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%, Classic 15.8% ★, Open World 14.5%, Story Rich 7.9%, Third-Person Shooter 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: This faithful remake modernizes the original's classic narrative and atmosphere while keeping the core 1930s crime story intact.

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 29.2%, Open World 13.8%, Classic 10.1% ★, Story Rich 7.7%, Violent 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: A direct successor that continues the series' tradition of cinematic storytelling and period-accurate crime drama.

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 47%, Open World 20.9%, Story Rich 9.7%, Third Person 6.8%, Atmospheric 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: Set in the 1940s, this game perfectly mirrors the period-specific crime atmosphere and investigative focus of the Mafia series.

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 43.8% ★, Third-Person Shooter 11%, Crime 10.1%, Story Rich 7%, Great Soundtrack 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: The quintessential noir shooter that shares the dark, cinematic intensity and focus on criminal underworlds found in Mafia.

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 32.6%, Open World 26.4%, Story Rich 7.1%, Third Person 6.6%, Action 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: An exceptional open-world crime drama that balances intense combat with a deeply personal narrative.

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 21.3%, Great Soundtrack 14.8%, Story Rich 12.7%, Action 12.2%, Third Person 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A cinematic third-person shooter that delivers a gritty, high-stakes crime narrative with polished gunplay.

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 34.3%, Open World 14.8%, Classic 10.1% ★, Great Soundtrack 7.8%, Story Rich 6%

Why You'll Like It: Explores the darker side of the crime genre with a revenge-fueled story set in the late 1960s.

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 29.6%, Open World 25.7%, Classic 14.8% ★, Third-Person Shooter 7%, Third Person 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: The most grounded and narrative-focused entry in the GTA series, mirroring the serious tone of classic crime films.

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 34.5%, Third Person 17.1%, Classic 16.8% ★, Action 13.4%, Adventure 7%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric open-world game that captures the tension of a period setting with a strong focus on criminal and resistance activities.

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 25.2%, Classic 20.2% ★, Story Rich 12.8%, Great Soundtrack 10.9%, Third-Person Shooter 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in narrative-driven open-world design that focuses on the life of an outlaw in a changing world.

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 31.5%, Open World 14.9%, Classic 14.7% ★, Story Rich 7.5%, Great Soundtrack 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: The original version of the sequel offers the same authentic 1940s and 50s atmosphere as the definitive release.

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 31.5%, Open World 17.9%, Classic 14.9% ★, Third-Person Shooter 9%, Violent 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A classic open-world crime epic that emphasizes character development and a sprawling narrative.

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 27.6%, Open World 18.1%, Third-Person Shooter 12.7%, Classic 11.2% ★, Third Person 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the 1980s crime aesthetic with a strong, film-inspired narrative and iconic soundtrack.

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 34.8%, Third-Person Shooter 12.7%, Story Rich 11.7%, Open World 9.1%, Third Person 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: The upcoming entry in the series that promises to return to the roots of organized crime storytelling.

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 39.8% ★, Third-Person Shooter 11.6%, Crime 11%, Great Soundtrack 8.7%, Story Rich 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: Continues the series' signature noir storytelling and refined third-person shooting mechanics.

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 30.5%, Open World 19.7%, Third-Person Shooter 14.1%, Classic 10.1% ★, Third Person 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: The game that pioneered the 3D open-world crime genre, sharing the same foundational DNA as the original Mafia.

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 38.4%, Third-Person Shooter 13.3%, Violent 9.9%, Action 9.7%, Third Person 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: A raw, violent, and intensely cinematic crime shooter that focuses on the desperate lives of its protagonists.

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 31.3% ★, Open World 27%, Great Soundtrack 13.5%, Third Person 8.7%, Action 6%

Why You'll Like It: Utilizes an open-world structure to tell a focused, character-driven story with a distinct sense of place.

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 22.5%, Action 16.4%, Story Rich 12.1%, Violent 7.9%, Shooter 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A cinematic western that prioritizes character-driven storytelling and gritty action sequences.

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 42% ★, Crime 13.9%, Great Soundtrack 11.3%, Third Person 8.9%, Action 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a methodical, professional approach to the criminal underworld that rewards careful planning and immersion.

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 25.4%, Classic 17.8% ★, Great Soundtrack 11.7%, Third Person 9.9%, Story Rich 9%

Why You'll Like It: Features a compelling, multi-generational narrative set within a highly atmospheric historical city.

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 45.7% ★, Third Person 10.8%, Crime 10.2%, Great Soundtrack 9.3%, Action 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A classic stealth-action experience that focuses on the professional life of a hitman in a variety of atmospheric locations.

