Games Like Mafia: The Old Country

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 36.7%, Third-Person Shooter 16.5%, Story Rich 12.1%, Open World 10.3%, Third Person 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: It is the closest match overall, with a tightly directed mob narrative, period setting, cinematic driving and gunplay, and the same grounded crime-family tone.

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 32.6%, Third-Person Shooter 16.4%, Story Rich 10.5%, Open World 8.9%, Third Person 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: Like The Old Country, it centers on rising through organized crime in a story-rich historical setting with weighty third-person shooting and strong atmosphere.

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%, Third-Person Shooter 15%, Story Rich 10.6%, Open World 9.9%, Third Person 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: The original version still nails the serious mob-drama feel, immersive city design, and character-focused crime storytelling that define the series at its best.

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 37%, Third-Person Shooter 12.1%, Open World 9.2%, Stealth 9.2%, Story Rich 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: Though more open-ended, it keeps the revenge-driven crime story, brutal third-person combat, and cinematic presentation that Mafia fans usually want more of.

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 39.8%, Cinematic 14.5%, Open World 10.2%, Story Rich 10.2%, Third Person 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: It trades mob initiation for detective work, but its period crime atmosphere, mature storytelling, and immersive city recreation hit a very similar note.

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: Third-Person Shooter 19.6%, Story Rich 16.7%, Open World 16.6%, Realistic 11.8%, Shooter 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: Its slow-burn period setting, cinematic storytelling, immersive worldbuilding, and grounded third-person gunfights make it a superb alternative for players chasing historical crime drama.

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: Third-Person Shooter 24.3%, Story Rich 18.2%, Open World 16.8%, Third Person 8.4%, Shooter 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: Its early-1900s setting, dramatic outlaw themes, and cinematic third-person action give it a lot of the same historical grit and narrative pull.

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 33.5%, Cinematic 18.3%, Story Rich 10.2%, Shooter 9.9%, Third Person 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: It delivers the same kind of gritty, cinematic third-person shooting and crime-world storytelling, just in a more linear and intense action format.

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 34.5%, Open World 16.3%, Third-Person Shooter 10.5%, Third Person 10.5%, Story Rich 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: This is one of the best non-Mafia crime games on Steam, blending undercover gang politics, a serious story, and cinematic third-person action in a richly atmospheric city.

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: Stealth 32.5%, Third Person 23.6%, Open World 18%, Action 12.3%, Adventure 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: Its historical open world, stealth-heavy mission design, and stylish underworld resistance vibe make it a strong match for the seed game's period-action appeal.

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%, Third-Person Shooter 18.9%, Open World 16.5%, Third Person 10.9%, Shooter 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: Compared with other GTA entries, IV is the most grounded and story-heavy, making it a better fit for players who want serious crime drama over chaos.

Become a deadly Master Assassin in this action-adventure game. Explore the streets of ninth-century Baghdad through the eyes of Basim. Take down your targets while seeking justice as part of the Hidden Ones.

Why similar: Stealth 29.4%, Historical 20.5%, Third Person 9.9%, Open World 9.5%, Action-Adventure 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: This is a strong pick if the stealth, dense historical setting, and grounded street-level feel of The Old Country matter more to you than the mob theme itself.

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 22.1%, Cinematic 16.8%, Emotional 12.1%, Story Rich 11.5%, Shooter 10%

Why You'll Like It: While the setting is very different, its mix of stealth, brutal third-person combat, and prestige-style cinematic storytelling is a strong mechanical and tonal match.

Embark on a heartrending journey into a brutal, breathtaking world, and discover the cost of saving those you love in a desperate struggle for survival. Strike from the shadows or unleash hell with a variety of weapons, tools and unearthly powers.

Why similar: Cinematic 23%, Emotional 14.2%, Historical 13.9%, Third Person 11.2%, Realistic 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: Like Innocence, it offers a dark historical atmosphere, stealth-action pacing, and a highly cinematic story-first presentation.

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 36.1%, Third-Person Shooter 16.7%, Cinematic 12%, Shooter 8.5%, Third Person 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: It leans harder into stealth and calculated infiltration, but the immersive mission design and underworld-adjacent tone align well with Mafia’s stealthier side.

Follow the grim tale of young Amicia and her little brother Hugo, in a heartrending journey through the darkest hours of history.

