HIVESWAP: Act 1 vs Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2

A full spec-by-spec comparison of HIVESWAP: Act 1 vs Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 — engine, performance, dimensions, features and price, with the differences highlighted to help you decide.

Specification HIVESWAP: Act 1 What Pumpkin Games Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 Paradox Interactive
Overview
Release Date September 13, 2017 October 21, 2025
Availability Released Released
Developer What Pumpkin Games Hardsuit Labs
Publisher What Pumpkin Games Paradox Interactive
Official Site http://www.hiveswap.com https://www.bloodlines2.com
Gameplay
Genre Adventure, RPG, Indie Action, RPG
Game Modes Single-player Single-player
Perspective 2D First-person
Average Playtime 4 hours 329 hours
Platforms & Pricing
Platforms PC, Apple Macintosh, Linux PC, PlayStation, Xbox
Available On Steam, GOG GOG, Epic Games Store, Steam
PC Requirements
Minimum Requirements 7 / 8 / 10Processor: Dual core 3.0GHz+Memory: 4 GB RAMGraphics: 2 GB VRAMStorage: 6 GB available spaceMouse, Keyboard OS: TBC Processor: TBC Memory: TBC MB RAM Graphics: TBC Storage: TBC MB available space Sound Card: TBC
Critic & Community Scores
Community Rating 2.6 / 5 (64 ratings) 3.8 / 5 (349 ratings)

HIVESWAP: Act 1 vs Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2: which should you buy?

For Filipino buyers, the choice between HIVESWAP: Act 1 and Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 depends entirely on your hardware and patience. HIVESWAP: Act 1 is a short (4 hours), 2D adventure-RPG with low system requirements (dual-core, 4GB RAM, 2GB VRAM) and is available now on Steam and GOG. It has a low community rating of 2.6/5 from 64 ratings. In contrast, Bloodlines 2 is a first-person action RPG with a massive 329-hour playtime, a higher rating of 3.8/5 from 349 ratings, but its minimum requirements are entirely unknown (TBC). It releases on October 21, 2025, and is available on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox via GOG, Epic, and Steam. If you have a modest PC and want something to play immediately, HIVESWAP is the only option. However, if you can wait and have a powerful system (likely high-end given the genre), Bloodlines 2 offers far more content and better reviews. For budget-conscious Filipinos, HIVESWAP is cheaper (though price not specified) and runs on older hardware, while Bloodlines 2 may require a costly PC upgrade. Ultimately, Bloodlines 2 is the better game if you can afford the wait and hardware.

Frequently asked questions

Which game is cheaper?

The data does not include prices for either game, so we cannot determine which is cheaper. Check Steam, GOG, or Epic Games Store for current pricing in Philippine pesos.

Which game has lower system requirements?

HIVESWAP: Act 1 has known low requirements (dual-core CPU, 4GB RAM, 2GB VRAM), while Bloodlines 2's requirements are entirely TBC (to be confirmed). HIVESWAP is the safer choice for older PCs.

Which game has better community ratings?

Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 has a higher rating of 3.8/5 from 349 ratings, compared to HIVESWAP's 2.6/5 from 64 ratings.

Which game is longer?

Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 has an average playtime of 329 hours, while HIVESWAP: Act 1 is only about 4 hours long. Bloodlines 2 offers vastly more content.