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2006 PCPlayStationXbox

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.

What defines The Godfather:

  • Open world
  • Dark, serious atmosphere
  • Action-packed real-time combat
  • Strong, story-driven narrative

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True Crime: New York City

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2005 PCPlayStationXbox

  • Open world
  • Realistic visuals
  • Dark, serious atmosphere

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.

Gun

Open world

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.

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.

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.

Scarface: The World Is Yours

Action-packed real-time combat

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.

Mafia II

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.

True Crime: Streets of LA

Open world

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.

As One We Survive

Open world

A top-down survival game set in a post-pandemic, post-apocalyptic America where you play a father scavenging, crafting and fighting to find help for his sick daughter.

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.

Smuta

Strong, story-driven narrative

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.

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