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24 games like Mafia II (Classic) (2026)

Recomputed 19 October 2026 · Ordered by overlap, not by score · Free to read, nothing here is paid for

Every game below overlaps with Mafia II (Classic) on things players said about it rather than on our opinion of what feels alike. Each entry shows what it matched on, so you can throw out the ones matching on the part you did not care about.

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The short version

  • Closest match: Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City, which both open world, crime, story-rich and atmospheric.
  • Mafia II (Classic) is tagged Action, Open World, Crime, Story Rich, Atmospheric, Singleplayer, Third Person, Third-Person Shooter by Steam players. Those tags are what the matching runs on.
  • 24 games qualify, each with at least fifty player reviews behind its sentiment figure.

Why players value Mafia II (Classic)

The five things Steam players tag Mafia II (Classic) with most. This is the yardstick every game below is measured against: the closer a game matches these, the more it is likely to scratch the same itch.

  1. Action
  2. Open World
  3. Crime
  4. Story Rich
  5. Atmospheric
Mafia II (Classic) at a glance
ReceptionVery Positive on Steam (94% of 58,640)
Watch-outsno widespread problems reported by players
Price$29.99

Tags, sentiment and reported problems come from Steam players; the story line is from Wikipedia. We do not add a written opinion of our own.

How these were matched

Steam tags carry the most weight, because players apply them and they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Souls-like, Atmospheric and Cozy exist as tags and as nothing else, which is exactly the vocabulary this question needs. Formal genres count for less, themes and a shared studio for more.

Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are thrown out before matching. Nearly everything is tagged Singleplayer, so matching on it is matching on nothing. That cutoff is computed from the catalogue rather than fixed, so it moves as the catalogue grows.

All 24, closest first

  1. 1

    Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City

    Why it matched: both open world, crime, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 10 player tags including Automobile Sim, Third Person and Crime; released around the same time (2010).

    Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City includes both The Lost and Damned and The Ballad of Gay Tony together and does not require a copy of the original Grand Theft Auto IV to play.

    Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City at a glance
    Released2010StudioRockstar North / Toronto
    Player sentiment74% positive of 10,072PriceNot listed

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.4/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (74% of 10,072)

    Matches Mafia II (Classic) on: 5 of 5 — Action, Open World, Crime, Story Rich, Atmospheric

    Why players like it: Open World, Action, Automobile Sim, Third Person, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Mafia II (Classic):Automobile SimThird PersonCrimeShooterSandboxDrivingThird-Person ShooterGreat Soundtrack

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  2. 2

    Mafia III

    Why it matched: both open world, crime, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 9 player tags including Crime, Story Rich and Third Person; published by the same company.

    After Lincoln Clay's surrogate family, the black mob, is betrayed and killed by the Italian Mafia, Lincoln builds a new family and blazes a path of revenge through the Mafioso responsible.

    Mafia III at a glance
    Released2016StudioAspyr
    Player sentiment57% positive of 64,036Price$29.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.5/10 · Steam: Mixed (57% of 64,036)

    Matches Mafia II (Classic) on: 5 of 5 — Action, Open World, Crime, Story Rich, Atmospheric

    Why players like it: Crime, Open World, Action, Story Rich, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Mafia II (Classic): $29.99 — about the same price

    Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, performance and stutter (details)

    Shared with Mafia II (Classic):CrimeStory RichThird PersonShooterGreat SoundtrackThird-Person ShooterNudityClassic

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  3. 3

    Mafia III: Definitive Edition

    Why it matched: both open world, crime, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 9 player tags including Crime, Story Rich and Third Person; published by the same company.

    After Lincoln Clay's surrogate family, the black mob, is betrayed and killed by the Italian Mafia, Lincoln builds a new family and blazes a path of revenge through the Mafioso responsible.

    Mafia III: Definitive Edition at a glance
    Released2020StudioHangar 13
    Player sentiment57% positive of 64,063Price$29.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.7/10 · Steam: Mixed (57% of 64,063)

    Matches Mafia II (Classic) on: 5 of 5 — Action, Open World, Crime, Story Rich, Atmospheric

    Why players like it: Crime, Open World, Action, Story Rich, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Mafia II (Classic): $29.99 — about the same price

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Mafia II (Classic):CrimeStory RichThird PersonShooterGreat SoundtrackThird-Person ShooterNudityClassic

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  4. 4

    Sleeping Dogs

    Why it matched: both open world, crime, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 9 player tags including Third Person, Crime and Sandbox.

