Games Like Sleeping Dogs

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: Martial Arts 36.9% ★, Crime 33%, Third Person 15.8%, Action 9.5%, Adventure 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: As a detective-focused spin-off of the Yakuza series, it perfectly captures the undercover investigation and martial arts combat themes.

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: Martial Arts 27.2% ★, Open World 24.1%, Crime 22%, Action 11.5%, Adventure 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: It continues the high-stakes crime narrative and visceral street-fighting mechanics found in the Yakuza series.

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: Martial Arts 38% ★, Crime 31.7%, Third Person 15.3%, Action 9.2%, Adventure 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: This sequel refines the detective investigation and martial arts combat, providing a polished experience in a modern Japanese urban environment.

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: Open World 38.1%, Crime 24.9%, Third Person 9.7%, Action 6.6%, Automobile Sim 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for open-world crime sandboxes, offering a massive city and cinematic storytelling that mirrors the scale of Sleeping Dogs.

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: Open World 33.7%, Crime 31.4%, Third Person 6.8%, Action 6.8%, Story Rich 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: Delivers a gritty, story-driven crime narrative with satisfying third-person action set in a highly atmospheric period city.

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 36.8%, Open World 36%, Third Person 10.2%, Story Rich 5.1%, Action 4%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the detective experience and period-accurate crime investigation in a sprawling, open-world city.

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: Action 21.7%, Third Person 19.2%, Third-Person Shooter 14.9%, Great Soundtrack 9.1%, Story Rich 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: Delivers a high-octane, cinematic crime story with intense gunplay and a dark, gritty atmosphere.

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: Open World 34%, Crime 24.7%, Action 11.7%, Third Person 10.3%, Adventure 5%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a compelling blend of street-level crime drama and visceral brawling in a highly detailed open world.

Batman™: Arkham Knight brings the award-winning Arkham trilogy from Rocksteady Studios to its epic conclusion. Developed exclusively for New-Gen platforms, Batman: Arkham Knight introduces Rocksteady's uniquely designed version of the Batmobile.

Why similar: Open World 44%, Fighting 19.3%, Third Person 13.8%, Action 10.3%, Story Rich 4%

Why You'll Like It: Features fluid, rhythm-based melee combat and an expansive open world that emphasizes verticality and tactical traversal.

Discover the dark secrets of a lawless island ruled by violence and take the fight to the enemy as you try to escape. You’ll need more than luck to escape alive!

Why similar: Open World 67.7%, Action 10.8%, Sandbox 6%, Adventure 4.8%, Story Rich 3%

Why You'll Like It: Features an immersive open world with a strong focus on action, survival, and narrative progression in a dangerous territory.

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 40.6%, Crime 21%, Third Person 11.1%, Parkour 8.5%, Action 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a polished open-world experience with a focus on urban traversal, stealth, and hacking-based combat.

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 40.8%, Crime 21.4%, Third Person 9.1%, Automobile Sim 7.3%, Action 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a grounded, gritty crime story set in a detailed urban sandbox with a focus on realistic physics and driving.

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 48.9%, Third Person 10.9%, Driving 9%, Action 8.9%, Automobile Sim 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on brutal melee combat and vehicular exploration within a vast, hostile sandbox environment.

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: Open World 29.6%, Crime 28.3%, Action 10.3%, Third Person 8.6%, Story Rich 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a classic, story-rich crime drama experience that emphasizes character development and period-accurate settings.

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: Open World 40.1%, Third Person 14.3%, Sandbox 12.9%, Action 9.2%, Driving 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the chaotic, action-packed open-world crime vibe with a focus on over-the-top fun and mission variety.

Fight through Mordor and uncover the truth of the spirit that compels you, discover the origins of the Rings of Power, build your legend and ultimately confront the evil of Sauron in this new chronicle of Middle-earth.

Why similar: Open World 53.2%, Third Person 15.9%, Action 10.9%, Parkour 4.9%, Adventure 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: Features a similar counter-based melee combat system that rewards precision and aggression in an open-world setting.

