Games Like Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas – The Definitive Edition

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Why similar: Crime 25.4%, Open World 23.6%, Sexual Content 19.6%, Third-Person Shooter 9.8%, Nudity 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: The modern pinnacle of the series, offering an expansive open world and a multi-protagonist crime story that evolves the mechanics established in San Andreas.

Niko Bellic, Johnny Klebitz and Luis Lopez all have one thing in common - they live in the worst city in America. Liberty City worships money and status, and is heaven for those who have them and a living nightmare for those who don't.

Why similar: Open World 31.3%, Crime 26.9%, Third-Person Shooter 12.8%, Third Person 6.4%, Action 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: Features a gritty, physics-heavy approach to the open-world crime genre with a deeply compelling narrative set in a dense urban environment.

An inadvertent brush with the mob thrusts cabdriver Tommy Angelo into the world of organized crime. Initially uneasy about falling in with the Salieri family, the rewards become too big to ignore.

Why similar: Crime 27.7%, Open World 18%, Sexual Content 12.3%, Third-Person Shooter 10.3%, Classic 6.1% ★

Why You'll Like It: A masterfully crafted narrative-driven crime epic that captures the atmosphere and tension of the organized crime world.

The Definitive Edition of the critically acclaimed, award winning open-world action adventure, reworked, rebuilt and re-mastered for the new generation. With all previously available DLC included and a wealth of tech and visual improvements, Hong Kong has never felt so alive.

Why similar: Open World 33.4%, Crime 30.9%, Third-Person Shooter 7.7%, Third Person 6.8%, Action 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: Combines an engaging undercover crime story with a unique focus on martial arts combat and vibrant urban exploration.

The Full Package, Remastered – With enhanced graphics, improved lighting, reworked environments, and visual effects, Steelport and The Third Street Saints have never looked so good.

Why similar: Open World 30.4%, Third-Person Shooter 30.2%, Action-Adventure 10.6%, Third Person 10.1%, Action 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: Delivers the same brand of over-the-top open-world criminal mayhem and customization found in the GTA series.

War hero Vito Scaletta becomes entangled with the mob in hopes of paying his father’s debts. Vito works to prove himself, climbing the family ladder with crimes of larger reward and consequence.

Why similar: Crime 23.2%, Open World 14.2%, Sexual Content 13.4%, Third-Person Shooter 9.1%, Nudity 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a cinematic and atmospheric look at the life of a mobster in a mid-century American city.

Arthur Morgan and the Van der Linde Gang are outlaws on the run. With federal agents and bounty hunters massing on their heels, the gang must rob, steal, and fight their way across the rugged heartland in order to survive.

Why similar: Open World 40.4%, Third-Person Shooter 16.8%, Story Rich 7.2%, Gore 6.4%, Action 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for Rockstar's open-world design, featuring unparalleled environmental detail and a profound, character-driven story.

Welcome to the 1980s. From the decade of big hair and pastel suits comes the story of one man's rise to the top of the criminal pile. Grand Theft Auto returns with Tommy Vercetti’s tale of betrayal and revenge in a neon-soaked tropical town full of excess and brimming with possibilities.

Why similar: Crime 19.7%, Third-Person Shooter 18.4%, Open World 17.6%, Sexual Content 9.9%, Violent 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: The 80s-themed predecessor to San Andreas that shares the same core gameplay loop and stylistic charm.

It all starts in Liberty City. With revolutionary freedom to go anywhere and jack anyone, Grand Theft Auto III puts the center of the criminal underworld at your fingertips, if you have enough guts to take it.

Why similar: Crime 21.7%, Third-Person Shooter 20.2%, Open World 19.3%, Sexual Content 6.7%, Violent 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: The foundational 3D open-world game that established the mechanics used in San Andreas.

Cyberpunk 2077 is an open-world, action-adventure RPG set in the dark future of Night City — a dangerous megalopolis obsessed with power, glamor, and ceaseless body modification.

Why similar: Open World 41%, Nudity 28.9%, Violent 13.1%, Story Rich 7%, Action 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: An immersive, high-fidelity open-world experience that blends crime, action, and RPG elements in a futuristic metropolis.

In his fight to climb the ranks and do what's right, LAPD detective Cole Phelps must unravel the truth behind a string of arson attacks, conspiracies, and brutal murders, battling the L.A. underworld and even members of his own department.

Why similar: Crime 43.8%, Open World 26.1%, Third Person 6.9%, Third-Person Shooter 5.5%, Nudity 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: A unique Rockstar-published title that focuses on detective work and crime solving in a meticulously recreated 1940s Los Angeles.

After Lincoln Clay's surrogate family, the black mob, is betrayed and killed by the Italian Mafia, Lincoln builds a new family and blazes a path of revenge through the Mafioso responsible.

