8 Puzzle 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.

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.

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.

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: strong narrative focus, open world exploration and stealth mechanics. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. They part company on setting and visuals: this one brings punishing difficulty and horror setting.

On paper it is what Mafia II (Classic) is — strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. To that it adds a third-person camera and single-player focus. They part company on combat and visuals: this one brings dark, oppressive atmosphere and a first-person view.

The genre is the same as Mafia II (Classic)’s, and with it strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat. The common ground extends to a third-person camera and fantasy world. Where the two diverge is combat and setting: a casual, approachable feel.

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 exploration and discovery, and fantasy world. They part company on visuals and combat: this one brings an isometric view.