Best Games Like Grand Theft Auto (Series) for WindowsTop Open World & Action 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 Windows alternative is Saints Row. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try San Andreas Multiplayer or APB Reloaded. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to Grand Theft Auto and many of them are available for Windows so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Windows alternatives to Grand Theft Auto are Sleeping Dogs, Mafia, Watch Dogs and Just Cause.

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  1. Saints Row icon
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    Saints Row is an action-adventure video game series created by Volition and published by Deep Silver, that tells the story of a gang called the Third Street Saints; the title comes from the name of the district of the gang's home territory.

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    • Windows
    • Steam
    • Playstation
    • Xbox
    • Epic Games Store
     
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  2. Sleeping Dogs icon
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    Sleeping Dogs is an open world action-adventure video game. The player controls Wei Shen, a Chinese-American police officer, as he goes undercover to infiltrate the Sun On Yee Triad organization. The player character has the ability to walk, run, jump, climb over obstacles and...

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    • Windows
    • Playstation
    • Xbox
     
  3. Mafia icon
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    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.

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Steam
    • Playstation
    • Xbox
     
  4. Watch Dogs icon
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    In Watch Dogs, enter the world of hacker Aiden Pearce who can use the high-tech city of Chicago as a weapon. Available on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PC and Wii U.

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    • Paid
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    • Windows
    • Epic Games Store
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    • Playstation
    • Uplay
    • Xbox
     
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  5. Just Cause icon
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    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...

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    • Paid
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    • Windows
    • Steam
    • Playstation
    • Xbox
     
  6. Cyberpunk 2077 icon
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    Cyberpunk 2077 is an ambitious RPG for mature audiences.The game is being developed by CD Projekt RED, developers of the video game The Witcher, in association with the Cyberpunk Pen & Paper system author, Mike Pondsmith.

    16 Cyberpunk 2077 alternatives

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    • Windows
    • Epic Games Store
    • Steam
    • GOG.com
    • Playstation
    • Xbox
    • Stadia
     
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  7. Rockstar's Western-set action-adventure third person shooter series.

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    • Windows
    • Epic Games Store
    • Steam
    • Rockstar Games Launcher
    • Playstation
    • Xbox
     
  8. Yakuza icon
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    Action-adventure series set in urban Japan with open world exploration, dramatic crime stories, real-time combat, side quests, mini games including karaoke and gambling, item crafting, dining experiences, and a blend of serious and humorous content.

    25 Yakuza alternatives

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    • Paid
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    • Windows
    • Steam
    • Playstation
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Xbox
    • Nintendo Wii / Wii U
     
  9. A throwback to the '80s and 90's and especially to the original Grand Theft Auto game, Retro City Rampage™ DX is a fast-paced arcade game of carjacking in an 8-bit open world.

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Steam
    • Playstation
    • Xbox
     
  10. 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

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
     
  11. 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.

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    • Grand Theft Auto (Series)
     
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