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 36.8% ★, Crime 33%, Third Person 15.9%, Action 9.6%, Adventure 4.8%

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

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 38.1% ★, Crime 31.5%, Third Person 15.3%, Action 9.3%, Adventure 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: This sequel expands on the detective mechanics and refined martial arts combat, making it a top-tier choice for fans of Wei Shen's journey.

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 27.1% ★, Open World 24.6%, Crime 21.7%, Action 11.5%, Adventure 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a tight, narrative-driven experience centered on organized crime and intense street fighting in a dense city.

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 33.8%, Crime 31.4%, Action 6.8%, Third Person 6.7%, Story Rich 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: This provides a grounded, cinematic crime story that captures the atmosphere of rising through the ranks of a criminal organization.

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 36.6%, Open World 36.1%, Third Person 10.2%, Story Rich 5.1%, Action 4%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses heavily on the detective and undercover investigation aspects of police work within a highly detailed period setting.

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 38.5%, Crime 24.8%, Third Person 9.5%, Action 6.5%, Automobile Sim 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: It remains the gold standard for open-world crime sandboxes, offering a massive city and diverse mission structures.

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 19.1%, Third-Person Shooter 14.9%, Great Soundtrack 9.2%, Story Rich 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: The game delivers a gritty, cinematic crime narrative with high-octane action sequences that match the intensity of the seed game.

Sifu is a realistic third-person brawler with tight Kung Fu combat mechanics and cinematic martial arts action embarking you on a path for revenge.

Why similar: Martial Arts 54.3% ★, Crime 14.5%, Third Person 11.6%, Fighting 10.9% ★, Action 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: If the martial arts combat was your favorite part of Sleeping Dogs, this game offers the most polished and challenging hand-to-hand fighting experience available.

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 20.7%, Third Person 11.1%, Parkour 8.4%, Action 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: The urban setting and focus on undercover operations and hacking provide a modern, tech-focused take on the open-world crime genre.

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: Open World 55.5%, Third Person 13.6%, Action 10.7%, Story Rich 7.7%, Adventure 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: It features a beautiful open world and a highly satisfying melee combat system that rewards precision and timing.

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

Why similar: Open World 49%, Crime 12.3%, Action 9%, Third Person 8.9%, Sandbox 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: While more comedic, it offers a high-energy open-world experience with a strong focus on criminal empire-building.

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 49%, Third Person 10.9%, Driving 9%, Action 9%, Automobile Sim 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: This game features a surprisingly robust melee combat system and a gritty, open-world progression loop that feels very similar to Sleeping Dogs.

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 29.5%, Crime 28.2%, Action 10.4%, Third Person 8.6%, Adventure 5%

Why You'll Like It: A classic crime drama that excels at building an immersive, atmospheric world centered on the life of a mobster.

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 41%, Crime 21.3%, Third Person 9%, Automobile Sim 7.3%, Action 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a more grounded and gritty narrative compared to other entries in the series, fitting the tone of an undercover cop story.

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 67.8%, Action 10.8%, Sandbox 5.9%, Adventure 4.8%, Story Rich 3%

Why You'll Like It: The open-world progression and focus on infiltrating hostile territory provide a similar sense of adventure and danger.

Cyberpunk 2077 is an open-world, action-adventure RPG set in the dark future of Night City — a dangerous megalopolis obsessed with power, glamor, and ceaseless body modification.

Why similar: Open World 62.2%, Story Rich 8.3%, Great Soundtrack 7.1%, Action 7.1%, Violent 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: The dense, vertical city design and focus on criminal underworld activities offer a similar sense of place and atmosphere.

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 60%, Third Person 12.4%, Sandbox 8.7%, Action 8.4%, Third-Person Shooter 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: The focus on managing resources and surviving in a dangerous, open environment adds a layer of tension similar to undercover work.

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 33.9%, Crime 24.8%, Action 11.6%, Third Person 10.3%, Adventure 5%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a polished, modern take on the series' signature blend of exploration, side activities, and brutal street combat.

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%, Action 9.9%, Third-Person Shooter 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: It offers unparalleled freedom in a massive sandbox, focusing on explosive action and creative traversal.

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: The combat system is heavily influenced by the same mechanics that make the fighting in Sleeping Dogs feel so fluid and responsive.

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: Set in a dense urban environment, it features a focus on gang warfare and melee combat that aligns well with the themes of the seed game.

