Games Like Kane and Lynch: Dead Men™

Pure adrenaline of non-stop action in Single Player, Online Co-op and Multiplayer. Double the pleasure and mayhem with new multiplayer DLCs! (click for details)

Why similar: Crime 24.9%, Third-Person Shooter 19%, Co-op 11.8%, Action 11%, Heist 7.3% ★

Why You'll Like It: The direct sequel that doubles down on the gritty, handheld-camera aesthetic and chaotic criminal journey of the original.

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 38.9%, Action 17.7%, Shooter 10.7%, Third Person 7.3%, Violent 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: Features visceral, high-octane third-person shooting mechanics and a similarly gritty, cinematic narrative about a broken man.

A Way Out is an exclusively co-op adventure where you play the role of one of two prisoners making their daring escape from prison.

Why similar: Co-op 21.1%, Local Co-Op 20.3%, Split Screen 20.1% ★, Crime 17.3%, Story Rich 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: A dedicated co-op experience that focuses heavily on a cinematic crime story involving two distinct, flawed characters.

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 44.2%, Third-Person Shooter 16.6%, Action 13.5%, Shooter 6.4%, Third Person 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: Delivers a grounded, story-rich crime narrative that captures the atmospheric tension of the criminal underworld.

Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne is a violent, film-noir love story. Dark, tragic and intense, the in-depth story is a thrill-ride of shocking twists and revelations. Love hurts.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 35.9%, Action 17.4%, Crime 15.5%, Shooter 10.2%, Third Person 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential noir crime thriller that defined the cinematic, bullet-time-heavy third-person shooter genre.

Set in futuristic Tokyo, take control of the robotic community before they control everything!

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 53.4%, Action 17.7%, Shooter 9.7%, Third Person 7.1%, Co-op 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: A squad-based third-person shooter that emphasizes character relationships and intense, gritty combat scenarios.

Freedom Fighters is an intense third-person action game set in an alternate history New York during the invasion of a foreign superpower. Take on the role of Chris Stone, a hard-working plumber, and rise through the ranks of the resistance to prove yourself as a charismatic leader.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 55.9%, Action 22.9%, Shooter 17.3%, Great Soundtrack 2.3%, Singleplayer 1.5%

Why You'll Like It: An earlier squad-based third-person shooter from the same developer, Io-Interactive, sharing similar tactical DNA.

Money Talks. Silence Pays. Prepare to Make a Killing. When assassins from Agent 47's contract agency, The ICA, are eliminated in a series of hits, it seems a larger, more powerful agency has entered the fray. Sensing he may be a target, 47 travels to America, and prepares to make a killing.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 25.1%, Crime 23.6%, Action 21.3%, Third Person 14.3%, Shooter 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: Showcases the signature polish and dark, creative mission design of Io-Interactive's early work.

PAYDAY 2 is an action-packed, four-player co-op shooter that once again lets gamers don the masks of the original PAYDAY crew - Dallas, Hoxton, Wolf and Chains - as they descend on Washington DC for an epic crime spree.

Why similar: Crime 29.2%, Heist 26.3% ★, Co-op 21.2%, Action 9.2%, Shooter 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: The definitive co-op heist experience that captures the chaotic, criminal-focused gameplay loop of the seed game.

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: Crime 38.6%, Third-Person Shooter 20.1%, Action 13.4%, Third Person 8.1%, Shooter 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a darker, more grounded crime story compared to other entries in the series, matching the tone of the seed game.

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 42.6%, Third-Person Shooter 17.4%, Action 9.7%, Violent 6.2%, Story Rich 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: A faithful remake of a classic crime story that focuses on character-driven narrative and atmospheric world-building.

In Ghost Recon Future Soldier join an elite team of highly trained, cut-throat special-ops soldiers. Armed to the teeth with unrivalled combat technology, Ghost Recon takes you to the globe’s most deadly warzones to hunt down the highest value targets.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 37.5%, Action 19.4%, Co-op 18.8%, Shooter 12.3%, Third Person 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a tactical, squad-based third-person shooter experience with a focus on high-stakes military action.

