- Vampire Rancher Demo Out Now! - 14 August 2026
Howdy Ranchers!Today's the day! The Vampire Rancher demo is available! Please give the new and improved demo a try. It comes with controller and Steam Deck support.
- July Update - 25 July 2026
Howdy Ranchers!I am happy to announce that the new demo will be available from August 14th onwards for everyone to try.Big update ahead: two new regions, rituals, the compendium, new crafting and furniture, and a bunch of QoL fixes. New Region: Silverlake DesertOnce you're far enough into the story you'll head out to Silverlake Desert. Every region beyond Rockhound has its own environmental challenge. Out here the sun sets later and rises earlier, so your working night is shorter. Silver is a natural resource here, which is great for crafting and terrible for you. You'll be weakened while you gather it.The desert also features an abandoned mine that'll contain more mobs and ore for you to venture. Apart from that, you can grow cactus fruit, spicy pepper, and agave out here.New Region: Bogsnork SwampThe swamp is thick with acidic fog, rich in herbs and sulfur, and infested with blood-suc…
- March Update - 14 March 2026
March Update! New furniture, automation, enthralling mechanic, better character creation colors/shirts/hair, new smithing minigame.Howdy Ranchers - After several months of development, this update introduces a new Enthrall system, improvements to L’Hotel Belmont, a Smithing minigame, and expanded character customization. Your EnthralledAfter unlocking the Enthrall ability, you can subjugate travelers in Rockhound by consuming their Sanity. Once enthralled, they will automatically perform tasks and gather resources for you based on their occupation. Farmers water crops surrounding a Water Pump. Miners join you in the Mines and collect ore around a Minecart. Fishers produce fish near a Worm Bin (if bait is stored inside). Lumberjacks produce logs in a Wood Pile placed near trees. Enthralled travelers will not leave Rockhound.While enthralled, you'll get gathered resources, boons, and a st…
- November Update - 26 November 2025
Howdy Ranchers!In this month’s devlog, we’re diving into two big updates: improvements to the Saloon and new additions to your Vampire Lair.SaloonThe Dinner Service is one of the key ways you’ll earn money in Vampire Rancher, so getting the mechanics right has been a priority this month. I’ve been refining how patrons arrive, order, and react as you serve them. If you've ever played any order-fulfillment or time-management style restaurant games, then hopefully this should feel familiar to you.Once you ring the Dinner Bell, guests will trickle into the Saloon. From there, it’s up to you to:Take their orderPrepare or fetch their meal. Food cooked during Dinner Service will have the "Fresh" modifier which increases a dishes base price. Serve it before their patience runs outAfter their first meal, guests will continue ordering drinks and extra courses, boosting your earnings. Dirty dishes…
- October Update - 11 October 2025
Howdy Ranchers! A quick update on what’s been cooking behind the scenes this month. 🌙 Night Market The Night Market is really starting to come together! The Night Market is an otherworldly area which you can visit once a week, offering various activities and shops where you can barter for rare goods and special items. The vendors here won't accept human money, so you'll have to trade using Trading Sticks to get what you want. 🐺 Hellhound Companion You may have noticed this wild pupper in the demo. You'll be able to tame this hellhound to join you in your adventures. Once bonded, it'll also lend a hand (paw?) in combat deep within the mines. 🎮 Controller Support Here's a sneak peak of Inventory and Crafting using a controller. We researched how inventory management works in similar crafty-farmy games, so we're hoping that the controller scheme feels natural and easy to use. 📖 Monster…
- September Update - 1 September 2025
