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2001 PCPlayStationXbox 👍 87 % Very positive, 14,600 reviews on Steam

The landmark that took GTA into 3D: as a silent criminal you climb the underworld of grim Liberty City, stealing cars, running jobs for mob bosses and causing mayhem whenever you like. Satirical radio stations and the freedom of its open city made it the template for the entire sandbox genre.

What defines Grand Theft Auto III:

  • Open world
  • Dark, serious atmosphere
  • Lots to discover
  • Lots of humour
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The closest matches for Grand Theft Auto III are Sleeping Dogs, Just Cause and Just Cause 2. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Grand Theft Auto III special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Sleeping Dogs

91 %

2012 PCPlayStationXbox 19.99 € 👍 94 % Very positive, 17,084 reviews on Steam

  • Open world
  • Dark, serious atmosphere
  • Lots to discover

As undercover cop Wei Shen, you infiltrate the Triads in a neon-lit Hong Kong, brawling through kung-fu-movie style melee with counters and brutal environmental takedowns, plus car chases. Its tale of torn loyalties between police and gang is the real hook.

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Just Cause

Realistic visuals

As secret agent Rico Rodriguez you topple a dictator across a huge tropical island nation, using grappling hook, parachute and plenty of explosions. The appeal is the freedom to cause chaos your own way and hijack any vehicle you find.

Just Cause 2

Lots of humour

A massive tropical island nation serves as a sandbox for over-the-top destruction: with grappling hook, parachute and countless vehicles, Rico Rodriguez blows his way through a dictatorship. The story is secondary to the gleeful chaos.

Scarface: The World Is Yours

Dark, serious atmosphere

An open-world shooter that picks up where the film ends: Tony Montana survives the mansion assault and rebuilds his drug empire in 1980s Miami. Gunfights, driving and dealing wrapped in the film's brash, profane tone.

Just Cause 3

Lots of humour

A chaotic open-world sandbox where you zip across a Mediterranean island with grappling hook, parachute and wingsuit, blowing enemy bases apart in spectacular physics-driven explosions. The story is an afterthought; creative destruction is the whole point.

Saints Row 2

Lots of humour

A chaotic gangster sandbox where you lead the Saints in retaking Stilwater from rival gangs, mixing outrageous humor and wild side activities like insurance fraud with a surprisingly brutal revenge story. The entire campaign is playable in co-op.

Driver: San Francisco

Lots of humour

An open-world driving game set in San Francisco where comatose detective Tanner can instantly "Shift" into any car in the city. This enables spectacular chases, a tongue-in-cheek cop-movie tone and plenty of variety.

Bully

Lots of humour

As troublemaker Jimmy Hopkins you brawl, prank and charm your way through the crumbling Bullworth Academy, juggling class minigames, rival cliques and school rules. Rockstar's satirical open-world take on school life is full of humor and heart.

The Amazing Spider-Man 2

Realistic visuals

Play as Spider-Man swinging through an open Manhattan, fighting criminals with counters and gadgets and rescuing civilians. Web-swinging is the main draw, backed by a Hero and Menace reputation system.

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