Games Like Mafia III: Definitive Edition

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 36.5%, Open World 17.7%, Story Rich 6.4%, Third-Person Shooter 6.3%, Violent 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: This remake delivers the closest match in cinematic Mafia storytelling, period atmosphere, driving, and violent third-person crime 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 36.1%, Third-Person Shooter 12.3%, Open World 9.7%, Stealth 9.2%, Story Rich 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: It returns to the series' organized-crime roots with a cinematic, violent story of loyalty, betrayal, and life inside the Mafia.

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 6.8%, Third-Person Shooter 6.1%, Story Rich 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: A character-focused mob saga with memorable period detail, gunfights, driving, and a more linear but similarly dramatic criminal rise-and-fall story.

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 37.8%, Open World 17.9%, Great Soundtrack 6.7%, Third-Person Shooter 6%, Story Rich 6%

Why You'll Like It: The original version preserves the same excellent mob-movie tone, historical city setting, and narrative-driven criminal action as its remaster.

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%, Open World 28.3%, Third Person 6.5%, Story Rich 5.1%, Action 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: An undercover cop caught between gangs gives this open-world crime story a personal, dramatic edge alongside strong driving, shooting, and territory-based action.

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 33.1%, Open World 28.8%, Third-Person Shooter 7.3%, Third Person 6.7%, Action 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: Its somber immigrant-crime narrative, grounded city, driving, gunfights, and morally compromised protagonist strongly suit Mafia III's mature tone.

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 36.9%, Third Person 16.2%, Action 10.8%, Stealth 10.3%, Classic 5.3% ★

Why You'll Like It: Its period open world, revenge motive, enemy stronghold disruption, and explosive third-person action make it an especially fitting alternative.

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 37.4%, Open World 25.9%, Third-Person Shooter 6.7%, Third Person 6.6%, Shooter 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a sprawling criminal sandbox full of driving, heists, shootouts, and intersecting underworld stories, albeit with a more satirical tone.

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 21.7%, Great Soundtrack 12.7%, Action 10.4%, Third Person 9.3%, Story Rich 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: For the most direct dose of grim, cinematic third-person shooting and a damaged protagonist pursuing violent justice, this is an excellent fit.

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

Why similar: Open World 48.3%, Third Person 10.3%, Third-Person Shooter 10.1%, Action 8.4%, Stealth 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: A revenge-fueled protagonist navigates Chicago's criminal underworld through open-world driving, shootouts, surveillance, and sabotage.

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 32.6%, Story Rich 10.9%, Great Soundtrack 10.7%, Third-Person Shooter 10.2%, Classic 6.5% ★

Why You'll Like It: A revenge-tinged story about a former outlaw confronting his past, supported by open-world exploration and tense shootouts, mirrors Mafia III's personal stakes.

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 34.8%, Story Rich 10.8%, Great Soundtrack 10.7%, Third-Person Shooter 8.9%, Shooter 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: Its deliberate, cinematic tale of gang loyalty, betrayal, revenge, and violent open-world missions has much of the same prestige-crime-drama appeal.

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 49.7%, Open World 22.2%, Story Rich 6.9%, Third Person 6.6%, Third-Person Shooter 2.9%

Why You'll Like It: This period crime epic trades territory warfare for detective work but retains a richly realized city, noir mood, and organized-crime cases.

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 34.8%, Open World 20.1%, Third-Person Shooter 9.5%, Violent 8.1%, Nudity 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: Its gang-centered story, turf wars, driving, and sprawling criminal sandbox directly appeal to the empire-building side of Mafia III.

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 31.5%, Open World 21%, Third-Person Shooter 13.5%, Third Person 7.2%, Violent 7%

Why You'll Like It: A stylish period crime story with an iconic soundtrack, gangster ascent, driving, and shootouts scratches Mafia III's retro-underworld itch.

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 34.5%, Open World 23%, Third-Person Shooter 14.8%, Third Person 8.7%, Violent 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: This influential open-world crime game offers a bleak city, criminal missions, driving, and gunplay in a compact classic format.

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 29.8%, Open World 26.2%, Stealth 8.7%, Third Person 7.6%, Third-Person Shooter 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: While lighter in tone, it remains a strong modern open-city crime-action game with stealth, hacking, driving, and missions against powerful criminal institutions.

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 42.5%, Open World 22.7%, Action 10.5%, Violent 9%, Story Rich 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: A wrongly imprisoned ex-yakuza returns to a dangerous criminal world in this personal, melodramatic tale of betrayal and loyalty.

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 26.4%, Third-Person Shooter 11.4%, Great Soundtrack 5.9%, Action 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: It has gang-building, neighborhood control, driving, and third-person combat similar to Mafia III, though presented with far more irreverent humor.

Enter the world of the ultimate assassin. HITMAN World of Assassination delivers the definitive stealth action experience, putting you in the shoes of Agent 47, a master assassin. Explore immersive locations, uncover hidden secrets, and eliminate targets with complete freedom of approach.

Why similar: Stealth 18.6%, Open World 16.3%, Violent 13.5%, Third-Person Shooter 11.5%, Third Person 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: It replaces Mafia III's direct combat with stealth but offers polished third-person assassinations in richly detailed criminal and political environments.

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 48.4%, Third Person 11.4%, Action 9.2%, Third-Person Shooter 7.5%, Story Rich 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: Its revenge narrative, hostile open world, vehicle combat, outpost clearing, and harsh atmosphere fit the destructive liberation loop of Mafia III.

