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Vampyr
Developer DONTNOD Entertainment
Vampyr is an action role-playing video game developed by Dontnod Entertainment and published by Focus Home Interactive. It was released for PlayStation 4, Windows, and Xbox One on 5 June 2018, and for Nintendo Switch on 29 October 2019. The plot relates how Jonathan Reid, a doctor who has turned into a vampire, is torn between the Hippocratic Oath and his newfound bloodthirsty nature. While some boss battles are… From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
469 reactions from 4 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Mastodon, Lemmy) · newest Nov 5, 2026 · last updated Nov 5, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
76
LovedLoved
254 positive · 79 negative
95% range 71–81%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | 254 | 79 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 42 | 6 | 74 |
| Mastodon * | 1 | 3 | 8 |
| Lemmy * | 0 | 0 | 2 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Mostly Positive
9,116 of 11,933 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
76% recommend · 214 yes, 68 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 282 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Mostly Positive (19,729 of 25,466 positive).
Players praise the game's atmosphere, story, and moral choices. [1][2][3] Some find the combat clunky and the map confusing. [4][5][6] A few reviewers note technical issues like save file corruption. [7][8]
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- [18]
On paper, Vampyr is exactly my type of game. I love DONTNOD, I’m a sucker for moody, atmospheric settings, and I usually prioritize story and dialogue trees over everything else. The environment, the lighting, and the music are, quite frankly, perfect. But despite trying to dive in three separate times—across both PS4 and PC—I’ve realized that a great "vibe" can’t save a hollow core. The biggest issue is the pacing …
- [1]
I didn't expect Vampyr to make me care so much about the people I met. When I first started playing, I was mostly curious about what it would be like to be a vampire in 1918 London. But the further I got into the story, the more I realized that being a vampire wasn't the most interesting part. It was being Jonathan Reid. A doctor who spent his life trying to save people, suddenly forced to survive by taking their …
- [2]
A Gothic Masterpiece That Bleeds Atmosphere Vampyr is, without exaggeration, the best game Dontnod has ever created, and likely ever will. They crafted something truly special: a dark, brutal, and deeply atmospheric vampire RPG that still stands as one of the finest games about vampires ever made. From the moment you step into the disease-ridden, fog-choked streets of post-World War I London, Vampyr grabs you by the …
- [4]
I just finished the game. The ending was such a violent rollercoaster… but it made me shed tears of joy. I loved it. The bad: The map layout is a nightmare. I spent 60% of the game lost or searching for where to go, even though the map tells you. That's basically the only bad thing for me. Now, the good: I was close to uninstalling the game twice because it's so slow. The first act is just meh, just patience…it gets …
- [3]
A Bloody Love Letter After digging into every corner of its world and living with the consequences of its choices, Vampyr stands as a deeply atmospheric and character-driven RPG that proves being a vampire can be far more complicated than simply asking, “Who’s for dinner?” 9.5/10 Pros: Characters Worth More Than Their Blood: The characters are easily one of Vampyr’s greatest strengths. Jonathan Reid’s relationships …
Summarised from 34 of the 405 public posts collected about this game; every point cites the posts behind it ([n] opens the post) and the split is counted from the posts’ own ratings. Updated Oct 11, 2026. How summaries are made
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Players who liked Vampyr talk about great atmosphere and gothic setting; those who didn't talk about combat is clunky and janky. Which matters more to you?
Critics, per Wikipedia
Vampyr received "mixed or average reviews", according to review aggregator Metacritic. Destructoid's Kevin Mersereau enjoyed the dialogue conversations, atmosphere, and character development. Emma Schaefer of EGM declared Reid's dualism between doctor and vampire the title's greatest strength, while also praising the character development for imbuing "even the lowest beggar" with some importance. Matt Utley at Game Revolution enjoyed the atmosphere, each district's distinct look, and aspects of the combat. Writing for GameSpot, Justin Clark was impressed with the effect of decisions and how this tied into the core gameplay, calling it "empowering". He also commended the "enthralling"…
From the “Reception” section of Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Critic context only — not part of the audience score.