Why similar: Stealth 32.7%, Story Rich 19.4%, Historical 11.7%, Third Person 9.6%, Atmospheric 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: Its historical setting, stealth-forward gameplay, and cinematic storytelling make it a great pick if you want more atmospheric, narrative-driven third-person tension.

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 58.9%, Realistic 16.1%, Open World 15%, Action 6.8%, Singleplayer 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: Although it flips perspectives to law enforcement and uses a different camera, it still scratches the itch for a gritty crime-soaked city and systemic street-level drama.

A storm is coming. Venture into the complete Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR’S CUT on PC; forge your own path through this open-world action adventure and uncover its hidden wonders. Brought to you by Sucker Punch Productions, Nixxes Software and PlayStation Studios.

Why similar: Stealth 25.2%, Open World 13.1%, Story Rich 12.9%, Historical 12.7%, Third Person 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: Its cinematic third-person action, stealth options, and immersive historical world make it a good fit for players who value atmosphere and dramatic storytelling.

Experience the winner of over 300 Game of the Year awards, now on PC. Discover Ellie and Abby’s story with graphical enhancements, gameplay modes like the roguelike survival experience No Return, and more.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 25.2%, Stealth 18.6%, Story Rich 12.1%, Emotional 11.7%, Third Person 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: It shares the same emphasis on stealth, cinematic third-person combat, and a heavy, character-driven tone, even outside the crime genre.

A thrilling story-driven action RPG, with a rich open world, set in 15th century Medieval Europe. Experience the ultimate medieval adventure - through the eyes of young Henry - as you embark on a journey of epic proportions.

Why similar: Immersive 31.5% ★, Historical 14.3%, Open World 11.2%, Story Rich 11.1%, Realistic 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: It is lighter on gunplay and crime, but its deeply immersive historical world and grounded storytelling can appeal to players who love period authenticity above all.

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 33.9%, Cinematic 25.5%, Third Person 12.6%, Realistic 10.6%, Action-Adventure 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: This blends crime drama, detective work, and street-level storytelling in a way that should appeal to anyone who loves serious, city-based underworld narratives.

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 25.8%, Third-Person Shooter 19.7%, Story Rich 8.8%, Shooter 7.3%, Open World 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: Its grounded crime setting and story-led urban action make it one of the more relevant newer alternatives for players who mainly want another serious criminal-world narrative.

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 35.9%, Action 11%, Action-Adventure 10.8%, Story Rich 10.3%, Open World 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: Its intense crime-family story and personal stakes make it another strong organized-crime alternative, even if the combat is more brawler-focused than shooter-based.

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 31.1%, Story Rich 11.5%, Emotional 11.5%, Open World 9.7%, Third Person 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: Its turn-of-the-century setting and crime-centered storytelling make it a nice thematic companion if you especially like historical intrigue and investigation.

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: Story Rich 24.9%, Action 18.1%, Action-Adventure 17.7%, Open World 16.6%, Emotional 10%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a focused crime story with slick third-person action and a moody underworld tone that feels closer to Mafia than the more comedic Yakuza entries.

Play as Nathan Drake and Chloe Frazer in their own standalone adventures as they confront their pasts and forge their own legacies. This game includes the critically acclaimed single-player stories from both UNCHARTED 4: A Thief’s End and UNCHARTED: The Lost Legacy.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 19.5%, Stealth 14.4%, Cinematic 13.9%, Story Rich 12.1%, Third Person 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: It is less grounded, but the cinematic third-person shooting, authored set pieces, and strong story momentum make it appealing to fans of polished narrative action.

The award-winning series returns as Karl Fairburne fights to uncover Project Kraken in 1944 France. The genre-defining authentic sniping, with enhanced kill cam, has never looked or felt better as you fight across immersive maps to stop the Nazi war machine in its tracks.

Why similar: Stealth 33.7%, Third-Person Shooter 27.7%, Shooter 13%, Third Person 7.6%, Action 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: This is a good mechanical match for players who want deliberate stealth, methodical third-person gunplay, and tense infiltration in a grounded historical backdrop.

Uncover one of history’s greatest mysteries in a first-person, single-player adventure. The year is 1937, sinister forces are scouring the globe for the secret to an ancient power connected to the Great Circle, and only one person can stop them - Indiana Jones™.

