded Dungeon Environments**: Diverging from the traditional Vampire Survivors experience, this spin-off introduces structured multi-floor dungeons with actual walls, providing distinct routes, secrets, and environmental interactions.
Unique tools such as a shovel unlock new floors—sometimes even taking players to unexpected locations like the clouds. With a confirmed global release on Nintendo Switch via the Nintendo eShop in 2026, Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard further solidifies poncle’s reputation for creative, accessible, and deeply satisfying indie games.
As anticipation builds, both the Vampire Survivors community and deckbuilding enthusiasts can look forward to a turbocharged adventure that promises to redefine strategic roguelike gameplay on Nintendo Switch.
