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24 games like Saints Row: The Third (2026)

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

Every game below overlaps with Saints Row: The Third 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: Saints Row 2, which both open world and crime.
  • Saints Row: The Third is tagged Open World, Action, Comedy, Co-op, Third-Person Shooter, Funny, Character Customization, Sandbox 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.
  • 2 are free to download, so you can test the resemblance yourself at no cost.

Why players value Saints Row: The Third

The five things Steam players tag Saints Row: The Third 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. Open World
  2. Action
  3. Comedy
  4. Co-op
  5. Third-Person Shooter
Saints Row: The Third at a glance
ReceptionOverwhelmingly Positive on Steam (96% of 69,665)
Watch-outsplayers report crashes and freezes, performance and stutter, will not launch or install
Price$2.49

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

    Saints Row 2

    Why it matched: both open world and crime; shares 11 player tags including Character Customization, Sandbox and Third-Person Shooter; released around the same time (2009).

    Saints Row 2 brings true freedom to open-world gaming. Players can play as who they want, how they want, and with whomever they want in this sequel to the much acclaimed and tremendously successful Saints Row.

    Saints Row 2 at a glance
    Released2009StudioVolition
    Player sentiment76% positive of 21,728Price$2.49

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.9/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (76% of 21,728)

    Matches Saints Row: The Third on: 5 of 5 — Open World, Action, Comedy, Co-op, Third-Person Shooter

    Why players like it: Open World, Action, Character Customization, Sandbox, Third-Person Shooter — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Saints Row: The Third: $2.49 — about the same price

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Saints Row: The Third:Character CustomizationSandboxThird-Person ShooterComedyCrimeThird PersonOnline Co-OpFunny

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  2. 2

    Sunset Overdrive

    Why it matched: both zombie and open world; shares 10 player tags including Character Customization, Third-Person Shooter and Funny.

    Sunset Overdrive transforms an open-world apocalypse into your tactical playground. Zip, grind and wall-run across Sunset City with an unconventional arsenal. Hyper-agility, unique weapons, and customizable abilities deliver an explosive and irreverent adventure in the end times.

    Sunset Overdrive at a glance
    Released2018StudioInsomniac Games
    Player sentiment90% positive of 14,457Price$19.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: Very Positive (90% of 14,457)

    Matches Saints Row: The Third on: 4 of 5 — Open World, Action, Comedy, Third-Person Shooter

    Why players like it: Open World, Action, Parkour, Character Customization, Third-Person Shooter — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Saints Row: The Third: $19.99 — $17.50 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Saints Row: The Third:Character CustomizationThird-Person ShooterFunnyComedyZombiesGreat SoundtrackThird PersonShooter

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  3. 3

    Saints Row IV: Re-Elected

    Why it matched: both open world; shares 9 player tags including Comedy, Third-Person Shooter and Character Customization; released around the same time (2013).

    Experience the insane antics of Saints Row IV. The Saints have gone from the Penthouse to the White House - but Earth has been invaded and it’s up to you to save it with an arsenal of superpowers and strange weapons, in the wildest open world game ever.

    Saints Row IV: Re-Elected at a glance
    Released2013StudioDeep Silver Volition
    Player sentiment88% positive of 77,585Price$4.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: Very Positive (88% of 77,585)

    Matches Saints Row: The Third on: 5 of 5 — Open World, Action, Comedy, Co-op, Third-Person Shooter

    Why players like it: Open World, Action, Comedy, Co-op, Third-Person Shooter — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Saints Row: The Third: $4.99 — $2.50 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Saints Row: The Third:ComedyThird-Person ShooterCharacter CustomizationSandboxFunnyThird PersonOnline Co-OpGreat Soundtrack

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  4. 4

    Grand Theft Auto V

    Why it matched: both open world and crime; shares 7 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 Saints Row: The Third on: 5 of 5 — Open World, Action, Comedy, Co-op, Third-Person Shooter

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

    Price vs Saints Row: The Third: $19.79 — $17.30 pricier

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

    Shared with Saints Row: The Third:CrimeThird PersonShooterThird-Person ShooterSandboxComedyFunny

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  5. 5

    Sleeping Dogs

    Why it matched: both open world and crime; shares 7 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 Saints Row: The Third on: 3 of 5 — Open World, Action, Third-Person Shooter

    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 Saints Row: The Third:Third PersonCrimeSandboxGreat SoundtrackRPGThird-Person ShooterShooter

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  6. 6

    Just Cause 3

    Why it matched: both open world; shares 8 player tags including Third-Person Shooter, Shooter and Sandbox; released around the same time (2015).

