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If youre anything like me, thenVampire Survivorshas ruined your life since it launched in 2021.

The breakthrough auto-battler (survivor-like?

Vampire Survivors

“The first thing I noticed was the literal ripoffs.

People would copy and paste Vampire Survivors and publish it on other stores,” Galente toldEdge Magazine.

“I got lucky.

Vampire Survivors screenshot showing a character shooting beams of light at surrounding enemies

My success was lightning-fast.

Players noticed me before any vulture could notice the ascension in sales.

I have the luxury of just keeping my head down and working on my game without having to worry.

Vampire Survivors

For everyone else, they have to stand out among the hundreds.”

Mobile clones of indie games have been an issue for a long time.

Plus, you cant go five minutes in the App Store without stepping on a Bejeweled clone.

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