Summary
- Spartan Survivors is a recently released free PC game that blends Halo and Vampire Survivors.
- The game features Halo characters like Master Chief, 10 levels, and five difficulty options.
- Players must face hordes of enemies, unlock 21 weapons, and enjoy fast-paced gameplay in short sessions.
Spartan Survivors is a newly released fan game on PC that combines Vampire Survivors’ style and mechanics—like roguelite elements and bullet heaven gameplay—with Halo characters. This Vampire Survivors-like Halo game can already be downloaded for free and will eventually be released on Steam and Xbox as well.
Vampire Survivors is a critically acclaimed indie roguelike shoot 'em up that launched in October 2022 after an early access period. It became tremendously popular thanks to its engaging and frenetic gameplay. In it, players must face large hordes of enemies while moving around the map with a character that attacks automatically. To win, players need to upgrade their gear to unlock new powers and farm items to progressively improve their characters. Its successful release led to many Vampire Survivors-inspired games. On the other hand, Halo is one of the most iconic franchises in the industry, spanning many titles over the years, with characters that have become part of pop culture. Now, a new game that combines elements of both has been released.
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Taking to Blue Sky, a developer called JuanGGZ announced the PC release of Spartan Survivors, a game that mixes “roguelite, Halo, and bullet heaven for hours of mindless fun.” The trailer shows footage of the game featuring hordes of Halo’s Covenant and Flood enemies coming from every direction, while the player stands in the middle, fighting them all. The visuals strongly resemble Vampire Survivors, featuring the same chaotic gameplay and enemy-filled scenarios. Those who want to give Spartan Survivors a try can get the game for free through itch.io, with a potential Steam and Xbox release planned for the summer.
What Platform Is Spartan Survivors Available On?
Spartan Survivors is officially available today! ➡️ You can download the game right now on your PC from Itchio: juanggz.itch.io/spartan-surv... Have fun and do not hesitate to share your feedback with us, we're listening and are planning updates ❤️ — Spartan Survivors (@spartansurvivors.bsky.social) 2025-05-25T21:45:37.213Z
- Available for download through itch.io, with a future release planned for Steam and Xbox.
As detailed by the developer, players can experience the game using a mouse and keyboard or a controller. A typical Vampire Survivors stage can last 30 minutes, though there are also 15- and 20-minute stages. For Spartan Survivors, the developer hasn’t specified exactly how long each session lasts, only noting that it takes “a few minutes.” Players can choose to play as Master Chief or the Arbiter and have 21 different weapons to unlock, along with 105 evolutions, 56 upgrades, and 14 perks.
The game also features 10 different levels and five difficulty options to suit different play styles, including Easy, Normal, Heroic, Legendary, and Endless. While players explore this Halo-Vampire Survivors hybrid, it’s worth noting that both games' influences have expanded beyond just video games: Halo with a TV series that was unfortunately canceled, and Vampire Survivors with an upcoming movie.
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 88 /100 Critics Rec: 98%
- Released
- December 17, 2021
- ESRB
- T For Teen // Blood, Violence
- Developer(s)
- Luca Galante
- Publisher(s)
- Luca Galante
- Engine
- unity
- Multiplayer
- Local Co-Op
- Franchise
- Vampire Survivors
- Genre(s)
- Roguelike