Games Like Mafia: Definitive Edition

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 26.4%, Open World 13.7%, Sexual Content 7.5%, Noir 6.9%, Story Rich 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: This direct sequel delivers another grounded gangster narrative with cinematic missions, classic cars, and a richly realized historical city.

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 36.2%, Open World 18.4%, Story Rich 8.4%, Third-Person Shooter 7.5%, Classic 7.3% ★

Why You'll Like It: It offers the same tightly paced mob drama as the remaster, with an even more old-school focus on story, driving, and immersion.

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 36.9%, Open World 17.2%, Story Rich 6.4%, Third-Person Shooter 6%, Violent 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: Although broader and rougher, it keeps the series’ focus on organized crime, revenge, licensed music, and third-person action in a period 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 38.4%, Open World 18.4%, Noir 15.9%, Story Rich 7.7%, Mature 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: Its story-first crime structure, historical city recreation, and slower, more grounded tone make it a great fit for players who loved Mafia’s cinematic authenticity.

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 30.2%, Open World 26.6%, Story Rich 6.4%, Action 4.7%, Mature 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: This is another excellent single-player crime story built around city driving, undercover underworld drama, and hard-hitting action missions.

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 30.1%, Open World 28.2%, Third-Person Shooter 8.6%, Classic 6.5% ★, Multiplayer 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: It shares Mafia’s more serious, character-driven take on urban crime, with grounded gunfights, driving, and a strong narrative backbone.

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 27.5%, Open World 19.6%, Third-Person Shooter 15.4%, Sexual Content 7%, Violent 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: It offers another stylish climb through a historical criminal underworld, with lots of driving, mission-based progression, and period flavor.

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 23.1%, Noir 14.7%, Story Rich 11.1%, Action 9.6%, Multiplayer 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: If Mafia’s cinematic shooting and crime-film mood were your favorite parts, Max Payne 3 delivers an even tighter, more intense version of that formula.

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 42.4%, Third Person 15%, Action 14.4%, Adventure 10.4%, Noir 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: Its period setting, open city, driving, and story-led action give it a similar historical-adventure feel despite the World War II backdrop.

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%, Story Rich 13.8%, Third-Person Shooter 11.7%, Classic 9.5% ★, Sexual Content 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: This is another strong story-rich period crime game, built around a doomed antihero, memorable set pieces, and a grounded cinematic tone.

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 30.7%, Story Rich 13%, Third-Person Shooter 9.7%, Multiplayer 8.3%, Mature 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: While it swaps cars for horses, it matches Mafia’s cinematic pacing, period immersion, and tragic outlaw storytelling extremely well.

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 40.2%, Open World 21.7%, Action 11.1%, Story Rich 9.2%, Adventure 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: Its focused gangland story, urban exploration, and dramatic betrayals make it a strong pick for anyone wanting more character-heavy crime fiction.

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 28.3%, Open World 21.2%, Sexual Content 11%, Mature 7.6%, Third-Person Shooter 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: Its heist-driven criminal campaign, polished driving and shooting, and cinematic mission design make it a natural next step if you want a bigger sandbox take on the formula.

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 28%, Open World 17.1%, Sexual Content 11.7%, Third-Person Shooter 10.1%, Violent 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: It is less focused than Mafia, but its gangland themes, open-world missions, and story of rising in criminal life still overlap well.

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 40.4%, Open World 21.8%, Action 11%, Story Rich 8.9%, Adventure 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: It continues the series’ blend of serious crime drama, urban atmosphere, and story-driven progression in a highly explorable city.

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 21.5%, Third-Person Shooter 17.6%, Third Person 6.2%, Violent 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: Its mission-based criminal rise in a grim urban setting makes it one of the clearest sandbox ancestors to the kind of city crime fantasy Mafia taps into.

Fight for the truth and uncover the twisted crime running deep beneath the surface of Tokyo. In this legal thriller , the balance between justice and mercy teeters on the edge.

Why similar: Crime 69%, Third Person 12.8%, Action 10.6%, Adventure 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: It trades mob membership for detective work, but its dense city, mature crime plot, and long-form narrative structure feel very compatible with Mafia fans.