Reactions
60 of 469 · most liked firstI didn't expect Vampyr to make me care so much about the people I met. When I first started playing, I was mostly curious about what it would be like to be a vampire in 1918 London. But the further I got into the story, the more I realized that being a vampire wasn't the most interesting part. It was being Jonathan Reid. A doctor who spent his life trying to save people, suddenly forced to survive by taking their blood. Every person I met had a name, a story, relationships, problems and…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →My path to falling in love with this game was quite rocky to say the least-- I was introduced to Vampyr all the way back in 2018, around 8 years ago when it released (I swear I thought it was older than that!) and-- I've changed so much since then I only now finally understand the influence it could have had on me back then had I been more patient, my tastes more mature and my understanding of the world more vast. I am very glad I gave it another shot, I had a great time with it this time…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Vampyr, because I will always stan Dontnod's ambitious vampire game, is it flawed? Sure. But there's nothing quite like it, the maudlin atmosphere, the melodrama, Anthony Howell's goated vocal performance as the protagonist, it's magnificent.
positive · AI labelView post →Vampyr is a game I really enjoyed playing and I think everyone should give it a chance and check it out! 🧛🏻🩸🧑🏻⚕️
positive · AI labelView post →Replaying Vampyr.. comfort game…. The vibes are unbeatable
positive · AI labelView post →after checking out bloodlines 2, Vampyr is probably the closest thing you will get to a vampire the masquerade type of game. its not perfect but its a lot better then bloodlines 2
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Vampyr ✅ Time played: 33 Hours ⏰ +Fun combat. +Choices have real impact and consequences. +Great voice acting and interesting characters. +Decent amount of side quests. -No fast travel which can be slightly frustrating. Overall, a great game. Really enjoyed it.
positive · AI labelView post →Gaming & physical media pickups today: ❤️☺️ Finally found a physical copy of the game Vampyr!🩸
neutral · AI labelView post →Short review: Do I recommend this game? Not really. This game is not really the game I thought it was. I've been following this game since it first released, but back then I didn't have the specs to run it, so it kind of fell off my radar. However, that's not an issue now, so when I saw it on sale for a whopping 90% off, I picked it up without hesitation. What can I say? I just don't find it enjoyable. I had to turn the mouse sensitivity all the way down to the lowest setting, and even then,…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →On paper, Vampyr is exactly my type of game. I love DONTNOD, I’m a sucker for moody, atmospheric settings, and I usually prioritize story and dialogue trees over everything else. The environment, the lighting, and the music are, quite frankly, perfect. But despite trying to dive in three separate times—across both PS4 and PC—I’ve realized that a great "vibe" can’t save a hollow core. The biggest issue is the pacing and the "busy work." I found myself spending an exhausting amount of time just…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Aphelion | New "Hide and Survive" Trailer ▶️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=_oUU... ▪️Coming to PS5, Xbox (Game Pass), and PC in 2026 ▪️Sci-fi action adventure by DON'T NOD (Life is Strange, Vampyr) ▪️Play as astronauts Ariane and Thomas who have crash landed on an uncharted planet
neutral · AI labelView post →A Gothic Masterpiece That Bleeds Atmosphere Vampyr is, without exaggeration, the best game Dontnod has ever created, and likely ever will. They crafted something truly special: a dark, brutal, and deeply atmospheric vampire RPG that still stands as one of the finest games about vampires ever made. From the moment you step into the disease-ridden, fog-choked streets of post-World War I London, Vampyr grabs you by the throat and never lets go. The game's gothic presentation is flawless:…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →You wake up, you're thirsty, and you want blood. But you don't understand why. That's the start of Vampyr. Yes : _ Really good atmosphere and music. _ That era of London is... perfect for a vampire story. _ The game is really complete: you can level up, make your character stronger, improve your weapons, etc. There are so many things to do, npcs to talk to, crafting, side quests, etc. _ The combat system and abilities are really satisfying and stylish. _ The vilains respawn again and again.…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Last year character face exploration from the game Vampyr.
neutral · AI labelView post →Who's here because they have the sudden urge to drink blood and want to figure out wtf is wrong with themselves? If only Buffy was here to stop me! Still a better vampire story than Twilight. Vampyr is in my opinion, a great game with some major missteps that make it less accessible and overall bring the experience down lower than it could have been. The main issue is the way the game handles player commitment to choice, the way the gameplay incentivizes you to behave and the way the story…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Game 28 of 2026: Vampyr Amazing story with moral choices and consequences. Almost felt like a Vampire the Masquerade game. Unfortunately the combat is clunky. I mastered the combat, but towards the end, the trash mob battles got repetitive. Thankfully, the story themes made up for it.
neutral · AI labelView post →Vampyr is in my opinion best DontNod's game. The social mechanic is so interesting, unique and fun. A damn shame they never made a sequel.
