6 Games like Grand Theft Auto IV on Nintendo Switch that you should try

On paper it is what Grand Theft Auto IV is — dark, oppressive atmosphere, open world exploration and melee combat — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. The distance is in progression and visuals — its own ground is skill tree progression and 2D presentation.

Its point of contact with Grand Theft Auto IV is dark, oppressive atmosphere, open world exploration and melee combat. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and co-op play. Where the two diverge is visuals: an isometric view.

Held in common with Grand Theft Auto IV: dark, oppressive atmosphere, open world exploration and melee combat. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and multiplayer gameplay. Where the two diverge is combat: tactical combat.

If Grand Theft Auto IV worked for you because of strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat, the same is here. The common ground extends to a third-person camera and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is combat and progression: loot and gear systems, and stealth mechanics.

Shelved next to Grand Theft Auto IV for good reason: dark, oppressive atmosphere, open world exploration and melee combat. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. They part company on visuals and combat: this one brings tactical combat and a first-person view.

The thread back to Grand Theft Auto IV runs through strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. They part company on visuals: this one brings a first-person view.