Mini Review: Warhammer Survivors (PS5)

Warhammer Survivors released today, November 10, 2026, on PC via Steam and GOG, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 1 and 2, and mobile on iOS and Android. The game also launches day-one on Xbox Game Pass. Developed by Auroch Digital in collaboration with Vampire Survivors creator poncle and Games Workshop, it carries an introductory 10% discount pricing it at £5.75, $7.19, or €6.74.

The game lets players choose between the Age of Sigmar fantasy setting and the Warhammer 40,000 sci-fi timeline at startup, with both included in the base purchase. Players start with a limited pool of characters and weapons that expand through play, unlocking multiple builds across runs against waves of pixel-art enemies including Gloomspite Gitz, Squigs, Troggoths, and the boss Trugg the Troggoth King. Auroch Digital describes the Gloomspite Gitz as cave-dwelling grots worshipping the Bad Moon, with enemy types like Moonclan Stabbas, Squig Hoppers, Boinggrot Bounders, and chained Mangler Squigs that become frenzied when their partner dies.

Reviewers note the game closely follows Vampire Survivors' formula. GameWatcher calls it "essentially the biggest standalone DLC for Vampire Survivors we could wish for" but criticizes early-game balance, stating early weapons and passive items are "too weak and hard to turn into something useful on their own without meta upgrades" and that new players may bounce off before satisfying synergies emerge after three to four hours. The same outlet praises the detailed sprites, animations, and layered music, plus enemy behaviors with extra moves and surprising abilities.

T3's reviewer played five hours and called it "the most addictive game of the year," enjoying it equally on Switch 2 and iPhone for quick sessions. Polygon concluded the game "isn't good enough to be a Vampire Survivors replacement." GameWatcher also notes the absence of co-op mode at launch despite Vampire Survivors having it, plus missing quality-of-life and accessibility options that existed in the original. Auroch Digital calls the project a passion project and says they "can't wait to get the game into your hands."