Games Like Mafia II (Classic)

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

Why You'll Like It: It delivers the same cinematic mob rise-and-fall storytelling, period-authentic city driving, and cover-based shootouts, just from an earlier chapter of the 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 33.5%, Open World 16.8%, Action 8.7%, Third-Person Shooter 7.6%, Story Rich 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: This is the remastered version of the same core gangster drama, preserving the story-driven missions, driving, and gunfights that define Mafia II.

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 39%, Open World 17.5%, Great Soundtrack 6.3%, Story Rich 6%, Third-Person Shooter 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: It keeps the series’ crime-family themes and third-person action while expanding the city design and revenge-driven narrative.

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 27.2%, Open World 24.5%, Automobile Sim 13.7%, Third-Person Shooter 7.2%, Action 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: Its grounded urban crime story, heavy driving focus, and realistic city atmosphere make it one of the closest non-Mafia matches.

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 47.4%, Open World 22%, Story Rich 8.6%, Third Person 6%, Action 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: While more investigative, it shares Mafia II’s love of period detail, crime storytelling, cars, and a vividly realized mid-century city.

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 33.5%, Open World 28.4%, Action 7.1%, Story Rich 6.4%, Third Person 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: It combines undercover-crime storytelling with open-city driving, hand-to-hand combat, and gritty third-person action in a strong narrative package.

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 43.8%, Action 20.8%, Third Person 18.7%, Adventure 6.6%, Singleplayer 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: Its stylized period open world, driving, gunplay, and strong sense of place make it a great fit for players who love vintage crime-action atmosphere.

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 25.8%, Action 15.7%, Story Rich 12%, Great Soundtrack 11.4%, Third Person 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: It trades open-world freedom for superb cinematic third-person gunplay and a dark, adult crime story with a similar gritty tone.

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 24.7%, Crime 15.6%, Automobile Sim 15.3%, Driving 10.3%, Classic 9.1% ★

Why You'll Like It: This is another crime-focused urban game built around cars, criminal jobs, and a stylish period setting.

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 23.2%, Crime 19.2%, Automobile Sim 17.4%, Action 7.4%, Third-Person Shooter 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: These tighter GTA IV side stories lean into grounded criminal narratives and urban mission design more than most sandbox crime games.

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 34.1%, Story Rich 13.4%, Third-Person Shooter 10.4%, Great Soundtrack 9.2%, Action 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: Even as a western, it captures the same slow-burn criminal-life immersion, character drama, and cinematic mission design.

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 33.3%, Crime 25.4%, Third-Person Shooter 13.2%, Action 8.4%, Third Person 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: Before the series got too absurd, Saints Row 2 offered a strong old-school blend of urban crime, driving, and third-person mayhem.

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 31%, Story Rich 13.2%, Third-Person Shooter 11.7%, Great Soundtrack 9.1%, Classic 9% ★

Why You'll Like It: Like Mafia II, it focuses on a charismatic outlaw story, strong atmosphere, and tightly directed mission-based progression.

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 42.9%, Open World 22.3%, Action 15.8%, Story Rich 8.4%, Adventure 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: Its organized-crime plot, city immersion, and dramatic character writing make it a strong choice if the gangster-story side of Mafia II is what you loved most.

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 20.1% ★, Third-Person Shooter 17.4%, Crime 14.8%, Action 11.3%, Story Rich 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: It is another stylish, story-heavy third-person crime shooter with a moody noir edge and memorable gunfights.

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

Why similar: Open World 48.8%, Action 12.4%, Third-Person Shooter 11.9%, Third Person 9.4%, Shooter 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: This is a more modern crime thriller, but its serious tone, driving, shootouts, and city-based mission structure are a good match.

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 24% ★, Third-Person Shooter 17.9%, Crime 14.7%, Action 10.3%, Story Rich 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: If you want more grim crime storytelling and third-person shootouts, the original Max Payne remains a strong fit.

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 67.2%, Third Person 14.5%, Action 13.9%, Adventure 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: It drops you into another dense, crime-ridden city with a serious story and strong street-level atmosphere.

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 42.9%, Open World 22.3%, Action 16%, Story Rich 8.8%, Adventure 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: Its crime-family conflicts, character drama, and compact city immersion should appeal to players who came to Mafia II for the mob narrative.

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 41.1%, Third-Person Shooter 16.1%, Action 12.4%, Third Person 5.8%, Shooter 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: Its dirty, grounded urban shootouts and desperate criminal tone echo the rougher side of Mafia II’s world.

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 33.5%, Action 24.7%, Story Rich 19.4%, Great Soundtrack 12.3%, Singleplayer 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: This is a compact, polished crime-thriller with strong story focus, though it leans more toward brawling than Mafia II’s driving-and-shooting balance.

