2023 will almost certainly be the year that we hear lots about it, but we could still be years away from a release, so you would be better off trying out one of the many other games that could help fill the GTA void.<\/p>\n
So with that in mind, here are 11 alternatives to Grand Theft Auto that may help make the wait a little easier.<\/p>\n
11 Games like GTA<\/strong><\/h2>\nCyberpunk 2077<\/strong><\/h3>\n ![\"""\"]( "\\"\"\"\\"\/")
<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\nPlatforms:<\/strong> Xbox, PlayStation, PC, Stadia<\/p>\nWhile CD Projekt Red\u2019s Cyberpunk 2077 was a bit of a disaster at release, time has been very kind to it and we now have the sprawling sci-fi game that we were promised. And what a game it is too. Gorgeous to look at, a ton of fun to play (even if combat is a tad frustrating) and a brilliantly engaging story. Now\u2019s the time to play, so immerse yourself in Night City today!<\/p>\n
- Buy Cyberpunk 2077 from Amazon<\/a> (\u00a320.99) or CD Keys<\/a> (\u00a321.99)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>
The Mafia Trilogy<\/strong><\/h3>\n ![\"""\"]( "\\"\"\"\\"\/")
<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\nPlatforms:<\/strong> Xbox, PlayStation, PC<\/p>\nThere are things to like about all the Mafia games and each of them will provide some enjoyment for fans of GTA. However, the second is the best of the bunch in our eyes, with the third being a game that fell short thanks to being way too repetitive. Play the second, though. It\u2019s a fantastic game. Here\u2019s hoping the upcoming Mafia 4 will be worth shouting about, as well.<\/p>\n
- Buy The Mafia Trilogy from Amazon<\/a> (\u00a327.99) or CD Keys<\/a> (\u00a317.99)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>
The Red Dead Redemption series<\/strong><\/h3>\n ![\"""\"]( "\\"\"\"\\"\/")
<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\nPlatforms:<\/strong> Xbox, PlayStation (and the second game is on PC and Stadia)<\/p>\nRed Dead Redemption 2 is a more obvious choice given the fact that it\u2019s newer, looks way better, and has a similar multiplayer offering to GTA Online. But that game is too obsessed with realism to be as enjoyable as its predecessor, and that is easily the better of the two games in our minds. Red Dead Redemption was the defining game of an era, and we think that GTA fans will really get a kick out of it (if they haven\u2019t already had the pleasure).<\/p>\n
- Buy Red Dead Redemption<\/a> (\u00a335.23) or Red Dead Dead Redemption 2<\/a> (\u00a317) from Amazon<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>
Sleeping Dogs<\/strong><\/h3>\n ![\"""\"]( "\\"\"\"\\"\/")
<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\nPlatforms:<\/strong> Xbox, PlayStation, PC<\/p>\nAt the time of release, this was a game that loads of us were talking about \u2013 and for very good reason. Taking on the triads was so much fun with a combat system that was mesmerising to watch in action. We still hold out hope that a Sleeping Dogs 2 will eventually materialise at some point.<\/p>\n
- Buy Sleeping Dogs from Amazon<\/a> (\u00a316.96) or CD Keys<\/a> (\u00a34.99)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>
Payday 2<\/strong><\/h3>\n ![\"""\"]( "\\"\"\"\\"\/")
<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\nPlatforms:<\/strong> Xbox, PlayStation, PC, Nintendo Switch<\/p>\nCrime is at the forefront of the action in GTA, and it very much is here in the Payday universe, too. The goal with Payday 2 is to pull off many heists while working as a team to do so. It\u2019s fun, tense, sometimes tricky, and it\u2019s a game we keep coming back to.<\/p>\n
- Buy Payday 2 from Amazon<\/a> (\u00a328.07) or CD Keys<\/a> (\u00a33.99)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>
Saints Row: The Third<\/strong><\/h3>\n ![\"""\"]( "\\"\"\"\\"\/")
<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\nPlatforms:<\/strong> Xbox, PlayStation, PC, Nintendo Switch<\/p>\nYes, there was a Saints Row remake<\/a>\u00a0released this year, but the third game is still our go-to when we need some Saints Row carnage. It\u2019s just so much fun from start to finish, and we highly recommend the frankly bonkers fourth game, too.<\/p>\n- Buy Saints Row: The Third from Amazon<\/a> (\u00a316.99) or CD Keys<\/a> (\u00a38.99)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>
Latest deals<\/h5> <\/div> Watch Dogs Legion<\/strong><\/h3>\n ![\"""\"]( "\\"\"\"\\"\/")
<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\nPlatforms:<\/strong> Xbox, PlayStation, PC<\/p>\nIf you played the original Watch Dogs game and decided the franchise wasn\u2019t for you, we don\u2019t blame you. Happily, the sequel was an improvement in every sense of the word and it was one of our favourite games of the year \u2013 and then the third came along and it was even better. Check out this game for a hi-tech twist on the GTA formula.<\/p>\n
- Buy Watch Dogs Legion from Amazon<\/a> (\u00a314.99) or CD Keys<\/a> (\u00a35.99)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>
Far Cry 6<\/strong><\/h3>\n ![\"""\"]( "\\"\"\"\\"\/")
<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\nPlatforms:<\/strong> Xbox, PlayStation, PC<\/p>\nThe Far Cry series is losing the love of fans, and the sixth entry did little to change that, but we really enjoyed our time with Far Cry 6<\/a> and will stick our necks out to say that there is a lot to love abut it. As usual with the franchise, the voice acting talent is amazing, but the story is great here, too. Some changes in the seventh wouldn\u2019t go amiss, though.<\/p>\n- Buy Far Cry 6 from Amazon<\/a> (\u00a319.99) or CD Keys<\/a> (\u00a311.29)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>
LA Noire<\/strong><\/h3>\n ![\"""\"]( "\\"\"\"\\"\/")
