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Retroware, Programancer · Published by Retroware · Official site ↗
Content notice: May contain scenes of intense violence in relation to Vampires and other monstrous horrors and their lack of compassion toward human life.
Last updated 28 Sept 2026
The Transylvania Adventure of Simon Quest (TASQ) is a parody/homage platformer set in a dark 8-bit world. Your vampire-hunting rival robbed you of fame by killing Count Dracula first! Reclaim your glory by resurrecting Dracula piece by piece and slaying the dark count yourself!
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Embark on a parody/homage platformer journey as Simon Quest hunts down his rival who killed Count Dracula first. Piece by piece, rebuild the vampire lord in this action-packed indie adventure through a twisted 8-bit world.
About this game
The Transylvania Adventure of Simon Quest is a parody/homage side-scrolling platformer that immerses players in an ominous 8-bit world. The titular hero named Simon Quest has just arrived in Transylvania only to discover his vampire hunting rival has already slain the evil Count Dracula. In order to reclaim the glory that should be his, he journeys across Wallachia to gather what he needs to resurrect the dark count piece by piece and kick his ass himself!
Sequence Breaking Encouraged!
In both the overworld and in mansions, there are plenty of alternate pathways (and choices) you can make. You may think every mansion has a linear route, but you'll find there are other paths you can take to clear them! For those adventurous enough to seek an unorthodox journey in the overworld, you can even try taking on later mansions early. In fact, doing so might even yield you a different ending...
Minigames Galore!
When you need to catch a break from your perilous journey for glory, consider drowning yourself in minigames! Scattered throughout the world, you can challenge yourself with Memory, roll out in Crabbin Races, try your hand at Crane Game, or even do some Launch Surfing!
Different Equipment Chains
You'll find plenty of gnarly weapons and items to help you become the rightful hero of this story. The only question is: Which of them are worthy of you?
Explore the World of Wallachia
Move through shifting environments that change their appearances and encounter different enemies across the day and night cycles.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- OS: Windows 10 64-Bit
- Processor: Intel Core i5-4300 or equivalent
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: Integrated GPU
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 500 MB available space
Recommended
- OS: Windows 10 or 11 64-Bit
- Processor: Intel Core i5-5700 or equivalent
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: Discrete GPU
- DirectX: Version 12
Supported Languages
Latest news
AnnouncementsOfficial
Open the Gates to the New Demo!
The first region of the game (Bram) is playable in its entirety! Those that have been following The Transylvania Adventure of Simon Quest since the beginning are aware there was a demo from 2021 of this region; however, this demo is from the completely rebuilt game, featuring smoother visuals, controls, and an overall more polished experience!Choose between two play modes: Adventure: allows you to explore the Bram region, speak to villagers, and work your way to the cursed Bram Mansion (and yes, you CAN pet the dog!). ORAction: skip all of the SMALL TALK and go straight to Bram Mansion! Lots of secrets to find in this region alone: 8 subweapons/utility items an alternate route a minigame a hidden boss …and more! The demo also includes the full intro cutscene bringing players up to speed about what's going on in the distant land of 15xx Transylvania!This is the first publicly available demo I've released of The Transylvania Adventure of Simon Quest since it had its massive overhaul/rewrite. I've shown this off at conventions recently, but now people can finally have this version of TASQ to play at home! I hope people are able to see just how improved the game has been since its original "not-really-suitable-for-wide-release-because-it-was-just-a-joke" inception, and I appreciate everybody's patience as I craft this world!I'll let everyone know when they can pick-up the full game as soon as possible. Thanks for your support for all these years, it means a lot.Now, get to slaying! -ProgramancerWISHLIST The Transylvania Adventure of Simon Quest and PLAY the new demo NOW!And be sure to follow Retroware's developer page to stay up-to-date on all our games, news, and more!https://store.steampowered.com/developer/retroware/Read full article on Community Announcements (Retroware_GDW)AnnouncementsOfficial
TASQ is at MAGFest 2026!
