PokéSurvivor vs Vampire Survivors
Last updated · Unofficial fan guide · Facts checked against the official site and game source
PokéSurvivor openly takes its formula from Vampire Survivors and Survivor.io. If you know those games, here is what feels familiar and what is new.
What is the same
You control only movement. Your attacks trigger on their own, enemies arrive in ever-larger waves, experience drops become level-up choices, and between runs you buy permanent upgrades. The goal is survival time, and leaderboards in PokéSurvivor rank exactly that.
Side-by-side
| Feature | PokéSurvivor | Vampire Survivors |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free, no ads, no purchases (non-profit fan game) | Commercial game |
| Platform | Browser on PC and mobile, installable as a web app; offline build on itch.io | Native PC, console and mobile releases |
| Characters | 966 Pokémon partners, each with its own permanent upgrades | Original roster of characters |
| Attacks | One active move fires (switch with 1–4); bonds fuse up to 4 moves into one slot | All collected weapons fire at once |
| Evolutions | 59 move evolutions: max level + a matching stat card | Weapon evolutions with passive items |
| Damage system | Type chart (×1.6 / ×0.6 / ×0.3) and weather | — |
| Bosses | Bosses with telegraphed attacks; rifts with 87 legendaries in 18 arenas | Stage bosses |
| Multiplayer | Online co-op up to 4 with a friends list | Local co-op |
| Unlocks | Gacha with earned tickets (no real money), missions, 127 achievements | Gold-based unlocks and achievements |
PokéSurvivor details are from the official site and game source; the Vampire Survivors column is a general summary for comparison.
The biggest differences
One active move
In PokéSurvivor only the selected move fires, so switching matters. That makes bonds, earned by beating legendaries and letting you fuse moves, a key progression goal.
Types and weather
Damage depends on the type chart and the current weather, both ways.
Collection and co-op
With 966 partners, a gacha that only uses earned tickets, shinies at 1/4096 and 4-player online co-op, PokéSurvivor leans into collecting and playing with friends.
New to the game? Start with the beginner guide and the best starter page.
FAQ
Is PokéSurvivor like Vampire Survivors?
Yes, it is a survivors-like (bullet heaven): you only move, attacks fire automatically, and you choose upgrades on level-up. PokéSurvivor adds Pokémon partners, a type chart, rifts with legendaries, gacha and online co-op.
Is PokéSurvivor free?
Yes. PokéSurvivor is a free, non-profit fan game playable in the browser, with no purchases. Vampire Survivors is a commercial game.
Ready to try it?
PokéSurvivor is free and runs in your browser. Play it on the official site so your progress, co-op and leaderboards work.