Games Like Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition

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 37.9%, Martial Arts 37.6% ★, Third Person 12.6%, Action 8%, Adventure 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: Its blend of modern-city exploration, crime investigation, street brawling, and story-driven drama makes it one of the closest overall matches to 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: Crime 30.2%, Open World 26.6%, Story Rich 6.4%, Action 4.7%, Mature 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: While more gun-focused, it nails the serious crime-film atmosphere and narrative-driven open-city experience that Sleeping Dogs players often want next.

When a police officer discloses the murder of the student teacher who bullied his son to suicide, the twisted secrets of a Yokohama, high school bleed out. Nothing, in this case, is black and white.

Why similar: Martial Arts 38.9% ★, Crime 37.1%, Third Person 12.4%, Action 7.8%, Adventure 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: It expands the same urban detective formula with even better martial-arts combat and more movement-focused action that should click immediately with Sleeping Dogs fans.

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 38.7%, Crime 24.8%, Third Person 7.3%, Action 6%, Multiplayer 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: Its grounded tone, strong crime narrative, urban sandbox design, and emphasis on driving and street-level immersion line up well with Sleeping Dogs.

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 42.5% ★, Open World 22.4%, Action 9.7%, Gore 7.4%, Story Rich 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: Its compact urban districts, stylish third-person brawling, criminal underworld focus, and side-content-heavy structure feel very close in spirit.

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 29.4%, Open World 25.5%, Action 7.8%, Third Person 6.2%, Story Rich 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: This is a strong pick if your favorite part of Sleeping Dogs was the cinematic story, driving around a believable city, and rising through organized crime.

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 30.7% ★, Crime 25.3%, Open World 22.8%, Action 9.5%, Story Rich 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: This is another excellent fit for players who want cinematic crime storytelling, dense city exploration, and satisfying hand-to-hand combat.

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 30.7%, Crime 19.3%, Parkour 17%, Third Person 7.2%, Multiplayer 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a lively modern-city sandbox with parkour-lite traversal, driving, missions across a big urban map, and a similar rhythm of story plus side activities.

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 58.9% ★, Crime 18%, Third Person 10%, Action 6.6%, Fighting 4.6% ★

Why You'll Like It: It drops the open world but absolutely delivers on the tight martial-arts combat and stylish close-quarters action that made Sleeping Dogs stand out.

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

Why similar: Open World 54.7%, Third Person 9.4%, Action 8.2%, Parkour 8.1%, Multiplayer 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: Its serious crime-tech thriller tone and open-world city structure make it a solid match for players who liked Sleeping Dogs' modern urban 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 30.6%, Crime 24.6%, Mature 8%, Third Person 6.8%, Multiplayer 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: Its polished open-world crime sandbox, mission variety, driving, and city scale make it an easy recommendation for anyone who liked Sleeping Dogs' format.

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 27.9% ★, Crime 26.3%, Open World 23.6%, Action 9.9%, Story Rich 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: Its smaller-scale but richly detailed city, frequent brawls, and gangster drama make it a very natural follow-up.

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 34.8%, Open World 27%, Third Person 6.3%, Story Rich 4.9%, Action 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: Its revenge-driven crime story and open-world criminal empire structure make it a good fit, even if it leans more into shooting than melee.

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 33.8%, Crime 29.6%, Action 10.2%, Third Person 8.6%, Story Rich 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: It keeps the same formula of emotional crime storytelling, detailed districts, and punch-first street combat that overlaps so well with Sleeping Dogs.

Get ready for a Yakuza experience of unprecedented scale! Follow five characters across five Japanese cities, each trying to achieve their dream. The connections between them bring them together, but the conflict that unfolds is nothing any of them could have predicted.

Why similar: Open World 32.6%, Crime 32.2%, Action 10.1%, Third Person 9.2%, Story Rich 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: Its multiple cities, side activities, criminal drama, and constant street fights give it a similarly broad 'live in the city' appeal.

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 33.7%, Crime 27.8%, Action 11.9%, Third Person 9.9%, Story Rich 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: The emphasis on urban districts, underworld stories, and fast-paced brawler combat makes it another very compatible recommendation.

