Games like Vampire: The Masquerade® - Bloodlines™ 2

Steam reviews

What players say

Mixed reception: many players call it a decent action game in the World of Darkness but a weak Bloodlines sequel, held back by repetition, a thin RPG and a rough technical launch.

Many players say the story, writing, voice acting and the dark Seattle atmosphere are the strongest parts, and that the vampire feel and powers come across well. Combat is seen as decent, with powers that change how fights play out, though stealth and drop kills draw mixed views. Most reviewers are clear that this is not a true Bloodlines sequel and not really an RPG: choices rarely change the game, the clan system matters little, character building is limited, and side quests are repetitive. Many players also criticise the empty open world, the long Fabien detective sections and the save system, which offers only autosaves. Stutters, bugs and performance problems at launch come up often, though some reviewers say patches have helped. Recent reviews lean slightly more positive than the older helpful ones, mostly from players who judge it as an action-story game and recommend it on sale.

Who it suits

Suits players who enjoy story-driven action games with stealth and vampire atmosphere, and who are happy to treat it as separate from Bloodlines.

Who should skip it

Skip it if you want a deep role-playing game, meaningful choices or a faithful Bloodlines successor, or if you dislike a linear story and repetitive side quests.

Short vs. long playtime: Players with long playtimes more often praise the story and atmosphere while noting repetition, whereas newcomers focus on combat and the setting.

Summarised by AI from 51 Steam reviews (English, helpful and recent), as of Oct 28, 2026.