Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 (x64) Processeur : Intel Core i5-12600K or AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070, 8 GB or AMD Radeon RX Vega 56, 8 GB or Intel Arc A580, 8 GB DirectX : Version 12 Espace disque : 20 GB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : Low, 50% of 1080p @ 30 FPS, SSD recommended
Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 11 (x64) Processeur : Intel Core i9-14900K or AMD Ryzen 9 7950X Mémoire vive : 32 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, 8 GB or AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT, 12 GB DirectX : Version 12 Espace disque : 20 GB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : High, 66% of 1080p @ 60 FPS, SSD recommended
Vampires: Bloodlord Rising
Nearly one in two players has already carved out a vampire empire for over 25 hours, and those who do overwhelmingly want to keep playing. Since launch, two-thirds of post-release reviews have leaned positive, while the broader Steam history sits at 72%. The narrative hooks them too, with 13 players out of 19 praising its depth.
What it's about: Dans cette sombre aventure, vous incarnez un Seigneur vampire. Bâtissez votre château. Chassez, combattez, fabriquez et récoltez des ressources. Dirigez vos fidèles serviteurs. Transformez-vous en chauve-souris et survivez à l'Inquisition, en solo ou en coop 4 joueurs.
In-game
In players' words
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
Detailed data (table)
| Aspect | Mentions | Positive | Mixed | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gameplay | 65 | 29 | 16 | 20 |
| Content / longevity | 33 | 14 | 5 | 14 |
| Performance | 29 | 5 | 1 | 23 |
| Story / writing | 19 | 13 | 1 | 5 |
| Stability / bugs | 12 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| Graphics / art | 10 | 6 | 1 | 3 |
| Interface / UX | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Multiplayer | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Audio / music | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Value for money | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 12 h on median; those who dislike it: 3.6 h.
🪤 40 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
💶 Price history
Steam price tracked automatically since Jan 30, 2026 · All-time low: €13.99 (Jun 25, 2026)
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 47 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 15,7 % of players.
What creators say (YouTube)
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Strengths
- The narrative weaves a strong pull, with 13 positive mentions out of 19
- Gameplay sustains long sessions, earning 29 positive mentions out of 65
- Players who invest 25 hours or more overwhelmingly approve, at 85% positive feedback
Weaknesses
- Performance stumbles constantly, drawing 23 negative mentions out of 29
- Every single bug mentioned (12 out of 12) is flagged negatively
- The user interface earns zero positive reviews in 5 total mentions
Who is it for?
Gamers who crave a deep vampire empire-builder with RPG layers will find plenty to sink their fangs into. Those willing to overlook technical hurdles will get the most out of this atmospheric sandbox.
Is Vampires: Bloodlord Rising worth it in 2026?
Yes, but with a few reservations: 72% of 1,660 Steam reviews are positive (player score 65/100). Most-praised strength: The narrative weaves a strong pull. Current price: 13,99€ (30% off).
Verdict
Vampires: Bloodlord Rising offers a rich, story-driven vampire empire sim, but its engine woes and persistent bugs chip away at the experience. While the core gameplay hooks players for dozens of hours, performance issues and UI frustrations weigh it down. With some polish, it could rise from ‘mostly positive’ to a must-play in the genre.
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