Why similar: Crime 34.8%, Open World 20.1%, Third-Person Shooter 9.5%, Violent 8.1%, Nudity 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: Explores themes of revenge and organized crime in a vibrant 1960s Southern setting.

Experience the story of former outlaw John Marston as he tracks down the last remaining members of the notorious Van der Linde Gang in the PC debut of the critically acclaimed predecessor to Red Dead Redemption 2.

Why similar: Open World 30%, Third-Person Shooter 15.1%, Sexual Content 11.7%, Classic 7.2% ★, Story Rich 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: A classic Rockstar western open-world game that emphasizes exploration, shooting, and a strong narrative arc.

Welcome to San Francisco. Play as Marcus, a brilliant young hacker, and join the most notorious hacker group, DedSec. Your objective: execute the biggest hack of history.

Why similar: Open World 33.7%, Crime 28.7%, Third-Person Shooter 15.2%, Third Person 8.6%, Action 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: Features a sprawling urban open world where hacking mechanics add a fresh layer to the classic third-person action formula.

Bully tells the story of mischievous 15-year-old Jimmy Hopkins as he goes through the hilarity and awkwardness of adolescence. Beat the jocks at dodge ball, play pranks on the preppies, save the nerds, kiss the girl and navigate the social hierarchy in the worst school around.

Why similar: Open World 46.7%, Classic 17% ★, Third Person 12.4%, Action 8.3%, Adventure 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: Applies the classic Rockstar open-world structure to a boarding school setting, focusing on social dynamics and exploration.

This open-world action thriller takes you through the seedy streets of Paris as you seek to undermine the German authority and lead a rebellion. Fight across rooftops and through dangerous alleys, and operate a wide variety of vehicles as you navigate your terrain.

Why similar: Open World 35.1%, Third Person 13.6%, Action 10.5%, Nudity 9.8%, Sexual Content 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: An open-world action game set in Nazi-occupied France that balances stealth, sabotage, and criminal-style combat.

No longer a New York City cop, Max Payne moves to São Paulo to protect a wealthy family in an effort to finally escape his troubled past. This complete edition of Max Payne 3 includes the complete original game and all previously released downloadable content.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 40.2%, Action 12.1%, Violent 10.3%, Third Person 9.4%, Nudity 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: Developed by Rockstar, this game offers the best-in-class third-person shooting mechanics and a dark, cinematic narrative.

With over 1000 km² of complete freedom from sky to seabed, Rico Rodriguez returns to unleash chaos in the most creative and explosive ways imaginable.

Why similar: Open World 43.1%, Third-Person Shooter 27.2%, Third Person 8.4%, Action 7.9%, Sandbox 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the explosive, high-octane sandbox destruction that many players enjoy in the GTA series.

171 is an open world action adventure game with a Brazilian inspired ambience.

Why similar: Crime 27%, Open World 17.9%, Third-Person Shooter 11.9%, Violent 10.3%, Sexual Content 8%

Why You'll Like It: An indie open-world title explicitly inspired by the GTA formula, set in a Brazilian urban environment.

Unwind a 10 billion yen conspiracy in Tokyo's red-light district, fueled by your fists and unyielding resolve that will make you a legend.

Why similar: Crime 28.7%, Open World 20.5%, Action 9.6%, 1990's 9.1%, Action-Adventure 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: Continues the gritty crime saga of the Yakuza series with refined brawler combat and a dense, interactive city.

Welcome to Santo Ileso, a vibrant fictional city in the American Southwest. In a world rife with crime, where lawless factions fight for power, a group of young friends embark on their own criminal venture, as they rise to the top in their bid to become Self Made.

Why similar: Crime 33.1%, Open World 22.5%, Third-Person Shooter 22.2%, Third Person 6.2%, Action 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: A modern reboot of the series that offers a fresh take on open-world crime, vehicle combat, and mission-based progression.

Stranded on the Rook Islands as Jason Brody, fight your way through a lawless tropical open world using a powerful arsenal to save your friends and escape the madness of this acclaimed visceral FPS.

Why similar: Open World 60.9%, Action 10.3%, Nudity 9.6%, Adventure 6%, Multiplayer 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person open-world game that excels at providing the player with tools for chaotic action and exploration.

Face off against the most powerful yakuza in the Kansai region of Japan in an explosive conflict between rival clans, loaded with brutal brawling action, immersive exploration, and unforgettable experiences.

Why similar: Crime 32.3%, Open World 21.5%, Action 10.3%, Action-Adventure 9.7%, Violent 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: Further refines the Yakuza formula with a modern engine and a compelling story of rival criminal factions.

Max Payne is a man with nothing to lose in the violent, cold urban night. A fugitive undercover cop framed for murder, hunted by cops and the mob, Max is a man with his back against the wall, fighting a battle he cannot hope to win. Prepare for pain…

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 31%, Classic 25.2% ★, Crime 14.3%, Action 8.8%, Third Person 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: The classic noir shooter that pioneered the bullet-time mechanics found in many modern third-person action games.

