The best vampire dating sims, ranked

summary

• Monster dating simulators offer non-restrictive romance options, featuring vampires, werewolves, and more.

• Games like Ballads at Midnight and Boyfriend Dungeon offer a unique dating experience with vampires.

• Explore vampire romances in games like When the Night Comes and Doomsday Paradise for diverse and compelling stories.

Dating simulators have been around for decades, and in that time there have been some really weird characters that players can date. But monster dating simulators have emerged as their own style of dating simulators. Perhaps the most popular monster in these simulators today is the vampire. These vampires often hate men, brooding, and button-up shirts.

While traditional dating simulators can be restrictive by gender and sexuality, these monster dating simulators are often less restrictive. These dating simulators don't always exclusively feature vampires; In fact, they are usually part of the cast of classic monstrous creatures for the player to choose from. Here's a ranked list of games that let you date vampires, or become a dating vampire.

Use discretion when playing any game in the dating simulator genre. Always pay attention to trigger warnings and ratings.

7

Songs at midnight

I thought we wanted to move past the human sacrifices

• Release date: 2022
• developer: Synstoria
• platforms: pc

in Songs at midnightThe player-character is a young bard who has been taken prisoner in a vampire's castle. She becomes a prisoner in the castle of a beautiful but poisonous vampire. it is Beauty and the Beast vibes, is a more linear romance visual novel otome than most of the comedic entries on this list. She is independent, resourceful and clever; He is aggressive and predatory, and this is a story of coming to love each other.

This is a vampire dating simulator in the most serious gothic romance sense. The target demographic, those who like text-heavy otome and romance visual novels, will appreciate the writing style. But those outside the demographic may be a little confused as to its appeal. Developers know their audience and know what they like. It is highly descriptive, and atmospheric and maintains the tension as the mysterious mystery at the heart of this fantasy world begins to unravel.

6

Lover's Dungeon

Sword dating and dungeon crawling

• Release date: 2021
• developer: Kitfox Games
• platforms: Windows, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5

Lover's Dungeon The genre-bending game features standard dating simulator elements, including juggling the affections of multiple characters and choosing from branching dialogue options. But it's also a dungeon-crawling RPG in which the characters the players are romancing are sometimes humans and sometimes swords.

As if it wasn't weird enough to hide the part human part weapon characters, one of them being a vampire. His name is Sundar, and he owns a local night club. If players choose to date the handsome, his story will not include subtle hints of his vampirism until the inevitable reveal. Relationships are not limited by gender and there are non-sexual relationship paths as well.

5

when night comes

A fantasy romance murder mystery

• Release date: 2019
• developer: Lunaris Games
• platforms: pc

when night comes is a classic visual novel dating simulator that takes place in a fantasy world with a supernatural ensemble cast. The player-character is a Hunter General who is investigating a series of gruesome murders in Lunaris City. The vampire character is called Finn, who is loyal to his friends and a caring father, who assists the player character in their quests.

Romance options are varied and there is the possibility of a multifaceted relationship between the player, Finn the vampire and Ezra the witch. Players can nominate their character's gender and the characters available to date are not restricted by gender.

4

A shut-in vampire

Mayu Underground Statue

• Release date: 2024
• developer: ebi-hime
• platforms: pc

A shut-in vampire is a yuri dating simulator. Aizo Mayu was a successful idol until she was bitten by a vampire on Halloween night. Now she is stuck at home and has to find a way to pay her rent. She works as an online artist, but she also has to manage her money, thirst and stress levels.

There are multiple endings, and a player cannot meet every romanceable character in a single playthrough. On certain days there is some repetitive dialogue that doesn't always make sense in context, but the writing is still solid, and the characters are likable. This is quite an achievement considering the idea created by a small developer in a month.

3

Monster Prom

These were the best times of our lives

Monster Prom A classic visual novel of the genre is a dating simulator in a sense. It features a cast of romanceable creatures with different traits and an RPG-style stat system. The player must answer questions and select prompts during interactions. Depending on the player's choices, they can 'loot' specific characters. The player can choose their avatar and gender, and characters are able to romance regardless of gender.

The ensemble's vampire, Liam, is romanced through reactions that demonstrate 'smarts' and 'creativity'. Liam is described as a hipster who is on the pretentious side. The player must also earn hearts through responses to story scenarios. There is a set number of interactions leading up to the prom to meet the requirements.

2

doomsday heaven

Will you save the world, or let someone else do it?

• Release date: 2023
• developer: Lemonade Flashbang
• platforms: PC and Switch

doomsday heaven Combines a supernatural dating sim with turn-based combat. The world is about to end, and the player character can save it. A romanticized vampire character is Vando, a self-absorbed wannabe wizard obsessed with human sacrifice.

Dating paths are more difficult than combat, and it is difficult to achieve a specific ending. doomsday heaven There are over 100 endings, and it's very easy to get locked into a story path that won't have the desired outcome. But the game design is delightfully weird and playful, and the game has a cute self-aware humor. It's a lot of fun and has a lot of replayability.

1

Romanceylvania

This time you are Dracula

• Release date: 2023
• developer: Deep End Games
• platforms: PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch

Romancesylvania It was originally funded through Kickstarter and as a result, has a very specific audience in mind. The game combines side-scrolling Metroidvania platforming and combat with a classic dating simulator, complete with fetch quests and multi-choice dialogue. Drac can be feminine or masculine and is able to romance characters regardless of gender.

Romancesylvania takes inspiration from Castlevania series. It features a lonely brooding vampire called Drac who is forced to participate in a dating show as a strange form of penance. The humor is fun, and the platforming is surprisingly challenging and complex. His available dates range from Medusa to Genie, a person made from a pumpkin. This could be the dating sim with the most unique personality to date out there. Yes, it's easy to tell characters apart when a character's hair is made of snakes.