The role-playing genre is one of the most populated domains in video gaming, with pretty much every second game being affiliated with this genre in some way or the other. The description of this genre has become so broad that it’s easy to see why this is the case, but the fallout of this trend is that some bonafide role-playing games that actually adhere to all the rules of this genre have been woefully swept under the rug as a result.
One such title that is easily one of the most underrated western RPGs of all time isVampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines. The title is considered by many to be one of the deepest role-playing experiences around, which makes it a shame that most people never ever bothered with giving this game a try when it was released all the way back on July 26, 2025 — a date when a little-known game by the name ofHalf-Life 2was released as well.
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Suffice to say,Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlinesnever sold well… but its re-releases have fared better, leading to the production of a sequel as well. For people who can’t wait for the next chapter of this brilliant title, here are somegames that are similar toVampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlinesin some way or the other.
Updated August 05, 2025 by Ritwik Mitra:Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines is an incredibly immersive sim that suffered in terms of sales due to the unfortunate timing of its release. Thankfully, the internet brought some much-needed attention to the game and made a ton of people realize that they’d missed out on a massively underrated gem.
Bloodlines is a game filled to the brim with character and amazing roleplaying opportunities, with the lack of technical polish being the only negative in an otherwise brilliant experience. Here are some RPGs similar to this title that fans of the game should definitely check out.
15Divinity: Original Sin 2
The firstDivinity: Original Sinwas an excellent modern CRPG, and theEnhanced Editionimproved upon this game extensively. However, the second game was what really blew everyone out of the water with its incredible gameplay, story, characters, and everything else along the same lines.
Divinity: Original Sin 2deserves the title of being one of the greatest RPGs ever made. Players who love deep roleplaying systems and character-driven stories (similar to the one inBloodlines) will find this game to be right up their alley.
14Horizon Zero Dawn
Bloodlinesmight have featured some great stories, but the gameplay was sorely lacking. Players who want the best of both worlds shouldlook no further thanHorizon Zero Dawn.
The first game in theHorizonseries does a great job of establishing a beautiful world and rich lore, with the post-apocalyptic setting being quite riveting. The fact that players can hunt down robot dinosaurs is the cherry on top of an amazing experience.
13Kingdom Come: Deliverance
Kingdom Come: Deliveranceis the first game by Warhorse Studios, which in itself makes it a massive achievement. The sheer scale of this game is incredible, given the small nature of the studio.
Kingdom Come: Deliverancefeatures a great story with some interesting moments. The moment-to-moment gameplay can be slightly janky, but fans ofVampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlinesshouldn’t have too many issues in this department.
12System Shock 2
System Shock 2is one of the scariest and most immersive games ever made, with this gamesetting the foundations for future titles likeBioShockas well. The first game in the series isn’t really all that accessible, so it’s great that the sequel improved on so many fronts.
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SHODAN is still a pretty engaging antagonist, with the oppressive atmosphere of the game genuinely making players feel trapped within the halls of the Von Braun. It’s an incredible immersive sim that fans should definitely check out, especially if they love the gameplay loop ofVampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines.
11Deux Ex
Speaking of immersive sims, it would be impossible to not talk about the originalDeus Ex. This game was a monumental achievement for its time and is still considered by many to be the best game in the series, even with all the advancements that have taken place in the gaming industry.
Deus Exwas ahead of its time, especially when it came to the groundbreaking level design and the multitude of ways in which players could approach any given goal. This, coupled with a great story, placesDeus Exin a league of its own.
10Fallout: New Vegas
It would be impossible to talk aboutdeep, consequence-driven role-playing titleswithout mentioning the masterpiece that isFallout: New Vegas, a game that put Obsidian Entertainment on the map as one of the best western role-playing video game developers around.
Whilemods might be requiredto makeNew Vegasenjoyable on modern systems, rest assured that this investment will be recouped with the numerous memorable moments scattered throughout the entire game.
9The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim
Speaking of IPs owned by Bethesda, one simply can’t talk about immersive role-playing experiences and not talk aboutthe revolutionary titlethat isThe Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.
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At this point, one doesn’t need to be informed about the greatness of the title — after all, it’s something that most people are already well aware of. The game is still exceedingly popular despite being over a decade old. The sheer volume of mods ensures thatSkyrimwon’t go out of style anytime soon, at least until the release ofThe Elder Scrolls 6.
8Vampyr
Dontnod Entertainment is a rather underrated video game developer, with most people knowing them only because of theirLife Is Strangeseries. However, the developer has also crafted some enjoyable action RPGs, withVampyrbeing one such title. While the title might certainly have its flaws, there’s no denying the fact thatVampyrwill certainly be a great experience for anyone who’s seeking out a good story set in London during the early 90s.
Oh, it also has vampires as well — obviously enough — which will help fans ofVampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlinesfeel right at home.
7Planescape Torment
The golden age of CRPGs is something thatVampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlinestook a ton of inspiration from while detailing its mechanics, which is why most of these games should also be tried out as well.
One such title isPlanescape Torment, which features an interesting story and a unique world that will certainly resonate with most fans. Controlling The Nameless One as he tries to figure out his identity is an entertaining experience in every sense of the word.
6Baldur’s Gate 2
Of course, one would be remiss to talk about classic CRPGs without mentioningthe masterpiecethat isBaldur’s Gate II— a game that isstill talked about heavily to this day.
The brainchild of BioWare before they became a more action-oriented studio is easilyone of the deepest and most complex CRPGsof all time, and fans of the genre should definitely check this game out if they haven’t already.
