Most Iconic Male Vampires From Games

Given how prevalent vampires are in modern pop culture, it’s surprising to see that these creatures aren’t present in too many video games. This is a real shame, especially since these creatures of the night can be wildly riveting in the right hands.

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Thankfully, there are several iconic male vampires in video games fans can familiarize themselves with. Regardless of the moral compass or general attitude of these characters, there’s no denying that these vampires will leave a lasting impression on players long after they’re finished playing these games.

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Jonathan E. Reid

A Doctor-Turned-Vampire Who Can Either Cling To His Humanity Or Embrace The Dark Side

Released

June 5, 2018

ESRB

M For Mature 17+ Due To Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Sexual Themes, Strong Language, Use of Drugs

Vampyr is a unique video game that gamers can play if they want to control a recently-turned creature of the night. Jonathan Reid is a respectable doctor whose world turns upside-down after he transforms into a vampire.

He can either choose to stick to his morals or give into the thirst and become stronger by sucking the blood of several important named NPCs. To make this decision harder, Jonathan can get stronger in combat by embracing civilians, making the game harder for those who want to stick to the moral high road.

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Smiling Jack

A Charismatic Vampire Who Teaches The Fledgling The Tricks Of The Trade

Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines

Systems

Released

November 16, 2004

ESRB

M For Mature 17+ Due To Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Sexual Themes, Strong Language

Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines is one of the greatest RPGs ever made that gamers will love as long as they get over its dated mechanics and a rushed latter half. As the name suggests, this game is full to the brim with so many iconic vampires that choosing the most iconic of the bunch can be a real challenge.

One of the first vampires that players interact with after turning is Smiling Jack, an anarch with an in-your-face personality that fans will love. He teaches the fledgling the tricks of the trade before reappearing as a major player in the story that gamers will love to interact with.

6

Kain

Resurrects As A Vampire After Being Assassinated

Action-Adventure

Top-Down

Hack and Slash

Systems

Released

November 15, 1996

ESRB

M For Mature // Blood and Gore, Violence

The Legacy of Kain series is due for a comeback, which fans are hoping for after the release of the recent remaster. This franchise is steeped in gothic and supernatural elements, and it also boasts one of the most iconic male vampires in video game history.

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Kain’s tragic backstory culminated in him becoming a vampire whose actions influence the fate of Nosgoth. He appears as a hero and villain both across multiple Legacy of Kain games and boasts an incredible allure whenever his character gets the screen-time he deserves.

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Sebastian LaCroix

The Leader Of The Camarilla Who Uses The Fledgling For His Own Gain

• Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines

Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines is a great game full of power-hungry individuals who want to make a name for themselves, but no one comes close to the diabolical actions of Sebastian LaCroix. Despite wanting to kill the fledgling at the start of the game, he has a change of heart and decides to let them live.

Eventually, as the player-character attains more notoriety, they attract the attention of LaCroix. The leader of the Camarilla manipulates gamers time and time again in order to achieve his goals, and players can choose to either comply with his demands or betray him and ally with someone else.

4

Astarion Ancunin

A Suave And Charming Vampire Who Is Arguably The Best Party Member In Baldur’s Gate 3

Released

August 3, 2023

ESRB

M for Mature: Blood and Gore, Partial Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Violence

Astarion is one of the greatest video game vampires of all time, making a lasting impression with his appearance in Baldur’s Gate 3. This suave and charming vampire comes with a saddening backstory, too, having been tortured and traumatized by Cazador, his former master.

A major chunk of his questline involves players heading to Baldur’s Gate and letting Astarion enjoy the revenge he deserves by killing Cazador. Of course, given how deep Baldur’s Gate 3‘s role-playing opportunities are, Astarion’s fate can end in one of several ways.

3

Vincent Valentine

Embodies Numerous Vampiric Tropes Even If He May Not Be A Creature Of The Night Per Se

Released

January 31, 1997

ESRB

T for Teen: Blood, Fantasy Violence, Language, Mild Suggestive Themes

Vincent Valentine is an interesting example of a vampiric character who isn’t a creature of the night per se, despite embodying most of the tropes. He’s found sleeping in a coffin and can shapeshift to embody the powers of various powerful creatures.

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This party member hates Hojo and wants to take him out for the harrowing atrocities he forced upon him and his wife. Despite being an optional character in Final Fantasy 7, his alluring character design and mysterious presence turned him into one of the best party members in this stellar JRPG that countless fans can’t get enough of.

2

Emiel Regis Rohellec Terzieff-Godefroy

Geralt’s Vampire Friend Comes Back From The Dead To Aid The Witcher In Another Epic Adventure

Released

May 19, 2015

ESRB

M for Mature: Use of Alcohol, Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Nudity, Strong Language, Strong Sexual Content

Fans familiar with the books know the brutal manner of Regis’ demise, a character who was burned to a crisp by Vilgefortz during their battle in Stygga Castle. So, many were glad to see this character make a return in The Witcher 3: Blood & Wine, serving as Geralt’s vampiric ally in the riveting expansion.

Unlike the books, Regis doesn’t spend too much time boasting about his knowledge and boring Geralt to tears. Rather, the two have great chemistry, to the point where the player may just be convinced to save Dettlaff, even though this villainous vampire has caused untold death and destruction.

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Alucard

The Iconic Dhampir Who Plays A Central Role In The Greatest Castlevania Game Of All Time

Systems

Released

October 2, 1997

ESRB

T For Teen Due To Animated Blood and Gore, Animated Violence

Arguably the most iconic video game vampire of all time, Alucard made huge waves as the protagonist of Symphony of the Night. This genre-defining Castlevania game lets players control this vengeful dhampir on a quest to take out his father.

Of course, things aren’t that simple, and Alucard must go through Dracula’s maze-like castle and get stronger before eventually facing off against his father. What follows is an engrossing adventure that is still engaging to this day and proves why fans can’t get enough of Symphony of the Night and its innovative gameplay mechanics.

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