The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile cover

The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile

Critic score4 critics
First release
Apr 06, 2011
Engine
FNA
Genres
Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Indie · Action, Horror

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.

Also known as The Dishwasher 2, VampireSmile.exe

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Details

Storyline, release dates, time to beat, age ratings, modes, links, keywords

Release dates
Xbox 360
Apr 06, 2011
PC (Microsoft Windows)
May 12, 2017
Mac
May 12, 2017
All 4 release dates
Linux
May 12, 2017
Time to beatIGDB · recorded
Main Story
4h
Main + Extras
7h
Completionist
10h
Age ratings
ESRB MGRAC 18
Game modes
Co-operative, Multiplayer, Single player
Perspective
Side view
Keywords
cyberpunk, bloody, ninja, samurai, cyborg
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At a Glance

Critic Score
88
Main Story (IGDB)
4h
Main + Extras (IGDB)
7h
Completionist (IGDB)
10h

Overview

Steam review summary

Steam users rate this Overwhelmingly Positive, 1,797 reviews in all languages, recorded 16 October 2026

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Multiplayer

  • Online multiplayerSteam · 16 Oct
  • Online co-opSteam · 16 Oct
  • Local co-opSteam · 16 Oct
  • Shared or split screenSteam · 16 Oct
  • Shared or split screen PvPSteam · 16 Oct
  • Co-op campaignIGDB · 1 Nov
  • Steam Remote Play TogetherSteam · 16 Oct

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