Games Like Mafia

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 30.4%, Classic 15.9% ★, Open World 14.7%, Story Rich 8%, Third-Person Shooter 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: This is a ground-up remake of the original game that modernizes the visuals and mechanics while preserving the iconic 1930s narrative.

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 30.2%, Open World 14.3%, Classic 10% ★, Story Rich 7.7%, Violent 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: It continues the series' focus on cinematic storytelling and period-accurate crime drama in a post-war setting.

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 48.1%, Open World 21.1%, Story Rich 9.9%, Third Person 6.9%, Atmospheric 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: Set in the 1940s, this game offers a similar commitment to historical detail and a deep, character-driven crime story.

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 32.8%, Open World 26.4%, Story Rich 7.1%, Third Person 6.6%, Action 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game delivers a gripping undercover crime narrative set in a vibrant, open-world Hong Kong with excellent combat and driving.

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 34.6%, Open World 14.8%, Classic 10% ★, Great Soundtrack 7.7%, Story Rich 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: While shifting to the late 60s, it maintains the series' core identity of revenge-driven crime storytelling.

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 43.7%, Third Person 22.4%, Action 17.9%, Adventure 9.7%, Singleplayer 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: Set in Nazi-occupied Paris, this game captures a similar sense of period atmosphere and gritty, action-oriented resistance.

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: Classic 43.7% ★, Third-Person Shooter 10.9%, Crime 10.3%, Story Rich 7.1%, Great Soundtrack 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: A classic noir shooter that shares the dark, story-driven atmosphere and violent, cinematic presentation of the early Mafia games.

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: Classic 38% ★, Third-Person Shooter 11%, Crime 10.8%, Great Soundtrack 8.3%, Story Rich 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: It refines the noir storytelling and bullet-time mechanics of the original, providing a similarly intense and moody experience.

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 32%, Story Rich 15.1%, Great Soundtrack 12.5%, Third-Person Shooter 8.9%, Action 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: It offers an unparalleled level of immersion and a slow-burn, character-focused crime story that feels as cinematic as the original Mafia.

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 20.8%, Great Soundtrack 14.4%, Story Rich 12.6%, Action 11.9%, Third Person 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: This title features the same high-stakes, cinematic third-person action and gritty, noir-inspired narrative style.

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 29.9%, Open World 25.6%, Classic 14.6% ★, Third-Person Shooter 6.9%, Third Person 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: This entry is widely considered the most grounded and story-focused game in the franchise, mirroring the serious tone of Mafia.

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 28.3%, Open World 18.5%, Third-Person Shooter 12.8%, Classic 10.9% ★, Third Person 7%

Why You'll Like It: The 1980s setting and heavy inspiration from classic crime cinema make it a thematic cousin to the Mafia series.

Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas: It’s the early ’90s. After a couple of cops frame him for homicide, Carl ‘CJ’ Johnson is forced on a journey that takes him across the entire state of San Andreas, to save his family and to take control of the streets.

Why similar: Crime 32.3%, Open World 18%, Classic 14.6% ★, Third-Person Shooter 9.4%, Violent 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a massive, crime-focused open world with a strong narrative arc and varied mission structures.

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: Classic 38.1% ★, Crime 13%, Cult Classic 10.7% ★, Great Soundtrack 10.2%, Third Person 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a methodical approach to crime and assassination that rewards patience and careful planning, much like the missions in Mafia.

Kane and Lynch: Dead Men is the new action shooter franchise by Io-Interactive, creators of the multi-million selling Hitman series. Kane & Lynch: Dead Men follows the violent and chaotic journey of two men - a flawed mercenary and a medicated psychopath - and their brutal attitude towards right and wrong.

Why similar: Crime 42.4%, Third-Person Shooter 13.8%, Action 10.5%, Violent 7.5%, Third Person 6%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on the gritty, desperate lives of criminals in a way that feels very similar to the darker moments of Mafia.

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: Classic 45.9% ★, Third Person 10.8%, Crime 10%, Great Soundtrack 9.4%, Action 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: A classic title that emphasizes the tension of operating within the criminal underworld through stealth and precision.

From the dust of a gold mine to the dirt of a saloon, Call of Juarez® Gunslinger is a real homage to the Wild West tales. Live the epic and violent journey of a ruthless bounty hunter on the trail of the West’s most notorious outlaws.

