Games Like Saints Row

The Full Package, Remastered – With enhanced graphics, improved lighting, reworked environments, and visual effects, Steelport and The Third Street Saints have never looked so good.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 16.1%, Open World 12.6%, Sandbox 9.3%, Driving 8.7%, Satire 8.1% ★

Why You'll Like It: This title represents the peak of the series' signature blend of over-the-top action and comedic open-world chaos.

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 20.2%, Third-Person Shooter 14.5%, Crime 13.6%, Character Customization 11.4%, Sandbox 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: Widely considered the best in the franchise for its deep character customization and gritty yet humorous criminal narrative.

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

Why similar: Open World 19.3%, Third-Person Shooter 15.6%, Co-op 10.2%, Crime 9.1%, Comedy 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: The original version of this classic offers the same high-octane, mission-based sandbox gameplay found in the reboot.

Experience the insane antics of Saints Row IV. The Saints have gone from the Penthouse to the White House - but Earth has been invaded and it’s up to you to save it with an arsenal of superpowers and strange weapons, in the wildest open world game ever.

Why similar: Open World 17.8%, Third-Person Shooter 12.8%, Superhero 11.9% ★, Co-op 9.1%, Character Customization 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: Takes the series' sandbox formula to the extreme by adding superpowers and sci-fi elements to the urban exploration.

Join Johnny Gat & Kinzie Kensington as you tear apart Hell in a quest to save the Boss’ soul. Historical icons, old friends, older enemies, a talking gun, a full length musical number & a whole lot more shenanigans await!

Why similar: Open World 19%, Third-Person Shooter 14.7%, Co-op 13%, Comedy 8.7%, Funny 7%

Why You'll Like It: A standalone spin-off that maintains the series' irreverent humor and chaotic open-world traversal.

Sunset Overdrive transforms an open-world apocalypse into your tactical playground. Zip, grind and wall-run across Sunset City with an unconventional arsenal. Hyper-agility, unique weapons, and customizable abilities deliver an explosive and irreverent adventure in the end times.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 23.7%, Open World 21.2%, Character Customization 18.1%, Funny 8.2%, Comedy 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: Features a vibrant, colorful open world with high-energy movement and a similarly irreverent, self-aware tone.

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 23.2%, Third-Person Shooter 17.9%, Superhero 11.1% ★, Third Person 9.6%, Comedy 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: Developed by the same studio, this game shares the same universe and comedic, character-driven design philosophy.

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 30.7%, Open World 29.2%, Third-Person Shooter 8.7%, Third Person 7.2%, Multiplayer 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a compelling urban crime story with a heavy focus on satisfying melee combat and open-world exploration.

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 24.4%, Open World 20%, Third-Person Shooter 10.7%, Multiplayer 7.6%, Sandbox 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: The definitive modern urban crime sandbox that sets the standard for open-world depth and variety.

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 26%, Third-Person Shooter 21.2%, Sandbox 10.1%, Multiplayer 8.1%, Shooter 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: The ultimate sandbox experience for players who love physics-based destruction and creative traversal tools.

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: Open World 23.1%, Crime 22.3%, Third-Person Shooter 13.5%, Multiplayer 9.5%, Co-op 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a bright, hacker-themed open world with a lighter tone and more focus on fun than the original game.

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 37.9%, Co-op 20.5%, Multiplayer 11.6%, Shooter 11.3%, Funny 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: A crime-focused shooter that leans into the aesthetic of 90s action cinema with a focus on heist-based gameplay.

Pilgor's baaack! Gather your herd and venture forth into Goat Simulator 3; an all-new (at least on Steam), totally realistic, sandbox farmyard experience. Invite up to three friends in local or online co-op, create carnage as a team, or compete in mini-games and then not be friends anymore.

Why similar: Open World 20.6%, Character Customization 18.9%, Sandbox 17.6%, Co-op 13.4%, Comedy 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: Matches the series' love for pure, physics-based sandbox absurdity and exploration without taking itself seriously.

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 27%, Third-Person Shooter 22.1%, Sandbox 12.8%, Shooter 7.7%, Action 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: Offers extreme weather events and massive scale for players who prioritize pure sandbox destruction.

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 22.6%, Driving 13.3%, Open World 12.4%, Character Customization 9.9%, Co-op 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: A humorous, crime-themed sandbox game that captures the spirit of living large and causing trouble in a city.

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 32.6%, Driving 21.4%, Third-Person Shooter 10.5%, Third Person 8.3%, Action 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a gritty, expansive open world with an emphasis on vehicular combat and base-building progression.

PAYDAY 3 is a 1-to-4 player co-op FPS and the ultimate heist fantasy, set in the most iconic city in the world. Gone without a trace or through a hail of bullets. Either way, you're getting out with the prize.

Why similar: Crime 38.1%, Co-op 21%, Dark Humor 12.8%, Multiplayer 11.3%, Shooter 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the cooperative heist experience that serves as the core criminal fantasy for many Saints Row fans.

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 33.9%, Co-op 21%, Shooter 13.6%, Multiplayer 13.6%, Action 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: A massive open-world shooter that emphasizes overthrowing regimes and customizing gear in a tropical setting.