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: Open World 30.2%, Third Person 16.9%, Sandbox 16.3%, Action 11.3%, Third-Person Shooter 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: Provides the ultimate sandbox for tactical, undercover-style assassinations with a focus on player creativity.

Shenmue III sees the eagerly anticipated continuation of the epic story-driven saga. Take control of Ryo Hazuki, a teenage martial artist, determined to unravel the mystery behind his father's murder and to exact revenge on the killer.

Why similar: Martial Arts 44.5% ★, Open World 26.9%, Action 11.8%, Adventure 6.2%, Third Person 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: Shares the martial arts focus and atmospheric, slow-burn exploration style of the seed game.

When a dark secret brings a loan shark, a death-row inmate, a corrupt cop and the legendary yakuza Kazuma Kiryu together the resulting war in Kamurocho might level the district to the ground.

Why similar: Open World 32.9%, Crime 22.8%, Action 13%, Third Person 11.4%, Adventure 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a multi-perspective crime narrative with deep brawling mechanics and a vibrant city to explore.

Remember Me™ is a 3rd person action adventure where players take on the role of Nilin, a former elite memory hunter with the ability to break into people’s minds and steal or even alter their memories.

Why similar: Third Person 29%, Action 18.3%, Fighting 13.3%, Great Soundtrack 11.6%, Story Rich 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: Features a unique memory-remixing mechanic and fluid, combo-based melee combat in a futuristic cyberpunk city.

London, 1868. Lead your underworld organization in the midst of the Industrial Revolution to break the corrupt stranglehold on the city in a visceral adventure filled with action, intrigue, and brutal combat.

Why similar: Open World 49.8%, Third Person 14.4%, Parkour 11.4%, Action 10.2%, Story Rich 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: Features Victorian London with a focus on gang warfare, parkour, and melee-focused combat.

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 51%, Third Person 10.6%, Action 8.8%, Sandbox 8.6%, Third-Person Shooter 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: Offers unparalleled sandbox destruction and traversal mechanics that allow for creative approaches to open-world mayhem.

The dead have risen and civilization has fallen. Now it's up to you to gather survivors, scavenge for resources and build a community in a post-apocalyptic world – a world where you define what it means to survive in this ultimate zombie survival simulation.

Why similar: Open World 69.2%, Third Person 9.1%, Sandbox 7.9%, Action 5.3%, Multiplayer 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a survival-focused open world with intense combat encounters and a focus on managing resources and territory.

Feel the thrill of the chase and the rush of escape behind the wheels of the world’s hottest high-performance cars in Need for Speed™ Hot Pursuit Remastered– a heart-pumping, socially competitive racing experience.

Why similar: Open World 41.6%, Crime 27%, Driving 13.3%, Third Person 7.1%, Action 7%

Why You'll Like It: Offers high-stakes police-versus-racer action that mirrors the driving intensity and pursuit mechanics of the seed game.

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 39.2%, Action 16.4%, Third Person 12.2%, Third-Person Shooter 8.9%, Open World 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: Captures a gritty, violent crime aesthetic with a focus on intense, close-quarters action.

You are a gun for hire, trapped in a war-torn African state, stricken with malaria and forced to make deals with corrupt warlords on both sides of the conflict in order to make this country your home. You must identify and exploit your enemies' weaknesses, neutralizing their superior numbers and firepower with surprise, subversion,...

Why similar: Open World 68.5%, Action 10.5%, Sandbox 6.8%, Shooter 3%, Adventure 2.5%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a more realistic and gritty open-world shooter experience that emphasizes environmental interaction.

Burnout Paradise Remastered provides the ultimate driving playground for you and your friends to play online. This remaster includes all add-ons from the Year of Paradise, including the Big Surf Island update, meticulously recreated and ready to wreck in 4K.

Why similar: Open World 34.7%, Third Person 14.8%, Driving 13.4%, Action 12.9%, Automobile Sim 11.6%

Why You'll Like It: Provides high-speed, arcade-style driving that complements the open-world exploration found in crime games.