Saints Row 2 brings true freedom to open-world gaming. Players can play as who they want, how they want, and with whomever they want in this sequel to the much acclaimed and tremendously successful Saints Row.

Why similar: Open World 37.2%, Crime 22.1%, Third-Person Shooter 20.7%, Action 6.5%, Third Person 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: Widely regarded as the entry that most closely mirrors the tone and gameplay style of the classic GTA era.

You are the Prototype, Alex Mercer, a man without memory armed with amazing shape-shifting abilities, hunting your way to the heart of the conspiracy which created you; making those responsible pay. Fast & Deadly Shape-Shifting Combat: Reconfigure your body to the situation at hand.

Why similar: Open World 39.2%, Gore 13.3%, Violent 12.2%, Third Person 10.1%, Action 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: Features an open-world city where the player has immense freedom to cause chaos and utilize unique abilities.

In today's hyper-connected world, Chicago operates under ctOS, the most advanced computer network in America.

Why similar: Open World 54.1%, Third-Person Shooter 18.4%, Third Person 10.2%, Action 9.6%, Multiplayer 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: The original hacking-focused urban crime game that provides a grounded take on modern open-world action.

Uncover the origins of organized crime in Mafia: The Old Country, a gritty mob story set in the brutal underworld of 1900s Sicily. Fight to survive as Enzo Favara and prove your worth to the Family in this immersive third-person action-adventure.

Why similar: Crime 33.1%, Third-Person Shooter 24.3%, Open World 11.8%, Third Person 8.2%, Story Rich 5.7%

Vito Scaletta has started to make a name for himself on the streets of Empire Bay as someone who can be trusted to get a job done. Together with his buddy Joe, he is working to prove himself to the Mafia, quickly escalating up the family ladder with crimes of larger reward, status and consequence… the life as a wise guy isn’t quite as...

Why similar: Crime 34.8%, Open World 22%, Third-Person Shooter 12%, Classic 6.7% ★, Action 6.5%

It’s 1930. After an inadvertent brush with the mafia, cabdriver Tommy Angelo is reluctantly thrust into the world of organized crime. Initially, he is uneasy about falling in with the Salieri family, but soon the rewards become too big to ignore.

Why similar: Crime 30.8%, Open World 18.3%, Classic 15.1% ★, Third-Person Shooter 9.2%, Violent 7.9%

Vivat Slovakia is an open-world action game set in '90s Slovakia, where corruption runs deep and law enforcement is weak. Uncover a gripping story based on true events as you explore and shoot your way through a city at the crossroads of Eastern Europe’s turbulent history.

Why similar: Crime 24.9%, Open World 16.2%, Third-Person Shooter 15.8%, Violent 10.8%, 1990's 10.1%

Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City includes both The Lost and Damned and The Ballad of Gay Tony together and does not require a copy of the original Grand Theft Auto IV to play.

Why similar: Open World 34.8%, Crime 22.5%, Third-Person Shooter 11.3%, Action 7.7%, Third Person 7.3%

As Wei Shen, an undercover cop trying to take down the Triads, you'll have to fight your way up the organization without blowing your cover.

Why similar: Open World 37%, Crime 28.1%, Third Person 8.9%, Action 7.2%, Third-Person Shooter 5.6%

Discover the decadence and danger of 1980's Japan as you fight like hell through its neon-lit entertainment districts in the definitive edition of the action-adventure crime drama that created yakuza legends.

Why similar: Crime 34.5%, Open World 21.3%, Action 9.7%, Action-Adventure 9.1%, Violent 8.7%

Samson returns to Tyndalston, a city that shaped him hard, where every fight is close and every escape is earned. He owes dangerous people more than he can pay, and they’re using his sister to force his hand. The clock is ticking. The only way out is through anyone who stands in his way.

Why similar: 1990's 22%, Open World 19.2%, Action-Adventure 18.8%, Combat 14.4%, Violent 13.1%

Good or Insane? The choice is yours. Following the Apocalyptic end to the Postal Dude’s week in Paradise, we follow him and his insane pitbull Champ as they emigrate to its appropriately named sister city, Catharsis.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 22.1%, Open World 16.4%, Violent 14.5%, Gore 13%, Sexual Content 7.9%

Kazuma Kiryu has earned his retirement on the sandy beaches of Okinawa. But when a deadly power struggle arrives on his doorstep, he’ll have to walk the streets of Kamurocho to escape his past for good. Complete The Dragon of Dojima’s journey.

Why similar: Crime 26.7%, Open World 22.5%, Violent 10.8%, Sexual Content 9.7%, Action 8.2%

Rogue agent Rico Rodriguez journeys to Solis, a huge South American world home of conflict, oppression and extreme weather conditions. Strap into your wingsuit, equip your fully customizable grappling hook, and get ready to bring the thunder!

