Voids Vigil

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Voids Vigil is a single player action game. It was developed by caiys and was released on March 10, 2025. It received very positive reviews from players.

In a distant galaxy, robotic space stations orbit The Void, a mysterious blackened star. Players blast and dodge through waves of enemies in this fast-paced arena auto-battler rogue-lite, using auto-firing weapons, drones, dashes, and special abilities. Craft unique builds to face the final Conservator Custodian in challenging, varied-length runs.

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95%

Audience ScoreBased on 313 reviews

gameplay16 positive mentions

atmosphere3 negative mentions

Engaging and addictive gameplay with a variety of game modes and character builds, making it fun for both short and long play sessions.
Great pixel art and a catchy soundtrack that enhances the overall experience, creating a unique atmosphere.
Frequent updates from the developer, ensuring new content and improvements are consistently added, which keeps the game fresh.

Visual clarity issues can make it difficult to see projectiles and enemies, leading to frustrating deaths that feel unfair.
Some players find the user interface and menus unintuitive, making navigation and understanding game mechanics challenging.
The game can feel repetitive over time, with some mechanics and character abilities lacking depth compared to other titles in the genre.

gameplay
61 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
26%
69%
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The gameplay is generally praised for its fast-paced, engaging mechanics and variety of modes, offering a satisfying loop of action and experimentation. However, some players note issues with menu navigation and a lack of unique differentiation among classes, leading to a sense of repetition over time. Overall, while the game excels in providing a fun and accessible experience, it may not offer enough depth or innovation to stand out in the crowded horde survival genre.
- “Given the fun gameplay, abundance of game modes, and diminutive price, there really is no reason not to buy this one.”
- “The gameplay loop and minute-to-minute action is fantastic and a leader in the autobattler genre.”
- “Extremely fun gameplay, great art style, tons of replayability, and is extremely cheap for what it offers.”
- “The gameplay is typical for the horde survival genre and introduces nothing new to make the game even remotely unique or exciting.”
- “Although discovering things for the first time and learning the mechanics is initially thrilling, this exhilaration quickly wears off after a few hours as you will realistically have seen everything that the game has to offer despite its wide cast of classes, the multitude of weapons, and the plethora of abilities, drones, and passive items.”
- “Although the classes each have slightly different mechanics, the majority of them aren't unique enough to truly give a different experience from one another which ultimately leads to runs feeling the same and only slightly changes how you approach the game from a tactical perspective.”
graphics
49 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are characterized by vibrant, retro-style pixel art that creates a unique aesthetic, often praised for its charm and atmosphere. However, many players note readability issues, with some finding the visuals too blurry or chaotic, making it difficult to discern gameplay elements. Overall, while the art style is appreciated for its creativity, it can detract from the user experience due to its lack of clarity.
- “Fun brotatoemup with great pixel art, great atmosphere, great aesthetics, and good music.”
- “The graphics are made up of very colorful and retro-styled pixel art which looks quite good and unique in contrast to the purposely dark and gritty backgrounds.”
- “The visuals are wonderfully crunchy pixel art and the soundtrack is fittingly intense and driving.”
- “Also, the art style doesn't make it easy to see what the hell is going on.”
- “I understand that the graphics style is intentionally chosen to be quite blurry and unclear, but that is no excuse to make bad user experience choices.”
- “Due to the art style (pure grayscale blur of an indistinct shape), it's impossible to tell them apart at a glance; you need to open each single one every time to see what they are selling.”
music
39 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
74%
18%
8%
The music in the game has received widespread praise for its engaging synthwave soundtrack, which complements the pixel art and overall aesthetic effectively. While many players find the tracks enjoyable and fitting for the gameplay, some note that the music can become repetitive over time. Overall, the soundtrack enhances the game's atmosphere and replayability, making it a standout feature for many players.
- “I actually think that all the quirks from the cool synthwave soundtrack to the many unlockables and score chasing gameplay and even the sci-fi motif, everything adds to the experience.”
- “The visuals are wonderfully crunchy pixel art and the soundtrack is fittingly intense and driving.”
- “The music slaps, there is a ton of content already, and the bang for your buck is unmatched.”
- “The soundtrack is composed of passable royalty-free dark synthwave songs while the sound effects are fantastic with a proper audio setup.”
- “The soundtrack is composed of decent royalty-free dark and gritty synthwave songs which match the theme and aesthetic of the game quite well and don't become irritating despite looping quickly; however, they aren't worth listening to outside of the game unless you're really into the genre.”
- “The soundtrack is composed of decent royalty-free dark and gritty synthwave songs which match the theme and aesthetic of the game quite well and don't become irritating despite looping quickly; however, they aren't worth listening to outside of the game unless you're really into the genre.”
replayability
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
45%
28%
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Overall, the reviews highlight that the game offers significant replayability, with many players finding it addictive and enjoyable due to its variety of unlocks, modes, and challenges. While some users noted that the replay value may diminish after a few hours unless focused on high scores, the majority agree that the game provides ample content and fun for repeated play sessions, especially given its low price.
