Best Free Games Like Grand Theft Auto (Series) for WindowsTop Open World Games like Grand Theft Auto (Series)

There are many alternatives to Grand Theft Auto for Windows if you are looking for a replacement. The best free Windows alternative is Multi Theft Auto, which is also Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to Grand Theft Auto and five of them are free and available for Windows so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting free Windows alternatives to Grand Theft Auto are San Andreas Multiplayer, APB Reloaded, Cruze 6 and Mexican Motor Mafia.

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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 May 14, 2024

Multi Theft Auto
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.
5 Multi Theft Auto alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- Open World Game
Platforms
- Windows
- Grand Theft Auto (Series)
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Multi Theft Auto Features
1. Single player
2. Multiplayer
3. Map-Editor
4. LAN
5. Mods
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- Most users think Multi Theft Auto is a great Grand Theft Auto alternative.
- Multi Theft Auto is the most popular Open Source alternative to Grand Theft Auto.
- Multi Theft Auto is Free and Open SourceGrand Theft Auto is Paid and Proprietary

San Andreas Multiplayer
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
- Free • Proprietary
Application type
- Open World Game
Platforms
- Windows
San Andreas Multiplayer Features
Multiplayer
LAN
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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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Cruze 6
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.
6 Cruze 6 alternatives
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application type
- Open World Game
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
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Mexican Motor Mafia
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.
2 Mexican Motor Mafia alternatives
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Platforms
- Windows
Mexican Motor Mafia Features
Top down camera
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