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What defines Sleeping Dogs:
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The closest matches for Sleeping Dogs are Far Cry 3, Mafia II and Batman: Arkham Origins. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Sleeping Dogs special – the reasons are listed right on each game.
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Strong, story-driven narrative
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