Games with vampires: These are the best games around the bloodsucker

Vampire games bring the popular bloodsuckers to the console or PC. Numerous titles have appeared over the years, some of which we would like to introduce to you here. Old classics and newer games let you play against or as vampires.

Vampire games: the classics

Games with vampires are nothing new. The mythical characters have always stimulated people's imaginations and horrors. The following games and game series are considered true classics:

• Castlevania series : Konami's video game series around the vampire hunter family Belmont, Dracula and his son Alucard have been in existence since 1987. During this time numerous titles have been published that present the events between vampires and hunters from different perspectives, times and even parallel worlds. The best Castlevania titles include Symphony of the Night and Rondo of Blood, which laid the foundation for the success of the series, not least due to the excellent soundtrack.
• Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines : Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines is an adaptation of the pen and paper role-playing game of the same name from 1991. In this you can create a vampire yourself and then search for night-time Los Angeles in first person perspective home. The freedom is almost reminiscent of Skyrim, combined with a gripping bloodsucker story. The second part is due to appear in 2020.
• Legacy of Kain series : From 1996 to 2003, five titles appeared in the Legacy of Kain series, which deals with the vampire prince Cain and the undead Raziel. The story of the two protagonists is strongly interwoven and all the titles in the series represent a story. The location Nosgoth, in which people fight vampires, was chosen as the setting for the story.

Vampire games with that special something

In addition to the classics, newer titles should of course not be neglected. For many players, the visual is even more crucial, especially when it comes to bloodthirsty vampires. You should therefore give the following games a chance:

• Vampyr : The most current game in this article is Vampyr by Dontnod Entertainment from 2018. You take on the role of doctor Jonathan Reid, who was turned into a vampire during the Spanish flu in London and was hired as a practicing doctor with the help of Edgar Swansea, A unique feature of Vampyr is the decision system, which affects the entire course of the game. For example, sucking out a nurse can have a negative impact on the mood of the pandemic-stricken hospital.
• The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing : The son of the legendary vampire hunter Van Helsing is the protagonist of this three-part game series. Inspired by games like Diablo, you follow the career of the young vampire hunter and how he strikes against the creatures of the night. The place of action is a Gothic-inspired Eastern Europe.
• Akiba's Trip: Undead & Undressed : In this Japanese vampire game by Acquire you slip into the role of Nanashi. Nanashi is an otaku and has just been transformed into an "energy vampire" who is not interested in mortals. He prefers to take care of his friends to protect the Akiba district of Tokyo from other "energy suckers".

Delicacies for fans of the bloodsuckers: extensions and DLC with vampires

Vampires are not only supplied with individual titles. Developers like to use DLC to offer gamers a vampire adventure. The most well-known are the Sims extensions, which bring the bloodsuckers into the life simulation. The Sims 3 Supernatural and Sims 4 Vampires are a lot of fun because you can create your very own Vamp or Dracula in both expansions. However, the Sims are not the only game worlds you can immerse yourself in and encounter vampires.

• The Elder Scrolls V: Dawnguard : The Dawnguard DLC takes you to a new area in Skyrim. There has been a conflict between the Volkihar vampire clan and the Twilight Watch for a long time, which the player can join. Depending on the decision of the player, he can look forward to different companions, animals, weapons and perks.
• The Witcher 3: Blood and Wine : The DLC for the RPG hit The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt by CD Projekt was released in May 2016 and takes Geralt von Riva to the Mediterranean-inspired Duchy of Toussaint. There vampires make people restless and the witcher has to take care of this problem. For this, the player has new mutations and the help of old friends, while he can explore the picturesque region with the numerous vineyards and old fortresses.
• Infamous: Festival of Blood : The standalone expansion to Infamous 2 is about Cole MacGrath and his transformation into a vampire. The story is told by his friend Zeke Dunbar. Cole is provided with numerous new skills and weapons in the game.

There are not only numerous games about vampires on the market. If you're a fan of imaginative worlds, big cities, and freedom to explore, check out our list of the best PS4 Open World games.