Build a resistance as you fight to take back a near-future London facing its downfall. Welcome to the Resistance.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 19.5%, Open World 17.2%, Co-op 14.3%, Driving 13.4%, Multiplayer 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: Allows for deep character customization and recruitment in a futuristic London, mirroring the 'gang building' aspect of the reboot.

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 33.1%, Open World 22.5%, Third-Person Shooter 22.2%, Third Person 6.2%, Action 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: A classic crime epic that features deep customization and a massive map that influenced the entire genre.

A deadly virus is spreading across Los Angeles, turning its inhabitants into zombies. Bitten, infected, but more than just immune, uncover the truth behind the outbreak and discover who - or what - you are. Survive, evolve and become the ultimate Zombie Slayer.

Why similar: Co-op 41.8%, Dark Humor 18.8%, Character Customization 18.6%, Multiplayer 8.9%, Adventure 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: Delivers over-the-top, gory action-adventure gameplay in a vibrant, sun-drenched setting.

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 29.8%, Crime 28.1%, Open World 22.1%, Third Person 9%, Action 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: The foundational open-world crime game that established the mechanics used in almost every modern sandbox title.

Red Faction: Guerrilla re-defines the limits of destruction-based game-play with a huge open-world, fast-paced guerrilla-style combat, and true physics-based destruction.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 31.6%, Open World 26.1%, Sandbox 11.3%, Third Person 7.2%, Multiplayer 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on environmental destruction and sandbox freedom in a way that feels very similar to Saints Row's chaotic nature.

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 29.2%, Crime 27.6%, Open World 21.7%, Third Person 8.1%, Action 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: A stylish, neon-soaked crime game that defined the open-world genre with its strong personality and setting.

You are the Prototype, Alex Mercer, a man without memory armed with amazing shape-shifting abilities, hunting your way to the heart of the conspiracy which created you; making those responsible pay. Fast & Deadly Shape-Shifting Combat: Reconfigure your body to the situation at hand.

Why similar: Open World 35%, Superhero 29.7% ★, Third Person 11%, Action 9.3%, Sandbox 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: Delivers a high-powered, chaotic urban experience where the player is a force of nature capable of massive destruction.

Join the Chase! In LEGO® CITY Undercover, play as Chase McCain, a police officer who's been tasked with going undercover to hunt down the notorious – and recently escaped – criminal Rex Fury and putting an end to his city-wide crime wave.

Why similar: Open World 25.3%, Co-op 16.7%, Crime 13.7%, Multiplayer 9.3%, Comedy 9%

Why You'll Like It: A surprisingly deep open-world sandbox that captures the fun of city exploration and vehicle-based missions.

Embark on an epic adventure full of whimsy, wonder, and high-powered weaponry! Roll your own multiclass hero then shoot, loot, slash, and cast on a quest to stop the Dragon Lord.

Why similar: Character Customization 21.5%, Co-op 21%, Multiplayer 13.8%, Comedy 13.3%, Shooter 13.1%

Why You'll Like It: Combines looter-shooter mechanics with a chaotic, humor-driven narrative that feels very similar in spirit.

Batman is dead. It is now up to the Batman Family - Batgirl, Nightwing, Red Hood, and Robin - to protect Gotham City.

Why similar: Superhero 23% ★, Open World 17.1%, Crime 16.7%, Co-op 11.3%, Character Customization 8.9%

RAGE 2 brings together two studio powerhouses – Avalanche Studios, masters of open world insanity, and id Software, creators of the first-person shooter – to deliver a carnival of carnage where you can go anywhere, shoot anything, and explode everything.

Why similar: Open World 43.2%, Shooter 14.9%, Action 12.1%, Multiplayer 8.7%, Funny 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, colorful shooter set in a chaotic post-apocalyptic wasteland that prioritizes fun combat over realism.

From the creators of Batman: Arkham, Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League is a genre-defying third-person action shooter where the ultimate band of misfits must do the impossible: Kill the Justice League.

Why similar: Superhero 31% ★, Third-Person Shooter 25.9%, Open World 16.2%, Multiplayer 8.4%, Shooter 6.4%

HIGH ON KNIFE DLC OUT NOW!! - Humanity is being threatened by an alien cartel who wants to use them as drugs. It’s up to you to rescue and partner with charismatic, talking guns, take down Garmantuous and his gang, and save the world!

Why similar: Dark Humor 27.2%, Comedy 22.6%, Open World 15.3%, Shooter 11.8%, Adventure 6.7%

Join The Division in this open world tactical shooter. Engage in intense cover-based combat, team up with friends, and build your ultimate agent to save Washington, D.C.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 29.9%, Open World 22.9%, Multiplayer 11.6%, Co-op 10.1%, Character Customization 8.4%

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 18.1%, Character Customization 15.9%, Third-Person Shooter 15.8%, Crime 14.9%, Multiplayer 9%

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 28.7%, Third-Person Shooter 17.9%, Sandbox 12.3%, Multiplayer 8%, Third Person 7.7%

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: Open World 22.2%, Crime 21.7%, Third-Person Shooter 11.7%, Multiplayer 6.4%, Sandbox 6.3%

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

Why similar: Crime 19.5%, Open World 13.8%, Parody 13.6% ★, Driving 13.6%, Character Customization 11.9%

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 40%, Open World 20.3%, Third-Person Shooter 12.4%, Third Person 6.4%, Shooter 5.5%

It's good to be bad… Embark on an all-new DC/LEGO® adventure by becoming the best villain the universe has seen. Players will create and play as an all-new super-villain throughout the game, unleashing mischievous antics and wreaking havoc in an action-packed story.