    As Wei Shen, an undercover cop trying to take down the Triads, you'll have to fight your way up the organization without blowing your cover.

    Sleeping Dogs at a glance
    ReleasedNot recordedStudioUnited Front Games
    Player sentiment94% positive of 17,264PriceNot listed

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: Very Positive (94% of 17,264)

    Matches Mafia II (Classic) on: 5 of 5 — Action, Open World, Crime, Story Rich, Atmospheric

    Why players like it: Open World, Action, Martial Arts, Third Person, Crime — the tags Steam players apply most

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Mafia II (Classic):Third PersonCrimeSandboxStory RichGreat SoundtrackDrivingAutomobile SimThird-Person Shooter

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  5. 5

    Mafia II

    Why it matched: both open world, crime, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including Crime, Story Rich and Nudity; published by the same company; released around the same time (2010).

    War hero Vito Scaletta becomes entangled with the mob in hopes of paying his father’s debts. Vito works to prove himself, climbing the family ladder with crimes of larger reward and consequence.

    Mafia II at a glance
    Released2010StudioNot recorded
    Player sentiment74% positive of 38,540Price$29.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.8/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (74% of 38,540)

    Matches Mafia II (Classic) on: 5 of 5 — Action, Open World, Crime, Story Rich, Atmospheric

    Why players like it: Action, Adventure, Crime, Open World, Story Rich — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Mafia II (Classic): $29.99 — about the same price

    Watch-outs: players report performance and stutter, crashes and freezes (details)

    Shared with Mafia II (Classic):CrimeStory RichNudityThird PersonThird-Person ShooterShooterGreat SoundtrackClassic

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  6. 6

    Mafia II: Definitive Edition

    Why it matched: both open world, crime, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including Crime, Story Rich and Nudity; published by the same company.

    War hero Vito Scaletta becomes entangled with the mob in hopes of paying his father’s debts. Vito works to prove himself, climbing the family ladder with crimes of larger reward and consequence.

    Mafia II: Definitive Edition at a glance
    Released2020StudioHangar 13
    Player sentiment74% positive of 38,558Price$29.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.7/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (74% of 38,558)

    Matches Mafia II (Classic) on: 5 of 5 — Action, Open World, Crime, Story Rich, Atmospheric

    Why players like it: Action, Adventure, Crime, Open World, Story Rich — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Mafia II (Classic): $29.99 — about the same price

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Mafia II (Classic):CrimeStory RichNudityThird PersonThird-Person ShooterShooterGreat SoundtrackClassic

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  7. 7

    Mafia: Definitive Edition

    Why it matched: both open world, crime, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Crime, Story Rich and Third-Person Shooter; published by the same company.

    An inadvertent brush with the mob thrusts cabdriver Tommy Angelo into the world of organized crime. Initially uneasy about falling in with the Salieri family, the rewards become too big to ignore.

    Mafia: Definitive Edition at a glance
    Released2020StudioHangar 13
    Player sentiment87% positive of 110,615Price$39.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: Very Positive (87% of 110,615)

    Matches Mafia II (Classic) on: 5 of 5 — Action, Open World, Crime, Story Rich, Atmospheric

    Why players like it: Open World, Crime, Story Rich, Action, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Mafia II (Classic): $39.99 — $10.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Mafia II (Classic):CrimeStory RichThird-Person ShooterThird PersonShooterClassicGreat Soundtrack

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  8. 8

    Hitman 2: Silent Assassin

    Why it matched: both open world, crime, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including Third Person, Classic and Shooter.

    Enter the realm of a retired assassin, forced back into action by treason. You may be a hired killer but you still have a sense of loyalty and justice. Visit the dark recesses of a world corrupted by crime, greed, degradation and dishonor. And a past that catches up with you.

