10 Games with a fantasy setting 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, tone and world. To that it adds a third-person camera and historical setting. They part company on progression and game mode: this one brings loot and gear systems, and co-op play.

If Mafia II (Classic) worked for you because of strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat, the same is here. To that it adds fantasy world and single-player focus. They part company on visuals and world: this one brings a first-person view.

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 multiplayer gameplay. They part company on visuals and world: this one brings dark, oppressive atmosphere and tactical combat.

The resemblance to Mafia II (Classic) is about as close as this list gets: they line up on genre, game mode and tone. The common ground extends to historical setting and single-player focus. Where they diverge is world.

Same family as Mafia II (Classic): strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat. The common ground extends to fantasy world and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is visuals and world: dark, oppressive atmosphere and procedural generation.

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.

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.

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.

Genre puts it alongside Mafia II (Classic), and so does open world exploration, melee combat and fantasy world. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. Where they diverge is combat and setting.