Vampire Survivors+ vs Arkanoid vs Space Invaders+
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Vampire Survivors+
Engage in a gothic horror survival RPG where you battle hordes of monsters. Make strategic choices to overcome overwhelming odds and gather gold for permanent upgrades. Survive as long as possible in this rogue-lite experience.
- Mow down thousands of night creatures
- Rogue-lite elements with permanent upgrades
- Gothic horror casual gameplay
- Bullet hell combat
- Includes Legacy of the Moonspell and Tides of the Foscari DLC
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Mow down thousands of night creatures and survive until dawn! Vampire Survivors is a gothic horror casual game with rogue-lite elements, where your choices can allow you to quickly snowball against the hundreds of monsters that get thrown at you. Hell is empty, the devils are here, and there's no place to run or hide. All you can do is survive as long as you can until death inevitably puts an end to your struggles. Gather gold in each run to buy upgrades and help the next survivor. The supernatural indie phenomenon that lets you be the bullet hell! Vampire Survivors+ for Apple Arcade also includes Vampire Survivors: Legacy of the Moonspell and Vampire Survivors: Tides of the Foscari Starting Tips: - Take your time to grab gems and items, they won't disappear. - Get two or three offensive weapons at first, but focus on levelling them up one at a time. - Armour and Luck are good starting power-ups to spend money on. - Refund power-ups often, it's free, and try new upgrade paths.
Arkanoid vs Space Invaders+
Experience a unique blend of classic arcade gameplay, merging the strategies of Space Invaders with the block-breaking action of Arkanoid. Reflect enemy attacks, unleash powerful counter-bullets, and master over 20 skills across 150 challenging stages. Defeat evolving bosses and compete for high scores.
- Fusion of Arkanoid and Space Invaders gameplay
- Reflect enemy attacks to destroy enemies and blocks
- Attack Mode with accumulated power
- 150 stages with evolving challenges
- Over 20 unlockable skills and power-ups
- Giant boss battles
- Ranking Modes for high score competition
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Arkanoid vs Space Invaders+ ■■■Game Details■■■ ◆ Arkanoid Meets Space Invaders! · A fusion of Space Invaders and Arkanoid (Block Breaker)! · Reflect the Invaders' attacks and use the bullets you reflect back to destroy enemies and blocks! · Accumulate power and enter Attack Mode to obliterate your enemies! ◆ Fight Off the Invaders in 150 Stages and Two Modes! · The Invaders have formed groups and devised various ways to assault you in each stage! Break through those pesky blocks and overcome all sorts of mechanics to clear the stages! · Master over 20 skills, including power-ups and Covering Fire, to complete the stages! · Use Support items such as a 2x Attack Boost in Attack Mode and time extensions to help you clear stages! · Defeat giant bosses that evolve as you battle them and save the galaxy from the Invaders! · Once you have cleared the stages, you can try them again on Hard to challenge yourself! ◆ Push Your Limits with Ranking Mode and Other Features! · Compete with the galaxy's toughest and strongest for high scores in two Ranking Modes. · Earn achievements to gain in-game rewards!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Vampire Survivors+ at 65% against Arkanoid vs Space Invaders+'s 19%. Vampire Survivors+ also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.3) and ratings volume (553 vs 31). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Vampire Survivors+ holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Vampire Survivors+ has 553 ratings behind it against 31, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Vampire Survivors+'s written reviews are positive against 19% of Arkanoid vs Space Invaders+'s.
Vampire Survivors+ ships an update every 3 weeks, Arkanoid vs Space Invaders+ fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and August 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Vampire Survivors+ | Arkanoid vs Space Invaders+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (553 ratings) — better | 3.3 (31 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 64.9% of reviews — better | 18.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 553 — better | 31 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1.0 GB | 199 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Poncle | TAITO Corporation |
Customer experience
Vampire Survivors+
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User reviews
Vampire Survivors+
From 553 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Addictive and engaging gameplay
- 🎨 Unique and enjoyable art style
- 🎵 Excellent soundtrack
- 👍 Smooth controls and intuitive mechanics
- 💎 Tons of content and unlockables
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and freezes
- 🔋 Progress loss when app is suspended
- 🔍 Lack of clear objectives and direction
- 🎮 Touch controls not as precise as controller
Arkanoid vs Space Invaders+
From 31 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Fun game
- 🚀 Great for nostalgic arcade fans
- 💡 Unique combination of Arkanoid and Space Invaders
- 🎨 Memorable character designs and locations
Room to improve
- 🐛 Buggy and crashes on startup for some users
- ⏱️ Time limits too strict, removing casual gameplay
- 🤔 Difficulty spikes randomly, not always skill-based
- 🔇 Non-English voice acting without option to change
Bugs and requests
Vampire Survivors+
Reported bugs
3 issues- Eudonium M level getting stuck in loading loop
- Santa Water item not functioning as expected
- Graphical issues and visual effects overload in late game
Requested features
4 requests- Mid-game save and resume functionality
- Support for Apple TV and controllers
- Addition of all DLC content from other platforms
- Improved performance and stability for late-game runs
Arkanoid vs Space Invaders+
Reported bugs
3 issues- Crashes on startup
- App switch issues causing gameplay disruption
- Compatibility problems on certain devices
Requested features
4 requests- Add classic Space Invaders mode
- Improve difficulty curve and time limits
- Provide English voice acting option
- Add controller support
In-app purchases
Vampire Survivors+
No in-app purchases
Arkanoid vs Space Invaders+
No in-app purchases
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