Gameplay packs in the checked Steam catalogue
| Pack | Theme | Useful starting point |
|---|---|---|
| Legacy of the Moonspell | Moonspell clan, oni and yokai | Choose this if the Japanese-folklore setting appeals to you. |
| Tides of the Foscari | Fantasy party exploring a forest | Choose this for a fantasy-themed expansion. |
| Emergency Meeting | Among Us crossover | Choose this for crewmates and themed weapons. |
| Operation Guns | Contra crossover | Choose this for firearms and Contra characters. |
| Ode to Castlevania | Belmonts, castle bosses and gates | Choose this if you want the castle exploration and character chain described in our route. |
| Legacy of the Bloodmoon | Bloodmoon cult and Red Moon Manor | Choose this for the darker original setting. |
| Emerald Diorama | SaGa crossover; free on checked Steam store | Inspect this pack if you want the Glimmer weapon system. |
| Ante Chamber | Balatro crossover; free on checked Steam store | Inspect this pack if Jokers and Survarot combinations appeal to you. |
This is a theme-based choice guide, not a tested power ranking. Free status is specific to the checked Steam listings. Prices, bundles and entitlements in other stores need their own checkout check.
Pick one branch before adding more
- Still learning the base game? Continue the main-stage and relic roadmap first if the expanded Unlocks list feels crowded. This is a pacing suggestion.
- Here specifically for Castlevania? Choose that DLC and use the entry and gate checkpoints. Richter and later content have their own unlock requirements.
- Already own several packs? Choose one pack’s unmet objectives for the next few runs. A purchase order and an in-game unlock order solve different problems.
Check the edition before paying
- Open the store used by your installed full-game copy.
- Check the DLC product name, base-game requirement and owned status.
- Inspect bundle contents individually. A bundle containing the soundtrack does not turn it into gameplay content.
- For online play, separately check both players’ device and storefront compatibility.
The official Steam pages list Vampire Survivors as the base-game requirement. That does not establish cross-store ownership, mobile subscription entitlements or every platform’s content parity. The historical roster image illustrates Castlevania, not a universal roster included with every pack.
Sources & verification
- Steam · official DLC catalogue ↗ (external website, opens in a new tab) — Current catalogue and free listings checked 10 November 2026.
- poncle · Castlevania DLC ↗ (external website, opens in a new tab) — Base-game requirement and theme.
- poncle · Bloodmoon DLC ↗ (external website, opens in a new tab) — Latest listed paid pack and setting.
- Player question · which pack first ↗ (external website, opens in a new tab) — Independent demand for choosing a first expansion. Opinions are not measured pack rankings.