When a police officer discloses the murder of the student teacher who bullied his son to suicide, the twisted secrets of a Yokohama, high school bleed out. Nothing, in this case, is black and white.

Why similar: Crime 69%, Third Person 12.9%, Action 10.5%, Adventure 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: This follow-up keeps the same strong urban crime storytelling while adding more action and a broader conspiracy-driven plot.

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: Open World 31.5%, Crime 19.2%, Classic 12.7% ★, Racing 10.2%, Third-Person Shooter 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: This is a crime-heavy driving game with a strong period vibe, lots of car chases, and a story centered on betrayal and revenge.

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: Noir 21.2%, Classic 18.9% ★, Third-Person Shooter 15.5%, Crime 12.2%, Story Rich 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: It leans harder into noir and linear shooting, but the tragic crime story and cinematic presentation are very much in Mafia’s wheelhouse.

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 21.7% ★, Noir 19.3%, Third-Person Shooter 15.3%, Crime 11.7%, Story Rich 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: This gritty noir shooter shares Mafia’s fatalistic crime tone and story-first structure, even if it is more linear and action-focused.

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 49%, Open World 23.4%, Noir 19.7%, Action 5.2%, Singleplayer 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: Seen from the other side of the law, it still captures the patrol, pursuit, and city-crime atmosphere that makes period urban crime games appealing.

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 31.5%, Open World 21.6%, Action 7.9%, Sexual Content 7.5%, Story Rich 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: It is another mature, character-driven crime story that emphasizes urban atmosphere and dramatic underworld relationships over pure sandbox chaos.

ERASE YOUR PAST TO PROTECT YOUR FUTURE Once a legendary yakuza, Kazuma Kiryu faked his own death and abandoned his name for the sake of protecting his family. Now, he is thrust into conflict by a mysterious figure attempting to drive him out of hiding.

Why similar: Open World 21.7%, Sexual Content 18.2%, Story Rich 13.5%, Violent 12.9%, Action 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: Its compact crime-thriller structure, underworld politics, and story-led city action make it a good pick if you want more focused criminal drama.

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 37.5%, Third-Person Shooter 16.6%, Story Rich 12.3%, Open World 10.5%, Third Person 6.3%

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 36.9%, Third-Person Shooter 15.5%, Action 8.2%, Violent 7.7%, Mature 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: This is a grimy, desperate crime shooter that captures the ugly side of criminal life with intense third-person gunfights and a raw urban mood.

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

Why similar: Open World 50.1%, Third-Person Shooter 12.7%, Action 9.1%, Multiplayer 9.1%, Third Person 8%

Why You'll Like It: Its darker tone, citywide driving, shootouts, and criminal-underworld plot make it a decent modern alternative with a more tech-thriller twist.

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: Crime 28.6%, Third-Person Shooter 20.5%, Action 12.3%, Third Person 11.6%, Story Rich 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: Though more linear and stealth-oriented, it has a cinematic criminal-underworld story and grounded action that can appeal to players who liked Mafia’s movie-like feel.

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 41.8%, Third-Person Shooter 16.8%, Action 9.4%, Violent 6.1%, Story Rich 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: It offers another bleak, narrative-driven criminal tale built around fugitives, shootouts, and a harsh, no-glamour view of violence.

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

Why similar: Crime 31.3%, Story Rich 12.9%, Violent 10.6%, Gore 10%, Shooter 8.3%

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 17.7%, Third-Person Shooter 12.9%, Story Rich 9.1%, Violent 8.9%

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

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 38%, Open World 20.9%, Third-Person Shooter 15.5%, Multiplayer 6.2%, Third Person 4.9%

As Lara Croft races to save the world from a Maya apocalypse, she must become the Tomb Raider she is destined to be.

Why similar: Open World 29.1%, Story Rich 14.6%, Third Person 10.2%, Action 9.2%, Adventure 8.8%

Become a medieval thug in a crazy open-world action game, full of pop-culture references. Complete insane quests, kill heroes, steal horses, fight guards, rob peasants, listen to some bard music, and much more! All packed in old-school gameplay style!

