Games Like Rustler (Grand Theft Horse)

OPEN-WORLD carjacking goes back to the '80s in this 8-BIT nostalgic throwback. Run missions! Outrun the law! Rampage the city with weapons, power-ups and vehicles!

Why similar: Open World 31.3%, Crime 24.9%, Funny 10.8%, Top-Down 8.4%, Action 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game is the gold standard for top-down, open-world satire that heavily references classic gaming tropes.

Build a "legitimate" corporation via open world missions, shakedowns, sabotage and property acquisition.

Why similar: Crime 24.6%, Top-Down Shooter 20.4%, Open World 15.1%, Sandbox 12.6%, Funny 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: It offers the same top-down, crime-focused sandbox gameplay with a sharp, humorous take on corporate greed.

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 28.6%, Open World 19.8%, Top-Down Shooter 13.6%, Sandbox 13%, Top-Down 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: A direct spiritual successor to the classic top-down crime genre, focusing on escaping the law in an open-world environment.

Become a rogue in a fantasy action adventure game filled with absurd humor. Go on a quest to kill the dragon - and realize this is only the beginning. Learn spells from a wizard and brawling from an orc. Save the kingdom, destroy a ring, fight a monstrous beaver!

Why similar: Horses 27.1% ★, Crime 18.5%, Top-Down Shooter 11.8%, Open World 9.2%, Sandbox 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: This game perfectly mirrors the medieval parody tone of Rustler, featuring absurd quests and a fantasy-themed open world.

Fight, sneak, and hack your way through randomly generated cities. It's like Nuclear Throne meets Deus Ex, mixed with the anarchy of GTA. Rogue-lite meets immersive sim, and goes completely insane.

Why similar: Funny 32%, RPG 30.5%, Action 14.6%, Indie 12%, Adventure 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a chaotic, top-down sandbox experience where you can complete objectives in any ridiculous way you choose.

WARNING: This game contains puns, dad jokes, flappy-bird-like-arcade-minigames, breaking of the 4th wall and jabs directed at tryhard-overly-serious-RPGS. Do not play if you hate FUN or would not like to strap in for a Hilarious quest for The Legendary Villain-Beating Artifact™.

Why similar: Open World 38.1%, Funny 25%, RPG 15.7%, Action 7.4%, Adventure 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: A hilarious action-RPG that mocks traditional fantasy tropes with the same irreverent humor found in Rustler.

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 41.8%, Funny 13%, Sandbox 11.9%, Mature 7.3%, Action 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the 'thug life' social dynamics and open-world mischief of Rustler within a school setting.

Ever just tired of it all? Ready for change? Wanna bet it all on sheer mayhem and destruction? In comes Maniac, a rogue-lite crime action game in which the world goes against you, and your insanity creates chaos!

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 27.5%, Open World 18.2%, Sandbox 16.5%, Top-Down 12.8%, Funny 12.2%

Why You'll Like It: A top-down, chaotic action game that focuses on causing as much destruction as possible in a sandbox city.

Westerado: Double Barreled. When your family is murdered by a mysterious desperado, you set out into the world to take revenge. Take control of your own fate and that of others, all using your trusty shooting iron.

Why similar: Open World 55.6%, Adventure 10%, Action 9.2%, Indie 8.1%, Funny 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: An open-world western that allows for significant player freedom and features a distinct, stylized top-down perspective.

Live a week in the life of "The POSTAL Dude"; a hapless everyman just trying to check off some chores. Buying milk, returning an overdue library book, getting Gary Coleman's autograph, what could possibly go wrong?

Why similar: Open World 24.7%, Mature 23%, Sandbox 20.9%, Funny 17.7%, Shooter 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: While first-person, it captures the same absurdist, chaotic, and offensive humor that makes Rustler so memorable.

The Escapists provides players the opportunity of experiencing a light-hearted insight into everyday prison life with the main objective being that of escaping!

Why similar: Sandbox 22.9%, Funny 18.4%, Top-Down 17.7%, RPG 10.3%, Action 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: A top-down sandbox game that focuses on crime and planning, offering a similar strategic approach to open-world mischief.

Dude Simulator is an open world sandbox game. This is a life simulator. The main objective is to enjoy what you are doing.

Why similar: Open World 27.3%, Sandbox 22.5%, Funny 19.2%, Shooter 10.3%, Adventure 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: Similar to Rustler, this game focuses on being a menace in an open world with a heavy emphasis on comedy.

