Thief vs Vampire: The Masquerade® - Bloodlines™ 2
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Thief wins 9 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Thief is $25.62 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Thief | Vampire: The Masquerade® - Bloodlines™ 2 |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 65 | 54 |
| Quality | 72 | 50 |
| Value | 80 | 73 |
| Popularity | 34 | 33 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $2.47 | $28.09 |
| Steam Review Score | 75.4% positive | 55.2% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 44 | 105 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Thief
GAMIVO Cheapest Key marketplace$2.47−88%Buy 
Loaded Authorized reseller$2.69−87%Buy 
Kinguin Key marketplace$3.44−83%Buy Vampire: The Masquerade® - Bloodlines™ 2
Loaded Cheapest Authorized reseller$28.09−53%Buy Kinguin Key marketplace$45.51−24%Buy 
Green Man Gaming Authorized reseller$59.99Buy Side by side over time
ThiefVampire: The Masquerade® - Bloodlines™ 2
Details and requirements
| Item | Thief | Vampire: The Masquerade® - Bloodlines™ 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | February 27, 2014 | October 21, 2025 |
| Developers | Eidos-Montréal, Feral Interactive (Mac) | The Chinese Room |
| Publishers | Feral Interactive (Mac), Eidos Interactive Corp. | Paradox Interactive |
| Platforms | Windows, MacOs | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | — | Windows 11 |
| Processor (minimum) | — | Intel Core i5-12600K | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X |
| Memory (minimum) | — | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | — | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (8GB) | AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT (12GB) |
| DirectX (minimum) | — | Version 12 |
| Storage (minimum) | — | 30 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Thief or Vampire: The Masquerade® - Bloodlines™ 2?
Thief won the comparison against Vampire: The Masquerade® - Bloodlines™ 2 based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.
How is the comparison calculated?
The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.
Is Thief worth buying over Vampire: The Masquerade® - Bloodlines™ 2?
Based on the metrics, Thief won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.
Which game has better player reviews?
Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.
Which game offers better value for money?
The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Thief currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 11:27 AM UTC