positive · AI labelView post →Vampyr embraced a very ambitious concept – a story-rich game with dark atmosphere, souls-like combat and moral dilemmas, where you can choose to kill every civillian or no one at all - …and then the game stumbled a few times upon delivering its heavy scope. It’s not a perfect game, with a lot of flaws and missed potential, but still I think it’s one of the best vampire stories in any medium, with an intriguing idea of a doctor-turned-vampire embedded in every layer of the gameplay. Two things…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game deserves a neutral review, but since that is not an option, I have to settle for negative. I *do* think the game can be a more positive experience, but more on that in the TL;DR section. The premise is genuinely interesting: you are a doctor who wakes up from a mass grave as a vampire and must uncover what happened to you while managing an epidemic ravaging London. The execution is decent, but repeatedly falls flat in ways that make the experience frustratingly trite over time. The…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Okay honestly, this game was way better than I expected. I bought it during a 90% sale thinking even if it sucks it is not a big loss and in the end I enjoyed pretty much every second of it. Sadly I could not finish it cause my save file got completely messed up. The game randomly froze and died on me, and since there is only one save slot for the entire playthrough my progress was basically gone. And cause I am lazy asf, I just uninstalled the game and watched the ending I would probably get…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A Bloody Love Letter After digging into every corner of its world and living with the consequences of its choices, Vampyr stands as a deeply atmospheric and character-driven RPG that proves being a vampire can be far more complicated than simply asking, “Who’s for dinner?” 9.5/10 Pros: Characters Worth More Than Their Blood: The characters are easily one of Vampyr’s greatest strengths. Jonathan Reid’s relationships with the people around him feel surprisingly personal, especially his…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I enjoyed this game until a certain point. There was a quest that required me to deal with a character interfering in someone's affairs. After a long investigation game gave me a variety of options: to release the person (thus likely failing the quest), to eat the person (gaining additional exp for vampirism) or to charm the person so they remain alive but the quest is till completed. It was an important decision to me and I weighed up all possible consequences both for my character, the…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Very satisfying game with good dialogues, a "nasty" dilemma between the hunger as a vampire and the urge to help people as a doctor, combined with soulslike fighting on the easy side to not stop you from enjoying it to the end. Live as immortal with respect to mortals.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Getting so back into BANISHERS: GHOSTS OF NEW EDEN, I decided to purchase DON'T NOD's earlier horror action-RPG, Vampyr - both games were directed by Philippe Moreau and written by Stéphane Beauverger (with different co-writers for each game)
neutral · AI labelView post →Combat in Vampyr is deliberate and tactical rather than button-mashy. It smartly combines grounded melee strikes with powerful vampiric abilities, making every encounter feel weighty and dangerous — especially when you’re surrounded by relentless enemies. Success depends on reading attack patterns, carefully managing stamina and blood resources, and knowing exactly when to press the advantage or pull back. The result is a combat flow that feels tense, methodical, and consistently rewarding.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →With the release of the mediocre bloodlines masquerade 2, it makes you wish for a good vampire game. Which this was. I highly enjoyed this game. I played on the hardest difficulty without feeding on others therefore making it harder yet, and I highly enjoyed that experience. I love the world building and exploring gloomy London during the night. I enjoyed the combat and would actually want it to be more difficult. I don't remember the criticism I had of the game as I played it a year ago.…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Here to mention that Vampyr is a really fun, interesting game, absolutely deserving of your time. If you haven't played it, now's not a bad time to start.
positive · AI labelView post →Is there anyone who can mod the game Vampyr and would like to collaborate on a fem Jonathan mod for the lesbos? I can do 3D stuff in blender and sound editing. If this is even possible, here's what I'd want to do with it:
neutral · AI labelView post →This is BARELY a do-not-recommend for me. Pros: The roleplaying elements are uniquely layered and make real fun out of investigations. The vocal performances are excellent. Build variety is sufficient but not overwhelming. Now for the cons: It runs a little janky, turn down your mouse sensitivity for smooth play. Soulslike combat feels like a complete mismatch for the character and narrative-driven story this game is going for. World design is more labyrinthine than it is engaging,…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Although the atmosphere and premise are interesting, the game is way too punishing. I was looking more for an RPG experience, but this game was clearly inspired by the worst aspect of soul-like games. You are supposed to be a powerful undead creature, yet you are dodging around like an idiot. If you make a wrong choice, you are stuck with it. This game could've allowed saves, difficulty sliders, and making being a vampire more satisfying; even if the consequences are bad. It would've been…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Looking at the stuff on sale on Steam and I noticed Vampyr is 90%off. If you're the type of person that likes the idea of a somber gothic London, good story, some spook, vampires and hot men, this is a game I recommend.
