Vampire Survivors
I’ve been informed that we’re now calling Vampire Survivors a “mowing game,” which sounds a lot more fun and elegant than something like “bullet heaven auto battler.” Like lots of other games on this list, the 2022 hit keeps getting new DLC and free updates that expand the upgrade management formula with new characters, enemies, and maps. The beauty of Vampire Survivors is that no matter how many times you start a new round, it effortlessly locks you in all over again. Unlike some of the other roguelikes on this list, however, sessions go way faster and don’t require sharp reflexes or memorized attack patterns.
