V Rising similar games & best alternatives

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V Rising

PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5 • 2024

Should you play it?

Awaken as a Vampire. Hunt for blood in nearby settlements to regain your strength and evade the scorching sun to survive. Raise your castle and thrive in an ever-changing, open world full of mystery. Gain allies online and conquer the land of the living.

What works

  • Engaging combat and challenging boss fights
  • Extensive and creative base building system
  • Strong vampire fantasy atmosphere
  • Flexible multiplayer and co-op options
  • Frequent updates and active developer support

Things to keep in mind

  • Pvp balance issues and short-lived servers
  • Solo play can be challenging and grindy
  • Some qol features like crafting from storage missing
  • Camera control can be awkward
  • Endgame content may feel limited for some players

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Conan Exiles Enhanced

  • Dune: Awakening

  • Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™

  • Monster Hunter: World

  • DARK SOULS™ III

  • Neverwinter

Less dominating

Games that feels like V Rising but with less domination over others

  • Remnant: From the Ashes

  • No Rest for the Wicked

  • The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing: Final Cut

  • Titan Quest II

  • Enshrouded

  • Lost Castle 2

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How to read the map This is a polar difference map: direction = which motivation differs, and distance = how much (same units as the sidebar deltas).

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V Rising: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Status, Fellowship, Domination. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Fantasy, Intimacy, Cooperation.

Last update: 21/08/2026