- “The result is that I believe Void's Vigil is the best Brotato-like I have ever seen and one that manages to be highly replayable, fun, and addicting.”
- “Great replay value, great art, good music, and great difficulty.”
- “- The replay value is quite poor, unless you enjoy competing for high scores on the leaderboards, because you'll see most of what the game has to offer within the first few hours.”
- “At the price it is, it's an absolute steal. I got 6 hours in and I still have stuff to unlock, classes to play, and difficulties to beat; the replayability is nuts.”
- “(+) A lot of replay value for a low price. You can grind a couple of modes already, pretty much until you get bored. You can unlock more characters, more weapons, different modes, and so on.”
story
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is largely criticized for being minimalistic and lacking depth, often feeling like an afterthought to the gameplay. Players note that the narrative is vague, presented through cryptic messages, and the story mode is overshadowed by the more engaging campaign mode. Overall, while the aesthetics and gameplay are praised, the story fails to provide a compelling experience.
- “The campaign mode was added with the full release of the game and completely dwarfs the story mode because it is much more immersive and engaging, which results in the story mode feeling pointless in comparison.”
- “The game has what might be an interesting underlying theme, but ultimately that only seems to exist in trace elements of a setting or story.”
- “Voids Vigil is a touch story light, carrying itself on strong aesthetics and fast, frantic arcade gameplay first and foremost.”
- “The story is almost non-existent and the scant amount that is present feels like a low-effort veneer that was begrudgingly added solely for the purpose of matching the aesthetic.”
- “The story is vague and minimalistic, only being presented in cryptic messages shown prior to the title screen and whenever you win a run.”
- “The game has what might be an interesting underlying theme, but ultimately that only seems to exist in trace elements of a setting or story, and there are too many bits of shaky humor and brazen Warhammer 40k allusions for it to remain cohesive.”
humor
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is a mixed bag, with some players appreciating its punny and whimsical elements, while others find the juvenile and repetitive jokes out of place, especially given the game's more serious aesthetic. While younger audiences may enjoy the humor, adult players often feel it falls flat or feels stale. Overall, the potential for deeper, more cohesive humor exists, but it remains underutilized amidst the chaotic gameplay and inconsistent comedic execution.
- “And then before you know it you're in the middle of a crazy run with massive waves and funny/overpowered minion combinations.”
- “My favorite bullet heaven with some of the best classes and sus humor.”
- “I admit to being hooked on the mixture of punny humor and whimsy, which I normally don't really resonate with, but it just works so well for me the way the dev handles it.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is praised for its impressive pixel-art, aesthetics, and music, effectively establishing a sci-fi setting. However, some players feel that the frequent humor and puns detract from the overall immersion. Overall, the atmosphere is a strong point, though it is somewhat undermined by the comedic elements.
- “Fun brotate-'em-up with great pixel art, great atmosphere, great aesthetics, and good music.”
- “I really like the gameplay, as well as the atmosphere created by the art and music.”
- “There's quite a bit of care taken to establish a sci-fi atmosphere, so it seems odd to throw it all away with constant jokes and thinly-veiled puns that are bound to get caught in the steam censor.”
- “The atmosphere feels inconsistent and often detracts from the overall experience, making it hard to immerse myself in the game.”
- “While the game has potential, the atmosphere is undermined by a lack of cohesion in its design and storytelling.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game demonstrates solid stability with fluid performance, though certain endgame builds may cause minor slowdowns on the Steam Deck. While there are occasional graphical glitches, the overall aesthetic and environment quality contribute to a generally pleasant experience.
- “The game feels fluid and runs great, except for a few endgame builds that make the Steam Deck chug a little bit, but nothing out of the norm for this genre.”
- “The game has a lot of potential, but frequent crashes and bugs make it frustrating to play.”
- “I love the concept, but the constant lag and instability ruin the experience.”
- “While the visuals are impressive, the game is plagued by numerous glitches that detract from the overall enjoyment.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players have noted significant improvements in optimization, with one user reporting a stable 60fps even during intense moments, such as boss fights, despite using lower-end hardware. This suggests that the game is well-optimized for a range of systems, enhancing the overall experience.
- “The game offers a variety of optimization options that allow players to tailor their experience to their playstyle.”
- “I love how the optimization mechanics encourage experimentation and strategic thinking throughout the gameplay.”
- “Maybe it's just me searching for the most optimized strategy, but I think this is true for everybody for the first two hours.”
- “The performance on my craptop that stutters playing the 1990s CRPG Lands of Lore has improved to a solid 60fps, even when there's loads of action onscreen, like in boss fights and later stages.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while the strategic roguelike progression is well-received, the bullet hell action gameplay is often criticized for being tedious and repetitive.
- “The strategic roguelike progression is solid, but the bullet hell action gameplay is nothing but tedious and repetitive.”