Summary
Spartan Survivorsis a newly released fan game on PC that combinesVampire Survivors’ style and mechanics—like roguelite elements and bullet heaven gameplay—withHalocharacters. ThisVampire Survivors-likeHalogame can already be downloaded for free and will eventually be released on Steam and Xbox as well.
Vampire Survivorsis a critically acclaimed indie roguelike shoot ‘em up that launched in October 2022 after an early access period. It became tremendously popular thanks to its engaging and frenetic gameplay. In it, players must face large hordes of enemies while moving around the map with a character that attacks automatically. To win, players need to upgrade their gear to unlock new powers and farm items to progressively improve their characters. Its successful release led tomanyVampire Survivors-inspired games. On the other hand,Halois one of the most iconic franchises in the industry, spanning many titles over the years, with characters that have become part of pop culture. Now, a new game that combines elements of both has been released.
Taking to Blue Sky, a developer called JuanGGZ announced the PC release ofSpartan Survivors, a game that mixes “roguelite, Halo, and bullet heaven for hours of mindless fun.” The trailer shows footage of the game featuring hordes ofHalo’s Covenant and Flood enemiescoming from every direction, while the player stands in the middle, fighting them all. The visuals strongly resembleVampire Survivors, featuring the same chaotic gameplay and enemy-filled scenarios. Those who want to giveSpartan Survivorsa try can get the game for freethrough itch.io, with a potential Steam and Xbox release planned for the summer.
What Platform Is Spartan Survivors Available On?
As detailed by the developer, players can experience the game using a mouse and keyboard or a controller. A typicalVampire Survivorsstagecan last 30 minutes, though there are also 15- and 20-minute stages. ForSpartan Survivors, the developer hasn’t specified exactly how long each session lasts, only noting that it takes “a few minutes.” Players can choose to play as Master Chief or the Arbiter and have 21 different weapons to unlock, along with 105 evolutions, 56 upgrades, and 14 perks.
The game also features 10 different levels and five difficulty options to suit different play styles, including Easy, Normal, Heroic, Legendary, and Endless. While players explore thisHalo-Vampire Survivorshybrid, it’s worth noting that both games’ influences have expanded beyond just video games:Halowith a TV series that was unfortunately canceled, andVampire Survivorswith an upcoming movie.