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 38.6%, Open World 30.9%, Third Person 7.5%, Story Rich 6.4%, Mature 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: It shares the grounded city-crime atmosphere and investigative side of undercover police work, even though its action is slower and more deliberate.

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 44.6%, Crime 19.7%, Third-Person Shooter 7.6%, Action 6.6%, Third Person 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: This is a great option if you want another third-person urban crime sandbox with lots of driving, gang conflict, and freeform city chaos.

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 51.4%, Third Person 12.1%, Action 7.7%, Great Soundtrack 6.9%, Story Rich 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: Despite the school setting, it captures the same appeal of an explorable world full of melee combat, side activities, and a strong sense of place.

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 51.5%, Third Person 9.7%, Action 8.4%, Racing 7.1%, Third-Person Shooter 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: This is less urban and more vehicular, yet its third-person melee combat, open-world structure, and brutal action loop can still resonate with Sleeping Dogs fans.

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 19%, Action 15.9%, Third Person 13.4%, Story Rich 11%, Multiplayer 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: It matches Sleeping Dogs' gritty crime tone and cinematic action feel, just in a more linear and shooter-focused form.

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: Open World 30.8%, Crime 30.2%, Third-Person Shooter 7.4%, Third Person 6.8%, Mature 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: It remains a classic crime sandbox with driving, gang conflict, and open-world freedom, even if it is broader and less melee-focused than Sleeping Dogs.

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 47.1%, Third Person 12.6%, Action 9.9%, Fighting 8.8% ★, Story Rich 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: Its excellent hand-to-hand combat, traversal across a dense city, and dark crime-heavy atmosphere make it a strong mechanical alternative.

SEGA®’s most requested re-release of all time finally comes to a new generation. Shenmue delivers an epic story of revenge within a unique open world that is still unrivalled in depth and detail. Return to the epic saga that defined modern gaming. The saga begins…again.

Why similar: Martial Arts 43% ★, Open World 26.6%, Fighting 6.6% ★, Story Rich 6.4%, Great Soundtrack 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: These are slower and older, but their martial-arts roots, street-level immersion, and everyday-city detail will appeal to players who loved Hong Kong in Sleeping Dogs.

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 46.7% ★, Open World 26%, Action 10.2%, Adventure 5.2%, Story Rich 5%

Why You'll Like It: It emphasizes martial arts, daily-life immersion, and environmental detail over explosive action, but it still scratches some of the same niche.

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: Open World 33.3%, Crime 27.9%, Third-Person Shooter 10.7%, Third Person 9.3%, Action 6.6%

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 40%, Parkour 24.2%, Third Person 9.8%, Action 7.3%, Story Rich 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: Its city traversal, hand-to-hand combat, and gang-themed open-world structure echo some of Sleeping Dogs' best movement and street-level action.

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: Open World 35.3%, Crime 30.1%, Third-Person Shooter 11.8%, Third Person 10.9%, Action 7.5%

Paris, 1789. In this action-adventure game, experience the French Revolution through the eyes of Arno Dorian. Become an Assassin and expose the true powers behind the Revolution for the fate of a nation.

Why similar: Open World 40.3%, Parkour 26.8%, Third Person 8%, Multiplayer 6.4%, Action 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: Its dense urban map and freerunning-heavy exploration make it a worthwhile pick if Sleeping Dogs' parkour and city atmosphere were your favorite parts.

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 37.9%, Action 11.6%, Third-Person Shooter 10.9%, Third Person 8.2%, Mature 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: Its grim criminal tone and grimy urban setting make it a thematic match, though it is far more linear and shooter-driven than Sleeping Dogs.

Become the ultimate shape-shifting weapon!

Why similar: Open World 43.3%, Parkour 13.8%, Gore 12.5%, Third Person 9.5%, Action 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: It is much more superpowered and chaotic, but the mix of open-city movement, third-person combat, and constant action can appeal to the same audience.

