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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.
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The closest matches for Just Cause 3 are Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories, Spider-Man 2 and Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Just Cause 3 special – the reasons are listed right on each game.
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As mob enforcer Toni Cipriani you work your way back up the Leone family in 1998 Liberty City, a compact GTA III prequel packed with open-city mayhem, driving, shootouts and the series' trademark satire.
93 %
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The landmark movie tie-in whose physics-based web-swinging through an open Manhattan set the standard for superhero games. Between story missions against Doc Ock you rescue civilians, chase balloons and unlock new combat moves.
93 % free
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As CJ you return to Los Santos and fight your way across a huge state full of gang wars, corrupt cops and absurd side activities. Vehicles, shootouts, RPG-like stats and a legendary radio soundtrack make it one of the most expansive sandbox classics.
92 %
Open world
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.
91 %
Open world
A top-down entry in the GTA series where you rise through Liberty City's Triad underworld, dealing drugs, stealing cars and shooting your way through a revenge plot. Touch-based minigames like hotwiring cars and a dense open-world sandbox set it apart.
90 % 59.99 €
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As hacker Marcus and his irreverent DedSec crew, you roam a sunny San Francisco Bay Area, tackling missions with drones, remote hacks, or guns. Its playful tone and satirical jabs at Silicon Valley set it apart from its gloomy predecessor.
90 % 35.99 €
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You play a shark that eats its way through an open-world Gulf Coast, growing and mutating as it feeds. A satirical reality-TV narrator and satisfying evolution upgrades define the experience.
89 %
Open world
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.
89 %
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A 1984-set prequel to Vice City following soldier Vic Vance as he slides into crime and builds his own criminal empire. The neon-soaked city comes with a strong 80s soundtrack.
89 %
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Skate 2 is a skateboarding sim set in an open city where you master tricks, lines and highlight clips using the precise Flick-It controls. You can explore on foot and even reshape the city with ramps and objects while rebuilding your career.