Upcoming Games Like GTA

Summary

• Several games like Streets of Rogue 2 offer a GTA-like experience with unique gameplay elements.
• InZOI combines life sim gameplay with GTA-style open-world elements, offering driving and social interactions.
• Games like Ghost of Yotei and Postal 2 Redux provide open-world exploration and combat similar to GTA, appealing to fans.

Grand Theft Auto is one of the most popular gaming franchises around. Every major GTA release takes the world by storm, and the wait for Grand Theft Auto 6 should make it clear that players are eager to check out yet another chaotic open-world experience.

However, players don’t need to patiently wait for this next entry to hit store shelves next year. After all, several games channel the same Grand Theft Auto experience in some form or another, even if they may also be different in notable ways.

Streets Of Rogue 2

The Sequel To A Roguelike Open-World Game Set In A Big City

Streets of Rogue is a deeply ambitious open-world roguelike that throws players into a procedurally generated environment where the world is their oyster. The freedom of this game wowed many, drawing comparisons to the same level of gameplay independence afforded by the GTA games.

In fact, players who appreciated the missions of past GTA games being less scripted will find both Streets of Rogue and its sequel to be right up their alley. The full release of Streets of Rogue 2 will do a great job of letting players enjoy the evolution of this tantalizing open-world roguelike formula.

inZOI

The Full Release Will Basically Be GTA Combined With Life Sim Elements

One of the biggest draws of inZOI is how it combines iconic life sim gameplay with elements of open-world titles like Grand Theft Auto. Being able to drive a car around a massive world and make friends (or foes) will make for a great time.

The Early Access period of this title has been a bit rough, and fans can only hope that the full release will live up to this game’s potential as a Sims killer. The potential for this title to be one of the most beautiful and immersive life simulators around is off the charts, and that alone can help inZOI serve as a great entry into the genre for players who love the GTA and Sims games.

Ghost Of Yotei

Promises To Be A Great Open-World Sequel With Great Close-Quarters Combat

While Ghost of Yotei may seem completely distanced from the Grand Theft Auto series, there are some elements that fans of both franchises can appreciate. For starters, exploration is a key point in both titles and lets players enjoy some genuinely beautiful sights in their respective open worlds. The mission structure will also be largely similar, with players initiating cinematic moments at various points on the map, engaging in whatever tasks they are asked to perform, and seeing the story unfold along the way.

Ghost of Yotei will obviously feature a greater emphasis on melee combat than GTA, although players can sneak through the shadows and take out enemies from a distance if they wish. Either way, the picturesque action of Ghost of Yotei is bound to entertain fans of GTA and its dynamic combat scenarios.

Postal 2 Redux

A Remake Of A Comically Violent Open-World Game

Postal 2 is one of the most controversial and violent video games ever made, which already makes it perfect for fans of GTA games, which have seen their fair share of controversy as well. Exploring a small open world and laying waste to its residents is as cathartic as can be, with players attracting police attention after going a bit too “postal.”

With the Redux version of this game coming in 2026, players who just want to go berserk in an open world will find the original title to be right up their alley. It promises to be a fun trip down nostalgia lane, with the over-the-top violence being perfect for players missing some GTA action.

ARC Raiders

This Online Third-Person Shooter Is Perfect For Those Who Love GTA Online

A huge part of why Grand Theft Auto 5 is still relevant to this day is GTA Online, with the addition of multiplayer almost turning this title into a live-service experience, as multiplayer fanatics are treated to a ton of content at regular intervals. This model is something that many games are aiming to nail, and ARC Raiders is another IP trying to put its name in the hat.

This live-service extraction shooter looks promising and is perfect for players who prefer the combat-heavy missions in Grand Theft Auto Online. Exploring a hostile setting full of terrifying robots and trying to scavenge for resources with others might just scratch the itch for something akin to GTA Online.

Stranger Than Heaven

An RGG Studio Period Piece Set In A Crime-Riddled Open World

The Yakuza/Like a Dragon games and their spinoffs are perfect for players who want to enjoy a wacky Japanese take on the GTA formula with an emphasis on melee combat, and Stranger than Heaven promises to scratch that same itch. It looks like a huge step forward for the series’ real-time battles, featuring mounted combat and more brutality than ever before.

The story also promises to be just as riveting as past series’ entries, making Stranger than Heaven something that Grand Theft Auto fans should keep an eye on. If the story in Rockstar’s Red Dead Redemption 2 was one of the best parts of that title, then those same fans will love the incredible writing in RGG Games, a standard that Stranger than Heaven will almost certainly live up to.