    Hitman 2: Silent Assassin at a glance
    Released2002StudioNot recorded
    Player sentiment82% positive of 4,890Price$8.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.3/10 · Steam: Very Positive (82% of 4,890)

    Matches Mafia II (Classic) on: 4 of 5 — Action, Crime, Story Rich, Atmospheric

    Why players like it: Stealth, Action, Third Person, Assassin, Classic — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Mafia II (Classic): $8.99 — $21.00 cheaper

    Watch-outs: players report will not launch or install, performance and stutter (details)

    Shared with Mafia II (Classic):Third PersonClassicShooterSandboxGreat SoundtrackCrimeThird-Person ShooterStory Rich

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  9. 9

    Mafia

    Why it matched: both open world, crime, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Story Rich, Crime and Classic.

    It’s 1930. After an inadvertent brush with the mafia, cabdriver Tommy Angelo is reluctantly thrust into the world of organized crime. Initially, he is uneasy about falling in with the Salieri family, but soon the rewards become too big to ignore.

    Mafia at a glance
    Released2002StudioNot recorded
    Player sentiment88% positive of 16,301Price$14.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: Very Positive (88% of 16,301)

    Matches Mafia II (Classic) on: 5 of 5 — Action, Open World, Crime, Story Rich, Atmospheric

    Why players like it: Action, Story Rich, Crime, Open World, Classic — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Mafia II (Classic): $14.99 — $15.00 cheaper

    Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)

    Shared with Mafia II (Classic):Story RichCrimeClassicGreat SoundtrackThird PersonThird-Person ShooterShooter

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  10. 10

    Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days

    Why it matched: both open world, crime, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Third-Person Shooter, Crime and Shooter; released around the same time (2010).

    Pure adrenaline of non-stop action in Single Player, Online Co-op and Multiplayer. Double the pleasure and mayhem with new multiplayer DLCs! (click for details)

    Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days at a glance
    Released2010StudioIO Interactive
    Player sentiment67% positive of 9,765Price$9.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.2/10 · Steam: Mixed (67% of 9,765)

    Matches Mafia II (Classic) on: 5 of 5 — Action, Open World, Crime, Story Rich, Atmospheric

    Why players like it: Action, Co-op, Third-Person Shooter, Crime, Violent — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Mafia II (Classic): $9.99 — $20.00 cheaper

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Mafia II (Classic):Third-Person ShooterCrimeShooterThird PersonNudityStory RichGreat Soundtrack

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  11. 11

    Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain

    Why it matched: both open world, crime, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Story Rich, Third Person and Great Soundtrack; released around the same time (2015).

    Ushering in a new era for the METAL GEAR franchise with cutting-edge technology powered by the Fox Engine, METAL GEAR SOLID V: The Phantom Pain, will provide players a first-rate gaming experience as they are offered tactical freedom to carry out open-world missions.

    Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain at a glance
    Released2015StudioNot recorded
    Player sentiment92% positive of 107,873Price$19.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: Very Positive (92% of 107,873)

    Matches Mafia II (Classic) on: 4 of 5 — Action, Open World, Story Rich, Atmospheric

    Why players like it: Stealth, Open World, Action, Story Rich, Tactical — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Mafia II (Classic): $19.99 — $10.00 cheaper

    Watch-outs: players report launchers, accounts and anti-cheat, performance and stutter (details)

    Shared with Mafia II (Classic):Story RichThird PersonGreat SoundtrackThird-Person ShooterShooterSandbox

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  12. 12

    Hitman: Contracts

    Why it matched: both open world, crime and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Third Person, Classic and Great Soundtrack; released around the same time (2014).

    Enter the world of a HITMAN - a world of crime, sin and greed. Delve into the mind of Agent 47 and encounter his greatest adversaries, completing the work that made him so brutally efficient and shaped him as an assassin. Eliminate your targets by any means necessary. There are no rules... only the contract, signed in blood.