positive · AI labelView post →Jonathan Reid x Geoffrey McCullum from Vampyr game #vampyrgame #vampyr #fanart #bl #yaoi
neutral · AI labelView post →I love Vampyr, full stop. Not to mention Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden, from the same team, and my favourite game of 2024. They're doing excellent stuff.
positive · AI labelView post →Dull, starts off well, combat leaves a little to be desired, and there are massive spike in difficult which make the game difficult to stay interested in the plot, there's little hand holding and I've got to a point where it says "investigate X person" with no direction on what I am supposed to do with that (not necessarily a bad thing, but when its VERY linear in terms of map, makes wandering the same area REALLY dull). Idea is good but its like a choice driven vampire based "Murdered: Soul…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The first game was a cult classic full of bugs because of how early it was created in the source engine's life. It exists only because a small passionate fan base push past the bugs created patches. This is not an IP where you can say fuck you pay me to the audience, especially in the current gaming climate. Additionally these aren't new clans they chose the most popular clan that most people chose for their first play through, We have Vampyr, we have v-rising, we have Blood Of The Dawn walker…
neutral · AI labelView post →Vampyr is so much more than I thought it would be. After scrolling through dozens of reviews and comments before playing, I was expecting an overly linear, somewhat confusing game. Having now completed Vampyr, I can say my experience with it was absolutely enchanting. That being said, I do believe that the critiques and complaints about this game are very valid. My partner and I played through this game at the same time and we both finished it feeling very differently (which I will expand on…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Alright you guys, time to pick the game of tonight’s first half of tonight’s first stream back!!!! The choices are: -Alien Fireteam Elite -Back 4 Blood -Ghostwire Tokyo -Returnal -The Last Of Us Pt 1 (never played) -Vampyr I’m actually stuck this time lol 🙏🏾🙏🏾
neutral · AI labelView post →Man, I wanted to love this game. I love the atmosphere, I like the ton of characters, the dialogue. I love the combat. its quite challenging and every mob has different mechanics. I like upgrading skills, crafting, mini boss, a homebase. ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥, whats not to like? The game just isn't fun for me. It doesn't respect your time. Im done going to 20 -30 npcs and going through pages of dialogue to see if something trips off the next quest or progresses stuff. Idgaf about doing that. You wont let…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I've always been curious to try the game Vampyr, might pick it up in the steam sale. The protagonist is what has put me off though, people should be making more lesbian vampire games
neutral · AI labelView post →Vampyr is an RPG Open World game set in London 1918, playing as Jonathan Reid a doctor and a vampire in the same time, where every choice matter, it has consequences and impacts the story. Pros: Rich, immersive story with moral choices that impact the game world. Well-developed characters with complex backstories that make the world feel alive. Beautifully dark atmosphere that captures the eerie feel of London in 1918. Choice-driven narrative where decisions matter and have…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Definitely the best vampire game i've played. Some bugs and frustrating things like getting stuck on some random object while fighting. Upgrade system for vampiric powers and weapons is legit interesting. Kind of bummed that draining any civilian will result in the area becoming degraded. I do not believe eating the price gouging land lord would make the area worse. There should be civilians whose death make the area better by the virtue of them being ♥♥♥♥ people. Overall surprisingly fun…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The game is very beautiful. It is set in London, but in a kind of nightmare, Silent Hill kind of London, where monsters and vampire hunters roam the streets. It has a marvelous Gothic atmosphere to it. The soundtrack is great. I enjoyed the fighting, but it was too easy on the normal difficulty. And you cannot change the difficulty during your playthrough. I only died once while playing this. Vampyr has an extremely well made vampire mechanic. The fastest way of leveling is by killing innocent…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Vampyr: Worth a Bloody Bite This game delivers one of the best portrayals of a vampire-esque protagonist and plot I’ve seen in gaming, period. The atmosphere is deliciously miserable. Post-war London feels barely alive, running on fumes, bad decisions, and a city-wide case of influenza. The writing and choice-driven narrative do the heavy lifting, backed by strong dialogue and a moody soundtrack that never breaks character. Combat? Let’s be honest. It’s more Souls-lite than Souls-like. A bit…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Kicked off our weekly team meeting by asking folks what their favourite underrated game is. The line between underrated and under-appreciated gets really blurry! My pick was Vampyr, which I loved in all its slightly janky glory. What's your pick?
positive · AI labelView post →That depends somewhat on the objectives of gameplay and what makes it fun. For example, I played Vampyr, and that game tied ease of getting cool combat powers to moral choices. It presented a real consequence, but it also made the game, which required combat no matter what, less fun.