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: Third-Person Shooter 28.1%, Crime 27.5%, Co-op 14%, Action 13.4%, Third Person 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: Balances chaotic, over-the-top action with a surprisingly gritty and grounded crime-syndicate narrative.

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: Crime 44.9%, Action 14%, Third-Person Shooter 12.4%, Third Person 8.7%, Shooter 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: An immersive crime drama that blends intense third-person combat with a gritty, underworld-focused narrative.

THE OLD WEST, 1864. In order to save their family, the McCall brothers will kill anyone who stands between them and the legendary Gold of Juarez.

Why similar: Action 35.4%, Shooter 20.7%, Violent 9.1%, Multiplayer 9.1%, Story Rich 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven shooter that focuses on the volatile relationship between two brothers in a dangerous setting.

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 45.4%, Third-Person Shooter 13.5%, Action 8.6%, Violent 7.3%, Shooter 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: Continues the series' focus on deep, character-driven crime storytelling within a gritty, atmospheric setting.

You are a gun for hire, trapped in a war-torn African state, stricken with malaria and forced to make deals with corrupt warlords on both sides of the conflict in order to make this country your home. You must identify and exploit your enemies' weaknesses, neutralizing their superior numbers and firepower with surprise, subversion,...

Why similar: Action 33.1%, Shooter 31.6%, Multiplayer 9.2%, Co-op 8.4%, Atmospheric 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: Known for its harsh, atmospheric world and grounded, gritty approach to the shooter genre.

An intense first person shooter that delivers a twisted and gripping narrative of tragedy, modern crime drama, and supernatural horror.

Why similar: Action 25.7%, Co-op 23.8%, Shooter 21.2%, Violent 13.1%, Story Rich 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: A violent, story-driven shooter that features dark, supernatural themes and intense, cinematic combat.

Take on the role of a hardened career criminal executing intense, dynamic heists in constant pursuit of the next “big score”

Why similar: Crime 32.3%, Heist 26.2% ★, Co-op 16.9%, Action 10.3%, Shooter 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: The original co-op heist game that established the intense, objective-based criminal gameplay found in the series.

The original assassin is back! Betrayed by the Agency and hunted by the police, Agent 47 finds himself pursuing redemption in a corrupt and twisted world.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 29.1%, Crime 22.6%, Action 19.1%, Third Person 11.6%, Shooter 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: Features a more cinematic, linear approach to the Hitman formula, aligning with the action-heavy style of the seed game.

Enter the world of a HITMAN - a world of crime, sin and greed. Delve into the mind of Agent 47 and encounter his greatest adversaries, completing the work that made him so brutally efficient and shaped him as an assassin. Eliminate your targets by any means necessary. There are no rules... only the contract, signed in blood.

Why similar: Action 29.4%, Crime 18.9%, Third-Person Shooter 13.6%, Third Person 13.4%, Shooter 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, atmospheric entry in the Hitman series that shares the gritty, moody tone of the seed game.

Dive into an adrenaline-fuelled free-roaming adventure with 400 square miles of rugged terrain and hundreds of weapons and vehicles.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 35.7%, Action 21.5%, Shooter 13.5%, Third Person 13%, Co-op 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a massive sandbox for chaotic, high-action third-person shooting and explosive set pieces.

When life robs Colton White of all that matters, the only thing left he can trust is his GUN. From award-winning developer, Neversoft, and accomplished screenwriter, Randall Jahnson (The Mask of Zorro, The Doors), GUN follows Colton on his quest for discovery as he seeks to exact vengeful justice on those who have wronged him.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 42.6%, Action 19.9%, Shooter 11.9%, Third Person 7.5%, Violent 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: A gritty, classic western shooter that focuses on revenge and violent, fast-paced gunfights.