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 45.6%, Third-Person Shooter 8.8%, Third Person 8%, Action 7.1%, Multiplayer 7%

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: Open World 38.7%, Parkour 25.5%, Third-Person Shooter 10.2%, Action 7.5%, Third Person 5.5%

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: Open World 47.5%, Story Rich 10.7%, Third-Person Shooter 7.6%, Third Person 6.5%, Action 6.2%

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 27.3% ★, Crime 27%, Open World 23.1%, Action 9.4%, Story Rich 6.1%

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 43.8%, Third Person 13.3%, Third-Person Shooter 13.3%, Action 9%, Sandbox 8.9%

As Wei Shen, an undercover cop trying to take down the Triads, you'll have to fight your way up the organization without blowing your cover.

Why similar: Martial Arts 30% ★, Open World 27.3%, Crime 15.3%, Third Person 5.9%, Action 4.5%

Ushering in a new era for the METAL GEAR franchise with cutting-edge technology powered by the Fox Engine, METAL GEAR SOLID V: The Phantom Pain, will provide players a first-rate gaming experience as they are offered tactical freedom to carry out open-world missions.

Why similar: Open World 42.2%, Third Person 10.4%, Story Rich 9%, Great Soundtrack 7.7%, Action 7.2%

The ultimate DARKSIDERS II experience! 1080p native resolution. Reworked and tuned game balancing and loot distribution. Improved Graphic Render Engine for even higher visual quality, lighting and shadows. Improved and reworked level, character and environment graphics.

Why similar: Open World 41.7%, Action 11.9%, Third Person 10.9%, Parkour 10.3%, Great Soundtrack 6.2%

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 32.8%, Open World 26.4%, Story Rich 7.1%, Third Person 6.6%, Action 5.7%

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 33.5%, Open World 28.4%, Action 7.1%, Story Rich 6.4%, Third Person 5.9%

Get Batman: Arkham City and all DLC for one low price with the release of the GOTY Edition!

Why similar: Open World 52.3%, Third Person 15.4%, Action 12.4%, Fighting 5.5% ★, Story Rich 4.2%

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 39.9%, Story Rich 8.3%, Multiplayer 7.4%, Mature 7.2%, Third-Person Shooter 5.2%

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 31% ★, Crime 25.1%, Open World 22.5%, Action 9.3%, Story Rich 5%

In Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered, the worlds of Peter Parker and Spider-Man collide in an original action-packed story. Play as an experienced Peter Parker, fighting big crime and iconic villains in Marvel’s New York. Web-swing through vibrant neighborhoods and defeat villains with epic takedowns.

Why similar: Open World 44.4%, Parkour 16.6%, Third Person 9.8%, Story Rich 8.5%, Action 7.6%

Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration includes the base game and Season Pass featuring all-new content. Explore Croft Manor in the new “Blood Ties” story, then defend it against a zombie invasion in “Lara’s Nightmare”.

Why similar: Open World 31.8%, Third Person 12.7%, Parkour 12%, Action 9.1%, Story Rich 7.4%

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 51.7%, Third Person 10.3%, Action 8.4%, Third-Person Shooter 7.6%, Multiplayer 7.1%

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 47.1%, Third Person 17.9%, Action 13.1%, Parkour 10.8%, Adventure 6.4%

Your world...Your rules!

Why similar: Open World 51.6%, Action 11%, Third Person 10.4%, Third-Person Shooter 6.6%, Shooter 5.6%

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 49.3%, Third Person 10.4%, Story Rich 10.1%, Action 8.5%, Gore 7.2%

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 56.7%, Third-Person Shooter 9.6%, Action 9.3%, Third Person 8.3%, Sandbox 5.6%

Kazuma Kiryu has earned his retirement on the sandy beaches of Okinawa. But when a deadly power struggle arrives on his doorstep, he’ll have to walk the streets of Kamurocho to escape his past for good. Complete The Dragon of Dojima’s journey.

Why similar: Open World 33.3%, Crime 29%, Action 10.2%, Third Person 9.6%, Story Rich 8.4%

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

Why similar: Open World 46.6%, Crime 14.4%, Third-Person Shooter 8.9%, Action 7.6%, Third Person 7.2%

Relive the American Revolution or experience it for the first time in Assassin's Creed® III Remastered, with enhanced graphics and improved gameplay mechanics. Also includes Assassin's Creed Liberation remastered and all solo DLC content.

Why similar: Open World 42.1%, Parkour 18.3%, Action 10.7%, Third Person 9.2%, Adventure 4.9%