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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.

What defines Mafia:

  • Strong, story-driven narrative
  • Open world
  • Challenging difficulty
  • Dark, serious atmosphere

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The Getaway

95 %

2002 PlayStation

  • Open world
  • Strong, story-driven narrative
  • Dark, serious atmosphere

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.

Sleeping Dogs

Strong, story-driven narrative

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

Dark, serious atmosphere

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.

Alan Wake

Strong, story-driven narrative

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.

Grand Theft Auto IV

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.

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.

Days Gone

Lavish presentation

As biker Deacon St. John you roam a Freaker-infested Oregon, maintaining your motorcycle and surviving massive hordes that flood entire valleys. A gritty, emotional story about loss and loyalty set in a tense open world.

Grand Theft Auto III

Dark, serious atmosphere

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.

Driver 2: Back on the Streets

Challenging difficulty

A 3D driving game inspired by 70s cop movies, where you play undercover cop Tanner in wild car chases across four cities, and can now also leave the car and move on foot. Missions are tough and the on-foot controls feel clunky.

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