    Hitman: Contracts at a glance
    Released2014StudioIo-Interactive A/S
    Player sentiment87% positive of 3,658Price$8.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.1/10 · Steam: Very Positive (87% of 3,658)

    Matches Mafia II (Classic) on: 4 of 5 — Action, Open World, Crime, Atmospheric

    Why players like it: Stealth, Action, Assassin, Singleplayer, Third Person — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Mafia II (Classic): $8.99 — $21.00 cheaper

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Mafia II (Classic):Third PersonClassicGreat SoundtrackShooterCrimeThird-Person ShooterSandbox

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  13. 13

    L.A. Noire

    Why it matched: both open world, crime, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Crime, Story Rich and Third Person; released around the same time (2011).

    In his fight to climb the ranks and do what's right, LAPD detective Cole Phelps must unravel the truth behind a string of arson attacks, conspiracies, and brutal murders, battling the L.A. underworld and even members of his own department.

    L.A. Noire at a glance
    Released2011StudioTeam Bondi
    Player sentiment86% positive of 36,822Price$19.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: Very Positive (86% of 36,822)

    Matches Mafia II (Classic) on: 5 of 5 — Action, Open World, Crime, Story Rich, Atmospheric

    Why players like it: Detective, Crime, Open World, Noir, Adventure — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Mafia II (Classic): $19.99 — $10.00 cheaper

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Mafia II (Classic):CrimeStory RichThird PersonNudityThird-Person Shooter3D Vision

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  14. 14

    Grand Theft Auto IV: The Complete Edition

    Why it matched: both open world, crime and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Automobile Sim, Crime and Third Person.

    Niko Bellic, Johnny Klebitz and Luis Lopez all have one thing in common - they live in the worst city in America. Liberty City worships money and status, and is heaven for those who have them and a living nightmare for those who don't.

    Grand Theft Auto IV: The Complete Edition at a glance
    Released2020StudioRockstar North
    Player sentiment83% positive of 202,430Price$19.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: Very Positive (83% of 202,430)

    Matches Mafia II (Classic) on: 4 of 5 — Action, Open World, Crime, Atmospheric

    Why players like it: Open World, Action, Automobile Sim, Multiplayer, Crime — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Mafia II (Classic): $19.99 — $10.00 cheaper

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Mafia II (Classic):Automobile SimCrimeThird PersonThird-Person ShooterSandboxShooterClassic

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  15. 15

    Grand Theft Auto IV: Complete Edition

    Why it matched: both open world, crime and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Automobile Sim, Crime and Third Person.

    PLEASE NOTE: Microsoft no longer supports creating Games for Windows-LIVE accounts within Grand Theft Auto IV. You can create an account through and then log into your account in game. This standalone retail title spans three distinct stories, interwoven to create one of the most unique and engaging single-player experiences of this...

    Grand Theft Auto IV: Complete Edition at a glance
    ReleasedNot recordedStudioRockstar North
    Player sentiment83% positive of 202,491PriceNot listed

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: Very Positive (83% of 202,491)

    Matches Mafia II (Classic) on: 4 of 5 — Action, Open World, Crime, Atmospheric

    Why players like it: Open World, Action, Automobile Sim, Multiplayer, Crime — the tags Steam players apply most

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Mafia II (Classic):Automobile SimCrimeThird PersonThird-Person ShooterSandboxShooterClassic

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  16. 16

    Watch Dogs 2

    Why it matched: both open world, crime, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Third Person, Shooter and Crime.

    Welcome to San Francisco. Play as Marcus, a brilliant young hacker, and join the most notorious hacker group, DedSec. Your objective: execute the biggest hack of history.

    Watch Dogs 2 at a glance
    Released2016StudioUbisoft Romania
    Player sentiment82% positive of 101,471Price$49.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.3/10 · Steam: Very Positive (82% of 101,471)

    Matches Mafia II (Classic) on: 5 of 5 — Action, Open World, Crime, Story Rich, Atmospheric

    Why players like it: Open World, Hacking, Illuminati, Multiplayer, Parkour — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Mafia II (Classic): $49.99 — $20.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: players report visual glitches, crashes and freezes, performance and stutter, launchers, accounts and anti-cheat (details)

    Shared with Mafia II (Classic):Third PersonShooterCrimeThird-Person ShooterStory RichSandbox

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  17. 17

    Just Cause 4 Reloaded

    Why it matched: both open world, crime, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Sandbox, Third-Person Shooter and Shooter.

