Acclaimed Vampire Survivors-Inspired Survival Game Hits Switch Next Month
Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor, a roguelike action game inspired by the viral hit Vampire Survivors, is coming to Nintendo Switch on October 9th, 2026. Developed by Funday Games, this title brings the intense, arcade-style gameplay of the Vampire Survivors genre to Nintendo’s hybrid console.
The game has already found success on other platforms. It began its journey in early access on February 14th, 2024, before receiving a full release on Windows PC and Xbox Series X|S on September 17th, 2025. The Switch port marks the game’s expansion to additional platforms.
Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor has received strong critical acclaim during its time on PC and Xbox. IGN awarded the game a score of 8/10, while PC Gamer gave it a 90%, praising the title as an excellent adaptation of the roguelike survival formula.
For players who enjoyed Vampire Survivors and are looking for similar experiences, this Switch release offers another option in the growing roguelike survival game genre. The combination of Deep Rock Galactic’s mining and exploration theme with the frenetic, wave-based gameplay mechanics of Survivor-inspired games creates a unique entry point for Switch owners.