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As Vietnam veteran Lincoln Clay, you wage a revenge war against the mob in 1968's New Bordeaux and divide conquered districts among your lieutenants. Its gripping, unflinching story about racism and its iconic period soundtrack shine, even if the missions get repetitive.
What defines Mafia III:
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The closest matches for Mafia III are The Godfather, Gun and Far Cry 3. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Mafia III special – the reasons are listed right on each game.
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Best match
An open-world action game set in 1940s-50s New York where you rise through the Corleone family ranks by extorting businesses and taking over rival territory. Its film-faithful atmosphere and characters are the main draw.
90 %
Strong, story-driven narrative
A gritty open-world Western action game where you play Colton White, seeking revenge with revolver, bow and horse. Story missions, side activities like bounty hunting and poker, and fast gunfights define the experience.
89 % 19.99 €
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An open tropical-island shooter where you liberate outposts by stealth or force, hunt wildlife to craft gear and grow your skills. It is anchored by a disturbing descent into madness and the unforgettable villain Vaas.
89 %
Realistic visuals
A GTA-style open-world action game where you play a rogue cop in a recreated Los Angeles, mixing gunplay, martial arts and driving chases. Failed missions lead to branching story paths.
89 % 19.99 €
Strong, story-driven narrative
As immigrant Niko Bellic, you chase the American dream through the gritty, living metropolis of Liberty City, only to sink deeper into crime and revenge. It tells a darker, more grounded story than earlier entries while keeping the series' sharp satire.
88 % 9.99 €
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A harsh open-world shooter set in a war-torn African nation, where guns jam, fire spreads across the savannah and malaria wears you down. Its systemic, unforgiving world makes every firefight unpredictable and paints a bleak picture of war and morality.
88 %
Realistic visuals
As a cop in a large recreation of New York, you shoot, brawl and drive through a crime story voiced by Hollywood actors. Playing as a straight or corrupt officer shifts missions and the story somewhat.
88 %
Realistic visuals
Smuta is a third-person action RPG set in Russia during the historical Time of Troubles. Made by the Russian studio Cyberia Nova, it combines melee combat, story and some open-world exploration.
88 % 29.99 €
Strong, story-driven narrative
A cinematic gangster saga set in postwar America, following Vito Scaletta's rise through the mob with cover shooting, period car chases and rich 1940s–50s atmosphere. Empire Bay is less a playground than a lovingly detailed backdrop for a tight, linear crime story.
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As reformed outlaw John Marston, you ride across a vast, evocative frontier at the twilight of the Wild West to hunt down your old gang. Tense gunfights, hunting and side activities frame a melancholic story with an unforgettable ending.