    Rogue agent Rico Rodriguez journeys to Solis, a huge South American world home of conflict, oppression and extreme weather conditions. Strap into your wingsuit, equip your fully customizable grappling hook, and get ready to bring the thunder!

    Just Cause 4 Reloaded at a glance
    Released2018StudioAvalanche Studios
    Player sentiment62% positive of 32,247PriceNot listed

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.1/10 · Steam: Mixed (62% of 32,247)

    Matches Mafia II (Classic) on: 4 of 5 — Action, Open World, Story Rich, Atmospheric

    Why players like it: Open World, Action, Destruction, Singleplayer, Adventure — the tags Steam players apply most

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Mafia II (Classic):SandboxThird-Person ShooterShooterStory RichDrivingThird Person

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  18. 18

    Red Dead Redemption

    Why it matched: both open world, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Story Rich, Third-Person Shooter and Great Soundtrack; released around the same time (2010).

    Experience the story of former outlaw John Marston as he tracks down the last remaining members of the notorious Van der Linde Gang in the PC debut of the critically acclaimed predecessor to Red Dead Redemption 2.

    Red Dead Redemption at a glance
    Released2010StudioNot recorded
    Player sentiment92% positive of 21,331Price$49.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: Very Positive (92% of 21,331)

    Matches Mafia II (Classic) on: 4 of 5 — Action, Open World, Story Rich, Atmospheric

    Why players like it: Open World, Western, Story Rich, Singleplayer, Action — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Mafia II (Classic): $49.99 — $20.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, launchers, accounts and anti-cheat, will not launch or install (details)

    Shared with Mafia II (Classic):Story RichThird-Person ShooterGreat SoundtrackShooterThird PersonClassicNudity

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  19. 19

    Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne

    Why it matched: both crime, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including Third-Person Shooter, Classic and Story Rich.

    Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne is a violent, film-noir love story. Dark, tragic and intense, the in-depth story is a thrill-ride of shocking twists and revelations. Love hurts.

    Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne at a glance
    Released2003StudioNot recorded
    Player sentiment94% positive of 14,615Price$2.49

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: Very Positive (94% of 14,615)

    Matches Mafia II (Classic) on: 4 of 5 — Action, Crime, Story Rich, Atmospheric

    Why players like it: Action, Noir, Third-Person Shooter, Classic, Bullet Time — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Mafia II (Classic): $2.49 — $27.50 cheaper

    Watch-outs: players report will not launch or install, crashes and freezes (details)

    Shared with Mafia II (Classic):Third-Person ShooterClassicStory RichShooterThird PersonGreat SoundtrackCrimeNudity

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  20. 20

    Grand Theft Auto V

    Why it matched: both open world, crime and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Crime, Third Person and Shooter; released around the same time (2013).

    Experience entertainment blockbusters Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online — now upgraded for a new generation with stunning visuals, faster loading, 3D audio, and more, plus exclusive content for GTA Online players.

    Grand Theft Auto V at a glance
    Released2013StudioRockstar Toronto
    Player sentiment83% positive of 218,663Price$19.79

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: Very Positive (83% of 218,663)

    Matches Mafia II (Classic) on: 4 of 5 — Action, Open World, Crime, Atmospheric

    Why players like it: Open World, Action, Multiplayer, Crime, Mature — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Mafia II (Classic): $19.79 — $10.20 cheaper

    Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, launchers, accounts and anti-cheat (details)

    Shared with Mafia II (Classic):CrimeThird PersonShooterAutomobile SimThird-Person ShooterSandbox

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  21. 21

    Hitman: Codename 47

    Why it matched: both open world, crime and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Classic, Third Person and Shooter; released around the same time (2007).

    As the enigmatic Hitman, you must use stealth and tactical problem solving to enter, execute and exit your assignment with minimum attention and maximum effectiveness. For a price, you have access to the most devious devices, but how you use them will determine if you retire as a millionaire or get permanently retired.