Set Up at MIVS!The Transylvania Adventure of Simon Quest will be at MAGFest 2026 from Thursday, January 08 to Sunday, January 11! Visit the Retroware booth set up in the MIVS indie area in Hall C on the Expo Level for free posters, swag, and a chance to play the latest gameplay demo!But if you can't make it to MAGFest this year, you can wishlist The Transylvania Adventure of Simon Quest and look for a demo in the near future!Be sure to follow Retroware's developer page to stay up-to-date on all our games, news, and more!https://store.steampowered.com/developer/retrowareRead full article on Community Announcements (Retroware_GDW)AnnouncementsOfficial
On a Journey of Retribution!
{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44832636/e5acfdb2b7b24e4ec0eb5245e46521ea4877e581.png The Transylvania Adventure of Simon Quest follows the story of a disgruntled vampire hunter on a journey of "righteous" retribution! When Simon Quest was on the brink of achieving the glory of defeating Dracula, his vampire-hunting rival swooped in and defeated the Count before he had a chance! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44832636/176e4c3f9b0b5c82ceaf83c53106ce4f6f5710ba.png Unwilling to be considered the “second-rate” living in his rival’s shadow, Quest decided to do the one thing no vampire hunter would ever even THINK of: resurrecting Dracula! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44832636/651170a5308d28222e65d5a8003c347f91e2fcc3.png But in order to do so, Simon will have to collect several artifacts related to Dracula, gathering them together to restore the Count to his full power--ripe for Simon to defeat him! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44832636/f14ef49c291fa41247e306647ee1f8350a1b46e7.png So, how could there possibly be any unforeseen consequences for raising the most fearsome vampire back from the dead? Nothing, right? …Right? {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44832636/17d018457265d1b21b491d3bc5fa6d3c4c360eed.gif Stay tuned for even more updates as we continue on with development! Be sure to follow Retroware’s publisher page to stay up-to-date on all our games, news, and more! https://store.steampowered.com/publisher/retrowareRead full article on Community Announcements (ryan.rasing)AnnouncementsOfficial
TASQ at TooManyGames 2024! From 06/28 - 06/30!
It’s that time again! Retroware is proud to be showcasing our games at the TooManyGames 2024 convention this weekend! If you’re in the area and down to play some games, head on over to the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, PA from Friday, June 28th to Sunday, June 30th! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44832636/68351420f40df8c9e4f01af265548da6116085ef.jpg We’ll be featuring a bunch of our games–all available to play! There’s a whole lot to see and experience at the convention, so don’t miss this opportunity to visit our booth, check out some merch, and play all of our past titles and the current ones in development! We’ll see you at TooManyGames 2024! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44832636/2958c143aa09d7943edaf02864f7a8e6972f306b.png And don’t forget to visit the Steam event page for TooManyGames, showcasing all of the games (and honorable mentions) that will be featured at the event! https://store.steampowered.com/curator/44973690/sale/TooManyGames2024 Be sure to follow Retroware’s developer page to stay up-to-date on all our games, news, and more! https://store.steampowered.com/developer/retrowareRead full article on Community Announcements (ryan.rasing)AnnouncementsOfficial
Taking a PEEK Inside Bram Mansion!
While The Transylvania Adventure of Simon Quest continues its development, take a peek inside Bram Mansion–one of the many different places you can visit on your journey for vampire-hunting glory! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44832636/2fe37f3d60aba15a0ac878eb53c11918413c67d9.png Look, you can’t be a professional vampire hunter if you’re afraid of the dark…and Skelebones! Enter Bram Mansion–a place of somber, melancholic auras and terrifying creatures of darkness. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44832636/d3cb5fb7801a0af22b21e2715c91b6a67d41eb1e.gif Inside Bram Mansion, you’ll find creepy ghouls who aren’t welcoming of guests! Luckily for you, as an expert vampire hunter, you should have no problem fighting your way through all of them, right? Right! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44832636/5bb91818ee2988a29f67d7b1af350e9cf6512477.gif As with other mansions in TASQ, be sure you’re well-prepared for whatever you can handle by equipping yourself with the right items from shops! Knowing how and when to dodge attacks would also be nice, too… {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44832636/265af6119824e28d5c2a84f2b7e449836a64f76f.gif Stay tuned for even more! Be sure to follow Retroware’s publisher page to stay up-to-date on all our games, news, and more! https://store.steampowered.com/publisher/retrowareRead full article on Community Announcements (ryan.rasing)