neutral · AI labelView post →🐺 Short light and render studies of a Vulkod from the game Vampyr. Process detail on Patreon
neutral · AI labelView post →Dog, I LOVE a game that let's me be a vampire, it appeals to my inner goth. Like VTM or Vampyr, and Blood of the Dawnwalker scratches that exact itch
positive · AI labelView post →In theory, I should love this game. It ticks many of my specific interest boxes by featuring a post-WWI doctor-turned-vampire who works the night shift and tries to balance his humanity and ethical oath with his new monstrous hunger. It's story-focused with narrative choices and consequences and features an interesting take on an epidemic (the Spanish flu). I have tried, however, multiple times to play this game, but I always end up losing interest and putting it down. After finally finishing…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I just finished the game. The ending was such a violent rollercoaster… but it made me shed tears of joy. I loved it. The bad: The map layout is a nightmare. I spent 60% of the game lost or searching for where to go, even though the map tells you. That's basically the only bad thing for me. Now, the good: I was close to uninstalling the game twice because it's so slow. The first act is just meh, just patience…it gets WAY better. But there were points where I was like, "Ooooh, I want…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The story is interesting that much I will say and the NPC system is pretty solid, the only negative about the game is the combat from the weird lock on system to the parrying being jank and enemies respawning when you reload some areas which make the game a bit of a slog since there's no fast travel between safe spots I really don't know why the game doesn't have any fast travel. Admittedly I couldn't stand how basic and janky the combat was so I used some exploits to max out abilities so…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The blood of dawnwalker brought me here. This is a great time. Combat has a little jank, but this is a great vampire fantasy. I love the choice mechanics and upgrade system. It's dark, gritty, and hopeless. the writing is great too.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The game has a fun story, but I really dislike their choice to make all decisions permanent (no saves to reload). I felt like the consequences were very harsh considering the text of what the decision said. I made a choose thinking my character was going to do something fairly minor, but he immediately started talking like he was the evil villain. I get that the short descriptions games give for dialogue aren't all going to be perfect, but some were super vague and yet had crippling…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Vampyr's one of the attempts made by Don't Nod at cracking into narrative RPGs by way of vampires, as the title implies. It sort of succeeds just as it fails on its own terms, no need to compare it to the one true vampire game out there. You know exactly what I'm talking about. It's 1918, you're Jonathan Reid, doctor extraordinaire and war veteran, returning to London after, well, dying and coming back as a blood sucking fiend. The London that welcomes your bloody self is ravaged by the flu,…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I know I'm incredibly late to the party but Dot Nods Vampyr is 100% a VTM game with the serial numbers filed off. Having a great time so far.
positive · AI labelView post →Love to see The Blood Of Dawnwalker being deemed as the best vampire RPG, and I’m very excited to dive into the world, but let’s not forget Vampyr exists and is a bloody (pun intended) excellent vampire game.
positive · AI labelView post →To this day I still cannot find a Vampire game that comes even close to this one. Absolute masterpiece
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game has some of the worst combat I've ever played, I reached a point where I was actively avoiding it. Target-lock switches on mouse movement and you cannot change/disable it, so any time you are in combat Jonathan will be spazzing out back and forth between enemies just cuz you moved your mouse a little. There is no fast travel, which would normally not be a problem, BUT not only does your stamina bar drain outside of combat when you sprint, the game also has enemies everywhere that you…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I've been meaning to play Vampyr since its release back in 2018. I remember putting down $10 to have GameStop hold a copy for me once it was released, but I never went back to pick it up. Tonight, I can finally say that I've beaten it 💪. DONTNOD did a fantastic job, as always. #Vampyr
positive · AI labelView post →★★☆☆☆ ✦ 𝟐/𝟓 ✦ A vampire game that never really bit me. ༺━━━━━━━━━━✦━━━━━━━━━━༻ ✦ Talk, walk, repeat ✦ ◆ Vampyr just wasn't for me. Getting all the achievements felt like a damn chore, but even without that grind, I found the game way too talkative. There are tons of long conversations with side NPCs, and unfortunately, most of them just weren't interesting enough to keep me engaged. ◆ There's also no fast travel, which is especially painful because the movement is pretty clunky.…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →🌟 [url=https://store.steampowered.com/curator/45575657]Follow Ainsel Reviews - Curator for the weird & lovely 🌟 I don't think Vampyr ever wanted me to feel powerful. It wanted me to feel guilty. The more I walked through its rain-soaked London, the less its citizens felt like NPCs. I learned their stories, listened to their fears, and every time the game reminded me that I could feed on them, it stopped being a mechanic and became a question. The combat is easily the weakest part, and the…
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