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Games Like The Boss Gangster: Criminal Empire

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Simulation, Management, Singleplayer, First-Person.

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Rise from street hustler to kingpin in a seamless open-world sandbox with no loading screens. Hustle, manage businesses, build your criminal empire, and outsmart the law in a city that reacts to every move.

Reviews: Very Positive — 83% — of 283 reviews
Released: 2025-10-31
Developer: BEF GAMES
Publisher: Tripwire Presents
Genres: Action, Indie, RPG, Simulation, Strategy, Early Access
Platforms: Windows

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    Windows
    Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 12.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%

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  2. #2 Big Ambitions
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    96% matchVery Positive86% of 20,895 reviews2020
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    Windows
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 17.8 hrs≥1hr: 80%

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  4. #4 Schedule I
    94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 299,833 reviews2025
    Dev: TVGS
    Windows
    Median: 19.0 hrsMean: 28.9 hrs≥1hr: 97%

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    Windows
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    94% matchMixed70% of 5,783 reviews2024
    Dev: ByterunnersPub: Movie Games S.A.
    Windows
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    Windows
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    92% matchMostly Positive73% of 118 reviews2025
    Dev: CGI LAB GAMES
    Windows

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  9. #9 Storage Hustle
    91% matchMostly Positive71% of 1,519 reviews2023
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    Windows
    Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 82%

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    90% matchVery Positive84% of 121 reviews2023
    Dev: P4 GAMES
    Windows

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  11. #11 Omerta - City of Gangsters
    91% matchMixed67% of 2,388 reviews2013
    Dev: Haemimont GamesPub: Kalypso Media Digital
    Windows
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%

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    Windows

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    Windows
    Median: 7.9 hrsMean: 16.2 hrs≥1hr: 91%

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    88% matchMixed65% of 977 reviews2023
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    Windows
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    Windows
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    Windows

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    Windows
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    Windows
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    Windows
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    Dev: Departure Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 60%

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    73% matchVery Positive89% of 9,168 reviews2025
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    Windows
    Median: 13.6 hrsMean: 20.7 hrs≥1hr: 93%

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    Dev: FreeMind S.A.
    Windows

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    Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%

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  37. #37 Empire of Sin
    77% matchMixed48% of 6,240 reviews2020
    Dev: Romero GamesPub: Paradox Interactive
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 15.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%

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    74% matchVery Positive88% of 39,057 reviews2018
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    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 12.1 hrs≥1hr: 64%

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    73% matchMostly Positive78% of 553 reviews2024
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    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 78%

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    Windows
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    72% matchMixed59% of 51 reviews2025
    Dev: RDS Games
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    70% matchVery Positive84% of 2,580 reviews2025
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    69% matchVery Positive88% of 282 reviews2026
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    70% matchMostly Positive73% of 884 reviews2024
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    69% matchMostly Positive78% of 274 reviews2025
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    Windows · Linux

    BadLads is a neo-noir multiplayer roleplay game centered around each player having their own job. Cities are ruled by President. Civilians are assaulted by Gangs and protected by Police. Adventure, collect, craft, base build, gamble, socialize, overthrow, customize yourself and your belongings.

    Why similar: Crime 43.7%, Open World 21%, Sandbox 19.6%, Simulation 9.4%, Action 6.3%

  55. #55 TCG Card Shop Simulator
    64% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 47,557 reviews2024
    Dev: OPNeon Games
    Windows
    Median: 12.4 hrsMean: 26.3 hrs≥1hr: 95%

    Open your own local game store. Stock shelves with the latest booster packs, or crack them and collect the cards for yourself. Set your own prices, hire staff, host events, and expand your card shop.

    Why similar: Economy 32.7%, Management 31.3%, Simulation 19.3%, Immersive Sim 8.7%, 3D 3.7%

  56. #56 DeepWeb Simulator
    68% matchMixed66% of 58 reviews2024
    Dev: Bull Games
    Windows

    DeepWeb Simulator is a simulation game where you will get lost in the dark corridors and experience the thrill of illegal trade. Place ads, make secret deals and build your criminal empire in the illegal world of the deep web.

    Why similar: Economy 26%, Management 20.5%, Immersive Sim 17%, Sandbox 14.8%, Simulation 10.2%

  57. #57 Art Shop Simulator
    66% matchVery Positive92% of 99 reviews2025
    Dev: Lovheim Studios
    Windows

    Buy and sell art, manage employees, and grow your shop in this immersive simulator set in Europe. Curate a unique collection, attract customers, and become the premier art dealer. Transform your humble gallery into a thriving art empire!

    Why similar: Economy 20.6%, Sandbox 15.9%, Management 15.6%, Resource Management 13.6%, Immersive Sim 12.7%

  58. #58 Game Builder Tycoon
    67% matchMostly Positive78% of 157 reviews2024
    Dev: AM PlayhousePub: PlayWay S.A.
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 51%

    In Game Builder Tycoon, begin as an indie game developer. Personalize your character, craft hit games, manage marketing, research stuff and manage a skilled team. Overcome competition to guide your game development studio to global recognition and dominate the gaming industry.

    Why similar: Economy 24.1%, Management 17.7%, Sandbox 14.3%, Character Customization 13.1%, Resource Management 11.4%

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