    With over 1000 km² of complete freedom from sky to seabed, Rico Rodriguez returns to unleash chaos in the most creative and explosive ways imaginable.

    Just Cause 3 at a glance
    Released2015StudioAvalanche Studios
    Player sentiment84% positive of 127,859Price$19.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: Very Positive (84% of 127,859)

    Matches Saints Row: The Third on: 5 of 5 — Open World, Action, Comedy, Co-op, Third-Person Shooter

    Why players like it: Open World, Action, Destruction, Third-Person Shooter, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Saints Row: The Third: $19.99 — $17.50 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Saints Row: The Third:Third-Person ShooterShooterSandboxThird PersonFunnyComedyGreat SoundtrackRPG

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  7. 7

    Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City

    Why it matched: both open world and crime; shares 7 player tags including Third Person, Crime and Shooter; 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 Saints Row: The Third on: 4 of 5 — Open World, Action, Comedy, Third-Person Shooter

    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 Saints Row: The Third:Third PersonCrimeShooterSandboxThird-Person ShooterGreat SoundtrackComedy

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  8. 8

    Undawn

    Why it matched: both zombie and open world; shares 7 player tags including RPG, Shooter and Sandbox.

    Explore, adapt, and survive in Undawn, a free-to-play open-world survival RPG for mobile and PC developed by LightSpeed Studios and published by Level Infinite. Embark on an adventure with other survivors four years after a worldwide disaster where hordes of infected roam a shattered world.

    Undawn at a glance
    Released2023StudioLightspeed Studios
    Player sentiment54% positive of 6,602PriceFree

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.1/10 · Steam: Mixed (54% of 6,602)

    Matches Saints Row: The Third on: 3 of 5 — Open World, Co-op, Third-Person Shooter

    Why players like it: Open World, Massively Multiplayer, Survival, RPG, MMORPG — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Saints Row: The Third: Free — free

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Saints Row: The Third:RPGShooterSandboxThird-Person ShooterZombiesCharacter CustomizationThird Person

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  9. 9

    Saints Row: Gat out of Hell

    Why it matched: both open world; shares 8 player tags including Comedy, Third Person and Funny; released around the same time (2015).

    Join Johnny Gat & Kinzie Kensington as you tear apart Hell in a quest to save the Boss’ soul. Historical icons, old friends, older enemies, a talking gun, a full length musical number & a whole lot more shenanigans await!

    Saints Row: Gat out of Hell at a glance
    Released2015StudioDeep Silver Volition
    Player sentiment75% positive of 9,775Price$3.74

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.5/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (75% of 9,775)

    Matches Saints Row: The Third on: 5 of 5 — Open World, Action, Comedy, Co-op, Third-Person Shooter

    Why players like it: Action, Open World, Comedy, Co-op, Third Person — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Saints Row: The Third: $3.74 — $1.25 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Saints Row: The Third:ComedyThird PersonFunnyThird-Person ShooterShooterSandboxFemale ProtagonistOnline Co-Op

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  10. 10

    Grand Theft Auto IV: The Complete Edition

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

    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 Saints Row: The Third on: 4 of 5 — Open World, Action, Co-op, Third-Person Shooter

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

    Price vs Saints Row: The Third: $19.99 — $17.50 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Saints Row: The Third:CrimeThird PersonThird-Person ShooterSandboxShooterFunnySatire

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  11. 11

    Grand Theft Auto IV: Complete Edition

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

    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 Saints Row: The Third on: 4 of 5 — Open World, Action, Co-op, Third-Person Shooter

    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 Saints Row: The Third:CrimeThird PersonThird-Person ShooterSandboxShooterFunnySatire

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  12. 12

    Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced

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

    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 Enhanced at a glance
    Released2025StudioRockstar North
    Player sentiment83% positive of 219,023Price$19.79

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: Very Positive (83% of 219,023)

    Matches Saints Row: The Third on: 5 of 5 — Open World, Action, Comedy, Co-op, Third-Person Shooter

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

    Price vs Saints Row: The Third: $19.79 — $17.30 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Saints Row: The Third:CrimeThird PersonShooterThird-Person ShooterSandboxComedyFunny

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  13. 13

    Mafia II (Classic)

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

    Vito Scaletta has started to make a name for himself on the streets of Empire Bay as someone who can be trusted to get a job done. Together with his buddy Joe, he is working to prove himself to the Mafia, quickly escalating up the family ladder with crimes of larger reward, status and consequence… the life as a wise guy isn’t quite as...

