Games Like Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition

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 37.5% ★, Crime 34.9%, Third Person 11.8%, Action 7.6%, Beat 'em up 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: Its urban sandbox, martial-arts-heavy combat, detective/crime storyline, and freer parkour-style movement make it one of the closest overall matches to 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: Crime 36.1%, Martial Arts 35.8% ★, Third Person 12.1%, Action 7.7%, Beat 'em up 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: This delivers a story-rich crime thriller in a dense city with street fights, side activities, and an investigative angle that echoes Sleeping Dogs' undercover feel.

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 31.6%, Open World 27.9%, Story Rich 6.7%, Action 5%, Third-Person Shooter 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: It trades martial arts for guns and driving, but the cinematic crime story and grounded open-city atmosphere are an excellent tonal fit.

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 28.5% ★, Crime 24.1%, Open World 21.8%, Action 8.9%, Story Rich 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: Its modernized city exploration, hard-hitting brawler combat, and serious organized-crime drama line up very well with Sleeping Dogs' strengths.

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 31.9%, Crime 19.9%, Parkour 17.5%, Third Person 7.4%, Multiplayer 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: Its open-world city, agile traversal, mission variety, and modern criminal/undercover vibe make it a strong alternative for players who liked roaming Hong Kong.

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 27.4% ★, Crime 24.8%, Open World 23.1%, Action 9.7%, Story Rich 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: It offers compact open-district exploration, strong hand-to-hand combat, and a character-driven crime story with a similarly cinematic tone.

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 29.8%, Open World 25.6%, Action 8.1%, Third Person 6.4%, Story Rich 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: This is another strong pick for players who want a tightly paced single-player crime saga with a believable city and cinematic mission design.

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 42.4% ★, Open World 21.8%, Action 9.3%, Gore 7.1%, Story Rich 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: This focuses on stylish close-quarters combat, criminal underworld intrigue, and dense urban spaces that feel very Sleeping Dogs-adjacent.

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 53.8% ★, Crime 16.2%, Third Person 9.1%, Action 6.1%, Gore 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: Even without the open world, its superb martial-arts combat and grounded action-movie intensity strongly match Sleeping Dogs' best fighting moments.

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 38.9%, Crime 24.6%, Third Person 7.3%, Action 6%, Multiplayer 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: Its heavier, more grounded crime narrative and lived-in city feel are very appealing if you liked Sleeping Dogs more for its story and urban immersion than chaos.

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 34.2%, Crime 26.8%, Third Person 7.2%, Multiplayer 6.3%, Racing 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: Its polished open-world crime sandbox, mission variety, and strong urban setting make it a natural if less melee-focused 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 35.5%, Open World 27.9%, Third Person 6.5%, Story Rich 5.1%, Action 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: The revenge-fueled crime story and territory-based open-world progression fit well, even if it leans more into shooting than melee.

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

Why similar: Open World 54.8%, Third Person 9.4%, Action 8.2%, Parkour 8.1%, Multiplayer 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: Its moody urban setting, crime-driven plot, and mix of traversal, combat, and open-world mission play overlap well with Sleeping Dogs' structure.

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 32.9%, Crime 29.3%, Action 10.1%, Third Person 8.5%, Story Rich 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: Its mix of brawling, crime drama, and richly detailed urban neighborhoods scratches much of the same itch as Sleeping Dogs.

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 44.9%, Crime 19.5%, Third-Person Shooter 7.5%, Action 6.7%, Third Person 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: While more exaggerated, it still offers gang-focused open-world action, third-person mayhem, and city takeover progression that Sleeping Dogs fans may enjoy.

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

Why similar: Open World 50.7%, Third Person 14.9%, Action 12.1%, Fighting 5.5% ★, Story Rich 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: Its rhythmic hand-to-hand combat, predator encounters, and dense city exploration make it a great fit for players who loved Sleeping Dogs' combat-flow and movement.

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 40.3%, Open World 32.7%, Third Person 7.9%, Story Rich 6.7%, Action 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: If the undercover and crime-story side of Sleeping Dogs mattered most, this gives you another grounded city-based narrative with strong detective flavor.

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 24.1%, Third Person 9.8%, Action 7.3%, Story Rich 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: This offers open-city traversal, fistfights, gang conflict, and a street-level urban playground that feels surprisingly close in spirit.

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 31.1%, Crime 30.7%, Action 9.9%, Third Person 8.9%, Story Rich 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: It expands the series' familiar blend of brawling, dramatic crime storytelling, and dense urban exploration across multiple cities.

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%, Crime 26.8%, Action 11.4%, Third Person 9.4%, Story Rich 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: Its multi-protagonist crime plot and street-fighting focus make it another good match for Sleeping Dogs fans who want more urban underworld drama.

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 32.8%, Crime 31.8%, Third-Person Shooter 7.5%, Third Person 7%, Action 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: The gang themes, open-world structure, and broad mission variety make it a classic crime-sandbox recommendation, despite its older design roots.

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 53.3%, Third Person 12.6%, Action 8.1%, Great Soundtrack 7.2%, Story Rich 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: Its smaller-scale open-world mission structure and scrappy hand-to-hand focus give it a similar street-level charm, just in a school setting.

