7 Games like Mafia II (Classic) on PS5 that you should try

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.

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.

Shelved next to Mafia II (Classic) for good reason: open world exploration, melee combat and single-player focus. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and a third-person camera. They part company on combat and progression: this one brings co-op play and skill tree progression.

It comes from the same genre as Mafia II (Classic) and shares strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat. To that it adds historical setting and single-player focus. They part company on visuals and progression: this one brings crafting mechanics and a first-person view.

It comes from the same genre as Mafia II (Classic) and shares strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and multiplayer gameplay. They part company on setting and visuals: this one brings dark, oppressive atmosphere and post-apocalyptic world.

Genre puts it alongside Mafia II (Classic), and so does strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and fantasy world. They part company on visuals and setting: this one brings dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting.

Genre puts it alongside Mafia II (Classic), and so does strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat. To that it adds a third-person camera and fantasy world. They part company on setting and visuals: this one brings a sci-fi setting and 2D presentation.