Choose Hexer
Choose Hexer if it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. Hexer launched in 2021.
Hexer vs Vampire Survivors
Hexer and Vampire Survivors 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. Hexer (2021) is 1 year older than Vampire Survivors (2022). Hexer is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Vampire Survivors (0.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD). 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 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.
Both Hexer and Vampire Survivors 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
 Hexer |  Vampire Survivors | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual | Action, Indie, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 0.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 1 reviews | 98.5% positive (126,214 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Dave | poncle |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Hexer (2021) is 1 year older than Vampire Survivors (2022).
- Hexer is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Vampire Survivors (0.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- Vampire Survivors has co-op; Hexer does not.
- Vampire Survivors is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Hexer has no Deck rating yet.
Hexer vs Vampire Survivors — FAQ
- Should I play Hexer or Vampire Survivors first?
- If you want chronology, Hexer (2021) came out before Vampire Survivors (2022). 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 Hexer and Vampire Survivors 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 Hexer have multiplayer like Vampire Survivors?
- No. Vampire Survivors supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Hexer is listed as single-player only.