Grand Theft Auto (Series) Alternatives

Grand Theft Auto is described as 'Experience action-adventure gameplay in open-world settings, with missions and side activities set in cities reflecting American locales' and is a very popular Open World Game in the games category. There are more than 25 games similar to Grand Theft Auto for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Steam, Xbox, Playstation and Android apps. The best Grand Theft Auto alternative is Saints Row. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Gangstar or San Andreas Multiplayer. Other Grand Theft Auto like games are Sleeping Dogs, Mafia, Watch Dogs and Just Cause.

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  1. 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!

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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  2. Yakuza icon
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    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Steam
    • Playstation
    • Xbox
     
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    The Simpsons: Hit & Run is a 2003 action-adventure game developed by Radical Entertainment and published by Vivendi Universal Games. It is based on the American animated sitcom The Simpsons, and is the twenty-second installment in the Simpsons series of video games.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  4. Tokyo 42 icon
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    Tokyo 42 lets you take to the streets of a vibrant, hand-crafted micro world as an assassin. Experience the color and beauty of this mini Tokyo from a breathtaking, isometric perspective that smoothly spins at your command to give you the clearest view of the action as you use...

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Steam
    • Xbox
     
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    Comments about Tokyo 42 as an Alternative to Grand Theft Auto
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    Tokyo 42 and Grand Theft Auto 5 are in completely different game genres.

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    • Most users think Tokyo 42 is a great Grand Theft Auto alternative.

    • Tokyo 42 is Paid and ProprietaryGrand Theft Auto is also Paid and Proprietary
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    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.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Steam
    • Xbox
     
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    Experience an open-world shooter in Philadelphia, leading a Resistance movement against superior forces. Engage in guerrilla warfare, ambushes, sabotage, and deception. Features both single player and Co-Op gameplay, turning Occupation into full-blown Revolution with oppressed civilians taking up arms.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Steam
    • Playstation
    • Xbox
     
  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.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  8. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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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!.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Android
     
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    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!.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Steam
     
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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

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    • Drug Dealer Simulator is Paid and ProprietaryGrand Theft Auto is also Paid and Proprietary
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    Terrorize the people of 1950's Earth in the role of the evil alien Crypto-137. Harvest DNA and bring down the US government in the remake of the legendary alien invasion action adventure. Annihilate puny humans using an assortment of alien weaponry and psychic abilities.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Steam
     
  12. 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!.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
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