Choose Vampire Survivors
Choose Vampire Survivors if you want a RPG game with Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 126,214 Steam reviews back the pick.
Vampire Survivors vs Demons Infernalize
Vampire Survivors and Demons Infernalize both land in Action, Indie, Casual on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Action, Indie, Casual on Steam. Vampire Survivors (2022) is 2 years older than Demons Infernalize (2024). Vampire Survivors scores higher on Steam reviews (98.5% positive) than Demons Infernalize (56.5% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Demons Infernalize
Choose Demons Infernalize if you want a Free To Play experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Demons Infernalize launched in 2024.
Both Vampire Survivors and Demons Infernalize sit in Action, Indie, and Casual on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Vampire Survivors |  Demons Infernalize | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, RPG, Casual | Action, Indie, Free To Play, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 4.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 98.5% positive (126,214 reviews) | 56.5% positive (23 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | poncle | Dimitek, Pixowell |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Vampire Survivors (2022) is 2 years older than Demons Infernalize (2024).
- Vampire Survivors scores higher on Steam reviews (98.5% positive) than Demons Infernalize (56.5% positive).
- Demons Infernalize is free; Vampire Survivors is paid (4.99 USD).
- Vampire Survivors has co-op; Demons Infernalize does not.
- Steam Deck: Vampire Survivors is Deck Verified, Demons Infernalize is Deck Playable.
Vampire Survivors vs Demons Infernalize — FAQ
- Should I play Vampire Survivors or Demons Infernalize first?
- If you want chronology, Vampire Survivors (2022) came out before Demons Infernalize (2024). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Vampire Survivors and Demons Infernalize similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Casual on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Does Demons Infernalize have multiplayer like Vampire Survivors?
- No. Vampire Survivors supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Demons Infernalize is listed as single-player only.
- Is Demons Infernalize free?
- Yes — Demons Infernalize is a free-to-play Steam title. Vampire Survivors is paid (4.99 USD).