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 44.6%, Parkour 16.5%, Third Person 9.8%, Story Rich 8.5%, Action 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: Its open-city traversal and fast, stylish melee combat make it a good pick if you mainly loved moving through the city and fighting on the streets.

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 48%, Third Person 12.8%, Action 10.1%, Fighting 9.2% ★, Story Rich 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the same satisfaction of fluid melee combat and city traversal, though with a much stronger superhero focus.

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 42.4% ★, Open World 26.4%, Fighting 6.7% ★, Story Rich 6.3%, Great Soundtrack 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: These classics share Sleeping Dogs' East Asian setting, martial-arts flavor, and immersive street-level city vibe, even if they are much slower-paced.

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 62.4%, Story Rich 12.2%, Great Soundtrack 7.3%, Action 6.4%, Atmospheric 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: Its story-rich urban open world and criminal underworld atmosphere make it a worthwhile option for players who want another immersive city action game.

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 13.2%, Action 9.1%, Sandbox 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: It is far sillier than Sleeping Dogs, yet the open-world criminal sandbox structure remains a decent fit if you want more city-based chaos.

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 34.1%, Crime 28.4%, Third-Person Shooter 10.9%, Third Person 9.6%, Action 6.8%

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 40.4%, Parkour 26.7%, Third Person 8%, Multiplayer 6.3%, Action 6%

Why You'll Like It: Its dense city, parkour-heavy movement, and melee-oriented stealth-action make it a solid pick for fans of Sleeping Dogs' traversal and close combat.

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 35.5%, Crime 30.1%, Third-Person Shooter 11.6%, Third Person 11%, Action 7.4%

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 45.7%, Third-Person Shooter 8.8%, Third Person 8.1%, Action 7.1%, Multiplayer 6.9%

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 42.1%, Parkour 16.9%, Gore 11.4%, Third Person 9.8%, Action 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: This is a much wilder version of urban third-person action, but its movement freedom and aggressive melee combat still hit some of the same notes.

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 38.9%, Parkour 25.5%, Third-Person Shooter 10.1%, Action 7.6%, Third Person 5.4%

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 45.2%, Story Rich 10.2%, Third-Person Shooter 7.1%, Gore 7%, Third Person 6.5%

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: Crime 27.1%, Martial Arts 25% ★, Open World 22.8%, Action 8.8%, Story Rich 6%

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 18.6%, Action 15.8%, Third Person 13.2%, Story Rich 10.8%, Multiplayer 10.3%

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

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

Why similar: Open World 46.7%, Crime 14.2%, Third-Person Shooter 8.9%, Action 7.7%, Third Person 7.2%

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 51.6%, Third Person 9.7%, Action 8.5%, Racing 7.1%, Third-Person Shooter 3.9%

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 41.4%, Parkour 18.9%, Action 10.4%, Third Person 9.4%, Adventure 4.7%

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 41.4%, Action 12.1%, Third Person 11%, Parkour 10.2%, Great Soundtrack 6.3%

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 33.2%, Open World 28.6%, Action 7.2%, Story Rich 6.4%, Third Person 5.9%

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 56.8%, Third-Person Shooter 9.5%, Action 9.4%, Third Person 8.3%, Sandbox 5.5%

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 31.7%, Crime 27.6%, Action 9.9%, Third Person 9.3%, Story Rich 8.1%

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 49.4%, Third Person 10.3%, Story Rich 10%, Action 8.5%, Gore 7.4%

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 46.2%, Third Person 16.8%, Action 12.2%, Parkour 11.4%, Adventure 5.7%

Your world...Your rules!

Why similar: Open World 51.7%, Action 11.1%, Third Person 10.5%, Third-Person Shooter 6.6%, Shooter 5.7%

Step into an open-world action-adventure RPG set in ancient China. Uncover the secrets of your own identity as you rise from a humble village wanderer to the sword master of the imperial capital. Learn martial arts and build your reputation as a hero or a bringer of chaos in this free wuxia world.

Why similar: Martial Arts 42.6% ★, Open World 29.5%, Multiplayer 6.9%, Story Rich 6%, Third Person 4.6%

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 43.1%, Story Rich 8.9%, Multiplayer 7.7%, Third Person 5.5%, Third-Person Shooter 5.5%

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 7.5%

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 42.3%, Third Person 10.4%, Story Rich 9%, Great Soundtrack 7.8%, Action 7.3%

You play Adam Jensen, an ex-SWAT specialist who's been handpicked to oversee the defensive needs of one of America's most experimental biotechnology firms. When a black ops team breaks in and kills the very scientists you were hired to protect, everything you thought you knew about your job changes.

Why similar: Story Rich 27.5%, Great Soundtrack 24.2%, Action 22.8%, Singleplayer 8.9%, Shooter 6.5%

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 40.9%, Action 12.7%, Third-Person Shooter 11.8%, Third Person 8.9%, Open World 5.1%

Become the ultimate shape-shifting weapon!

Why similar: Open World 43.5%, Parkour 13.7%, Gore 12.5%, Third Person 9.5%, Action 8.9%