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The followup to 2009's Dead Samurai, The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile is a combo-fueled, fast-paced, stylistic 2D action platformer that features the series' staple gritty, graphic novel-inspired art style, built on a new engine that allows for an even more visually gruesome experience.
The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile is a action, indie and gore game
developed and published by Ska Studios.
Released on May 12th 2017 is available on Windows, MacOS and Linux.
It has received 1,539 reviews of which 1,461 were positive and 78 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9 out of 10. 😍
The game is currently priced at 9.99€ on Steam.
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Windows
- OS *: Windows Vista
- Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.8 GHz or equivalent
- Memory: 1 GB RAM
- Graphics: OpenGL 3.0+ support (2.1 with ARB extensions acceptable)
- Storage: 1 GB available space
- Additional Notes: SDL_GameController devices fully supported
MacOS
- OS: Lion 10.7.5
- Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.8 GHz or equivalent
- Memory: 1 GB RAM
- Graphics: OpenGL 3.0+ support (2.1 with ARB extensions acceptable)
- Storage: 1 GB available space
- Additional Notes: SDL_GameController devices fully supported
Linux
- OS: glibc 2.15+, 32/64-bit. S3TC support is NOT required.
- Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.8 GHz or equivalent
- Memory: 1 GB RAM
- Graphics: OpenGL 3.0+ support (2.1 with ARB extensions acceptable)
- Storage: 1 GB available space
- Additional Notes: SDL_GameController devices fully supported
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Developed and published by Ska Studios, The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile is a brutally stylish 2D action game that builds upon the foundation of its predecessor with faster combat, expanded gameplay systems, and a darker, more emotionally driven narrative. Combining side-scrolling exploration with intense hack-and-slash mechanics, the game delivers a relentless experience that emphasizes skill, precision, and aggressive play. While its presentation is unapologetically violent and bleak, it also stands out through its distinctive hand-drawn visual style and comic-inspired storytelling, giving it a personality that remains memorable even among countless modern indie action games. The story follows two playable protagonists whose personal journeys unfold through separate campaigns. The Dishwasher continues his battle through a broken world consumed by violence, while Yuki embarks on a deeply personal quest fueled by revenge and tragedy. Their narratives explore themes of loss, vengeance, and psychological struggle, creating a world where hope is scarce and survival demands sacrifice. Rather than relying on lengthy dialogue or traditional exposition, the game presents its story through striking visuals, cinematic sequences, and symbolic storytelling that encourages players to interpret many of its darker elements themselves. Although the narrative occasionally becomes abstract, it successfully creates an unsettling atmosphere that complements the game's chaotic action. Combat is the heart of the experience, and it excels by offering remarkable speed, responsiveness, and depth. Players have access to an impressive selection of weapons, each with unique attack patterns, combo opportunities, and tactical advantages. Switching seamlessly between weapons during battle allows for creative combinations, while aerial attacks, evasive maneuvers, counters, and devastating finishers provide numerous ways to approach every encounter. Success depends not only on offensive aggression but also on mastering defensive techniques, making every battle feel rewarding as player skill steadily improves. The controls remain fluid throughout, ensuring that victories feel earned rather than accidental. Character progression further enhances the gameplay by introducing unlockable abilities, combat upgrades, and collectible Beads that grant passive bonuses tailored to different playstyles. These customization options encourage experimentation and give players the freedom to develop strategies that suit their preferred approach to combat. Exploration is equally worthwhile, as hidden areas, optional encounters, and valuable collectibles reward those willing to thoroughly investigate each environment beyond the main path. Visually, The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile embraces an unmistakable artistic identity. Its monochromatic environments, rough sketch-like illustrations, dramatic lighting, and exaggerated blood effects create a graphic novel aesthetic unlike most games in the genre. Every location reinforces the oppressive mood, while enemy designs and fluid animations make combat feel both stylish and savage. Despite the intentionally dark color palette occasionally making busy fights more difficult to read, the presentation consistently strengthens the game's grim atmosphere rather than distracting from it. The sound design is equally effective in supporting the overall experience. Heavy rock and metal-inspired music injects energy into every confrontation, while environmental audio and impactful weapon effects amplify the brutality of combat. The soundtrack shifts naturally between quieter moments of exploration and explosive boss battles, maintaining tension throughout the adventure. Every slash, explosion, and enemy scream contributes to the satisfying sense of impact that defines the game's action. Beyond its story campaigns, the game provides a generous amount of additional content designed to extend replayability. Cooperative play allows two players to tackle the campaign together, making the already frantic battles even more enjoyable. Arcade-style challenges, survival-focused Dish Challenge mode, collectibles, and online leaderboards encourage players to continue refining their combat skills long after completing the main story. These extra modes significantly increase the game's longevity, especially for players who enjoy mastering advanced mechanics and chasing higher scores. The demanding difficulty is one of the game's defining characteristics. Enemy encounters require quick reflexes, careful timing, and a solid understanding of the combat system. Boss fights become increasingly intense, testing every skill learned throughout the campaign. While newcomers may initially find the challenge intimidating, the difficulty feels fair because progression is based on player improvement rather than excessive grinding. Every successful battle reinforces a satisfying sense of accomplishment. There are a few minor shortcomings. The intentionally cryptic storytelling may leave some players searching for clearer narrative explanations, and certain environments can feel visually repetitive over extended sessions. During particularly chaotic fights, the abundance of visual effects can occasionally obscure enemy attacks, resulting in unavoidable mistakes. However, these issues do little to overshadow the game's exceptional combat mechanics and distinctive presentation. The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile remains one of the strongest examples of a modern 2D hack-and-slash game. Its fast-paced combat, meaningful progression, memorable art direction, atmospheric soundtrack, and wealth of replayable content combine to create an experience that rewards dedication and skill. Players looking for a challenging action game with deep mechanics and a unique artistic vision will find plenty to appreciate, while fans of demanding combat systems are likely to consider it one of Ska Studios' finest achievements. Rating: 9/10
i had just bought an pc and the sec i had got it set up i bought this game. i had played this game and Charlie murder on the 360. i really love the art you guys do for these games. no matter what ill always come back to these games they mean so much to me. tbh it had helped me get through some tough times growing up. i love them so much and i hope you continue to make more game. may Isabella Zampino rest in piece.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile is currently priced at 9.99€ on Steam.
No, The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 9.99€ on Steam.
Yes, The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile received 1,461 positive votes out of a total of 1,539 achieving an impressive rating of 9.00.
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The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile was developed and published by Ska Studios.
Yes, The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile is playable and fully supported on Windows.
Yes, The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile is playable and fully supported on MacOS.
Yes, The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile is playable and fully supported on Linux.
This information about The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile is not available yet.
This information about The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile is not available yet.
No, The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile does not support VR.
The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile offers both single-player and multi-player modes.
The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile offers both Co-op and PvP modes.
No, The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile does not currently offer any DLC.
No, The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile does not support mods via Steam Workshop.
Yes, The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile supports Remote Play on Phone, Remote Play on Tablet, Remote Play on TV and Remote Play Together. Discover more about Steam Remote Play.
Yes, The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.
You can find solutions or submit a support ticket by visiting the Steam Support page for The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile.
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Game modes
Multiplayer
Features
Online players
7
Developer
Ska Studios
Publisher
Ska Studios
Release
12 May 2017
Platforms
Remote Play