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 is Vampire: 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 November 16, 2004 — a date when a little-known game by the name of Half-Life 2 was released as well.
Suffice to say, Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines never 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 ten games that are similar to Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines in some way or the other.
10 Fallout: New Vegas
It would be impossible to talk about deep, consequence-driven role-playing titles without mentioning the masterpiece that is Fallout: New Vegas, a game that put Obsidian Entertainment on the map as one of the best western role-playing video game developers around.
While mods might be required to make New Vegas enjoyable on modern systems, rest assured that this investment will be recouped with the numerous memorable moments scattered throughout the entire game.
9 The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Speaking of IPs owned by Bethesda, one simply can’t talk about immersive role-playing experiences and not talk about the revolutionary title that is The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.
At this point, one really 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.
8 Vampyr
Dontnod Entertainment is a rather underrated video game developer, with most people knowing them only because of their Life Is Strange series. However, the developer has also crafted some enjoyable actions RPGs, with Vampyr being one such title.
While the title might certainly have its flaws, there’s no denying the fact that Vampyr will 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 of Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines feel right at home.
7 Planescape Torment
The golden age of CRPGs is something that Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines took a ton of inspiration from while detailing out its mechanics, which is why most of these games should also be tried out as well.
One such title is Planescape 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.
6 Baldur’s Gate II
Of course, one would be remiss to talk about classic CRPGs without mentioning the masterpiece that is Baldur’s Gate II — a game that is still talked about heavily to this day.
The brainchild of BioWare before they became a more action-oriented studio is easily one of the deepest and most complex CRPGs of all time, and fans of the genre should definitely check this game out if they haven’t already.
5 Vampire: The Masquerade – Redemption
Most people might not be aware of the fact that Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines is actually the sequel to a CRPG that was released in 2000.
While Vampire: The Masquerade – Redemption is generally considered to be a mixed bag, any fan of its sequel can definitely overlook the game’s faults to enjoy the first chapter of a series that turned out to be a cult classic for all the right reasons.
4 Neverwinter Nights
BioWare was at the helm of developing amazing role-playing games in the 2000s, and Neverwinter Nights was another game that was a part of their robust arsenal.
The sheer amount of content present in this title is nothing to scoff at, with fans enjoying hours of amazing content if they chose to try this title out.
3 Mass Effect 2
It would be impossible to talk about action role-playing titles without mentioning the golden age of BioWare, with Mass Effect 2 being an obvious highlight. The game was easily BioWare at its very peak, featuring some of the best story-driven experiences of all time.
However, if players want to opt for a high fantasy setting as opposed to a sci-fi one, then they might be better off with the following title instead.
2 Dragon Age: Origins
Dragon Age: Origins is what pretty much put BioWare on the map as the go-to-developer for AAA modern role-playing experiences. The game took the tactical combat of BioWare’s previous outings and lathered a fresh coat of paint to the proceedings.
The end result was one of the most beautiful games at that time, and also one of the most complex. Dragon Age: Origins was exactly what hardcore RPG fans wanted at that point, and one can’t help but feel worried about the future of the franchise given the trajectory that the once-great BioWare has now been on for quite some time.
1 The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
One studio that has managed to remain brilliant to this day after releasing some truly brilliant games is none other than The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. It’s a game that still holds up to this day as one of the best role-playing experiences in the eighth generation of gaming.
Watching the story of Geralt slowly develop over the course of the first two games, before crescendoing in a brilliant climax, is truly the height of modern RPGs.
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