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 36.7%, Action 15.8%, Crime 15.4%, Shooter 8.1%, Third Person 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: The original noir shooter that set the standard for cinematic, story-driven third-person action.

Call of Juarez is an epic adventure western themed FPS game. The player alternately assumes the roles of two distinct, antagonistic characters: a sneaking fugitive Billy and his hunter the reverend Ray.

Why similar: Action 37.1%, Shooter 26.4%, Violent 13.8%, Atmospheric 6.7%, Multiplayer 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: A western-themed shooter that relies on a strong, character-focused narrative and intense, cinematic gunplay.

This game is a port of the Games for Windows - Live version that was released in 2009. If you buy the Untold Stories Bundle here on Steam, it will be the same as upgrading to Resident Evil 5 Gold Edition.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 28.9%, Co-op 23.9%, Local Co-Op 12.4%, Action 12.1%, Shooter 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: A co-op-focused third-person shooter that emphasizes teamwork and intense, high-stakes combat scenarios.

PlatinumGames’ revolutionary sci-fi action shooter slide-boosts onto PC. Battle legions of future-tech enemies using a vast arsenal of weapons, including all DLC. Fully unlocked framerate and gorgeous HD resolutions up to 4K. The definitive way to play: war has accelerated.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 50.1%, Action 18.1%, Shooter 15.3%, Third Person 9.5%, Violent 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: A high-speed, intense third-person shooter that pushes the mechanical limits of the genre with cinematic flair.

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 34.1%, Third-Person Shooter 25.2%, Co-op 14.5%, Action 8.4%, Shooter 7.5%

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 41.9%, Third-Person Shooter 14%, Action 10.6%, Violent 7.5%, Third Person 6%

As the enigmatic Hitman, you must use stealth and tactical problem solving to enter, execute and exit your assignment with minimum attention and maximum effectiveness. For a price, you have access to the most devious devices, but how you use them will determine if you retire as a millionaire or get permanently retired.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 25.8%, Action 24.9%, Crime 16.9%, Third Person 13%, Shooter 10%

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 37.6%, Third-Person Shooter 17.2%, Action 14.4%, Violent 8%, Shooter 5.8%

Your world...Your rules!

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 31.3%, Action 28.2%, Shooter 19.1%, Third Person 13.3%, Multiplayer 2.6%

PAYDAY 3 is the ultimate co-op FPS crime fantasy. Choose between stealth or loud playstyles, customize your character, and get ready to pull off the perfect heist.

Why similar: Crime 34.7%, Heist 28.7% ★, Co-op 15.3%, Shooter 9.4%, Action 8.1%

Enter the realm of a retired assassin, forced back into action by treason. You may be a hired killer but you still have a sense of loyalty and justice. Visit the dark recesses of a world corrupted by crime, greed, degradation and dishonor. And a past that catches up with you.

Why similar: Action 28.9%, Third Person 18.2%, Crime 18.2%, Shooter 15.3%, Third-Person Shooter 10.1%

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

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 31.3%, Crime 19%, Co-op 17.3%, Action 14.5%, Third Person 6.7%

Experience entertainment blockbusters Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online — now upgraded for a new generation with stunning visuals, faster loading, 3D audio, and more, plus exclusive content for GTA Online players.

Why similar: Crime 38.7%, Third-Person Shooter 17.6%, Action 10.7%, Shooter 10.5%, Co-op 7.7%

A third-person Action/Shooter that thrusts players into a sci-fi flavored nightmare scenario set in the post Cold War era.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 43.5%, Action 18.8%, Shooter 11.1%, Violent 10.5%, Third Person 8.1%

Powered by id’s revolutionary id Tech® 5 technology, RAGE is an intense first-person shooter with breakneck vehicle combat, an expansive world to explore, and jaw-dropping graphics!

