The Best Vampire Dating Sims, Ranked

Dating simulators have been around for decades, and in that time there have been some truly strange characters that players can date. But monster dating simulators have emerged as a style of dating simulators all their own. Perhaps the most popular monster to date in these simulators is the vampire. These vampires are often male, brooding, and have an aversion to buttoning-up shirts.

While conventional dating simulators might be restricted by gender and sexuality, these monster dating simulators are often much less restrictive. These dating simulators do not always exclusively feature vampires; in fact, they are usually part of a cast of classic monstrous creatures for the player to choose from. Here is a ranked list of games that let you date vampires, or be the vampire who is doing the dating.

7

Ballads At Midnight

I Thought We’d Moved Past Human Sacrifices

• Release Date: 2022
• Developer: Synstoria
• Platforms: PC

In Ballads at Midnight, the player-character is a young bard who is brought to the castle of a vampire as a prisoner. She becomes a captive in the castle of a handsome yet toxic vampire. It has Beauty and the Beast vibes, being a more linear romance visual novel otome than many of the more humorous entries on this list. She is independent, resourceful, and clever; he is aggressive and predatory, and it is the story of them coming to love each other.

It is a vampire dating simulator in the most serious Gothic Romance sense. The target demographic, those who love text-heavy otome and romance visual novels, will appreciate the writing style. But those outside the demographic may be a little perplexed as to its appeal. The developer knows their audience and knows what they like. It’s highly descriptive, and atmospheric and maintains tension as the mysterious secret at the heart of this fantasy world begins to unravel.

6

Boyfriend Dungeon

Sword Dating And Dungeon Crawling

• Release Date: 2021
• Developer: Kitfox Games
• Platforms: Windows, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5

Boyfriend Dungeon genre-bending game has the standard dating simulator elements, including juggling the affections of multiple characters and choosing from branching dialogue options. But it is also a dungeon-crawling RPG in which the characters players are romancing are sometimes human and sometimes swords.

As if it wasn’t strange enough to be wooing part human part weapon characters, one of them is also a vampire. His name is Sunder, and he owns the local nightclub. If players choose to date Sunder, his storyline involves less than 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 the Night Comes

A Fantasy Romance Murder Mystery

• Release Date: 2019
• Developer: Lunaris Games
• Platforms: PC

When The 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 the town of Lunaris. The vampire character is called Finn, who is loyal to his friends and a caring father, who assists the player character with their inquiries.

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

4

Shut-In Vampire

Mayu The Underground Idol

• Release Date: 2024
• Developer: ebi-hime
• Platforms: PC

Shut-In Vampire is a Yuri dating simulator. Aijou Mayu used to be a successful idol until she got bitten by a vampire on Halloween night. Now she’s stuck at home and needs to find a way to pay her rent. She works as an online artist, but she must also manage her money, thirst, and stress levels.

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There are multiple endings, and a player may not meet every romanceable character in a single playthrough. There is some repeated dialogue on certain days that doesn’t always make sense in context, but the writing is still solid, and the characters are endearing. It is quite a feat considering it was made by a small developer in one month.

3

Monster Prom

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Monster Prom is a dating simulator in the classic visual novel sense of the genre. It features a cast of romanceable creatures with different characteristics and an RPG-style stats system. The player must respond to questions and select prompts during interactions. Depending on the player’s choices, they can ‘woo’ specific characters. The player can choose their avatar and gender, and characters are able to be romanced regardless of gender.

The vampire of the ensemble, Liam, is romanced through responses that demonstrate ‘SMARTS’ and ‘CREATIVITY’. Liam is described as a hipster who is on the pretentious side. The player will also have to earn hearts through responses to story scenarios. There is a set number of interactions leading up to prom with which to fulfill the requirements.

2

Doomsday Paradise

Will You Save The World, Or Let Someone Else Do It?

• Release Date: 2023
• Developer: Lemonade Flashbang
• Platforms: PC and Switch

Doomsday Paradise combines a supernatural dating sim with turn-based combat. The world is about to end, and the player character may be the one to save it. The romanceable vampire character is Vando, a self-absorbed wannabe wizard who is obsessed with human sacrifices.

The dating paths are substantially harder than the combat, and it is difficult to get a specific ending. Doomsday Paradise has over 100 endings, and it is pretty easy to get locked into a narrative path that won’t have the desired outcome. But the game design is delightfully weird and playful, and the game has an endearing self-aware humor. It’s great fun and has a lot of replayability.

1

Romancelvania

This Time YOU Are Dracula

• Release Date: 2023
• Developer: The Deep End Games
• Platforms: PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch

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

Romancelvania takes its inspiration from the Castlevania series. It features a lonely brooding vampire called Drac who is forced to participate in a dating show as a strange form of atonement. The humor is delightfully cheesy, and the platforming is surprisingly challenging and complex. His available dates range from Medusa to a genie, to a person made of pumpkins. This may be the dating sim with the most distinctive personalities to date out there. Granted, it is easier to tell characters apart when one of them has hair made of snakes.

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