A strategy/action RPG. Create a character, engage in diplomacy, craft, trade and conquer new lands in a vast medieval sandbox. Raise armies to lead into battle and command and fight alongside your troops in massive real-time battles using a deep but intuitive skill-based combat system.

Why similar: Medieval 27.4%, Horses 24.5% ★, Open World 20.8%, Sandbox 14.5%, RPG 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: An expanded medieval sandbox that allows for deep role-playing and open-world exploration.

Goat Simulator is the latest in high-tech Goat Simulation technology.

Why similar: Open World 33.2%, Funny 31%, Sandbox 26.6%, Indie 3.7%, Action 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: It leans into the physics-based, chaotic, and funny sandbox gameplay that makes open-world games entertaining.

Grand Dude Simulator is an open world sandbox game. This is a life simulator. The main objective is to enjoy what you are doing.

Why similar: Funny 19.9%, Open World 19.8%, Sandbox 19.6%, Shooter 11.6%, Action 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A low-fidelity, chaotic open-world sandbox that prioritizes humor and freedom over realism.

It's 3:00 a.m. Your neighbours are having a loud party. Stop them. Party Hard is tinyBuild's award-winning stealth strategy game about ruining parties by any means.

Why similar: Crime 53.2%, Top-Down 11.9%, Funny 10.2%, Action 8.6%, Indie 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A top-down, tactical, and darkly humorous game about causing chaos in a sandbox environment.

Become the best thief. Gather intel, steal things and sell them to buy hi-tech equipment. Do everything that a real thief does.

Why similar: Crime 46.4%, Open World 17.3%, Sandbox 9.7%, Funny 7.9%, RPG 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the criminal aspect of sandbox games, allowing players to plan and execute heists in an open environment.

Two knights, a strong bond, and a long journey. Take up the race for the rose, ride from town to town and take shelter before nightfall by any means necessary! If your bond is strong and your horse drifts well, you can be the recipient of the fabled rose. Luckily you brought guns!

Why similar: Horses 49.7% ★, Medieval 18.9%, Funny 12.2%, Shooter 8.8%, Action 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: A medieval-themed, horse-based racing game that captures the absurdity of medieval travel found in Rustler.

Broforce is an action-packed side-scrolling run ‘n’ gun ode to freedom, putting you in control of an under-funded, overpowered paramilitary organization dealing exclusively in excessive force.

Why similar: Funny 32.5%, Shooter 28.2%, Action 21.3%, Indie 10.7%, Adventure 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: While a side-scroller, it matches the high-octane, satirical, and destructive energy of Rustler perfectly.

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 46%, Open World 22.8%, Shooter 9.2%, Story Rich 9.2%, Atmospheric 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: An open-world crime game that offers a gritty, yet satirical look at criminal life in a specific regional setting.

Lead a mercenary company in this tactical RPG set in a medieval fantasy world. Chase fame and fortune as you choose where to go, who to recruit, which contracts to pursue, and how to train and equip your men in a procedurally generated open world campaign.

Why similar: Horses 38.7% ★, Medieval 16.3%, Open World 14.3%, Sandbox 12.7%, RPG 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical, medieval-themed sandbox that captures the mercenary lifestyle often explored in Rustler.

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 32.6%, Open World 23.1%, Mature 13.4%, Sandbox 8.4%, Shooter 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: The definitive open-world crime sandbox that serves as the primary inspiration for the gameplay loop of Rustler.

In a land torn asunder by incessant warfare, it is time to assemble your own band of hardened warriors and enter the fray. Lead your men into battle, expand your realm, and claim the ultimate prize: the throne of Calradia!

Why similar: Medieval 30.4%, Horses 23.3% ★, Open World 19.7%, Sandbox 13.1%, RPG 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: While more strategic, it offers the best medieval open-world sandbox experience for those who enjoyed the setting of Rustler.

Hotline Miami is a high-octane action game overflowing with raw brutality, hard-boiled gunplay and skull crushing close combat.

Why similar: Top-Down 31.6%, Top-Down Shooter 28.1%, Action 12.3%, Shooter 10.4%, Indie 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: This game defines the top-down, high-intensity, and violent action style that Rustler draws inspiration from.

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 38.4%, Open World 20%, Sandbox 14.1%, Funny 11.1%, Shooter 7%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential open-world crime game that prioritizes over-the-top humor and chaotic action.

Step into the vibrant, ever-evolving world of Red Dead Online and experience life in frontier America. Chase down bounties, battle outlaw gangs and other players, hunt, fish and trade, search for exotic treasures, run Moonshine, and much more to discover in a world of astounding depth and detail.