Why similar: Story Rich 25.2%, Action 19%, Violent 16.3%, Shooter 12.8%, Historical 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the essence of a classic, story-driven crime tale, albeit in a Western setting, with a focus on cinematic flair.

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: Classic 31% ★, Open World 27.2%, Great Soundtrack 13.5%, Third Person 8.7%, Action 6%

Why You'll Like It: Though set in a school, the open-world structure and narrative-driven mission design feel like a smaller-scale take on the Mafia formula.

War has been waged across the kingdom of Myrtana. Orcish hordes invaded human territory and the king of the land needed a lot of ore to forge enough weapons, should his army stand against this threat. Whoever breaks the law in these darkest of times is sentenced to serve in the giant penal colony of Khorinis, mining the so much needed...

Why similar: Classic 49.1% ★, Open World 20.4%, Atmospheric 6.5%, Great Soundtrack 6.3%, Third Person 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: This classic RPG shares the gritty, atmospheric, and uncompromising world-building that made the original Mafia feel so unique.

London, 1868. Lead your underworld organization in the midst of the Industrial Revolution to break the corrupt stranglehold on the city in a visceral adventure filled with action, intrigue, and brutal combat.

Why similar: Open World 36.3%, Third Person 12.1%, Historical 11.2%, Story Rich 10.1%, Action 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: Set in Victorian London, it features a compelling criminal underworld narrative and a focus on period-accurate urban exploration.

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 34.2%, Third-Person Shooter 12.2%, Story Rich 11.4%, Open World 8.7%, Third Person 7.7%

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: Classic 53.3% ★, Crime 9.2%, Action 7.6%, Third Person 7.4%, Third-Person Shooter 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: The original entry in the series offers a raw, classic experience that aligns with the era and design philosophy of the original Mafia.

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 39.1%, Third-Person Shooter 16.3%, Third Person 9.3%, Action 8.9%, Great Soundtrack 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: While more arcade-like, it provides a massive open world and high-octane action that satisfies the desire for third-person chaos.

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: Classic 29.3% ★, Violent 27.3%, Cult Classic 9.8% ★, Great Soundtrack 9.6%, Action 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: It explores the darkest, most violent side of the criminal underworld with a heavy emphasis on stealth and atmosphere.

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: Classic 34.7% ★, Great Soundtrack 13.6%, Crime 12.5%, Action 10.9%, Third Person 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: It maintains a dark, moody atmosphere and focuses on the professional side of crime, fitting the tone of the Mafia series.

Get Batman: Arkham City and all DLC for one low price with the release of the GOTY Edition!

Why similar: Open World 43.8%, Third Person 17.4%, Action 15.3%, Story Rich 8%, Adventure 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: The narrative depth and atmospheric city design provide a high-quality, story-rich experience in a third-person perspective.

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

Why similar: Open World 49.6%, Third Person 11.5%, Third-Person Shooter 11.1%, Action 10.9%, Multiplayer 5%

Why You'll Like It: It features a modern crime narrative with a focus on urban exploration and third-person action mechanics.

You play Adam Jensen, an ex-SWAT specialist who's been handpicked to oversee the defensive needs of one of America's most experimental biotechnology firms. Your job is to safeguard company secrets, but when a black ops team breaks in and kills the very scientists you were hired to protect, everything you thought you knew about your job...

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 38.5%, Story Rich 27%, Action 14.4%, Atmospheric 7.5%, Singleplayer 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: The strong emphasis on narrative choices and a dark, atmospheric world makes it a compelling choice for fans of story-rich games.

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 25.9%, Classic 20.5% ★, Story Rich 13.2%, Great Soundtrack 11%, Third-Person Shooter 8.9%

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 32.1%, Open World 14.9%, Classic 14.7% ★, Story Rich 7.6%, Great Soundtrack 7.1%

You were the fastest wheelman on the street. You were a legend. You were money. Until they set you up and sent you down. Twenty-eight years inside for someone else's crime. Now you're getting out. Guess what? You got a new job, it's called getting revenge.

Why similar: Classic 24.2% ★, Open World 24.1%, Crime 16%, Racing 11%, Action 6.5%

You are the victim of a conspiracy! The FBI, CIA and a group of murderers are chasing you. XIII… This strange tattoo and the key of a safe are your only clues to survive and claim your innocence! It's time to gear up and eliminate your ennemies!

