Steam has finally given Vampire Survivors and similar games its own genre tag

Valve has updated Steam, adding 17 new genre tags for games to better organize the different types of experiences. This includes a brand-new genre tag for the popular Vampire Survivors and similar action-packed roguelite experiences called 'Bullet Heaven.' Valve's description of this new genre says it's the opposite of Bullet Hell, with gameplay and mechanics focused on "upgrades while automatically attacking hordes of enemies."

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The new Bullet Heaven genre and style tag is now live, with the official store page for the tab showcasing Vampire Survivors and all the games inspired by its unique take on gaming. This includes Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor, Megabonk, BALL x PIT, and many more.

Valve giving this new style of game a name is important because, up until now, most gamers have been referring to these titles as Vampire Survivors clones or Survivors-like games in much the same way we referred to FPS games as DOOM clones in the 1990s or, more recently, hard-as-nails third-person action-RPGs with a focus on combat as Souls-likes. Whether or not Bullet Heaven catches on remains to be seen, but here is a look at the full list of new Steam game tags and genres with links to their store pages.

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• Bullet Heaven - The opposite of Bullet Hell; Focus on upgrades while automatically attacking hordes of enemies
• Desktop Companion - Games that only use part of your screen and keep you company while you do other things
• Organizing - Tidy up, de-clutter, or unpack, carefully placing items in virtual spaces
• Cleaning - Satisfying removal of grime and dirt from stuff
• Decorating - Creative placement of furniture and other objects
• Wuxia - Historical fantasy adventure featuring martial arts, competing sects, and inner qi
• Xianxia - Fantasy adventure focused on cultivating supernatural powers and strength
• Falling Blocks - Arranging, rotating, and placing blocks from above
• Espionage - Spying or secretly securing valuable intel
• Samurai - Japanese warriors best known for katanas, loyalty, and self-discipline
• Zoo - Care for and display a park full of wild animals
• Wolves - Also known as Canis Lupus
• Capybaras - The largest and possibly most adorable rodent species
• Animals - Cute and furry, or large and terrifying and everything in between
• Cult - Small groups with extreme devotion to a person, thing, or belief
• Poker - Draw, bet, and bluff
• Language Learning - Learning and teaching new languages