Comparison

Vampire Crawlers vs Dome Keeper

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Vampire Crawlers

Engage in hyper turn-based, card-driven combat in a dark world. Build powerful decks, explore dungeons, and unleash devastating combos. Choose your pace, from tactical turns to rapid play, to achieve victory.

Highlights
  • Hyper turn-based card combat
  • Deck-building with card accumulation
  • Roguelite dungeon exploration
  • Snowballing combo mechanics
  • Multiple playable Crawlers
  • Power-up system
Features
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In a dark world, a new adventure begins. Explore maps, level up powers, kill monsters. Find treasures. From the somehow triple-BAFTA‑winning creators of Vampire Survivors, Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard from Vampire Survivors turns the snowballing thrill of Survivors into a hyper turn‑based, card‑driven BLOBBER with rogue-lite elements. Build busted decks, explore familiar dungeons from a new perspective, and unleash world‑ending combos. Either take your time and be tactical, or play turns as fast as you humanly can: The outcome is always accurate, we call it hyper for a reason! What is this game about Snowballing, turn‑based carnage: Play cards in ascending mana order to land combos; each step multiplies the next card’s effect. Use Wilds to extend the stack and keep going to 10, 20, 30… Can you reach infinite? Pick your pace: Either take your time and be tactical, or play turns as fast as you humanly can: The outcome is always accurate, we call it hyper for a reason! Deck-Building: Accumulate experience and level up to gain new cards, headbutt chests for customization gems and power‑ups; chase weapon evolutions and summon survivors to trigger cascade of effects and break the game. Crawling: Explore multi‑floor dungeons packed with something seldom seen in Vampire Survivors: functioning walls. And then all sorts of unique treasures and interactions. Find the shovel to dig into the next floor, that will most likely take place in the clouds! Starting Tips: - Try different Crawlers, each one changes your deck. - Visit the village after every run and remember to buy Power-Ups. - Play cards in ascending mana to trigger combos.

About

Dome Keeper

Dig for resources and relics between waves of alien attacks in this roguelike action mining game. Upgrade your dome, drill, and gadgets to survive increasingly challenging assaults. Strategize your digs and defenses to increase your chances of survival.

Highlights
  • Procedurally generated maps
  • Resource digging and collection
  • Dome defense against alien waves
  • Unlockable upgrades and gadgets
  • Customizable keeper types and domes
  • Multiple difficulty settings
Features
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Defend against waves of alien monsters in this unique roguelike action mining game. Use the time between attacks to dig beneath the surface in search of valuable resources and relics – deliver them back to your dome to unlock powerful upgrades and useful new gadgets. But it won’t be long until the relentless monsters return - do you risk delving deeper into the mine? Or return to base and prepare for imminent attack? The choice is yours, but make it quickly! DIG Use your drill and keeper equipment to quickly dig out tunnels and explore the depths beneath your dome. Each run has its own unique, procedurally generated map filled with resources and caves to discover, along with additional gadgets to obtain. ​ DEFEND Protect your dome by operating its powerful weaponry to defend against waves of monster attacks. Upgrade, repair and repel a variety of enemy types that approach across air and ground, each with their own unique attack methods and movement patterns. DEVELOP Spend resources to unlock useful upgrades. Improve dome defences, enhance the impact of your drill, or increase movement speed – choose carefully and strategise to increase odds of survival. DISCOVER Customise your setup and find a playstyle that works for you by choosing from two unique keeper types, four different domes, and four primary gadgets. Pick a run modifier, adjust difficulty settings and discover dozens of secondary gadgets while you dig through the earth.

Screenshots

Vampire Crawlers4 screens
Dome Keeper4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Dome Keeper at 4.3 against Vampire Crawlers's 3.6. Dome Keeper also leads on review sentiment (57% vs 41%). Vampire Crawlers's advantage is chart position (#7 vs #48). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Vampire Crawlers costs $9.99 and Dome Keeper $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dome Keeper holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 103 and 52 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of Vampire Crawlers's written reviews are positive against 57% of Dome Keeper's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Vampire Crawlers ships an update weekly, Dome Keeper every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Vampire Crawlers versus Dome Keeper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVampire CrawlersDome Keeper
Price$9.99$9.99
Rating3.6 (103 ratings)4.3 (52 ratings) — better
Positive reviews41.4% of reviews56.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings103 — better52
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#7 — better#48
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1.0 GB1.1 GB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperPoncleRaw Fury

Customer experience

Vampire Crawlers

All ratings97 ratings
Positive50.5%
Neutral15.5%
Negative34.0%
Written reviews87 reviews
Positive41.4%
Neutral13.8%
Negative44.8%

Dome Keeper

All ratings43 ratings
Positive72.1%
Neutral9.3%
Negative18.6%
Written reviews51 reviews
Positive56.9%
Neutral19.6%
Negative23.5%

In-app purchases

None

Vampire Crawlers

No in-app purchases

None

Dome Keeper

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Vampire Crawlers free?
Vampire Crawlers costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dome Keeper free?
Dome Keeper costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Vampire Crawlers or Dome Keeper?
Dome Keeper is rated higher. Vampire Crawlers averages 3.6 out of 5 from 103 ratings, while Dome Keeper averages 4.3 from 52 ratings.
Do Vampire Crawlers or Dome Keeper have ads?
Neither Vampire Crawlers nor Dome Keeper shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Vampire Crawlers or Dome Keeper?
Vampire Crawlers ships an update weekly, and Dome Keeper every 10 days. Most recently, Vampire Crawlers was updated on November 8, 2026 and Dome Keeper on November 9, 2026.
Which is more popular, Vampire Crawlers or Dome Keeper?
Vampire Crawlers currently peaks at #7 in the App Store charts, and Dome Keeper at #48. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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