    Mafia II (Classic) at a glance
    Released2011Studio2K Czech
    Player sentiment94% positive of 58,640Price$29.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: Very Positive (94% of 58,640)

    Matches Saints Row: The Third on: 3 of 5 — Open World, Action, Third-Person Shooter

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

    Price vs Saints Row: The Third: $29.99 — $27.50 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Saints Row: The Third:CrimeThird PersonThird-Person ShooterShooterGreat SoundtrackSandbox

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  14. 14

    Hitman: Contracts

    Why it matched: both open world and crime; shares 6 player tags including Third Person, Great Soundtrack and Shooter; 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 Saints Row: The Third on: 3 of 5 — Open World, Action, Third-Person Shooter

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

    Price vs Saints Row: The Third: $8.99 — $6.50 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Saints Row: The Third:Third PersonGreat SoundtrackShooterCrimeThird-Person ShooterSandbox

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  15. 15

    Fable

    Why it matched: both open world; shares 7 player tags including RPG, Third Person and Character Customization; released around the same time (2007).

    FOR EVERY CHOICE, A CONSEQUENCE.Fully re-mastered with HD visuals and audio, Fable Anniversary is a stunning rendition of the original game that will delight faithful fans and new players alike! The all new Heroic difficulty setting will test the mettle of even the most hardcore Fable fan.

    Fable at a glance
    Released2007StudioLionhead Studios
    Player sentiment86% positive of 16,533Price$10.49

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.3/10 · Steam: Very Positive (86% of 16,533)

    Matches Saints Row: The Third on: 3 of 5 — Open World, Action, Comedy

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

    Price vs Saints Row: The Third: $10.49 — $8.00 pricier

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

    Shared with Saints Row: The Third:RPGThird PersonCharacter CustomizationComedyGreat SoundtrackSandboxFunny

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  16. 16

    Fable Anniversary

    Why it matched: both open world; shares 7 player tags including RPG, Third Person and Character Customization; released around the same time (2014).

    FOR EVERY CHOICE, A CONSEQUENCE.Fully re-mastered with HD visuals and audio, Fable Anniversary is a stunning rendition of the original game that will delight faithful fans and new players alike! The all new Heroic difficulty setting will test the mettle of even the most hardcore Fable fan.

    Fable Anniversary at a glance
    Released2014StudioLionhead Studios
    Player sentiment86% positive of 16,542Price$10.49

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.4/10 · Steam: Very Positive (86% of 16,542)

    Matches Saints Row: The Third on: 3 of 5 — Open World, Action, Comedy

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

    Price vs Saints Row: The Third: $10.49 — $8.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Saints Row: The Third:RPGThird PersonCharacter CustomizationComedyGreat SoundtrackSandboxFunny

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  17. 17

    Bully: Scholarship Edition

    Why it matched: both open world; shares 7 player tags including Third Person, Comedy and Great Soundtrack; released around the same time (2008).

    Bully tells the story of mischievous 15-year-old Jimmy Hopkins as he goes through the hilarity and awkwardness of adolescence. Beat the jocks at dodge ball, play pranks on the preppies, save the nerds, kiss the girl and navigate the social hierarchy in the worst school around.

    Bully: Scholarship Edition at a glance
    Released2008StudioRockstar New England
    Player sentiment84% positive of 41,932Price$14.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.4/10 · Steam: Very Positive (84% of 41,932)

    Matches Saints Row: The Third on: 3 of 5 — Open World, Action, Comedy

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

    Price vs Saints Row: The Third: $14.99 — $12.50 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Saints Row: The Third:Third PersonComedyGreat SoundtrackFunnySandboxSatireRPG

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    Fallout 4

    Why it matched: both open world; shares 7 player tags including RPG, Shooter and Sandbox; released around the same time (2015).

    From Bethesda Game Studios, the award-winning creators of Starfield and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, comes Fallout 4. A landmark in open-world RPG design and winner of over 200 ‘Best Of’ honors, including the DICE and BAFTA Game of the Year.

