42 Multiplayer games like Mafia II (Classic) that you should try

What brings it close to Mafia II (Classic) is strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat, and the two track each other on genre, game mode and world. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and a third-person camera. What it adds of its own: dark, oppressive atmosphere.

It shares the essentials of what Mafia II (Classic) does: open world exploration, melee combat and single-player focus. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and a third-person camera.

It shares the essentials of what Mafia II (Classic) does: strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. It sets itself apart with first-person shooting and dark, oppressive atmosphere.

If Mafia II (Classic) worked for you because of open world exploration, melee combat and single-player focus, the same is here. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and a third-person camera. What it adds of its own: procedural generation.

What brings it close to Mafia II (Classic) is strong narrative focus, a sandbox world and stealth mechanics, and the two track each other on genre, game mode and world. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. They part company on tone: this one brings dark, oppressive atmosphere.

What brings it close to Mafia II (Classic) is strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat, and the two track each other on genre, combat and world. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and multiplayer gameplay. They part company on game mode and visuals: this one brings co-op play and a first-person view.

It meets Mafia II (Classic) on open world exploration, melee combat and single-player focus. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and a third-person camera. Where the two diverge is game mode: co-op play.

It shares the essentials of what Mafia II (Classic) does: strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and multiplayer gameplay. Its own ground is dark, oppressive atmosphere and co-op play.

What brings it close to Mafia II (Classic) is open world exploration, melee combat and single-player focus, and the two track each other on genre, game mode and world. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and a third-person camera. The distance is in setting — its own ground is a sci-fi setting.

What brings it close to Mafia II (Classic) is strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat, and the two track each other on genre, tone and world. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is combat: first-person shooting and co-op play.

Shelved next to Mafia II (Classic) for good reason: strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and a third-person camera. They part company on progression and game mode: this one brings loot and gear systems, and co-op play.

What brings it close to Mafia II (Classic) is strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat, and the two track each other on genre, tone and world. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. They part company on setting and game mode: this one brings a sci-fi setting and co-op play.

The genre is the same as Mafia II (Classic)’s, and with it strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat. To that it adds a third-person camera and historical setting. They part company on game mode and world: this one brings co-op play.

It shares the essentials of what Mafia II (Classic) does: strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. The distance is in visuals — its own ground is a first-person view.

What brings it close to Mafia II (Classic) is strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat, and the two track each other on genre, combat and tone. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and multiplayer gameplay. Where the two diverge is visuals and progression: loot and gear systems, and co-op play.