Why similar: Superhero 24.5% ★, Open World 20.5%, Character Customization 13.8%, Co-op 11.8%, Multiplayer 10%

Dead Rising 4 marks the return of photojournalist Frank West in an all-new chapter of one of the most popular zombie game franchises of all time. With an unmatched level of weapon and character customization, ambitious new features including new zombie classes and EXO Suits, Dead Rising 4 delivers a heart-pounding experience as players...

Why similar: Open World 31%, Co-op 23.4%, Multiplayer 13.6%, Comedy 8.7%, Action 7.4%

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 37.2%, Open World 21.3%, Third-Person Shooter 15.7%, Multiplayer 6.1%, Third Person 4.9%

Build a criminal empire from the streets up. Commit crimes in third-person, run and automate illegal businesses, recruit your own crime family, fight rival organizations, and take control of a seamless open-world city.

Why similar: Crime 29.4%, Third-Person Shooter 15.8%, Open World 15%, Driving 14.3%, Character Customization 12.8%

Dive into a transformed vibrant post-apocalyptic Hope County, Montana, 17 years after a global nuclear catastrophe. Lead the fight against the Highwaymen, as they seek to take over the last remaining resources.

Why similar: Open World 36.5%, Co-op 23.7%, Multiplayer 13.7%, Shooter 9.9%, Action 6.6%

Explore the zombie-infested city of Los Perdidos, and find a way to escape before a military strike wipes the entire city, and everyone in it, off the map.

Why similar: Open World 27.4%, Co-op 20.1%, Comedy 10%, Multiplayer 8.7%, Sandbox 8.4%

Your world...Your rules!

Why similar: Open World 33.1%, Third-Person Shooter 17.9%, Sandbox 11.7%, Shooter 10%, Third Person 9%

Experience the first-ever open world Star Wars™ game and explore distinct locations across the galaxy, both iconic and new. Risk it all as scoundrel Kay Vess, seeking freedom and the means to start a new life.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 32.7%, Open World 26.8%, Third Person 13%, Shooter 12%, Action 6.3%

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 27%, Third-Person Shooter 19.4%, Open World 15.5%, Driving 14.8%, Shooter 6.2%

Crypto is back with a license to probe. The alien invader returns, groovier than ever. Experience the swinging ‘60s in all its chemical-induced glory and take revenge on the KGB for blowing up your mothership. You’ll have to form alliances with members of the very species you came to enslave.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 28.8%, Co-op 18.4%, Dark Humor 12.3%, Open World 11.6%, Comedy 10.6%

Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora™ is a third and first-person action-adventure game set in the Western Frontier. Reconnect with your lost heritage and discover what it means to be Na'vi.

Why similar: Open World 29.8%, Character Customization 15.2%, Multiplayer 13.7%, Co-op 10.4%, Shooter 8.4%

Welcome to Motorfest, the ultimate open-world driving experience. Explore the Hawaiian islands of O'ahu and Maui. Celebrate the best of car culture through 20+ themed campaigns (street racing, offroad, drift...) and collect hundreds of iconic vehicles. Enjoy the game free for five hours!

Why similar: Open World 27.8%, Driving 26.7%, Sandbox 14.6%, Co-op 13.5%, Multiplayer 13.3%

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: Third-Person Shooter 24.3%, Dark Humor 18.6%, Open World 14%, Funny 8%, Third Person 7.1%

POSTAL 4: No Regerts is a satirical and outrageous comedic open world first person shooter and the long-awaited true sequel to what’s been fondly dubbed as "The Worst Game Ever™", POSTAL 2!

Why similar: Open World 16.3%, Parody 14.1% ★, Dark Humor 13.9%, Sandbox 12.9%, Comedy 9.1%

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 41.4%, Third Person 19.6%, Action 13.3%, Adventure 11.7%, Third-Person Shooter 8.6%

Crime Simulator: Playgrounds is a short, chaotic, and hilarious entry in the Crime Simulator franchise. Throw hammers, spray pepper gas, and cause mayhem solo or with up to 4 players. Take over hideouts, complete absurd missions, and unleash destruction with the wildest weapons. No rules—just fun!

Why similar: Crime 35.5%, Co-op 17.4%, Driving 14.3%, Multiplayer 11.5%, Open World 7.1%

In a world where sweets and carbs are banned, take your baking underground. Build and upgrade your RV kitchen, bake forbidden treats, sell them across cities, manage your blood sugar, and stay one step ahead of the law. Play solo or team up with friends to grow your underground baking empire.

Why similar: Crime 23.6%, Driving 13.6%, Open World 12.6%, Co-op 11.6%, Character Customization 10.7%