Howdy Ranchers! We've been hard at work bringing you some exciting new features and improvements! Here's what's coming to Rockhound: Post Office - You can finally step inside and meet Delilah, our postmaster! This retired Pony Express courier has seen it all and has plenty of stories to share. At the Post Office, you'll be able to: Order crafting supplies - Purchase rare crafting materials or furniture from the brochure. Snoop on the locals - Read their personal mail. Puzzles - As part of Chauncey's Quest, you'll venture into the Hotel basement and need to solve a few puzzles to get the boiler back up and running. We'll be collecting feedback on these puzzles regarding difficulty and accessibility. Better Visual Interaction Cues - No more guessing what you can interact with! Objects you can use now display a helpful blue outline when you're nearby, making exploration more intuitive and…
- Vampire Rancher is in Tiny Teams Festival! Demo Out Now! - 7 August 2025
Hey Ranchers! I've been hard at work polishing, improving, and addressing feedback for Vampire Rancher. I'm glad to say that our demo will be available to play in participation of Tiny Teams from August 7th to 14th. Here's what's new in development: New Faces Everyone’s got a face now - no more mysterious featureless folks roaming the world. This was a highly requested feature, and it took a while to get the art style nailed down (who knew drawing pixel art faces was so hard). What do you think? Down the line, you'll be able to customize your eye color too. https://i.imgur.com/rkTrEkw.gif Map: Now With You On It You’ll now see your current location on the map. This one was highly requested from the last public demo, so navigating town and its outskirts should be more clear now. https://i.imgur.com/6oJsoz5.gif The Midnight Company Quest + Brewing Tutorial The Midnight Company quest now c…
- Vampire Rancher Demo Available Now! - 22 May 2025
Vampire Rancher’s first playable demo is out now! https://i.imgur.com/wiFdKcC.gif We’re thrilled to invite you to the sleepy town of Rockhound, where you'll meet new characters and uncover their stories as you craft, mine, and fish. 🦇 Feed on unsuspecting travelers* https://i.imgur.com/lnrW9rg.gif ⛏️ Explore the mines https://i.imgur.com/47zB1Zi.gif 🐕 Give a dog a bone (...maybe during the night) https://i.imgur.com/vUfLY3Y.gif ⚒️ Craft, Smith, and Cook https://i.imgur.com/tOXjd9S.gif 📜 Start Quests https://i.imgur.com/Zx6k8sN.gif 🎣 Go fishing Because even vampires need to unwind. https://i.imgur.com/eciR9fe.gif This is the first demo ever, and I’ll be iterating and improving each demo on the road to release. Thank you all for your support and patience as we celebrate this milestone. It's been a long journey and we're just getting started! The demo will be open for a few weeks, with…
- 2024 Year-End Development Update - 28 December 2024
It’s been a few months since our last update and as we wrap up 2024, I wanted to share what we’ve been working on. https://i.imgur.com/Roh9Z4L.gif https://i.imgur.com/pgtETeG.gif I’ve been adding new characters, but I want to highlight Arthur, our resident museum curator with a peculiar fascination for ancient artifacts. https://i.imgur.com/qa2ur5N.gif You’ll be able to collect various artifacts you find in the world in the museum and even auction them off for gold. Naturally, higher-tier and wealthier visitors will be willing to spend more, making this an excellent way to earn additional gold. https://i.imgur.com/V24orNK.gif As a vampire, the sun is not your friend! Lingering too long in the morning hours will result in some crispy consequences. You’ll incinerate - losing blood and gold. Make sure you get back to your coffin (or at the very least, indoors) in time! However, as you rise…
- Reeling in Updates! August Devlog - 27 July 2024
Hey Ranchers! I'm thrilled to share some of the latest updates that I've been working on for Vampire Rancher. This devlog will cover the new and improved fishing mechanics, a small update to quests, a sleek summary screen, and a peek into bosses you may encounter in the mines. https://i.imgur.com/AVrK1jk.gif First up, fishing! Get your fishing rod handy if you notice any fish swimming around in the nearby ponds. You'll be able to cook fish into recipes like Fish Stew, and use their guts for compost. Additionally, you'll be able to use baits like Worms and Feathers to catch rarer fish. https://i.imgur.com/ufux4XJ.gif Quests are an integral part of Vampire Rancher, so I've been writing and refining quests lines out. In addition to the usual fetch and delivery quests, I've added a bit of puzzle-solving and mini challenges to keep things fresh. https://i.imgur.com/c5AV8sw.gif Once you've en…
- Vampire Rancher Gameplay Trailer - 12 April 2024