    Hitman: Codename 47 at a glance
    Released2007StudioIO Interactive A/S
    Player sentiment71% positive of 5,088Price$7.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.4/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (71% of 5,088)

    Matches Mafia II (Classic) on: 3 of 5 — Action, Crime, Atmospheric

    Why players like it: Stealth, Action, Classic, Assassin, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Mafia II (Classic): $7.99 — $22.00 cheaper

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Mafia II (Classic):ClassicThird PersonShooterThird-Person ShooterSandboxGreat SoundtrackCrime

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  22. 22

    Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas – The Definitive Edition

    Why it matched: both open world, crime and story-rich; shares 7 player tags including Crime, Third-Person Shooter and Nudity.

    Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas: It’s the early ’90s. After a couple of cops frame him for homicide, Carl ‘CJ’ Johnson is forced on a journey that takes him across the entire state of San Andreas, to save his family and to take control of the streets.

    Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas – The Definitive Edition at a glance
    Released2023StudioRockstar Games
    Player sentiment80% positive of 16,017Price$59.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.0/10 · Steam: Very Positive (80% of 16,017)

    Matches Mafia II (Classic) on: 4 of 5 — Action, Open World, Crime, Story Rich

    Why players like it: Sexual Content, Open World, Action, Crime, Third-Person Shooter — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Mafia II (Classic): $59.99 — $30.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Mafia II (Classic):CrimeThird-Person ShooterNudityThird PersonStory RichClassicSandbox

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  23. 23

    Flashing Lights - Police, Firefighting, Emergency Services (EMS) Simulator

    Why it matched: both open world and crime; shares 8 player tags including Driving, Automobile Sim and Crime.

    Play solo or in up to 10-player multiplayer co-op! Flashing Lights is an open world police, firefighting and EMS simulator game with plenty of opportunity for role-play or more relaxed fun with friends. Become the law or save lives! Discover leagues of player-created mods!

    Flashing Lights - Police, Firefighting, Emergency Services (EMS) Simulator at a glance
    Released2023StudioNils Jakrins
    Player sentiment79% positive of 18,679Price$3.74

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.9/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (79% of 18,679)

    Matches Mafia II (Classic) on: 3 of 5 — Action, Open World, Crime

    Why players like it: Adventure, Driving, Simulation, Automobile Sim, Physics — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Mafia II (Classic): $3.74 — $26.25 cheaper

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Mafia II (Classic):DrivingAutomobile SimCrimeShooterThird-Person ShooterSandboxThird PersonAmerica

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    Hitman: Blood Money

    Why it matched: both open world, crime and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Third Person, Classic and Great Soundtrack.

    Money Talks. Silence Pays. Prepare to Make a Killing. When assassins from Agent 47's contract agency, The ICA, are eliminated in a series of hits, it seems a larger, more powerful agency has entered the fray. Sensing he may be a target, 47 travels to America, and prepares to make a killing.

    Hitman: Blood Money at a glance
    Released2006StudioFeral Interactive
    Player sentiment94% positive of 16,066Price$9.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: Very Positive (94% of 16,066)

    Matches Mafia II (Classic) on: 3 of 5 — Action, Crime, Atmospheric

    Why players like it: Stealth, Action, Assassin, Singleplayer, Third Person — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Mafia II (Classic): $9.99 — $20.00 cheaper

    Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)

    Shared with Mafia II (Classic):Third PersonClassicGreat SoundtrackThird-Person ShooterSandboxCrimeShooter

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Common questions

What game is most like Mafia II (Classic)?

Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City, on the evidence we have. It both open world, crime, story-rich and atmospheric. That is a statement about overlap, not a promise you will like it as much: two games can share every tag and still feel different to play.

How is "similar to Mafia II (Classic)" decided?

By overlap on the tags Steam players applied to each game, the formal genres, the themes both sit in, and whether the same studio made them. Tags carry the most weight because players write them, so they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are ignored: matching on "Singleplayer" is matching on nothing. Every entry below shows exactly what it matched on.

Are these ranked by quality?

No. They are ordered by how much they overlap with Mafia II (Classic). Where two games overlap equally, the better received one goes first, but that only moves a game a place or two. Each entry shows its own player sentiment so you can weigh that separately.

Do you get paid for these recommendations?

No. The order is computed from tag and genre overlap and nothing else. No placement here can be bought, and a game appearing high on this page is a statement about resemblance rather than an endorsement.

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