5 GTA-style games that’ll keep you busy until GTA 6 drops

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GTA 6 is officially the talk of the hour for gaming lovers. After a long wait of more than ten years, Rockstar Games has officially announced the release date of Grand Theft Auto 6, scheduled to be launched on May 26, 2026.

However, if you're looking for similar games that keep you entertained and give the same vibes as GTA, you should check out the following games that will keep you busy until the new game arrives.


5 games like GTA that gaming lovers should definitely check out

Sleeping Dogs

The game is set in the Hong Kong layout, where an undercover cop who is also a martial artist named Wei Shen secretly enters the Sun On Yee Triad organization. As a player, you must help Wei finish missions to fight against the criminals. The goal of the game is to destroy the organization through the assigned mission.


The Simpsons: Hit and Run

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The Simpsons (Image via Getty)

The Simpsons: Hit & Run is set in the fictional town of Springfield. The story follows the Simpson family and their friend, Apu, uncovering an alien plot involving a new soda and wasp cameras. The developers of the game wanted to keep it fun and open but kid-friendly, since Grand Theft Auto comes with violence and mature content. The game is pretty easy to play and comes with simple missions and references to the TV show, which is perfect for The Simpsons fans.


Mafia III

The game is based in 1968, in New Bordeaux, a fictional city based in New Orleans. The game has the main character named Lincoln Clay, who is a Vietnam veteran. The story revolves around him seeking revenge after his family is betrayed by the Italian Mafia. Many players like Mafia III more than GTA 5 because of its strong story and meaning compared to GTA 5’s more lighthearted approach.


Saints Row 2

The game is based on a fictional city named Stilwater. The story revolves around a character that comes back from a coma and tries to rebuild their gang, named the 3rd Street Saints. The makers wanted it to have its own identity instead of being seen as a copy of Grand Theft Auto. With customization options and fun gameplay, it's a great game to give a try.


Red Dead Redemption 2

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Rockstar Games (Image via Getty)

The game is made by Rockstar Games, the same developer who also created GTA. The layout of the game is set in old America with fictional states. As per the game's story, Arthur Morgan, a member of the Van der Linde gang, tries to survive in the Wild West by completing missions. The game is similar to Grand Theft Auto with missions, crimes, and exploring new places, but with a different theme.


Rockstar Games has released two trailers of their upcoming game, GTA 6, which are now available on YouTube. As per the company, the second trailer was recorded directly from a PlayStation 5.

Edited by Nimisha