Ride and fight into a deadly, post pandemic America. Play as Deacon St. John, a drifter and bounty hunter who rides the broken road, fighting to survive while searching for a reason to live in this open-world action-adventure game.

Why similar: Open World 49%, Third-Person Shooter 9.3%, Third Person 8.7%, Story Rich 8.3%, Violent 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: This open-world third-person action game combines a hardened protagonist, emotional loss, firearms, hostile camps, and a long personal journey.

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%, Third Person 16.2%, Action 9.5%, Adventure 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: This mature detective thriller explores yakuza conspiracies and street crime in a dense city, with a strong story and plenty of side activity.

Discover the award-winning game that inspired the critically acclaimed television show. Guide Joel and Ellie through a post-apocalyptic America, and encounter unforgettable allies and enemies in The Last of Us™.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 23%, Story Rich 17.3%, Third Person 15.4%, Shooter 14.6%, Violent 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: Its intimate revenge-adjacent drama, grounded violence, cinematic pacing, and tense third-person combat suit players drawn most to Lincoln's personal story.

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 44.6%, Third-Person Shooter 13.8%, Action 8.8%, Violent 7.5%, Shooter 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: A bleak, violent criminal thriller about desperate fugitives, it emphasizes morally ugly characters and intense third-person shootouts.

Crime Boss: Rockay City is a 1-4 player co-op FPS heist game with enjoyable stealth and epic killing spree combat. Featuring a solo roguelike campaign that combines FPS and strategy elements with the most hilariously cheesy voice acting that make you laugh.

Why similar: Crime 58.6%, Shooter 11.7%, Stealth 10.7%, Action 7%, Multiplayer 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses on criminal crews, robberies, turf warfare, and first-person shootouts, providing a more arcade-like but thematically compatible crime experience.

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 40.9%, Third-Person Shooter 13.2%, Violent 9.8%, Action 8%, Third Person 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: Its raw presentation, urban criminal chaos, and brutal close-range gunfights make it a good choice for Mafia III players seeking darker action.

Lead the revolution in this first-person open world guerrilla shooter. Fight with improvised weapons, travel however you can, and build your rebel network to take down Castillo's regime.

Why similar: Open World 49.8%, Shooter 15.7%, Action 8.6%, Multiplayer 7.7%, Atmospheric 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: Its open-world liberation structure, hostile checkpoints, weapon-heavy combat, and revolution against an entrenched regime echo Mafia III's takeover campaign.

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 26.7%, Third Person 12.6%, Stealth 10.3%, Story Rich 9.9%, Violent 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 33.7%, Open World 15%, Classic 10.4% ★, Great Soundtrack 8%, Violent 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%, Open World 20.3%, Third-Person Shooter 12.4%, Third Person 6.4%, Shooter 5.5%

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 23.3%, Third-Person Shooter 12.6%, Third Person 11.6%, Action 8.7%

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 11.1%, Story Rich 10.2%, Great Soundtrack 9.3%, Action 9.2%

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 37.9%, Shooter 12.8%, Action 10.2%, Stealth 9.6%, Violent 8%

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 18.6% ★, Crime 16.9%, Third-Person Shooter 16.9%, Great Soundtrack 8.9%, Story Rich 7.8%

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 32.1%, Open World 31.6%, Third Person 8.6%, Action 6%, Great Soundtrack 4.5%

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 38%, Third-Person Shooter 14.9%, Violent 9.5%, Shooter 8.5%, Action 7.5%

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 39.6%, Third-Person Shooter 15.4%, Third Person 8.7%, Shooter 8.2%, Action 7.1%

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 17.3%, Third-Person Shooter 16.7%, Classic 16% ★, Great Soundtrack 10.6%, Action 8.6%

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 53%, Story Rich 12.5%, Nudity 9%, Great Soundtrack 7.9%, Action 5%

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

Why similar: Crime 36.7%, Open World 18.2%, Violent 9.8%, Third-Person Shooter 7.4%, Action 6.8%

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 35%, Crime 23%, Classic 9.1% ★, Third-Person Shooter 7.9%, Action 7.6%

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 38.5%, Great Soundtrack 15.3%, Classic 11.7% ★, Third Person 11.5%, Action 6.8%

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 35.7%, Open World 17.4%, Violent 10.8%, Third-Person Shooter 10.5%, Story Rich 6.5%

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: Stealth 24.2%, Crime 16.9%, Classic 13% ★, Great Soundtrack 10.7%, Third Person 9.8%

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 47.3%, Open World 31.6%, Action 9.4%, Sandbox 4.8%, Adventure 3.3%

“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 25.3%, Third Person 20%, Action 18.3%, Nudity 9.4%, Gore 7.1%

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 20.6%, Third-Person Shooter 16.6%, Open World 13.4%, Shooter 12.2%, Action 9.8%

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

Why similar: Crime 37.4%, Violent 14.6%, Shooter 11.2%, Story Rich 10.5%, Action 7.6%

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

Why similar: Crime 35%, Shooter 16.8%, Violent 13.7%, Action 10.6%, Multiplayer 9.4%

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 17%, Stealth 14.3%, Shooter 13.6%, Third-Person Shooter 10.1%, Violent 10.1%

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%, Third-Person Shooter 16.6%, Violent 16.5%, Third Person 9.4%, Action 8.4%

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 12.9%, Third Person 9.6%, Stealth 9.1%, Action 6.8%

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 14.4%, Shooter 11.9%, Story Rich 9%, Violent 8.3%

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 37.5%, Third Person 14.3%, Third-Person Shooter 13.9%, Action 11.4%, Shooter 7.9%