Vaultbreakers
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About Vaultbreakers
Vaultbreakers is a top-down action RPG developed by BetaDwarf that blends brawler combat with co-op and competitive multiplayer. Set in a reactive world where your choices shift the environment, it tasks players with reclaiming relics, battling bosses, and escaping dynamic dungeons. Released for PC in 2023, it mixes RPG progression with strategy elements and MOBA-style teamwork. The game supports solo play or groups in both PvE and PvPvE modes, offering a mix of fast-paced combat and tactical planning. Its Twitch rank #100 status shows a growing audience, but it’s niche, perfect for those who want high-stakes raids with friends or rivals.
Gameplay
Combat in Vaultbreakers revolves around real-time brawler mechanics, where players juggle melee and ranged skills to take down bosses and rivals. The top-down perspective emphasizes positioning, as terrain shifts based on player actions, walls crumble, traps activate, and paths change during fights. Sessions usually involve small teams navigating procedurally generated vaults, collecting relics while fending off enemy breakers or rival players. Controls are responsive but require precision, with abilities tied to skill trees that favor specialization. The PvPvE mode adds chaos, forcing co-op teams to defend against both AI and human attackers. Progression hinges on loot drops and stat upgrades, but permadeath in certain modes raises the stakes.
What Players Think
Community ratings average 4.1/5 on PlayPile, with 68% of players completing the core story. Average playtime is 22 hours, though 35% of users hit 50+ hours due to replayable vaults and PvPvE leaderboards. Moods lean toward “frustrated” (28%) and “excited” (42%), with 20% citing “team griefing” as a turnoff. Achievements total 50, with 85% completion by most players. Reviews highlight the “intense boss mechanics” and “unique blend of co-op and PvP,” but some call the learning curve “steep.” The game’s 72% co-op completion rate drops to 55% in PvPvE, where 30% of matches end in early losses.
PlayPile's Take
Vaultbreakers is a gamble for fans of high-risk co-op action RPGs. At $29.99, it’s reasonably priced for the content, but its niche appeal, demanding PvPvE modes and permadeath, may deter casual players. The 50 achievements and unlockable relics offer decent replay value, though 20% of players quit before full completion. Best for groups who enjoy tactical brawling and can tolerate aggressive rivals. Skip if you dislike team dependency or chaotic multiplayer dynamics.
Game Modes
Multiplayer, Co-operative, Massively Multiplayer Online (MMO)
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