Grand Theft Auto (Series) AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Third-Person Shooters

The best Third-Person Shooter alternative to Grand Theft Auto is Mafia. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Gangstar or APB Reloaded. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to Grand Theft Auto and eight of them are Third-Person Shooters so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Third-Person Shooter alternatives to Grand Theft Auto are Just Cause, Red Dead Redemption, Sunset Overdrive and Payback 2.

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Grand Theft Auto alternatives are mainly Open World Games but may also be Third-Person Shooters or Action Games. Other popular filters includes Windows + Free + Open World Game. Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Grand Theft Auto.

Grand Theft Auto

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Open World Game
Paid • Proprietary

Grand Theft Auto is a series of action-adventure games. Gameplay focuses on an open world where the player can complete missions to progress an overall story, as well as engage in various side activities.

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Grand Theft Auto alternatives page was last updated Aug 2, 2024

Mafia
Mafia is a series of action-adventure video games developed by 2K Czech (formerly Illusion Softworks) with the third installment by Hangar 13, and published by 2K Games.
33 Mafia alternatives
License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Application types
- Action Game
- Third-Person Shooter
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Steam
- Playstation
- Xbox
Mafia Features
Single player
Third person perspective
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Mafia VS Grand Theft Auto
Is Mafia a good alternative to Grand Theft Auto?
- Almost everyone thinks Mafia is a great Grand Theft Auto alternative.
- Mafia is the most popular Mac alternative to Grand Theft Auto.
- Mafia is Paid and ProprietaryGrand Theft Auto is also Paid and Proprietary

Gangstar
Gangstar is an open world action/adventure game series developed by Gameloft. The game is about a gangster who explores cities looking for money, power, and occupation of other gangs.
16 Gangstar alternatives
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application types
- Open World Game
- Adventure Game
Platforms
- Android
- iPhone
- Java Mobile
- HP webOS
- Blackberry
- Android Tablet
- iPad
- Kindle Fire
Gangstar Features
Game Series
Stealth
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Gangstar VS Grand Theft Auto
Is Gangstar a good alternative to Grand Theft Auto?
- Almost everyone thinks Gangstar is a great Grand Theft Auto alternative.
- Gangstar is the most popular Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to Grand Theft Auto.
- Gangstar is the most popular free alternative to Grand Theft Auto.
- Gangstar is Freemium and ProprietaryGrand Theft Auto is Paid and Proprietary

Just Cause
The orders are simple: Hunt down and execute a rogue agent that has stolen top-secret intelligence and millions in Agency cash. For agent Rico Rodriguez, the mission is anything but routine. The target is Tom Sheldon, Rico’s former commanding officer, mentor and friend; a...
23 Just Cause alternatives
License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Application types
- Open World Game
- Third-Person Shooter
Platforms
- Windows
- Steam
- Playstation
- Xbox
Just Cause Features
Game Series
Single player
Endless gameplay
Player vs Enviroment
Achievements Supported
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Red Dead Redemption
Rockstar's Western-set action-adventure third person shooter series.
11 Red Dead Redemption alternatives
License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Application type
- Third-Person Shooter
Platforms
- Windows
- Epic Games Store
- Steam
- Rockstar Games Launcher
- Playstation
- Xbox
Red Dead Redemption Features
Single player
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APB Reloaded
In APB Reloaded you take on the role of a Criminal - hell-bent on causing havoc and making money, or an Enforcer - tapped by the city to keep order. The city never sleeps and the fight never ends in this fast paced Massively Multi-player, Action Shooter!
12 APB Reloaded alternatives
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application types
- Open World Game
- Third-Person Shooter
Platforms
- Windows
APB Reloaded Features
Multiplayer
Free to play
Mmo
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Sunset Overdrive
In Sunset Overdrive, the year is 2027 and Sunset City is under siege. A contaminated energy drink has transformed most of the population into toxic mutants. For many it's the end of the world, but for you it’s a dream come true. Your old boss? Dead. Your boring job? Gone.
8 Sunset Overdrive alternatives
License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Application type
- Third-Person Shooter
Platforms
- Windows
- Steam
- Xbox
Sunset Overdrive Features
Zombie Game
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Payback 2
Payback 2 the remastering of the Payback game, released for the Gameboy Advance, Payback 2 is an action-adventure game. The game focuses on an open world where the player can complete quests to advance the overall story, as well as participate in various side activities.
1 Payback 2 alternatives
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application types
- Action Game
- Racing Game
Platforms
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- iPad
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Payback 2 Features
1. Works Offline
2. Online co-op
3. Multiplayer
4. Player vs Enviroment
5. Achievements Supported
6. Endless gameplay
7. Single player
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Drug Dealer Simulator
Have you ever thought about owning your own crime empire, without the legal consequences? SIMULATE IT! Now you will finally be able to crawl into the drug dealing business! Become a street business mastermind, or a ruthless gangster - it's up to you!.
23 Drug Dealer Simulator alternatives
License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Application types
- Open World Game
- Third-Person Shooter
Platforms
- Windows
- Steam
Drug Dealer Simulator Features
Single player
Works Offline
Third person perspective
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Comments about Drug Dealer Simulator as an Alternative to Grand Theft Auto

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This Game is a f*****g Drug Dealer Simulator and GTA 5 is a "Gangster Life" Game
Negative comment •Jan 4, 2021
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- Drug Dealer Simulator is Paid and ProprietaryGrand Theft Auto is also Paid and Proprietary