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 28.9%, Action 18.3%, Fighting 13.3% ★, Great Soundtrack 11.7%, Story Rich 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: The game features a unique combo-based melee combat system set within a compelling, futuristic urban landscape.

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: The final entry in the series refines the combat and traversal mechanics to their absolute peak.

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 44.4% ★, Open World 26.9%, Action 11.8%, Adventure 6.2%, Third Person 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: It shares the martial arts focus and slow-burn, immersive world-building that fans of the genre often appreciate.

PAYDAY 2 is an action-packed, four-player co-op shooter that once again lets gamers don the masks of the original PAYDAY crew - Dallas, Hoxton, Wolf and Chains - as they descend on Washington DC for an epic crime spree.

Why similar: Crime 59.1%, Action 17.9%, Great Soundtrack 12.6%, Multiplayer 4.7%, Shooter 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: It leans into the criminal fantasy, focusing on the planning and execution of high-stakes heists with a team.

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 8.8%, Third-Person Shooter 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: While it introduces superpowers, the core open-world structure and mission-based progression remain familiar to fans of the genre.

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%, Action 16.5%, Third Person 12.2%, Third-Person Shooter 8.9%, Open World 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a raw, unfiltered look at the criminal underworld with a gritty aesthetic that matches the seed game's tone.

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 28.3%, Action 8.3%, Third Person 7.2%, Automobile Sim 4.6%

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 27.2%, Crime 26.1%, Action 21%, Third-Person Shooter 10%, Story Rich 4.7%

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 29.8% ★, Open World 27.4%, Crime 15.2%, Third Person 5.9%, Action 4.5%

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 44.4% ★, Open World 24.7%, Action 11.8%, Story Rich 5.1%, Violent 4.4%

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

Why similar: Crime 60.1%, Action 18.4%, Great Soundtrack 10.2%, Multiplayer 4.4%, Shooter 4.2%

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 32.7%, Open World 31.3%, Third Person 8.6%, Action 5.9%, Great Soundtrack 4.3%

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%

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 33.7%, Open World 19.6%, Third Person 14.8%, Third-Person Shooter 8.1%, Action 8%

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 22.6%, Action 13.1%, Third Person 11.4%, Adventure 5.4%

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 28.1% ★, Open World 23.2%, Crime 21%, 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 20.8%, Action 14.3%, Adventure 7%, Parkour 4.5%

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 47.3%, Crime 16.9%, Sandbox 8.8%, Action 7.9%, Third Person 7.6%

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%, Third Person 8.8%, Action 7.3%, Story Rich 5.5%

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 62.9%, Adventure 16.5%, Singleplayer 13.3%, Story Rich 3.9%, Atmospheric 3.4%

“Probably the best downloadable title on the market right now.” 9/10 – Eurogamer.se

Why similar: Action 34.5%, Parkour 25.5%, Adventure 15%, Great Soundtrack 9%, Atmospheric 5.8%

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 24.9% ★, Open World 24.6%, Crime 24%, Action 10.6%, Adventure 5.1%

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%

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 51.9%, Third Person 7.9%, Story Rich 7.3%, Action 7.1%, Great Soundtrack 5.4%

Far Cry® 3: Blood Dragon is THE Kick-Ass Cyber Shooter.Welcome to an 80’s vision of the future. The year is 2007 and you are Sargent Rex Colt, a Mark IV Cyber Commando. Your mission: get the girl, kill the baddies, and save the world.

Why similar: Open World 61.3%, Great Soundtrack 14.8%, Action 13.7%, Adventure 4.2%, Shooter 3%

You play as Adam Jensen, an experienced covert operative operating in a world that despises his kind: augmented humans. Choose from an arsenal of state-of-the-art weapons and augmentations to build your playstyle, and decide who you'll trust, to unravel a vast worldwide conspiracy.

Why similar: Open World 39.5%, Action 14.2%, Great Soundtrack 11.7%, Story Rich 11.5%, Third Person 6.6%

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 35.7%, Action 29.9%, Adventure 13.7%, Parkour 11.4%, Singleplayer 5.3%

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 29.2% ★, Open World 22.4%, Crime 20.8%, Action 10.4%, Adventure 4.6%

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 20.2%, Action 17.6%, Sandbox 9.7%, Great Soundtrack 9.6%