Why similar: Action 33.4%, Shooter 31.1%, Co-op 21%, Atmospheric 5.7%, Multiplayer 5.6%

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 34.7%, Third-Person Shooter 27.9%, Shooter 9.8%, Action 8.6%, Third Person 7.4%

Kingpin is a 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. Use that cash to buy nastier weapons and take down your punk enemies in this intense first-person shooter. Being the Kingpin is half attitude and all action.

Why similar: Crime 48.9%, Action 22.3%, Violent 13.8%, Shooter 10.5%, Multiplayer 3.4%

Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six makes its next-generation hardware debut in the most dramatic installment of the renowned first-person shooter franchise to date. Rainbow operatives take to the chaotic streets of Las Vegas as an escalating terrorist siege in 'Sin City' threatens to take world terrorism to new, uncontrollable heights.

Why similar: Action 30.1%, Co-op 26.6%, Shooter 17.1%, Third-Person Shooter 17%, Multiplayer 7.4%

Crime Boss: Rockay City is a 1-4 player co-op FPS heist game with enjoyable stealth and epic killing spree combat. Featuring a solo roguelike campaign that combines FPS and strategy elements with the most hilariously cheesy voice acting that make you laugh.

Why similar: Crime 34.6%, Heist 25.6% ★, Co-op 15%, Shooter 10.8%, Action 9.2%

In this stealth-action thriller, Sam Fisher investigates his daughter’s death, only to uncover a betrayal by his former agency. Now hunted, he races against time to thwart a terrorist plot threatening millions.

Why similar: Action 36.5%, Third-Person Shooter 21.2%, Co-op 20.3%, Third Person 9%, Shooter 5.6%

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: Action 52%, Third Person 35.4%, Singleplayer 5.2%, Adventure 4.2%, Atmospheric 3.3%

A tropical paradise seethes with hidden evil in Far Cry®, a cunningly detailed action shooter that pushes the boundaries of combat to shocking new levels. Freelance mariner Jack Carver is cursing the day he ever came to this island.

Why similar: Action 37.5%, Shooter 31.7%, Multiplayer 7.9%, Co-op 6.2%, Atmospheric 6%

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 48.3%, Action 21.6%, Third Person 9.2%, Shooter 6.8%, Atmospheric 6.7%

The year is 2052 and the world is a dangerous and chaotic place. Terrorists operate openly - killing thousands; drugs, disease and pollution kill even more. The world's economies are close to collapse and the gap between the insanely wealthy and the desperately poor grows ever wider.

Why similar: Action 36.6%, Story Rich 18.1%, Great Soundtrack 15%, Shooter 15%, Atmospheric 10.4%

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: Crime 33%, Action 18.5%, Third-Person Shooter 18.1%, Third Person 9.4%, Shooter 8.7%

Monaco: What's Yours Is Mine is a single player or co-op heist game. Assemble a crack team of thieves, case the joint, and pull off the perfect heist.

Why similar: Co-op 29.3%, Heist 25.3% ★, Crime 18.2%, Local Co-Op 16.6%, Action 5.8%

Join Johnny Gat & Kinzie Kensington as you tear apart Hell in a quest to save the Boss’ soul. Historical icons, old friends, older enemies, a talking gun, a full length musical number & a whole lot more shenanigans await!

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 28.8%, Co-op 21.4%, Action 18.2%, Third Person 11.3%, Shooter 9.6%

Step into the boots of Grayson Hunt after a crash landing on an old resort planet forces him to make a hard choice: survival or revenge. Execute masterful kills with Bulletstorm: Full Clip Edition’s unique combat system that rewards you for performing the most creative and deadly kills imaginable.

Why similar: Action 30.6%, Violent 25.6%, Shooter 19.8%, Co-op 9.9%, Multiplayer 3.9%

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: Third-Person Shooter 29.5%, Action 15.1%, Shooter 15.1%, Story Rich 11.7%, Third Person 7.9%

Don't just defy gravity. Command it. Master the fundamental forces of gravity and save the world.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 37.2%, Action 22.1%, Violent 15%, Co-op 12.1%, Shooter 7.4%