Grand-Theft Auto, known as GTA, is one of the greatest franchises of all time. In fact, GTA V has sold more copies than almost every game ever made. So what games are like GTA? Its unique gameplay and large open world are surely tough to replicate. Luckily, there are a few games that GTA enthusiasts need to check out.
Here are the five best games like GTA.
Games similar to GTA
GTA has a huge open world, a compelling storyline, unique characters and more. It’s hard to find games these days that offer the same experience, but there are a few.
So which games are similar to GTA? Don’t worry, we have got you covered.
5. Cyberpunk 2077
Despite its weak reviews in the beginning, Cyberpunk 2077 is a perfect alternative to GTA. The game is similar to GTA in its open-world map, following characters who are criminals in the game’s society. The main difference is that Cyberpunk is in the future, while GTA takes place during the present day.
Regardless of the time-period difference, Cyberpunk 2077 is a great game to explore if you are a fan of GTA.
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4. Watch Dogs
A similar franchise to GTA is the Watch Dogs series. Currently, there are three Watch Dogs games available to play, with the most recent being Watch Dogs: Legion. Like GTA, Watch Dogs takes place in present-day cities, following a hacker who has to complete different criminal missions.
Watch Dogs is Ubisoft’s answer to GTA.
3. Just Cause
Just Cause, with four titles within the franchise, is a perfect example of GTA but with crazy mechanics. The most recent, Just Cause 4, takes a protagonist with various unique gadgets and weapons, and pits him against criminal forces. The main difference between Just Cause and GTA is the fact that the protagonist in Just Cause is warding off criminals, instead of working with them.
Just Cause 4 was released back in 2018, and fans are waiting eagerly for a fifth title to drop.
2. Mafia
With multiple games within its franchise, the Mafia series is a perfect alternative to GTA. Think Grand-Theft Auto, but in the 1930s. Play as characters within the notorious Mafia, committing crimes against the cities each game takes place in. The game is still releasing titles, with the first Mafia being remade back in 2020.
Mafia is great for GTA lovers who are looking for another game allowing them to commit crimes and more.
1. Red Dead Redemption
Red Dead Redemption is the easy pick for number one on our list of the five best games like GTA. Widely considered one of the greatest video games of all time Red Dead Redemption and Red Dead Redemption 2 were also developed by Rockstar Games, like the GTA series. The mechanics of both games are incredibly similar. Red Dead Redemption will feel as if you are playing GTA but in the 1800s.
The Red Dead Redemption series is arguably one of the best series ever made and is great for GTA fans and more.