It's finally here. This trailer took a while to make, from things being changed or reworked, and just re-filming a lot of things. I hope you all enjoy this one! Join us on Discord for more updates, beta sign ups, and discussion! Borispixel
- Fang-tastic Brewing - 2 February 2024
Howdy Ranchers! Welcome to the first Devlog of 2024! This post, I’m excited to share updates to the Brewing Skill. You’ll be able to brew beverages for your Saloon, and also potions down the line. https://i.imgur.com/Cq6v4dU.gif To brew Ale, we can start by growing crops like Hops and Barley. You’ll have to water, tend, and grow them, just like any other farm crops by the light of the moon (or sun, when you get strong enough!). https://i.imgur.com/DPIF9rY.gif Start the fermentation process by using these ingredients in a Fermentation Vat, then inside a Cask. https://i.imgur.com/6YS2u8S.gif Eventually, you’ll be able to brew Spirits like Whiskey, and more interestingly - potions, with rare ingredients. https://i.imgur.com/81f8oYi.gif Serve these to your Visitors and Guests to ensure they’re happy. The happier the human, the tastier the blood. https://i.imgur.com/niHL9Fm.gif We’ve also sp…
- Vampire Rancher December Devlog - 1 December 2023
Hey Ranchers! I’m thrilled to bring you the latest update for Vampire Rancher. As we begin the holiday season, let's dive into the details of what's new in this month's devlog! https://i.imgur.com/7L3G47e.gif Forageable Creatures 🐌 In the corners of your town, you'll now find forageable critters! These creatures, like snails and frogs, are more than just garden pests; they're valuable resources waiting to be discovered. Collect them and use them in various cooking recipes, alchemical potions, and collect their eggs to create a mini-menagerie. So make sure to keep an eye out for these charming critters during your strolls. https://i.imgur.com/DYlzbC8.gif Rainy Nights ☔ I’ve worked on adding rain to Vampire Rancher. Say hello to gentle rain showers that not only add a soothing ambiance but also bring benefits to your crops. Rain will automatically water your crops to save you some time.…
- Can't spell Combat without Bat! - 6 October 2023
Hey Ranchers! Fall is finally here 🍂 and I'm excited to share this month's update for Vampire Rancher. https://i.imgur.com/jx52nLg.gif Daylight! I've been working on some of the vampiric dungeon stuff but needed a break from the darkness. So I've started drawing and building out the Town Square. I'm thinking it will be used for quest and seasonal events, as well as giving players the option to decorate the space to their desires. https://i.imgur.com/hQUYK6S.gif I've spent some time cleaning up the Inventory interface. You'll be able to hover over items to inspect their description, type, and unique properties. This is particularly useful for inspecting different types of food and animals where they can take on various traits and attributes. https://i.imgur.com/pH7nHf9.gif I also took a stab at adding combat mechanics. The caverns below are wrought with dangers and vampiric curiosities,…
- A Deep Dive into the Vampiric Ruins - 2 September 2023
Hey Ranchers! In this month’s update, I’ll be diving deep into the vampiric ruins that you’ll be able to explore in Vampire Rancher. To get to the caves, you’ll need to craft a Blood Compass which can be created from the blood harvested from visitors. The Blood Compass is a special item which points to the entrance of that cave system, which can be anywhere on the map. https://i.imgur.com/Vun3vtF.gif The caves and vampiric ruins is a challenging dungeon filled with various loot such as precious metals from mineable rocks, as well as drops from various hostile mobs. The caves range from small (easy) to large (hardest) sizes and difficulties, depending on how the Blood Compass was crafted, so you’ll need to plan your expedition accordingly. https://i.imgur.com/4cCwRGf.gif As you progress through the caves, you’ll notice rarer resources start to surface, as well as stronger mobs. Don’t be…
- Animal Ranching and Skill Trees - 1 August 2023
