Games Like Mafia III: 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 33.6%, Open World 15.4%, Violent 6.9%, Third-Person Shooter 6.2%, Story Rich 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: It’s the closest match in series DNA, with a tightly written mob story, period cars, third-person shootouts, and a licensed soundtrack-heavy atmosphere.

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 37.3%, Open World 17.5%, Story Rich 6.5%, Third-Person Shooter 6.2%, Violent 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: Another cinematic Mafia tale built around betrayal, revenge, and organized crime, with modernized gunplay and a strong historical setting.

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 34.3%, Open World 14.8%, Classic 10.1% ★, Great Soundtrack 7.7%, Story Rich 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: The original classic still nails the series’ mob atmosphere with old-school shootouts, period immersion, and a tragic rise-through-crime 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 35.5%, Open World 27.9%, Third Person 6.5%, Story Rich 5.1%, Action 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: This open-world crime story delivers brutal action, driving, and underworld politics in a focused, story-rich urban sandbox.

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 33.9%, Open World 28.3%, Third-Person Shooter 7.2%, Third Person 6.7%, Action 5%

Why You'll Like It: Its grounded crime drama, cover-based firefights, driving, and serious revenge-driven tone make it one of the strongest non-Mafia alternatives.

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 21.8%, Great Soundtrack 12.4%, Action 10.4%, Third Person 9.6%, Story Rich 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: It trades the open world for sharper pacing, but its bleak revenge story and hard-hitting third-person gunplay feel very close to Mafia III’s mood.

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 38%, Third Person 17.9%, Action 11.9%, Stealth 11.3%, Adventure 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: Its period setting, open-world structure, and district-by-district dismantling of enemy control echo Mafia III’s atmospheric conquest loop.

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 50.7%, Open World 21.7%, Story Rich 6.8%, Third Person 6.6%, Third-Person Shooter 2.9%

Why You'll Like It: While more investigative, it offers another mature period crime world with strong atmosphere, mob-adjacent storytelling, and detailed city immersion.

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 32.6%, Open World 20.6%, Third-Person Shooter 13.5%, Third Person 7.3%, Violent 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: The 1980s mob fantasy, killer soundtrack, and rise-to-power crime structure line up well with Mafia III’s love of era and attitude.

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 36.1%, Open World 19.6%, Third-Person Shooter 9.3%, Violent 8.1%, Third Person 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: Its gang-war progression, territorial expansion, and revenge-fueled climb through the underworld make it a strong sandbox counterpart.

Create a team with up to 3 friends in Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon® Wildlands and enjoy the ultimate military shooter experience set in a massive, dangerous, and responsive open world.

Why similar: Open World 37.4%, Third-Person Shooter 13%, Shooter 12.6%, Stealth 11.7%, Third Person 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: Mechanically, its open-map campaign of taking down a criminal hierarchy region by region feels a lot like Mafia III’s racket and boss takedowns.

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

Why similar: Open World 48%, Third Person 10.4%, Third-Person Shooter 10.1%, Action 8.3%, Stealth 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: This is a darker urban revenge sandbox with shootouts, driving, and a story about using a living city to strike back at powerful enemies.

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 38.8%, Open World 17.6%, Great Soundtrack 6.4%, Story Rich 6%, Third-Person Shooter 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: If you want more vintage mob storytelling and don’t mind older tech, the original release still captures the series’ crime-drama magic.

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 34.4%, Story Rich 10.9%, Great Soundtrack 10.4%, Third-Person Shooter 9%, Shooter 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: It’s a different setting, but the tragic outlaw storytelling, deliberate pacing, and richly atmospheric world will appeal to Mafia III fans.

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 32.3%, Story Rich 11%, Great Soundtrack 10.6%, Third-Person Shooter 10.4%, Classic 6.6% ★

Why You'll Like It: Another strong revenge-flavored story with cinematic action, a memorable soundtrack, and a grim, character-driven tone.

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 35.4%, Open World 22.2%, Third-Person Shooter 15%, Third Person 8.7%, Violent 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: Its grim mob betrayals and stripped-down climb through Liberty City’s underworld still make it a foundational crime-game recommendation.

