"I have no idea, which makes it really scary": Vampire Survivors creator doesn't know what makes the game so special

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Vampire Survivors was a surprise hit in 2022, and the indie sensation has been on the lips of the entire gaming community. Easy to start but hard to master, the game has surprised many with its complex nature underneath a simple appearance.

It has even managed to surprise its own creator Luka Galante, who reportedly has "no idea" why the game is so popular in the first place.

The most recent admission was in an interview where Galante spoke after the release of the latest DLC. Vampire Survivors players will be able to experience new content thanks to the release of the Legacy of the Moonspell DLC.

Unfortunately, according to him, Galante doesn't seem to have a justification for his own game's success, and it's scary. He stated:

Vampire Survivors has grown massively since its full release in 2022 and has been well-received across all platforms. The free-to-play mobile version accrued over a million downloads in its opening week.

Despite all the success, Galante admits that he has concentrated more on the work and tried to stay grounded, stating:

The game's success isn't just about the Steam reviews and what the players have been saying. Vampire Survivors was a nominee for the best debut indie game at the recently concluded The Game Awards 2022. For Galante and his team, it was an unbelievable moment and one they're quite proud of. He stated:

Legacy of the Moonspell brings plenty of new content for all Vampire Survivors players. It's incidentally the first paid DLC of the game, and Galante seems to be against the policy. He, however, explains the rationale behind the decision and hopes the community will approve it:

It remains to be seen how Vampire Survivors progresses, especially into 2023 and following the release of the new