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 13.7%, Crime 12.2%, Action 10.9%, Third Person 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A dark and atmospheric entry in the series that delves into the life of a professional assassin.

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 59.7% ★, Violent 13%, Action 10.2%, Great Soundtrack 6.8%, Shooter 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: A stylized, story-driven conspiracy thriller that captures the classic feel of 2000s-era action games.

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

Why similar: Open World 43.7%, Third Person 17.4%, Action 15.4%, Story Rich 7.9%, Adventure 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: Combines high-quality open-world action with a dark, narrative-heavy story set in a dense urban environment.

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 32.4% ★, Violent 30.2%, Great Soundtrack 10.5%, Action 7.2%, Atmospheric 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: A gritty, violent exploration of the criminal underworld that emphasizes stealth and survival in a hostile environment.

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

Why similar: Open World 49.2%, Third Person 11.4%, Third-Person Shooter 11.1%, Action 10.9%, Multiplayer 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: A modern open-world crime thriller that focuses on technology, revenge, and a gritty urban atmosphere.

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 25.1%, Action 19.1%, Violent 16.4%, Shooter 13.1%, Historical 8.6%

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 36.1%, Open World 25.2%, Third-Person Shooter 7.3%, Third Person 7.2%, Action 5.7%

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 32.8%, Open World 16%, Violent 10.6%, Third-Person Shooter 10.3%, Story Rich 9%

Your world...Your rules!

Why similar: Open World 31.7%, Classic 24.9% ★, Action 10%, Third-Person Shooter 8.8%, Third Person 8.7%

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 23.9% ★, Open World 23.6%, Crime 15.5%, Racing 10.8%, Action 6.6%

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: Classic 53.4% ★, Crime 9.1%, Action 7.7%, Third Person 7.4%, Third-Person Shooter 6.3%

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 44.2% ★, Third-Person Shooter 24.3%, Action 12.5%, Great Soundtrack 8.7%, Shooter 7.4%

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 33.8% ★, Open World 20.1%, Third-Person Shooter 11.4%, Action 6.7%, Great Soundtrack 5.4%

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 54.6% ★, Open World 14.1%, Action 7.1%, Difficult 5.3%, Shooter 4.7%

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 22%, Action 9%, Third Person 8.1%, Atmospheric 5.3%

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%, Third-Person Shooter 13.9%, Action 10.6%, Violent 7.5%, Third Person 6%

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 49.4% ★, Open World 20.3%, Atmospheric 6.4%, Great Soundtrack 6.3%, Third Person 5.3%

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: Crime 30.4%, Open World 30%, Third Person 8.8%, Action 7.3%, Story Rich 5.5%

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 22.8% ★, Action 16.3%, Violent 11.4%, Shooter 9%, Open World 8%

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 14.9%, Great Soundtrack 12.6%, Third-Person Shooter 9%, Action 5.8%

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 32.5%, Open World 20%, Action 9.1%, Violent 8.7%, Great Soundtrack 8.6%

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

Why similar: Classic 63.4% ★, Action 7.5%, Shooter 5.8%, Historical 5.1%, Multiplayer 4.4%

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: Open World 53.6%, Action 10.9%, Shooter 8.1%, Great Soundtrack 6.5%, Atmospheric 5.7%

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 52.4%, Story Rich 24.6%, Violent 16.2%, Adventure 3.7%, Singleplayer 3.2%

The open-world action in Need for Speed Most Wanted gives you the freedom to drive your way. Hit jumps and shortcuts, switch cars, lie low or head for terrain that plays to your vehicle’s unique strengths. Fight your way past cops and rivals using skill, high-end car tech and tons of nitrous.

Why similar: Open World 36.1%, Racing 17.5%, Crime 8.3%, Third Person 8.1%, Multiplayer 7.8%

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 28.8%, Crime 24.9%, Action 8%, Third Person 7.4%, Great Soundtrack 7.1%

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

Why similar: Crime 37.7%, Open World 18.4%, Violent 10.8%, Action 9.1%, Third-Person Shooter 8.3%

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 33.5%, Crime 26.5%, Third-Person Shooter 12.3%, Great Soundtrack 7.5%, Action 7.4%

When a dark secret brings a loan shark, a death-row inmate, a corrupt cop and the legendary yakuza Kazuma Kiryu together the resulting war in Kamurocho might level the district to the ground.

Why similar: Crime 30%, Open World 19.7%, Action 10.3%, Violent 9%, Great Soundtrack 8.7%