New Vampire Game on Steam Feels Like The Witcher 3 Fell in Love With Vampyr and Raised a Blood-Soaked RPG Baby

The past decade has brought forth plenty of unique RPGs, but The Witcher 3 and Vampyr have managed to stand out with their fun gameplay and compelling worlds. The Witcher 3 is still incredibly popular, and Vampyr still maintains praise, even though it was a smaller-scale success. It’s really hard to craft a strong RPG, but Steam hosts plenty of great indie takes on the genre. One of the newest RPG projects set to premiere on Steam is Kalyskah, and it promises plenty of choice-based gameplay and romance that is reminiscent of The Witcher 3 and Vampyr.

Although Kalyskah wears its Witcher 3 and Vampyr influences on its sleeve, it still aims at creating a world all its own. With a drama-filled story packed with game-changing choices and plenty of vampire-focused features, Kalyskah is an indie that both RPG lovers and vampire fanatics will want to keep on their radar. There are some solid vampire games on Steam, and Kalyskah is bound to be a welcome addition to that growing roster.

Confirmed Features for Kalyskah

• Dynamic combat
• Third-person
• Open world
• Character customization
• Quests
• Stealthy sneak attacks
• Leveling and attribute system
• Romance cutscenes

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Kalyskah is a Game That Sinks its Teeth Into a World of Vampires and Political Intrigue

The game’s playable protagonist is Kalyskah Karnstein. She’s the very first vampire, which has made her ruler of the community for thousands of years. Some of the vampires in her ranks have grown tired of her reign, which leads to betrayal from those she thought she trusted. After waking up from a forced deep sleep, Kalyskah has to rebuild her following and find those who are against her rule. Kalyskah will meet a variety of different beings along the way to help bring her kingdom to the state it used to be in. From orcs to other vampires and even humans, all will play an important part in helping Kalyskah regain power again. Vampires in video games can make for some fun mechanics, and Kalyskah plans to continue that legacy.

Living As a Vampire Requires Plenty of Blood

Vampyr‘s gameplay isn’t purely stealth, but there are definitely stealthy moments throughout the story. Kalyskah is taking this to heart by featuring sneak attack gameplay to suck the blood of nearby victims. Growing Kalyskah’s strength is one of the most important mechanics of the game, because it helps her level up to be as powerful of a vampire as possible. Right now, it’s unclear if there will be any main bosses to take down in order to regain her rule, but Kalyskah’s powers are confirmed to be used to fight against enemies like bandits, the undead, and various ghouls that stand in her way.

The Choices a Player Makes Not Only Affect Kalyskah’s Fate, But the Fate of Humanity

In the game, humans are kept in the lower classes by vampires, but Kalyskah’s choices can help improve their place in society. How Kalyskah treats both humans and other vampires is important, meaning that decision-making is an integral feature. The Witcher 3‘s choices are still seen as some of the most impressive in the RPG genre. With Kalyskah still being in development, its version of these mechanics definitely aren’t as expansive or refined as The Witcher 3‘s, but it could help scratch that choice-making itch in a new way. Choices are also deeply critical in Vampyr, so it will be interesting to see how Kalyskah‘s approach to these mechanics play out.

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Save Humanity or Succumb to the Lust for Total Power?

Like any good RPG, players can decide what morals the protagonist has. Moral decisions in RPGs are one of the key ways to form one’s character, and Kalyskah embraces player freedom. Players can work to be a leader who is known as benevolent and fair or someone who becomes corrupted by the need for complete control over both vampires and humans.

Vampires and Romance Go Hand-in-Hand

In pop culture, vampires have been depicted as seductive, and Kalyskah really dives into this. Those who loved The Witcher 3‘s romance options will likely gravitate toward Kalyskah‘s romance-heavy moments. From gameplay to cutscenes, the vampire RPG leans heavily into the more romantic qualities that have become associated with vampires over the years.

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More Content is Planned for Kalyskah Before Its Launch

The game’s developer, Nobre Lobo, is planning to expand Kalyskah‘s world even more before the game is ready to be released. Features like quests, new characters, playable companions, castle customization, more rewards, and even a management system for Kalyskah’s growing followers are hopefully going to come to fruition. Steam is one of the best platforms for indie devs to reach audiences and build a fan base. There are tons of indie games on Steam, and it can be difficult to stand out from the crowd. Kalyskah may still be a work in progress, but it has a premise that could quickly prove that it’s a diamond in the rough.

The Witcher 3 raised the bar when it comes to RPG gameplay, and Vampyr‘s Dr. Jonathan E. Reid introduced one of the best vampire protagonists in gaming. It’s really hard to compete with two titles in the genre that are so well-done, but Kalyskah may be a solid indie take on both games’ formulas. Whether one enjoys reveling in romance options and messing around with morality or simply just wants another game that focuses on living as a vampire, Kalyskah has potential. A game that blends Vampyr‘s blood-sucking mechanics with The Witcher 3‘s romance-focused features is a fun mix, and it will be interesting to see how Kalyskah stacks up against other vampire stories. The world of vampires is a fascinating rabbit hole to go down. Their lore and powers make them great for video games, especially RPGs. It’s unclear when the game will be ready for a full-blown release, but in the meantime, curious gamers craving more vampire content can check out a free Kalyskah demo on Steam.