Why similar: Open World 37.7%, Third-Person Shooter 23.9%, Violent 10.1%, Action 7.6%, Gore 5.2%

SiN: Reloaded is a completely remastered experience of the 1998 shooter. This diamond-in-the-rough, story-driven FPS features memorable characters, horrific enemies, and a devastating arsenal that pushed the Quake II Engine to its limits. Now with remastered graphics and overhauled control schemes.

Why similar: Violent 21.1%, Action 17.6%, Action-Adventure 15.8%, Gore 14.6%, Classic 8.2% ★

Become the legendary part man, part machine, all cop hero and deliver justice in Old Detroit.

Why similar: Crime 36.6%, Violent 20.4%, Gore 17%, Action 10%, Story Rich 7.9%

You awake to the sound of your own panicked breath. In Manhunt, you must run, hide and fight to survive. If you can stay alive long enough, you may find out who did this to you. This is a brutal blood sport.

Why similar: Violent 32.6%, Gore 28.2%, Classic 11.3% ★, Nudity 7.2%, Action 6.1%

Return to the Mass Effect universe & lead the first humans in Andromeda on a desperate search for our new home.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 24.3%, Open World 23.2%, Sexual Content 16.1%, Nudity 9.5%, Third Person 7.9%

The best wanking experience known to mankind, from the comfort of your home. Visit Gay Bay and deliver some delightful changes to the town's community.

Why similar: Open World 26.3%, Third-Person Shooter 20.9%, Sexual Content 18.7%, Action 9.7%, Adventure 6.4%

Your world...Your rules!

Why similar: Open World 42%, Third-Person Shooter 17.6%, Action 10.6%, Classic 10.2% ★, Third Person 9.4%

Because of the schemes of one of the city’s criminal kingpins, Shaman, former criminal investigator Major Korenev (nicknamed Fox) ends up in prison. But nothing lasts forever...

Why similar: Crime 29.2%, Third-Person Shooter 26.9%, 1990's 9.3%, Third Person 8.4%, Violent 7.5%

FREE UPDATE; STATE OF EMERGENCY, OUT NOW! Framed for your father’s murder, you’ll need to do whatever it takes to unveil the real culprit. Tackle thrilling missions for the criminal underworld - just don’t let the cops track you down!

Why similar: Crime 39.6%, Open World 35.4%, Action 10.8%, Sandbox 6.1%, Adventure 5.3%

The DeLuca Family is a story-driven adult game. Try to win over the ladies of the house and increase in the ranks in the crimeworld. Choose your playstyle with three modes - full experience (Text-based rpg game), story+freeroaming, or VN-Mode. But no matter the mode, lots of lewd!

Why similar: Sexual Content 34.9%, Nudity 23.2%, Crime 20%, Action-Adventure 6.7%, Violent 6.6%

L.A. Noire: The VR Case Files places you directly in the shoes of Detective Cole Phelps as you solve brutal crimes, plots and conspiracies inspired by real cases from 1947 Los Angeles, one of the most corrupt and violent times in L.A. history.

Why similar: Action 38.4%, Open World 32.8%, Adventure 27%, Singleplayer 1.8%

Get ready for the most out-landish gameplay scenarios ever seen as the Third Street Saints take on the Syndicate!

Why similar: Open World 38.6%, Third-Person Shooter 24.2%, Crime 16%, Action 7.4%, Third Person 6.5%

Kingpin: Reloaded is an enhanced re-release of the classic tale of revenge. Take control of a street gang and order your recruits to attack, defend or even do a little safe-cracking to pick up some needed cash.

Why similar: Crime 36%, Violent 16.6%, Nudity 16.3%, Gore 11.8%, Action 5.8%

Averno City, 1983. Gangs rule the streets and your father lies restless in his grave. Clean up the city, uncover the truth, and embark on thrilling vehicle chases through destructible environments in this neon-noir action sandbox police game.

Why similar: Crime 52.5%, Open World 31%, Sandbox 7.4%, Action 6.6%, Singleplayer 2.5%

Command Leon S. Kennedy, a rookie cop who stumbles onto the carnage reporting for his first duty, or play as Claire Redfield, desperately searching for her missing brother. Cutting edge 3-D accelerated graphics that create a terrifying, photo-realistic experience.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 30.1%, Classic 14.7% ★, Violent 13.3%, Action 12.1%, Gore 10%

Step into Japan's criminal underworld in this explosive action brawler starring legendary yakuza, Kazuma Kiryu, who is hellbent on unraveling the truth around his daughter's tragic accident.

Why similar: Crime 27.8%, Open World 22.9%, Sexual Content 13%, Violent 9.9%, Action 8.3%