Best Free Games Like Grand Theft Auto (Series) Top Open World & Action Games like Grand Theft Auto (Series)

The best free alternative to Grand Theft Auto is Gangstar. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to Grand Theft Auto and 11 is free so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting free alternatives to Grand Theft Auto are OpenRW, Multi Theft Auto, San Andreas Multiplayer and APB Reloaded.

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Grand Theft Auto alternatives are mainly Open World Games, but if you're looking for Racing Games or Third-Person Shooters you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Windows + Free + Open World Game and Android + Free. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Grand Theft Auto.
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Experience action-adventure gameplay in open-world settings, with missions and side activities set in cities reflecting American locales.

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Grand Theft Auto alternatives page was last updated Nov 27, 2024
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  1. Gangstar icon
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    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.

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Java Mobile
    • HP webOS
    • Blackberry
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire

    Gangstar Features

    1.   Game Series
    2.  Stealth

    Gangstar VS 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
  2. OpenRW icon
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    OpenRW is an open source re-implementation of Rockstar Games' Grand Theft Auto III, a classic 3D action game first published in 2001.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Grand Theft Auto (Series)

    OpenRW VS Grand Theft Auto

     
    • Most users think OpenRW is a great Grand Theft Auto alternative.

    • OpenRW is the most popular Open Source alternative to Grand Theft Auto.

    • OpenRW is Free and Open SourceGrand Theft Auto is Paid and Proprietary
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    Multi Theft Auto is a game engine that adds full network multiplayer functionality to Rockstar North's Grand Theft Auto game series, in which this functionality is not originally found.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Grand Theft Auto (Series)

    Multi Theft Auto Features

    1.  Single player
    2.  Multiplayer
    3.  Map-Editor
    4.  LAN
    5.  Mods

    Multi Theft Auto VS Grand Theft Auto

     
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    SA-MP is a free Massively Multiplayer Online game mod for the PC version of Rockstar Games Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas (tm).

    5 San Andreas Multiplayer alternatives

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • SE flagSweden
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows

    San Andreas Multiplayer Features

    1.  Multiplayer
    2.  LAN

    San Andreas Multiplayer VS Grand Theft Auto

     
  5. APB Reloaded icon
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    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

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows

    APB Reloaded Features

    1.  Multiplayer
    2.  Free to play
    3.  Mmo

    APB Reloaded VS Grand Theft Auto

     
  6. Cruze 6 icon
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    Cruze 6 is a proof-of-concept open world driving game developed in Unity. While it's relatively unfinished, it's still a fully functional game with impressive graphics and massive game area, and serves as a demonstration of what could be possible with future development.

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Cruze 6 VS Grand Theft Auto

     
  7. Payback 2 icon
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    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.

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • IN flagIndia

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    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

    Payback 2 VS Grand Theft Auto

     
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    Are you a fan of Russian offense, Miami crime simulators and shooting games?Criminal township Gangster is one of the best shooting games, felony simulator and gangster games available! Be ready to rob, kill, shoot and fight!.

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    Discontinued

    The app has been removed from the appstore

    GangWar Mafia Crime Theft Auto Features

    1. Braintree icon  Braintree Integration

    GangWar Mafia Crime Theft Auto VS Grand Theft Auto

     
  9. Rampage Road icon
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    An endless world of cars, tanks, terrain, airports, and race tracks are waiting! Drive, gain cash, swap vehicles mid game, and buy and upgrade new vehicles, ranging from common hatchbacks and muscle cars to LAVs and MBTs!.

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet

    Rampage Road VS Grand Theft Auto

     
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    Jebediah Priest... That name will haunt you 'til the day you track him down and avenge your brother. Because you see, not only did this death row escapee murder your brother, but he also kidnapped his kids and stole your car.

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Mexican Motor Mafia Features

    1.  Top down camera

    Mexican Motor Mafia VS Grand Theft Auto

     
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    Grand Stickman Auto V - a fascinating game that will appeal to all fans of action games.

    20 Grand Stickman Auto V alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet

    Grand Stickman Auto V VS Grand Theft Auto

     
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