Why similar: Crime 43.9%, Open World 22%, Mature 8.5%, Story Rich 8.5%, Shooter 4.9%

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 37.8%, Classic 17.3% ★, Third Person 8.3%, Great Soundtrack 7.5%, Action 6.9%

Story-driven open-world RPG that immerses you in an epic adventure in the Holy Roman Empire. Avenge your parents' death as you battle invading forces, go on game-changing quests, and make influential choices. Explore castles, forests, villages and other realistic settings in medieval Bohemia!

Why similar: Open World 59.9%, Story Rich 18.9%, Adventure 6.1%, Action 6%, Singleplayer 5%

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 37.5%, Mature 16.4%, Story Rich 14.9%, Violent 9%, Great Soundtrack 6.5%

In this story-driven detective thriller, a young Sherlock Holmes struggles to prove himself as he navigates an exotic, dangerous island in the Mediterranean to investigate the mystery of his mother’s death.

Why similar: Crime 42.9%, Open World 25%, Story Rich 12.5%, Third Person 6.6%, Action 5.3%

Flee the shattered ruins of the Moscow Metro and embark on an epic, continent-spanning journey across the post-apocalyptic Russian wilderness. Explore vast, non-linear levels, lose yourself in an immersive, sandbox survival experience, and follow a thrilling story-line that spans an entire year in the greatest Metro adventure yet.

Why similar: Open World 33.4%, Story Rich 17.4%, Shooter 8%, Action 6.6%, Violent 6.6%

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 31.1%, Open World 22.5%, Action 9.7%, Story Rich 8.5%, Violent 7.6%

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 40.5%, Open World 20.7%, Story Rich 11.2%, Action 10.3%, Adventure 7%

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 46.4%, Open World 33.9%, Action 10.5%, Adventure 5.7%, Violent 1.4%

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 33.7%, Crime 31.6%, Third Person 6.8%, Action 6.7%, Story Rich 5.6%

Experience a fantastic adventure with unique gameplay that blends investigation, action and exploration in a breath-taking thriller that will test the limits of your nerves and intelligence. Play as the great detective and track down evil in the darkest corners of London and the human soul…

Why similar: Crime 50.5%, Story Rich 14.7%, Third Person 8.7%, Multiplayer 6.6%, Adventure 6%

Play as Mad Max, a reluctant hero and survivor who wants nothing more than to leave the madness behind and find solace.

Why similar: Open World 45.6%, Action 9%, Third-Person Shooter 8.5%, Third Person 8%, Story Rich 6.6%

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

Why similar: Crime 33%, Open World 17.4%, Third-Person Shooter 8.8%, Violent 7.7%, Action 7%

Get ready for a Yakuza experience of unprecedented scale! Follow five characters across five Japanese cities, each trying to achieve their dream. The connections between them bring them together, but the conflict that unfolds is nothing any of them could have predicted.

Why similar: Crime 35.6%, Open World 21.6%, Story Rich 8.3%, Action 8.2%, Violent 6.4%

Take over the duties of a border guard inspector in a communist country of the 80's. Smuggling, corruption and forgery are the order of the day here. Be vigilant and earn the respect of your superiors.

Why similar: Open World 55.5%, Story Rich 20.8%, Action 11.2%, Singleplayer 6.3%, Atmospheric 6.2%

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 30.2%, Crime 24.1%, Third-Person Shooter 7.3%, Action 6.8%, Multiplayer 5.5%

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 31.1%, Open World 21.4%, Story Rich 11%, Action 8%, Violent 7.6%

Experience a gripping psychological thriller filled with innumerable twists and turns. The hunt is on for a murderer known only as the Origami Killer. Four characters, each following their own leads, must take part in a desperate attempt to prevent the killer from claiming a new victim.

Why similar: Crime 39.7%, Story Rich 25.2%, Sexual Content 15.2%, Violent 8.6%, Adventure 5%

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 25.3%, Action 14.5%, Multiplayer 13%, Story Rich 11.9%, Shooter 9.4%

Become Ichiban Kasuga, a low-ranking yakuza grunt left on the brink of death by the man he trusted most. Take up your legendary bat and get ready to crack some underworld skulls in dynamic RPG combat set against the backdrop of modern-day Japan.

Why similar: Crime 29.4%, Open World 19.9%, Story Rich 12%, Action 8.6%, Sexual Content 7.8%