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Action · Ska Studios

The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile

Tracked across 1 official store · region US
The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile
Steam Deck Verified Windows macOS Linux ESRB · Mature 17+
Overwhelmingly Positive · 95% of 1,841
DeveloperSka Studios
ReleasedMay 12, 2017
GenreAction
ControllerFull
Wait Price verdict · US updated 12 hr. ago

The current price is 100% of the way from its all-time low to full price. Seasonal sales have priced it lower.

Why this verdict
Price position between all-time low and full price 100%
All-time low $2.49 · 21d ago
Player reviews 95% positive of 1,841
Quality score 95/100
Value score 0/100

Offers

Official store prices and labeled keyshop comparisons

Official stores (1)
Steam
checked 12 hr. ago Lowest price
Store low $2.49 · Lowest across stores $2.49
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Price history

Accepted price history and recorded lows

Historical lows
All-time low ATL $2.49 2026-06-27
3-month low $2.49
12-month low $2.49
Current $9.99
Price events From the accepted price history
Jul 9, 2026
Sale ended · back to $9.99
Jun 27, 2026
New all-time low $2.49

Packs and bundles (1)

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About this game

What this game is, in the developer's words

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.

Three marks remain.

Embark on a blood soaked quest of vengeance as either Yuki, a machine-armed, mentally unraveling prisoner, or The Dishwasher, a relentless, reanimated samurai, against the corrupted leaders of society: the Banker, the General, and the Judge.

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, buil...

Media

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Latest news

Recent updates from the game's own feeds

The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile price history and current deals

The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile for PC currently sells from $9.99 at authorized stores. Its all-time low is $2.49, set on 2026-06-27.

Frequently asked questions

Answered from this game's own price and edition data

How does the current The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile price compare?
The price verdict is wait. The current price is 100% of the way from its all-time low to full price. Seasonal sales have priced it lower.
How does $9.99 compare with the The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile price history?
$9.99 is 100% of the way from the all-time low of $2.49 to the full price. A lower price is recorded in the history.
Which stores list The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile?
The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile is tracked at steam. This section lists authorized stores and links to their store pages.
Scores
Steam reviews Overwhelmingly Positive · 95%
95% positive of 1,841
Media (8)
Tech
Steam DeckVerified
SteamOSSupported
ControllerFull
Requirements
System requirements platform
Minimum
Minimum:
  • 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
Recommended
Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7
  • Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD Athlon 64 X2 5600+
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: OpenGL 3.2+ support
  • Storage: 1 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: SDL_GameController devices fully supported
Minimum
Minimum:
  • 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
Recommended
Recommended:
  • OS: Latest macOS Release
  • Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: OpenGL 3.2+ support
  • Storage: 1 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: SDL_GameController devices fully supported
Minimum
Minimum:
  • 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
Recommended
Recommended:
  • OS: glibc 2.15+, 32/64-bit
  • Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD Athlon 64 X2 5600+
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: OpenGL 3.2+ support
  • Storage: 1 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: SDL_GameController devices fully supported
Achievements (12)
They Totally Chopped My Arm Off
They Totally Chopped My Arm Off 68.2%

Escape from Iffenhaus Space Prison.

Limb Storm 20XX!
Limb Storm 20XX! 59.2%

Violently separate 100 enemies.

Game Reviewers Shall Be Pleased
Game Reviewers Shall Be Pleased 42.3%

Unlock Pretty Princess Difficulty.

The Disease is Dead
The Disease is Dead 20.0%

Kill Yuki's Demon.

See, I Have Made Them Better
See, I Have Made Them Better 18.2%

Spray three expensive paintings with their owners' blood.

In The End I Am Free
In The End I Am Free 16.7%

Beat the game on any difficulty as Yuki.

Bigger, Better, More Badasserer
Bigger, Better, More Badasserer 11.7%

Win 3 chainsaw duels.

We'll Purge and Purge
We'll Purge and Purge 10.7%

Beat the game on any difficulty as The Dishwasher.

Facts
ReleasedMay 12, 2017
DeveloperSka Studios
PublisherSka Studios
GenresAction · Indie
TagsAction · Indie · Gore · Hack and Slash · Vampires · 2D · Beat 'em up · Co-op · Female Protagonist · Horror · Character Action Game · Difficult · Great Soundtrack · Local Co-Op · Side Scroller · Metroidvania · Singleplayer · Violent
ModesSingle-player · Multi-player · Co-op
Links
Steam page
Languages (7)

English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Portuguese - Portugal, Japanese

Ratings
Brazil18+
ESRBMature 17+
Indonesia18+
Germany (Steam rating)18+
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