Choose Vampyr
Choose Vampyr if it's currently about 43% cheaper on the Steam Store. 8,805 Steam reviews back the pick.
Vampyr vs The Blood of Dawnwalker
Vampyr and The Blood of Dawnwalker both land in Action, RPG 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, RPG on Steam. Vampyr (2018) is 8 years older than The Blood of Dawnwalker (2026). The Blood of Dawnwalker scores higher on Steam reviews (87.3% positive) than Vampyr (76.5% 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 The Blood of Dawnwalker
Choose The Blood of Dawnwalker if you want an Adventure game with Gamepad Recommended, Custom Volume Controls, and Adjustable Difficulty. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 87.3% positive across 28,158 reviews.
Both Vampyr and The Blood of Dawnwalker sit in Action and RPG 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
 Vampyr |  The Blood of Dawnwalker | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, RPG | Action, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 39.99 USD | 69.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 76.5% positive (8,805 reviews) | 87.3% positive (28,158 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | DONTNOD Entertainment | Rebel Wolves |
Side by side
- Both share Action, RPG on Steam.
- Vampyr (2018) is 8 years older than The Blood of Dawnwalker (2026).
- The Blood of Dawnwalker scores higher on Steam reviews (87.3% positive) than Vampyr (76.5% positive).
- Vampyr is currently ~43% cheaper on Steam than The Blood of Dawnwalker (39.99 USD vs. 69.99 USD).
- Vampyr is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; The Blood of Dawnwalker has no Deck rating yet.
Vampyr vs The Blood of Dawnwalker — FAQ
- Which is better, Vampyr or The Blood of Dawnwalker?
- On Steam reviews The Blood of Dawnwalker scores higher (87.3% positive) than Vampyr (76.5% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, The Blood of Dawnwalker is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Vampyr or The Blood of Dawnwalker first?
- If you want chronology, Vampyr (2018) came out before The Blood of Dawnwalker (2026). 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 Vampyr and The Blood of Dawnwalker similar?
- They overlap on Action, RPG 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 Vampyr run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Vampyr is rated Deck Verified by Valve. The Blood of Dawnwalker doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.