Hey Ranchers! We're well in to summer (if you're in the northern hemisphere, at least), and this month I’ll be sharing updates on animal ranching and skill trees. After completing a quest from Mrs. Brown, you’ll be able to purchase chicks, lambs, piglets, and calves. Given time, food, and attention - these younglings will grow into their adult forms. Adult animals can produce goods, like eggs, wool, milk, etc. https://i.imgur.com/35s2SNO.gif Once animals reach adulthood, they gain a set of traits. Traits are special modifiers that are unique to individual animals. Some of these traits are beneficial, like Gourmand - This animal eats more, and produces more. On the other hand, some traits are less desired: Stinky - This animal gives off an unpleasant odour. https://i.imgur.com/fc1woFE.png Adult animals can mate with each other to produce offspring. Offspring get their own traits but can…
- Create Your Vampire, Gifts, and Hotels - 1 July 2023
Hey Ranchers! It's the 1st of the month and you know what time it is - more updates! This month, I've been working on a highly requested feature, player (or vampire) customization. Here's what it looks like in action ✨ https://i.imgur.com/NO4eajm.gif Over time, I'll be adding more hairstyles, outfits, and colors so you'll be able to mix and match as you please. You'll also be able to customize your bat form. I'm also looking for suggestions if you have a favorite hairstyle you want me to add! Interacting with your townsfolk is essential to building relationships and completing quests. Here's Clara in the General Store receiving a gift you got her. https://i.imgur.com/Sj6icVx.gif Apart from the General Store, I've also started working on what the Hotel looks like from the inside. Chauncey, the hotel's concierge is there ready to greet and serve guests that visit your town. https://i.imgu…
- Cozy Quests - 1 June 2023
Howdy Ranchers! I am SUPER excited to talk about this month’s devlog for Vampire Rancher. But GIFs are worth a thousand words, so check these out 👀 https://i.imgur.com/lKaQzq2.gif Buildings that are open at night will have cozy lit windows. These shops or services are available for the player to use during the night and/or have guests inside them. https://i.imgur.com/QiRqVtT.gif Why do Vampires ranch humans? Well, to feed on their nutritious blood of course! As you feed on visitors, you will gain more XP and unlock different recipes that you can use to craft new items. https://i.imgur.com/iKSdtwy.png I’d also like to introduce a new character in the town, Benjy. Benjy is a Vampire familiar that’s working for the local Vampire Lord in the town. You’ll team up with Benjy in the first quest to learn the ropes by preparing a feast to celebrate your arrival. From there, you'll learn skills…
- Meet Kale and Clara - 1 May 2023
Can you believe it's May already? Welcome back to another Vampire Rancher devlog. Today, we're excited to share some exciting progress on the latest features we've been working on for our game. First up, I’ve been hard at work adding two new characters for the game. Say Hello to Kale and Clara! https://i.imgur.com/swnP4MP.png Kale is a hardworking and honest person who takes pride in his work. He is a little shy, but friendly once you get to know him. He has a dry sense of humor and enjoys making puns and jokes. Kale works in the Saloon and helps the player with cooking advice and selling them recipes. Clara is a kind and nurturing person who enjoys taking care of others. She has a talent for gardening and is always willing to share her knowledge with others. She is a friend to the player character, offering gardening advice and selling them seeds and other supplies. As expected, player…
- Creating Cozy Interiors - 2 April 2023
Hey Ranchers! This month, I've been working on adding interior lighting for buildings and furniture. This new addition will allow players to customize the look and feel of their buildings, creating unique and cozy environments for their visitors. https://i.imgur.com/pfxhHQy.gif Players can craft a range of interior furniture for the saloon, hotel, and other buildings which can have a practical impact on the game. For example, visitors will use tables and chairs in the saloon while eating, and sleep in beds in the hotel rooms. https://i.imgur.com/QOcFE16.png Crafted items made from better resources provide higher stats in comfort and attractiveness, which can affect your visitor's happiness. When crafting an item, players can choose from a variety of different resources, ranging from basic materials like wood and stone to exotic resources found in other places (more to come on that in a…