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 70.8%, Third Person 15.9%, Action 9.2%, Adventure 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: Its gritty detective story, crime-soaked city, and mature tone make it a great pick if you want another character-driven urban crime drama.

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 43.3%, Open World 21.3%, Action 10%, Violent 7.7%, Story Rich 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: This one offers a slicker presentation, a dramatic organized-crime plot, and a polished city sandbox full of betrayal and power struggles.

In this action-adventure thriller, detective Takayuki Yagami goes undercover to unravel a string of twisted crimes at a high school in Yokohama, Japan. Crack the case and some skulls with brutal combat featuring three unique fighting styles and an arsenal of private eye tricks.

Why similar: Crime 70.6%, Third Person 15.9%, Action 9.2%, Adventure 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: It keeps the same street-level crime immersion as Judgment while adding even stronger action and a darker, more intense story.

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 44.7%, Open World 21.4%, Action 10.5%, Violent 8.1%, Story Rich 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: Its focused story of loyalty, betrayal, and reclaiming your place in the criminal world matches Mafia III’s serious narrative pull.

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 36.7%, Open World 22.1%, Violent 9%, Action 7.8%, Great Soundtrack 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: It leans into a slower, more dramatic gangster story with neighborhood-level immersion and an older, wearier protagonist.

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 27.7%, Violent 20.6%, Action 13.8%, Story Rich 13.1%, Great Soundtrack 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: This compact crime thriller has a serious underworld plot, stylish action, and the same sense of being a dangerous operator in a corrupt world.

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%, Third-Person Shooter 12.1%, Open World 9.2%, Stealth 9.2%, Story Rich 8.1%

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: Crime 17.8%, Third-Person Shooter 16.7%, Classic 15.6% ★, Great Soundtrack 10.2%, Action 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: It’s a noir-heavy, story-first revenge shooter with stylish gunfights and a damaged antihero at its center.

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 37.1%, Great Soundtrack 12.3%, Nudity 11.8%, Violent 11.1%, Story Rich 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: It’s more RPG-heavy and futuristic, but its gang politics, open city, mature storytelling, and violent missions hit a similar crime-world appeal.

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 18.3% ★, Crime 17.4%, Third-Person Shooter 16.9%, Great Soundtrack 8.6%, Story Rich 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: This classic is pure vendetta-driven third-person crime action, built around hardboiled narration and relentless shootouts.

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 40.6%, Third-Person Shooter 12.6%, Violent 9.4%, Action 7.6%, Third Person 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: Its ugly, desperate criminal violence and seedy urban tone make it a good fit if you liked Mafia III’s harsher edge.

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 32.9%, Crime 27.1%, Third-Person Shooter 11.3%, Third Person 5.7%, Action 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: Under the sillier edge, it’s still a gang-war sandbox about taking neighborhoods back through missions, driving, and plenty of gunfights.

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 26.6%, Third Person 12.6%, Stealth 10.5%, Story Rich 9.9%, Violent 8.1%

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

Why You'll Like It: Another story-driven crime game about damaged criminals, betrayals, and third-person firefights with a nasty streak.

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: Stealth 26.8%, Crime 23.8%, Third-Person Shooter 12.5%, Third Person 11.6%, Action 8.6%

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 40.7%, Open World 19.8%, Third-Person Shooter 12.2%, Third Person 6.3%, Shooter 5.5%

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%, Open World 25.5%, Third-Person Shooter 7%, Third Person 6.9%, Shooter 6.3%

Rogue agent Rico Rodriguez journeys to Solis, a huge South American world home of conflict, oppression and extreme weather conditions. Strap into your wingsuit, equip your fully customizable grappling hook, and get ready to bring the thunder!

Why similar: Open World 37.8%, Third-Person Shooter 14.9%, Violent 9.5%, Shooter 8.5%, Action 7.5%

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 32.9%, Open World 31.3%, Third Person 8.6%, Action 5.9%, Great Soundtrack 4.3%

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 39.4%, Third-Person Shooter 15.5%, Third Person 8.8%, Shooter 8.2%, Action 7%

Homefront®: The Revolution is an open-world first person shooter where you must lead the Resistance movement in guerrilla warfare against a superior military force.