Why similar: Stealth 27.3%, Historical 20.7%, Story Rich 15.8%, Action-Adventure 12.1%, Open World 8.3%

A Way Out is an exclusively co-op adventure where you play the role of one of two prisoners making their daring escape from prison.

Why similar: Crime 27.9%, Story Rich 20.1%, Emotional 11.9%, Cinematic 11%, Third Person 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: Its cinematic prison-break crime narrative and grounded third-person action make it a worthwhile pick if you are open to a co-op-focused underworld story.

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

Why similar: Open World 21.8%, Stealth 21.8%, Third-Person Shooter 20.6%, Third Person 13.1%, Action 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: Its grounded urban crime story, stealth-friendly missions, and third-person action make it a better fit than most modern open-world sandboxes.

A remake of the 2004 game METAL GEAR SOLID 3: SNAKE EATER, with the same gripping story and engrossing world, now with all new graphics and 3D audio that enhance the jungle atmosphere. Get ready for the ultimate survival stealth action experience.

Why similar: Stealth 30.6%, Cinematic 21.5%, Third-Person Shooter 19.5%, Story Rich 10.1%, Third Person 6.1%

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: Third-Person Shooter 29.6%, Crime 26.6%, Open World 10.1%, Third Person 9.9%, Action-Adventure 7%

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 34.8%, Third-Person Shooter 12.7%, Story Rich 11.7%, Open World 9%, Third Person 7.9%

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: Third-Person Shooter 31.5%, Crime 27.5%, Third Person 11.2%, Open World 10.3%, Action-Adventure 7.5%

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 34.3%, Third-Person Shooter 23.8%, Open World 11.1%, Third Person 8.4%, Story Rich 5.6%

Experience an epic action-adventure story set in feudal Japan! Become a lethal shinobi assassin and powerful legendary samurai as you explore a beautiful open world in a time of chaos.

Why similar: Stealth 32.3%, Historical 20.9%, Open World 10.7%, Third Person 9.6%, Action-Adventure 9.4%

Discover the vast Chornobyl Exclusion Zone full of dangerous enemies, deadly anomalies and powerful artifacts. Unveil your own epic story as you make your way to the Heart of Chornobyl. Make your choices wisely, as they will determine your fate in the end.

Why similar: Open World 21.1%, Cinematic 17.5%, Shooter 17.4%, Atmospheric 14.6%, Story Rich 12.8%

Earn the Number. 007 First Light is a thrilling espionage action-adventure game from IO Interactive. Follow James Bond as a young, resourceful and sometimes reckless recruit in MI6's training programme, and discover an origin story of the world’s most famous spy.

Why similar: Stealth 19.2%, Third-Person Shooter 18.6%, Cinematic 15%, Third Person 7.8%, Shooter 6.7%

Samson returns to Tyndalston, a city that shaped him hard, where every fight is close and every escape is earned. He owes dangerous people more than he can pay, and they’re using his sister to force his hand. The clock is ticking. The only way out is through anyone who stands in his way.

Why similar: Cinematic 35%, Action-Adventure 20.7%, Combat 20.6%, Open World 8.2%, Singleplayer 5.7%

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: Third-Person Shooter 32.6%, Crime 12.5%, Story Rich 10.7%, Third Person 8.3%, Cinematic 8.1%

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

Why similar: Crime 34.7%, Shooter 19.5%, Story Rich 18.3%, Atmospheric 11.7%, Action 8.9%

MindsEye is an ever-expanding gameplay experience with a story campaign, endless stream of new playable content delivered regularly, and the power to create your own games with our simple to use building tool.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 24.9%, Cinematic 18.2%, Story Rich 9.6%, Shooter 9.3%, Third Person 9.2%

Wield your high-tech umbrella to take down Italy’s last mafia family while evading capture by your own agency in this thrilling third-person action-adventure shooter.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 33.4%, Story Rich 11.4%, Third Person 10.3%, Action-Adventure 9.9%, Shooter 8.8%

Join private investigator Jack Pepper on a guns blazing, jazz-fueled adventure in MOUSE: P.I. For Hire. MOUSE combines the charm of hand-drawn rubber hose animation inspired by the classic cartoons of the 1930’s with the adrenaline and action of an explosive first person shooter.