    Fallout 4 at a glance
    Released2015StudioBethesda Game Studios
    Player sentiment81% positive of 428,604Price$19.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: Very Positive (81% of 428,604)

    Matches Saints Row: The Third on: 3 of 5 — Open World, Action, Third-Person Shooter

    Why players like it: Open World, Post-apocalyptic, Singleplayer, Exploration, RPG — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Saints Row: The Third: $19.99 — $17.50 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Saints Row: The Third:RPGShooterSandboxGreat SoundtrackThird PersonThird-Person ShooterCharacter Customization

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  19. 19

    Strange Brigade

    Why it matched: both zombie and open world; shares 7 player tags including Zombies, Third Person and Shooter.

    Embark on an exotic journey into danger in this rip-roaring 1930s third person adventure for 1-4 players! Encounter pulse-pounding action, treacherous traps and tales of derring-do!

    Strange Brigade at a glance
    Released2018StudioRebellion
    Player sentiment84% positive of 11,302Price$49.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.1/10 · Steam: Very Positive (84% of 11,302)

    Matches Saints Row: The Third on: 5 of 5 — Open World, Action, Comedy, Co-op, Third-Person Shooter

    Why players like it: Action, Adventure, Co-op, Zombies, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Saints Row: The Third: $49.99 — $47.50 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Saints Row: The Third:ZombiesThird PersonShooterOnline Co-OpThird-Person ShooterFunnyComedy

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    Watch Dogs 2

    Why it matched: both open world and crime; 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 Saints Row: The Third on: 4 of 5 — Open World, Action, Co-op, Third-Person Shooter

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

    Price vs Saints Row: The Third: $49.99 — $47.50 pricier

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

    Shared with Saints Row: The Third:Third PersonShooterCrimeThird-Person ShooterSandboxFunny

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    Yakuza 3 Remastered

    Why it matched: both open world and crime; shares 6 player tags including RPG, Third Person and Crime.

    Kazuma Kiryu has earned his retirement on the sandy beaches of Okinawa. But when a deadly power struggle arrives on his doorstep, he’ll have to walk the streets of Kamurocho to escape his past for good. Complete The Dragon of Dojima’s journey.

    Yakuza 3 Remastered at a glance
    Released2021StudioRGG Studio
    Player sentiment81% positive of 10,239PriceNot listed

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.9/10 · Steam: Very Positive (81% of 10,239)

    Matches Saints Row: The Third on: 3 of 5 — Open World, Action, Comedy

    Why players like it: Action, Adventure, Beat 'em up, Open World, Story Rich — the tags Steam players apply most

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Saints Row: The Third:RPGThird PersonCrimeComedyFunnyGreat Soundtrack

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

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

    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 Saints Row: The Third on: 3 of 5 — Open World, Action, Third-Person Shooter

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

    Price vs Saints Row: The Third: $3.74 — $1.25 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Saints Row: The Third:CrimeShooterThird-Person ShooterRPGSandboxThird Person

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    APB Reloaded

    Why it matched: both open world and crime; shares 6 player tags including Character Customization, Shooter and Third-Person Shooter; released around the same time (2011).

    The world’s first and premier Action MMO Third Person Shooter allows you to choose between two sides of the law. Play as Enforcer or Criminal, customize your gear for the task at hand and hit the streets and play how you want in a city filled with more action this side of a Hollywood blockbuster.

    APB Reloaded at a glance
    Released2011StudioLittle Orbit
    Player sentiment63% positive of 37,538PriceFree

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.0/10 · Steam: Mixed (63% of 37,538)

    Matches Saints Row: The Third on: 4 of 5 — Open World, Action, Co-op, Third-Person Shooter

    Why players like it: Free to Play, Open World, Multiplayer, Action, Character Customization — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Saints Row: The Third: Free — free

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Saints Row: The Third:Character CustomizationShooterThird-Person ShooterCrimeThird PersonSandbox

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    Mafia III

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

    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 Saints Row: The Third on: 3 of 5 — Open World, Action, Third-Person Shooter

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

    Price vs Saints Row: The Third: $29.99 — $27.50 pricier

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

    Shared with Saints Row: The Third:CrimeThird PersonShooterGreat SoundtrackThird-Person ShooterSandbox

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Common questions

What game is most like Saints Row: The Third?

Saints Row 2, on the evidence we have. It both open world and crime. 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 Saints Row: The Third" 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 Saints Row: The Third. 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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