Games like GTA: 12 alternatives for PlayStation, Xbox and Switch

You have enough of first Grand Theft Auto, but you want to plunge still many other Open Worlds? Then you re lucky, because over the years many developers discovered open worlds for what high-class alternatives moved to it. Of these, we want to put you below 12 especially to the heart.

Last updated October 24, 2021 : GTA celebrates birthday this weekend and we have therefore added new alternatives. We also have some games away that are not playable on current systems.

Canis Canem Edit

platforms: PS4, Xbox One (also: PS2, PS3, Wii, Xbox 360) Developer: Rockstar Games Release: 2006

That s the point: In the role of rebellious student Jimmy Hopkins, we explore the Bullworth Academy. Since there pretty much everyone, so a bad guy is a bully, it is accordingly to Jimmy about to assert itself - Canis Canem Edit (German: dog eats dog).

Get better: Unlike in GTA you is open here not a whole city, but but a sprawling campus. This should you as far as possible to explore, to improve Jimmy s abilities, because this assures you (playful) benefits against the bullies.

Infamous series

platforms: PS4 (also: PS3) Developer: Sucker Punch Latest game: inFamous: Second Son

That s the point: No matter what part of the action-adventure series, you always take control over a conduit, a man with super powers, who always has to stand up to more hostile to him groupings.

Of course superhero or super villain? primary differ inFAMOUS through his superhuman heroes by many other open-world games. This can you not only improve, but even develop through some central story decisions.

Just Cause series

platforms: PS4, Xbox One (also: PS2, PS3, Xbox, Xbox 360) Developer: Avalanche Studios Latest game: Just Cause 4

That s the point: Rico Rodriguez is called to bring to dictatorships picturesque islands basis. His drug of choice, with whom he indulges his profession and passion: Chaos, and it really a lot!

Chaos Agent: Well, the story in Just Cause is not worth mentioning, but they greatly crashing Action can each GTA green with envy. Thanks to your huge arsenal, your grasping hook and parachute / Jumpsuits there is no remedy against you guaranteed.

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Lego City Undercover

platforms: PS4, Xbox One, Switch Developer: TT Fusion Release: 2013

That s the point: Your job is to make LEGO City law and order, for you are the most capable police officer of the city. It is followed by the crime it at every turn, because as undercover cop you are always on vorderster front right in the middle.

Does the city (un) safe: That GTA alternatives are not always grow up, this title proves wonderful. As usual in LEGO games, it is a lot to discover. Thanks to the cuddly look of the title is recommended for younger gamers.

Mafia series

platforms: PS4, Xbox One (also: PS2, PS3, Xbox, Xbox 360) Developer: Hangar 13 Latest game: Mafia: Definitive Edition

That s the point: In the style of world famous Mafia epics like The Godfather send you the three parts of the Mafia series on a journey into the 20th century. As a member of a Mafia family, it is of course your goal of expanding your influence steadily.

An irresistible offer: Rarely have time travel as much fun as in the case of the mafia series. This does not only score with exciting stories, but above all with the detailed presentation of old days and so radiates a unique flair.

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Marvel s Spider-Man series

platforms: PS4, PS5 Developer: Insomniac Games Latest Spie l Marvel s Spider-Man: Miles Morales , Marvel s Spider-Man 2

That s the point: As the name suggests the game, you assume the role of an older Peter Parker or spin-off of the now just a superhero Miles Morales who protect as Spider-Man New York before villains. In previous games it was always about moral values ​​and the responsibilities that come with life as a superhero with it.

Free erkundbares New York: As Spider-Man swings her you in the game from house to house with cobwebs and explored it an open city. As with any GTA wait there beside the main missions also many you want to keep them happy longer side activities.

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Red Dead Redemption Series

Platforms: PS4, Xbox One (also: PS3, Xbox 360) Developer: Rockstar Games Newest game: RDR 2

It s about it: In North America around the turn of the century you will be as a notorious thief on the run (part 2) or make years later as a former Outlaw (Part 1) on revenge on a very specific man, with which you still have one Bill open.

Wild West West: On the back of your horse are a truly gigantic, lively world open, which you can explore to your heart s content. Red Dead Redemption impresses with its unique atmosphere in the genre and a gripping staged history.

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Retro City Rampage & Shakedown Hawaii

Platforms: PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X / S, Switch (also: PS3, PS Vita, PSP, Xbox 360, Wii, 3DS) Developer: VBLank Entertainment Newest game: Shakedown Hawaii

That s why it s about: As Bad Boy, you pull a sword of devastation through the city, but annoying fellow human beings want to mess up the fun. Your answer is clear: Chaos and destruction have to govern!

Are the danger: You miss the classic feeling of retro gtas? Then this is exactly your game, because the anarcho action in Retro City arises because of your chic pixel optics and the well-known top-down perspective memories of long past GTA days.

Rustler

Platforms: PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X / S, Switch Developer: Jutsu Games Release: 2021

That s why it works : Rustler raises the question of how it would be when GTA has already existed in the Middle Ages. From a bird s eye view, you control your figure and must provide all sorts of action. So just as we know it from old GTA games, just with knights and carriages.

Rustler is definitely not the best game, but if you are looking for classic GTA gameplay, then you are exactly right here. You read more about the game in our test:

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SAINTS ROW series

Platforms: PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X / S Xbox One, Switch (also: PS3, Xbox 360) Developer: Deep Silver Valliction Newest game: Saints Row 4 , Saints Row

That s why it s about: First of all, you are still in the war as a member of the Saints in the war with other road, but it is quickly turned off: As a US President you have to fight back a Alien invasion and then do satan personally.

Go Saints! Saints Row is, in a sense, the cheeky little brother of the GTA series and is not serious in his later part. This is underlined by completely coated scenarios, transigned figures and an over the top staging.

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Watch Dogs series

Platforms : PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X / S (also: PS3, Xbox 360, Wii u) Developer: Ubisoft Newest game: Watch Dogs: Legion

That s why it works: Whether in the rainy Chicago (Part 1), the sunny San Francisco (Part 2) or London (Watch Dogs: Legion): You put you against the CTOS for the Weir, which limits the freedom of people extremely .

Hacker FTW: Watch Dogs has everything a good GTA alternative needs. A huge open, vibrant game world and massive minor missions. The unique feature of the series are your hacker skills, because almost everything in the game world can chop.

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Yakuza series (+ judgment series)

Platforms : PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X / S (also: PS3, Xbox 360, Wii u) Developer: Sega Newest game: Yakuza: Like A Dragon , Lost Judgment

It s about it: In all parts of the Yakuza series, you play one or more members of the Yakuza or figures that have anything to do with the Japanese mafia. In Judgment, on the other hand, we become a member of a law firm and will be entangled there in the machinations of the Yakuza.

Unlike GTA, but recommended : Purely from the playful, Yakuza and Judgment are barely comparable to GTA. The games are action games with a complex melee system or round-based role-games (Yakuza: Like A Dragon). There are no Open World, but only a small staked area, but it is packed with sideline activities.

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The series is especially recommended if you are mainly looking for a good gangster history with sympathetic characters. Since you make absolutely nothing wrong with these games. Do you know more great GTA alternatives? Let s know us in the comments!