Why similar: Horses 53.5% ★, Open World 25.7%, Shooter 8.3%, Action 4.2%, Adventure 4%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a massive open-world crime experience for those who want to live the life of an outlaw in a historical setting.

Shoot and drift around the chaotic streets of Strife City, a hub for crime, secret societies, paranormal activities and lots’a *CHA-CHING*!

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 28.7%, Top-Down 18.4%, Shooter 12.5%, Open World 12.4%, Funny 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: A top-down, multiplayer-focused action game that emphasizes chaotic combat and sandbox destruction.

Experience the classic majesty of soaring through the skies on Horseback. Collect over 99 Apples hidden throughout a Handcrafted 3-Dimensional World, push technology to its limit and Breed the Ultimate Horse, and destroy The Glue Factory and Save Horse Kind.

Why similar: Horses 50% ★, Open World 19.1%, Sandbox 15.2%, Funny 13.7%, Singleplayer 2%

Get a taste of prison life! Become a prison guard and deal with dangerous convicts. Prison management, lots of daily activities. Will you become the best guard in history? Or maybe you'll turn into the worst scumbag this Prison has ever seen?

Why similar: Crime 34.5%, Open World 14.9%, Sandbox 14%, Funny 11.2%, RPG 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a humorous and interactive look at criminal life from the perspective of both sides of the law.

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: Horses 32.2% ★, Open World 25%, Mature 10%, Story Rich 8.3%, Shooter 6.4%

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: Medieval 25.8%, Open World 20.3%, Swordplay 16.6% ★, Horses 15.4% ★, RPG 7.9%

The mayor of Rockhaven threw you down a hole into the Undercity. Why? Net worth too low. In this open-world simulation, you and up to 3 pals will steal, fight, and scheme to reclaim the city. Customise your rides, buy businesses, and take on the Mayor’s forces. Rockhaven is yours for the taking!

Why similar: Crime 38.8%, Open World 18.5%, Funny 17.3%, Sandbox 13.8%, RPG 5.9%

Ghost of a Tale is an action-RPG game in which you play as Tilo, a mouse and minstrel thrown into a perilous adventure. Through stealth and cunning you’ll be able to explore the secrets of Dwindling Heights Keep and navigate its dangers.

Why similar: Medieval 23.4%, Open World 15.8%, Atmospheric 12%, Funny 10.9%, RPG 10.5%

Survive the streets of San Hugo facing all kinds of problems in this open world located in Argentina.

Why similar: Crime 29.2%, Top-Down Shooter 17.9%, Open World 13.4%, Funny 9.9%, Top-Down 8.4%

Rum & Gun combines fast-paced shooter action with ARPG loot and character building. Journey across the Indian Ocean, uncover the secrets of the Drunken God, and become a legendary pirate captain. You're not on the Caribbean anymore...

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 38.7%, Top-Down 16.3%, Shooter 14%, Funny 10.5%, Adventure 5.3%

Explore Astride, a horse game set in a Scandinavian-inspired environment.

Why similar: Horses 78.9% ★, Open World 10.3%, RPG 6.3%, Adventure 2.1%, Indie 1.4%

Your world...Your rules!

Why similar: Open World 47.5%, Sandbox 18.2%, Shooter 14.5%, Action 10.6%, Adventure 4.5%

Gloria Victis is an MMORPG with an emphasis on realism, set in a low-fantasy medieval open world. Enjoy MMO with skill-based non-target combat, open PVP with territory control, deep crafting system and player-driven economy – all that served with beautiful graphics and an immersive atmosphere.

Why similar: Medieval 28.4%, Open World 24.7%, Swordplay 15.8% ★, Sandbox 7.9%, RPG 7.5%

From the THIEF SIMULATOR developers. It's the 80s. Steal VCRs, tapes, classic cars, and if you get caught, outrun the police!

Why similar: Crime 53.9%, Open World 18.7%, Sandbox 10.8%, Action 6.4%, Adventure 6.3%

Calradia is a land at war, offering great riches and even greater dangers to adventurers and mercenaries that flock to shed their blood on its soil. With courage and a strong sword, an unknown stranger can make a name as a warrior. Free-form sand-box gameplay.

Why similar: Medieval 35.9%, Open World 25.4%, Sandbox 16.4%, RPG 12.9%, Action 3.3%

Sons of Valhalla is a roguelike strategy game set in the Viking Age. Build fortresses, gather warriors, and lay siege to enemy strongholds, engaging in personal combat as you raid and conquer across England.

