Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines vs Vampire: The Masquerade® - Bloodlines™ 2
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines wins 11 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines is $18.97 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines | Vampire: The Masquerade® - Bloodlines™ 2 |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Maybe | 72 | 54 |
| Quality | 89 | 50 |
| Value | 74 | 73 |
| Popularity | 34 | 33 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $9.12 | $28.09 |
| Steam Review Score | 94.1% positive | 55.2% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 69 | 105 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines
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
Vampire: The Masquerade - BloodlinesVampire: The Masquerade® - Bloodlines™ 2
Details and requirements
| Item | Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines | Vampire: The Masquerade® - Bloodlines™ 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | March 22, 2007 | October 21, 2025 |
| Developers | Troika Games | The Chinese Room |
| Publishers | Activision | Paradox Interactive |
| Platforms | Windows | 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: Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines or Vampire: The Masquerade® - Bloodlines™ 2?
Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 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 Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines worth buying over Vampire: The Masquerade® - Bloodlines™ 2?
Based on the metrics, Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 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. Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 01:09 PM UTC