<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\nPlatforms:<\/strong> Xbox, PlayStation, PC, Nintendo Switch<\/p>\nWhereas GTA focuses on the criminals, LA Noire gives a look at the detectives on the other side of it. LA Noire is a very story heavy game with some fantastic talent involved and, if we are being honest, it probably deserves to be spoken about far more than it is.<\/p>\n
- Buy LA Noire from Amazon<\/a> (\u00a328.99) or CD Keys<\/a> (\u00a37.89)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>
Mad Max<\/strong><\/h3>\n ![\"""\"]( "\\"\"\"\\"\/")
<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\nPlatforms:<\/strong> Xbox, PlayStation, PC<\/p>\nOther than committing the cardinal sin of odd digit achievement numbers on the Xbox, Mad Max is a way better game than you may have expected. Sure, it is a bit repetitive at times, but this really does feel like you are part of the Mad Max universe and we do feel the urge to revisit it from time to time. It\u2019s a fun open world to cause chaos in.<\/p>\n
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<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\nPlatforms:<\/strong> Xbox, PlayStation, PC, Stadia<\/p>\n While CD Projekt Red\u2019s Cyberpunk 2077 was a bit of a disaster at release, time has been very kind to it and we now have the sprawling sci-fi game that we were promised. And what a game it is too. Gorgeous to look at, a ton of fun to play (even if combat is a tad frustrating) and a brilliantly engaging story. Now\u2019s the time to play, so immerse yourself in Night City today!<\/p>\n Platforms:<\/strong> Xbox, PlayStation, PC<\/p>\n There are things to like about all the Mafia games and each of them will provide some enjoyment for fans of GTA. However, the second is the best of the bunch in our eyes, with the third being a game that fell short thanks to being way too repetitive. Play the second, though. It\u2019s a fantastic game. Here\u2019s hoping the upcoming Mafia 4 will be worth shouting about, as well.<\/p>\n Platforms:<\/strong> Xbox, PlayStation (and the second game is on PC and Stadia)<\/p>\n Red Dead Redemption 2 is a more obvious choice given the fact that it\u2019s newer, looks way better, and has a similar multiplayer offering to GTA Online. But that game is too obsessed with realism to be as enjoyable as its predecessor, and that is easily the better of the two games in our minds. Red Dead Redemption was the defining game of an era, and we think that GTA fans will really get a kick out of it (if they haven\u2019t already had the pleasure).<\/p>\n Platforms:<\/strong> Xbox, PlayStation, PC<\/p>\n At the time of release, this was a game that loads of us were talking about \u2013 and for very good reason. Taking on the triads was so much fun with a combat system that was mesmerising to watch in action. We still hold out hope that a Sleeping Dogs 2 will eventually materialise at some point.<\/p>\n Platforms:<\/strong> Xbox, PlayStation, PC, Nintendo Switch<\/p>\n Crime is at the forefront of the action in GTA, and it very much is here in the Payday universe, too. The goal with Payday 2 is to pull off many heists while working as a team to do so. It\u2019s fun, tense, sometimes tricky, and it\u2019s a game we keep coming back to.<\/p>\n Platforms:<\/strong> Xbox, PlayStation, PC, Nintendo Switch<\/p>\n Yes, there was a Saints Row remake<\/a>\u00a0released this year, but the third game is still our go-to when we need some Saints Row carnage. It\u2019s just so much fun from start to finish, and we highly recommend the frankly bonkers fourth game, too.<\/p>\n Platforms:<\/strong> Xbox, PlayStation, PC<\/p>\n If you played the original Watch Dogs game and decided the franchise wasn\u2019t for you, we don\u2019t blame you. Happily, the sequel was an improvement in every sense of the word and it was one of our favourite games of the year \u2013 and then the third came along and it was even better. Check out this game for a hi-tech twist on the GTA formula.<\/p>\n Platforms:<\/strong> Xbox, PlayStation, PC<\/p>\n The Far Cry series is losing the love of fans, and the sixth entry did little to change that, but we really enjoyed our time with Far Cry 6<\/a> and will stick our necks out to say that there is a lot to love abut it. As usual with the franchise, the voice acting talent is amazing, but the story is great here, too. Some changes in the seventh wouldn\u2019t go amiss, though.<\/p>\n Platforms:<\/strong> Xbox, PlayStation, PC, Nintendo Switch<\/p>\n Whereas GTA focuses on the criminals, LA Noire gives a look at the detectives on the other side of it. LA Noire is a very story heavy game with some fantastic talent involved and, if we are being honest, it probably deserves to be spoken about far more than it is.<\/p>\n Platforms:<\/strong> Xbox, PlayStation, PC<\/p>\n Other than committing the cardinal sin of odd digit achievement numbers on the Xbox, Mad Max is a way better game than you may have expected. Sure, it is a bit repetitive at times, but this really does feel like you are part of the Mad Max universe and we do feel the urge to revisit it from time to time. It\u2019s a fun open world to cause chaos in.<\/p>\nThe Mafia Trilogy<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\nThe Red Dead Redemption series<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\nSleeping Dogs<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\nPayday 2<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\nSaints Row: The Third<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\nLatest deals<\/h5>
Watch Dogs Legion<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\nFar Cry 6<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\nLA Noire<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\nMad Max<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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