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2002 PCPlayStationXbox 9.99 € 👍 87 % Very positive, 15,257 reviews on Steam

A cinematic gangster drama set in 1930s Lost Heaven, following cab driver Tommy Angelo's rise within the Salieri crime family. Authentic period cars, punishing shootouts and one of the finest stories of its era make it a classic.

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  • Strong, story-driven narrative
  • Open world
  • Lavish presentation
  • Challenging difficulty
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The closest matches for Mafia are Mafia II, Mafia: Definitive Edition and The Getaway. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Mafia special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Mafia II

97 %

2010 PCPlayStationXbox 29.99 € 👍 94 % Very positive, 54,997 reviews on Steam

  • Strong, story-driven narrative
  • Open world
  • Lavish presentation

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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Mafia: Definitive Edition

Lavish presentation

A cinematic gangster drama set in Prohibition-era America, following cab driver Tommy as he rises through the Salieri crime family. Its strong story, atmospheric city and mix of gunfights and period car driving define the experience.

The Getaway

Open world

A gritty gangster action game set in a faithfully recreated London, mixing third-person gunfights and car chases in a cinematic story inspired by British crime films.

Mafia: The Old Country

Lavish presentation

A linear, cinematic crime saga set in early 1900s Sicily, following Enzo Favara's rise from forced laborer to Mafia soldier. Cover shootouts, knife duels and stealth sections serve a richly atmospheric story of loyalty and family.

Sleeping Dogs

Open world

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.

Driv3r

Challenging difficulty

As undercover cop Tanner you race and shoot your way through Miami, Nice and Istanbul, hopping into any vehicle while chasing a car theft ring. It is known for its ambitious sandbox structure, but also for high frustration and technical rough edges.

The Godfather

Realistic visuals

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.

Mafia III

Open world

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.

Driver

Challenging difficulty

As undercover cop Tanner you tear through Miami, San Francisco, LA and New York in 70s muscle cars, pulling off getaways and chases straight out of classic car-chase films, with a notoriously tough challenge starting at the infamous parking garage test.

Alan Wake

Lavish presentation

A novelist hunts for his vanished wife in a misty Pacific Northwest town, fighting shadowy possessed foes with flashlight and gun while the pages of a manuscript he doesn't remember writing come true. Its TV-series-style episodic storytelling and eerie atmosphere are the main draw.

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