Why similar: Classic 47.9% ★, Cult Classic 18.9% ★, Violent 10.7%, Action 8.4%, Great Soundtrack 5.6%

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 30.7%, Open World 19.7%, Third-Person Shooter 14.2%, Classic 10.2% ★, Third Person 8.3%

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: Open World 23.3%, Action 16.2%, Story Rich 12.2%, Violent 7.6%, Great Soundtrack 7.3%

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 33.8%, Open World 16.2%, Violent 10.8%, Third-Person Shooter 10.4%, Story Rich 9.2%

Your world...Your rules!

Why similar: Open World 31.9%, Classic 24.9% ★, Action 10%, Third-Person Shooter 8.8%, Third Person 8.7%

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: Classic 37.7% ★, Third-Person Shooter 20.9%, Cult Classic 14.2% ★, Action 10.8%, Great Soundtrack 7.6%

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: Classic 31.5% ★, Open World 19.1%, Third-Person Shooter 10.6%, Cult Classic 6.5% ★, Action 6.2%

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 36.5%, Open World 25%, Third Person 7.5%, Third-Person Shooter 7.5%, Action 5.8%

An epic story of family, vengeance and conspiracy set in the pristine, yet brutal, backdrop of a Renaissance Italy. New low price!

Why similar: Open World 25.5%, Classic 17.5% ★, Great Soundtrack 11.6%, Third Person 9.9%, Story Rich 9.1%

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 38.8%, Third-Person Shooter 13.2%, Violent 9.9%, Action 9.6%, Third Person 6.2%

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: Classic 22.7% ★, Action 16.2%, Violent 11.4%, Shooter 8.9%, Open World 8%

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: Crime 30.9%, Open World 30.2%, Third Person 8.9%, Action 7.3%, Story Rich 5.6%

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: Classic 54.7% ★, Open World 14.3%, Action 7%, Difficult 5.2%, Shooter 4.6%

Omerta - City of Gangsters is a simulation game with tactical turn-based combat. Taking the role of a fresh-from-the-boat immigrant, with dreams of the big life, the player will work his way up the criminal hierarchy of 1920’s Atlantic City.

Why similar: Crime 92.2%, Open World 2.4%, Historical 2.1%, Multiplayer 1.2%, Atmospheric 1.1%

Call of Duty® delivers the gritty realism and cinematic intensity of World War II's epic battlefield moments like never before.

Why similar: Classic 63.2% ★, Action 7.5%, Shooter 5.7%, Historical 5.1%, Multiplayer 4.4%

Play as Trane, a "toy" graffiti artist with the street smarts, athletic prowess and vision to become an "All City King" - the most reputable of all graffiti artists. Along your quest, uncover the mayor's deep, dark secret and use your fighting talents and high-wire graffiti to expose the city's leader as a corrupt...

Why similar: Classic 46.2% ★, Great Soundtrack 21.9%, Action 9%, Third Person 8.2%, Atmospheric 5.4%

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 31.6%, Open World 19.8%, Action 8.8%, Great Soundtrack 8.3%, Violent 8.3%

Game Of Mafia is an adventure game set in New York City in the mid-1920s. You play as Frank, an ordinary postman whose quiet life changes dramatically when he meets his old friend. Opening your own bar sounds much better than delivering packages for the rest of life.

Why similar: Action 52.1%, Story Rich 24.8%, Violent 16.2%, Adventure 3.7%, Singleplayer 3.2%

Enter the world of cinematic stealth action with Splinter Cell, the game that propelled the genre to cult status. You are Sam Fisher, an elite covert agent in the NSA's top-secret division: Third Echelon.

Why similar: Classic 57.8% ★, Third Person 12.4%, Action 9%, Third-Person Shooter 6.9%, Atmospheric 3.1%

Named Game of the Year by over 50 publications, Valve's debut title blends action and adventure with award-winning technology to create a frighteningly realistic world where players must think to survive. Also includes an exciting multiplayer mode that allows you to play against friends and enemies around the world.

Why similar: Classic 53.6% ★, Story Rich 11.1%, Difficult 7.3%, Atmospheric 7.2%, Action 5.6%

Mow down thousands of night creatures and survive until dawn! Vampire Survivors is a gothic horror casual game with rogue-lite elements, where your choices can allow you to quickly snowball against the hundreds of monsters that get thrown at you. Be the bullet hell!

Why similar: Action 53%, Singleplayer 31.3%, Multiplayer 15.7%