Why similar: Shooter 32.6%, Story Rich 27.1%, Combat 17%, Action 13.3%, Singleplayer 5.2%

DOOM: The Dark Ages is the prequel to the critically acclaimed DOOM (2016) and DOOM Eternal that tells an epic cinematic story worthy of the DOOM Slayer’s legend. Players will step into the blood-stained boots of the DOOM Slayer, in this never-before-seen dark and sinister medieval war against Hell.

Why similar: Cinematic 37.1%, Shooter 17.9%, Story Rich 16.2%, Atmospheric 12.4%, Action 10.5%

Offering unparalleled sniping mechanics, stealth and tactical third-person combat, Sniper Elite: Resistance turns the attention of the award-winning series towards a hidden war, far from the front lines, deep within the heart of occupied France.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 35.6%, Stealth 27.8%, Third Person 11.1%, Action 8.2%, Action-Adventure 7.5%

Hunt ghosts as two memorable characters in a story-driven Action-RPG where your decisions carry dramatic consequences. Torn between honoring your oath to the living and saving your departed partner, how far will you go for love?

Why similar: Emotional 21.3%, Cinematic 20.9%, Third Person 15.7%, Story Rich 11.2%, Atmospheric 10.2%

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 22%, Realistic 21.7%, Story Rich 19.5%, Action-Adventure 11.7%, Atmospheric 11.3%

A whole new breed of survival horror emerges with Cronos: The New Dawn. Survive the brutal wastelands of the future, fight nightmarish merging creatures and jump back in time to harvest souls as you seek to uncover the origins of the apocalypse that wiped out humanity.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 37.3%, Story Rich 13.7%, Third Person 13%, Atmospheric 10.7%, Action-Adventure 8.8%

Pragmata is a unique, sci-fi action-adventure game from Capcom. Follow Hugh, a member of an ill-fated investigation team, and Diana, a young android, as they navigate a lunar facility taken over by rogue AI in search of a way to Earth.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 49.5%, Third Person 12.6%, Story Rich 10.1%, Action 8.8%, Action-Adventure 8.4%

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 89.5%, Historical 6.4%, Atmospheric 1.6%, Open World 1.4%, Singleplayer 1.1%

Unfinished Business is a new standalone adventure of RoboCop: Rogue City. OmniTower is their fortress, violence their language. Face elite mercenaries all the way to the top of the tower and enforce the law amidst the chaos!

Why similar: Shooter 23.9%, Crime 23.7%, Story Rich 20.6%, Atmospheric 12.9%, Action 10.5%

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 37.8%, Story Rich 13.4%, Open World 10.5%, Action 10.2%, Action-Adventure 10.1%

Hinako's hometown is engulfed in fog, driving her to fight grotesque monsters and solve eerie puzzles. Uncover the disturbing beauty hidden in terror.

Why similar: Cinematic 28.3%, Story Rich 21.6%, Third Person 11.7%, Atmospheric 11.1%, Action-Adventure 9.8%

Explore Ancient Egypt in this action-adventure game. Battle powerful enemies, unveil conspiracies, and discover the origin story of the Assassin’s Brotherhood.

Why similar: Stealth 23.9%, Historical 20.1%, Open World 13.6%, Third Person 8.8%, Action-Adventure 7.8%

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: Stealth 57.3%, Third Person 11.8%, Crime 7.5%, Shooter 7.4%, Action 6.6%

If war is the closest we get to hell on earth, it's because Earth harbours the worst of demons: humankind. In an isolated country ravaged by infighting, discover the secrets of your past and deal with the repercussions of a mysterious calamity.

Why similar: Third Person 22.8%, Story Rich 19.5%, Atmospheric 15.6%, Action-Adventure 10.3%, Action 10.2%

Investigating a letter from his late wife, James returns to where they made so many memories - Silent Hill. What he finds is a ghost town, prowled by disturbing monsters and cloaked in deep fog. Confront the monsters, solve puzzles, and search for traces of your wife in this remake of SILENT HILL 2.

Why similar: Story Rich 25.3%, Cinematic 23.7%, Atmospheric 18.4%, Third Person 17.5%, Action-Adventure 5.1%

Embark on an epic journey across war-torn 19th-century Japan in this open-world action RPG from Team NINJA, the veteran studio behind "Nioh" and "NINJA GAIDEN."

Why similar: Historical 33.9%, Open World 24.8%, Third Person 24.3%, Action 10.1%, Adventure 4.1%