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 36.7%, Third-Person Shooter 15.1%, Story Rich 10.8%, Open World 9.9%, Third Person 7.2%

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 36.5%, Classic 15.2% ★, Great Soundtrack 12.5%, Third Person 9.7%, Action 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: It is not a gangster game, but its Rockstar-style open-world structure and tightly scripted mission design scratch a similar itch.

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: Crime 31.6%, Open World 29%, Third-Person Shooter 9.4%, Third Person 7.6%, Action 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: It is lighter in tone than Mafia II, but it still offers open-city mission design, driving, and a crime-tech sandbox 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 44.4%, Third-Person Shooter 16.6%, Action 13.4%, Shooter 6.3%, Third Person 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: Its crime-movie premise and hard-edged third-person firefights make it a decent pick if you want more desperate outlaw action.

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 31.6%, Open World 21.7%, Third-Person Shooter 16.4%, Action 7.4%, Third Person 6.8%

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 36.2%, Open World 21.3%, Third-Person Shooter 12.1%, Action 6.5%, Classic 6.3% ★

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 32.3%, Open World 23.3%, Automobile Sim 11.1%, Third-Person Shooter 7.7%, Action 6.2%

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 34.3%, Open World 23.3%, Third-Person Shooter 18.3%, Action 8.4%, Third Person 8.1%

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

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 29.6%, Crime 28.7%, Action 8.2%, Third Person 7.2%, Automobile Sim 4.6%

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 32%, Open World 17%, Third-Person Shooter 12.1%, America 9.6% ★, Driving 7.6%

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%, Open World 16.7%, Third-Person Shooter 11.7%, Driving 11%, Story Rich 7.9%

America, 1961. The assassination of Nazi General Deathshead was a short-lived victory. The Nazis maintain their stranglehold on the world. You are BJ Blazkowicz, aka “Terror-Billy,” member of the Resistance, scourge of the Nazi empire, and humanity’s last hope for liberty.

Why similar: Action 20.2%, Story Rich 19.3%, Shooter 14.9%, Great Soundtrack 12.3%, Open World 10.4%

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

Why similar: Open World 43%, Third-Person Shooter 14.9%, Action 12%, Third Person 9.7%, Shooter 6.5%

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 93.8%, Open World 2.6%, Atmospheric 1%, Singleplayer 0.9%, Multiplayer 0.9%

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

Why similar: Open World 34.6%, Crime 18.5%, Third-Person Shooter 15.6%, Action 9.6%, Great Soundtrack 6.7%

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

Why similar: Action 31.7%, Shooter 22.8%, Story Rich 15.6%, Atmospheric 11.4%, Singleplayer 5.7%

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 41.2%, Open World 29%, Action 12.6%, Driving 8.6%, Sandbox 3.8%

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 22.7% ★, Crime 20.2%, Action 12.5%, Great Soundtrack 11.6%, Third Person 11.1%

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 27.5% ★, Great Soundtrack 24.8%, Action 17%, Third Person 11.1%, Atmospheric 7.9%

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 28.4%, Third-Person Shooter 18.9%, Action 16.5%, Third Person 13.5%, Story Rich 6.7%

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 28.1%, Action 22.7%, Story Rich 12.2%, Shooter 11.6%, Atmospheric 7.1%

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

Why similar: Crime 59.9%, Action 13.1%, Great Soundtrack 12.5%, Shooter 8.7%, Multiplayer 4.5%

The world’s first and premier Action MMO Third Person Shooter allows you to choose between two sides of the law. Play as Enforcer or Criminal, customize your gear for the task at hand and hit the streets and play how you want in a city filled with more action this side of a Hollywood blockbuster.

Why similar: Open World 28.9%, Crime 26.9%, Third-Person Shooter 14%, Action 8.8%, Shooter 6.9%

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: Open World 27.3%, Third-Person Shooter 16.5%, Classic 16.4% ★, Action 10.3%, Shooter 5.4%

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 34.4%, Action 12.9%, Third Person 11.1%, Great Soundtrack 10.9%, Story Rich 10.2%

This Is the Police is a strategy/adventure game set in a city spiraling the drain. Taking the role of gritty Police Chief Jack Boyd, you'll dive into a deep story of crime and intrigue. Will Jack reach his retirement with a nice stack of bills, or will he end up broken ... or worse?

Why similar: Crime 64.4%, Story Rich 15.9%, Great Soundtrack 9.2%, Atmospheric 5.7%, Singleplayer 2.4%

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 33.1%, Driving 14.8%, Automobile Sim 12.4%, Action 9.2%, Third Person 7%

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 25.1% ★, Action 16.1%, Crime 14.2%, Third Person 13.5%, Great Soundtrack 9.7%

Your world...Your rules!

Why similar: Open World 36.8%, Action 13.4%, Third-Person Shooter 11.1%, Classic 10.5% ★, Third Person 8.4%

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 53.3%, Action 12.5%, Shooter 10.3%, Atmospheric 5.1%, Great Soundtrack 4.4%