Why similar: Open World 37.6%, Shooter 12.7%, Action 10.1%, Stealth 9.6%, Violent 8%

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: Violent 19.6%, Shooter 11%, Story Rich 10.4%, Action 9.1%, Great Soundtrack 9.1%

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 52.9%, Story Rich 12.6%, Nudity 8.9%, Great Soundtrack 7.6%, Action 5%

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 38.9%, Great Soundtrack 14.9%, Third Person 11.6%, Classic 11.4% ★, Action 6.8%

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

Why similar: Crime 37.5%, Open World 17.6%, Violent 9.7%, Third-Person Shooter 7.4%, Action 6.7%

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 47.9%, Open World 31.2%, Action 9.2%, Sandbox 4.9%, Adventure 3.2%

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 34.9%, Crime 23.9%, Classic 8.9% ★, Third-Person Shooter 7.9%, Action 7.6%

Sniper Elite 3 is a tactical third-person shooter that combines stealth, gameplay choice and genre-defining ballistics with huge, open levels and the exotic terrain of World War 2 North Africa.

Why similar: Stealth 20.7%, Third-Person Shooter 16.5%, Open World 13.3%, Shooter 12.1%, Action 9.7%

Discover unrivalled sniping freedom in the largest and most advanced World War 2 shooter ever built. Experience tactical third-person combat, gameplay choice and epic longshots across gigantic levels as you liberate wartime Italy from the grip of Fascism.

Why similar: Open World 16.9%, Stealth 14.5%, Shooter 13.5%, Third Person 10%, Third-Person Shooter 10%

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 36.5%, Open World 17.1%, Violent 10.6%, Third-Person Shooter 10.3%, Story Rich 6.5%

“Ryse: Son of Rome” tells the story of Marius Titus, a young Roman soldier who witnesses the murder of his family at the hands of barbarian bandits, then travels with the Roman army to Britannia to seek revenge.

Why similar: Open World 25%, Third Person 20.2%, Action 18.2%, Nudity 9.3%, Gore 7%

Good or Insane? The choice is yours. Following the Apocalyptic end to the Postal Dude’s week in Paradise, we follow him and his insane pitbull Champ as they emigrate to its appropriately named sister city, Catharsis.

Why similar: Open World 20.4%, Third-Person Shooter 16.5%, Violent 16.4%, Third Person 9.4%, Action 8.4%

In Agents of MAYHEM, you run a no-holds barred operation against a shadowy super-villain organization known only as LEGION and their mysterious leader, the Morningstar. Explore the city of Seoul as a variety of Super Agents to thwart LEGION's vile plans to take over the world!

Why similar: Open World 37.2%, Third Person 14.4%, Third-Person Shooter 13.9%, Action 11.3%, Shooter 7.9%

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 30.6%, Open World 25.9%, Stealth 8.8%, Third Person 7.6%, Third-Person Shooter 7.3%

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

Why similar: Crime 37.8%, Violent 14.5%, Shooter 11%, Story Rich 10.5%, Action 7.4%

Strategy. Speed. Story. These are the core pillars of Battlefield™ Hardline, a cops vs. criminals experience unlike any other.

Why similar: Crime 35.6%, Shooter 16.5%, Violent 13.5%, Action 10.3%, Multiplayer 9.6%

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 25.1%, Action 14.2%, Shooter 11.9%, Story Rich 9.1%, Violent 8.3%

Experience an epic open-world brought to life by the award-winning Nemesis System. Forge a new Ring of Power, conquer Fortresses in massive battles and dominate Mordor with your personal orc army in Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™.

Why similar: Open World 42.4%, Violent 12.8%, Third Person 9.6%, Stealth 9.1%, Action 6.7%

Go behind enemy lines with the ultimate modern military shooter. Play as an American sniper dropped in Georgia, near Russian border. Choose your own path to accomplish your missions across an unforgiving open world.

Why similar: Open World 33.9%, Stealth 16.6%, Shooter 12.9%, Violent 9.7%, Action 7.5%