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: Open World 29.6%, Crime 28.5%, Action 8.3%, Third Person 7.2%, Automobile Sim 4.6%

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

Why similar: Open World 48.9%, Crime 12.4%, Action 8.9%, Third Person 8.9%, Sandbox 7.1%

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: Martial Arts 30% ★, Open World 27.4%, Crime 15.2%, Third Person 5.9%, Action 4.5%

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: Third Person 27.3%, Crime 26.2%, Action 21%, Third-Person Shooter 10%, Story Rich 4.7%

Take on the role of a hardened career criminal executing intense, dynamic heists in constant pursuit of the next “big score”

Why similar: Crime 60.5%, Action 18.3%, Great Soundtrack 10.1%, Multiplayer 4.3%, Shooter 4.2%

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 54.2%, Third Person 12.7%, Sandbox 10.1%, Action 9.9%, Third-Person Shooter 5.1%

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: Martial Arts 43.5% ★, Open World 24.9%, Action 12.1%, Story Rich 5.3%, Violent 4.5%

The end is here. Life as you knew it has gone to hell after the mother of all zombie outbreaks. Now you and the few scattered survivors must band together to survive and rebuild in a 3rd-person action game set in a dynamic open world.

Why similar: Open World 59.9%, Third Person 12.4%, Sandbox 8.7%, Action 8.4%, Third-Person Shooter 3.1%

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

Why similar: Open World 61.1%, Third Person 12.3%, Action 10.2%, Third-Person Shooter 4.1%, Parkour 3.4%

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

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 57.1%, Action 10.5%, Third Person 9.9%, Sandbox 8.9%, Third-Person Shooter 6.2%

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: Martial Arts 28.3% ★, Open World 23.3%, Crime 20.7%, Action 10.6%, Adventure 4.9%

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 48.6%, Third Person 21.5%, Action 14.8%, Adventure 7.2%, Parkour 4.4%

In Mark of the Ninja, you'll know what it is to truly be a ninja. You must be silent, agile and clever to outwit your opponents in a world of gorgeous scenery and flowing animation. Marked with cursed tattoos giving you heightened senses, every situation presents you with options.

Why similar: Action 62.8%, Adventure 16.5%, Singleplayer 13.4%, Story Rich 3.9%, Atmospheric 3.4%

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 30.4%, Open World 30.1%, Third Person 8.8%, Action 7.3%, Story Rich 5.5%

In a city where information is heavily monitored, couriers called Runners transport sensitive data. In this seemingly utopian paradise, a crime has been committed, & you are being hunted. You are a Runner called Faith and this innovative first-person action-adventure is your story.

Why similar: Parkour 45.6%, Action 20.9%, Great Soundtrack 17.7%, Adventure 7.2%, Singleplayer 5.3%

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: Martial Arts 25.2% ★, Open World 24.8%, Crime 23.3%, Action 10.7%, Adventure 5.1%

Garrett, the Master Thief, steps out of the shadows into the City. In this treacherous place, where the Baron’s Watch spreads a rising tide of fear and oppression, his skills are the only things he can trust. Even the most cautious citizens and their best-guarded possessions are not safe from his reach.

Why similar: Open World 35.5%, Action 29.9%, Adventure 13.7%, Parkour 11.5%, Singleplayer 5.3%

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: Third Person 25%, Crime 20.4%, Action 17.6%, Sandbox 9.7%, Great Soundtrack 9.5%

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 61.2%, Automobile Sim 15%, Action 11.4%, Story Rich 7.7%, Singleplayer 3.1%

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 34%, Open World 19.4%, Third Person 14.7%, Third-Person Shooter 8.1%, Action 8%

YAKUZA KIWAMI 3 is an extreme remake of the action-adventure beat 'em up Yakuza 3 featuring ex-yakuza Kazuma Kiryu's fight to protect those he loves. DARK TIES is a brand-new game featuring Yoshitaka Mine from Yakuza 3 included as a separate action-packed experience.

Why similar: Martial Arts 28.8% ★, Open World 22.7%, Crime 20.8%, Action 10.6%, Adventure 4.8%

Aliens are decimating New York City, only you have the technology to survive. Be The Weapon.

Why similar: Action 41.4%, Open World 15.7%, Great Soundtrack 10.3%, Shooter 9.3%, Story Rich 6.1%