Vampire Show, which probably isn’t what you’re expecting, launches from Early Access

Yesterday was really busy, so I didn’t get around to telling you: Priest Simulator: Vampire Show has finally left Early Access. The launch version hosts a slew of improvements and comes alongside, strangely, a small DLC expansion.

If this sounds familiar, maybe it’s because I looked at Priest Simulator back in 2022 in an Early Access review before it had its subtitle. I remember it clearly. It came in a non-descript press that I would have normally ignored. I looked at it, realized it was way more bizarre than I had envisioned, and subsequently picked it up to try out. Even at that point, it was good.

If you’re like me, the name Priest Simulator (even with its strange subtitle) suggests a premise where you join the clergy and spread the word of God. Instead, you play as a demonic vampire who gets ejected from Hell and has his super powers taken away. He’s desperate for internet fame, so he’s willing to do whatever necessary to get his powers back, and basically everyone around him (especially the church) hints that they can do just that if he does a few favors for them. 

It’s a small open-world game where you sometimes maybe do a few priestly things like confessional and exorcisms. At that time, I said that the game was already pretty impressive but felt like it was blocked out in a few areas. As in, there seemed to be placeholders that were waiting for someone to come and finish them. I haven’t kept a totally close eye on the game along the way, but from what I can tell, it’s those bugs and placeholders that have been addressed.

I’m looking forward to jumping in and seeing how things shook out. From the last few posts, it seemed like the developer has essentially got it to where they wanted it and has tied a bow around everything, ready to move on. If I manage to put in some significant time, I’ll be back with a formal review. Otherwise, know that it’s probably still worth your time.

Priest Simulator: Vampire Show fully released on December 5, 2024 on PC. The Priest Simulator: Her Ghost DLC released alongside it.