Why similar: Horses 38.7% ★, Medieval 18.1%, Open World 15.7%, Sandbox 13.8%, RPG 5.9%

Welcome to Han Xiongnu Wars. A stand-along game and synergy of historical Far East and multiple features in role-playing, real-time strategy and action gameplay. This game brings you to the eventful years of the early Han Dynasty, and faithfully presents the ancient eastern culture with many objects and scenes faithfully reconstructed...

Why similar: Horses 31.9% ★, Medieval 18.1%, Open World 16.9%, Sandbox 15.4%, RPG 7%

A mockumental action game. Go forth and rock in the absolute weirdest and most messed up simulator in the history of sandbox shooters. Fully unprofessional English language version. This dub will have you in stitches.

Why similar: Mature 43.4%, Shooter 26.3%, Story Rich 20.2%, Action 10.1%

A new breed of Police Simulator, Enforcer demands you show exceptional bravery in the line of duty while under pressure and enemy gunfire.

Why similar: Crime 51%, Open World 25.1%, Action 6%, Sandbox 5.8%, Adventure 4.7%

Inspired by classic top-down action games, Glitchpunk lets you brawl, shoot and drive your way through a dystopian future. As an android bounty hunter in a brutal world of gangs, cults and corporations there’s plenty of work for you. Lock and load, let her rip!

Why similar: Crime 31.5%, Top-Down Shooter 28.3%, Open World 16.4%, Top-Down 10%, Shooter 8.2%

UnMetal is a 2D stealth action-adventure that pays homage to the classics with a healthy dose of humor and satire. You play as Jesse Fox, who is definitely NOT an elite commando, under arrest for a crime he didn't commit, and must escape a covert military base using his wits and fists.

Why similar: Funny 35.9%, Top-Down 26.7%, Action 12.2%, Adventure 11.6%, Indie 9.5%

Road Redemption lets you lead a biker gang on an epic journey across the country in this driving combat road rage adventure. Huge campaign, dozens of weapons, full 4-player co-op splitscreen.

Why similar: Combat Racing 60.2% ★, Funny 20.6%, Action 10%, Indie 5.7%, Singleplayer 3.6%

Stealth and rebellion in an absurd totalitarian government.

Why similar: Crime 32.9%, Open World 15.6%, Funny 13.5%, Sandbox 12.8%, Action 12.3%

West of Loathing — a slapstick comedy stick-figure wild west adventure role-playing game.

Why similar: Funny 28.1%, Open World 25.6%, RPG 18.4%, Story Rich 11%, Adventure 8%

Oldschool action open-world sci-fi with a unique storyline, frenetic battles, crude humor, loose morals and cows.

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 28.4%, Open World 22%, Sandbox 16.7%, Top-Down 12.5%, RPG 9.2%

Become a thief in VR! Feel the thrill of stealing in free roam sandbox neighborhoods. Use lockpicks and hi-tech hacking tools. Observe your target, gather information and hide from police. Or drive a car like crazy to get out of trouble!

Why similar: Crime 42.9%, Open World 19.2%, Sandbox 11.4%, Funny 6.8%, Action 6.1%

Sandbox with a vampire priest in the leading role. Destroy shatanists and turn the devil's village into an oasis of christianism.

Why similar: Sandbox 44.4%, Shooter 25.7%, Funny 18.9%, Action 11.1%

Wartales is an open world RPG in which you lead a group of mercenaries in their search for wealth across a massive medieval universe. Explore the world, recruit companions, collect bounties and unravel the secrets of the tombs of the ancients!

Why similar: Open World 32.2%, Medieval 29.3%, RPG 13.4%, Sandbox 12.9%, Story Rich 4.7%

The door to your robber’s career is waiting! Just crowbar the lock off and force your way through the threshold. Learn skills, collect tools and become a master of the thieving trade!

Why similar: Crime 50.5%, Open World 19%, Atmospheric 5.8%, Funny 5.7%, Sandbox 4.7%

Juro Janosik is an action adventure about a Slovak legendary hero. You'll take an adventure across country of Slovakia, explore castles, solve puzzles, rob pandurs, liberate prisoners, steal from the rich and give loot to the poor.

Why similar: Top-Down 32.3%, Funny 28.4%, RPG 9.8%, Adventure 9.4%, Action 7.9%

An epic medieval action-adventure video game that is definitely not a legend.

Why similar: Medieval 25.4%, Funny 24.6%, Open World 24.2%, Story Rich 9.1%, Action 5.5%