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FranchiseVampire the MasqueradeWorld of DarknessSeriesVampire: The MasqueradeVampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines

Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines

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First release
Nov 16, 2004
Developer
Troika Games
Engine
Source
Genres
Role-playing (RPG) · Open world, Action, Fantasy, Horror, Thriller
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows)

A first- and third-person Western RPG based on the Vampire: The Masquerade tabletop RPG with a heavy emphasis on character building and role-playing, in which the player embodies a fledgling vampire under the guidance of vampire prince Sebastian LaCroix. The player must serve the prince while getting to know the various factions of vampires in Los Angeles and forming their own political views.

Also known as VTMB

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Storyline
The game plunges players into the dark and gritty vampire underworld of modern-day L.A. as a creature of the night. Players will develop their character's powers, interact with other characters and embark on story-driven quests as they battle mortals and other vampires with an incredible array of vampire powers and weapons.Read more

The game plunges players into the dark and gritty vampire underworld of modern-day L.A. as a creature of the night. Players will develop their character's powers, interact with other characters and embark on story-driven quests as they battle mortals and other vampires with an incredible array of vampire powers and weapons.

Release dates
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Nov 16, 2004
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Nov 19, 2004
Time to beatIGDB · recorded
Main Story
10h
Main + Extras
34h
Completionist
60h
Game modes
Single player
Perspective
First person, Third person
Where to buy
Keywords
ghosts, exploration, bloody, serial killer, disease
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At a Glance

Critic Score
72
Main Story (IGDB)
10h
Main + Extras (IGDB)
34h
Completionist (IGDB)
60h
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How it plays

Languages

  • Englishinterface, audio
  • Deutschinterface
IGDB · recorded 17 Oct 2026
Also in 1 other language

Language data: IGDB · recorded 17 Oct 2026

Steam Deck

Valve rates this game Unsupported · recorded 3 Oct 2026

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