GTA 6 Fans Can’t Wait for November 2026
The anticipation of GTA 6 is unbearable for fans of criminal games. Lucia and Jason, the Bonnie & Clyde duo of Vice City, will arrive in November 2026. Until then, here are 10 games that will immerse you in the world of crime, mafia, and heists.
Why GTA 6 Will Redefine the Crime Genre
Rockstar has confirmed that GTA 6 will put crime at the heart of the experience like never before. Dynamic heists, deep criminal economy, unprecedented gang and police AI, and even a criminal reputation system. The genre standard will be completely reinvented.
Top 10 Crime Games to Play Now
1. Mafia: Definitive Edition
A remake of the 2002 classic. Story of an Italian mafioso in 1930s America. A must-play.
2. Mafia II Definitive Edition
Post-war Empire Bay. The perfect dark and cinematic atmosphere.
3. Mafia III
More controversial but New Bordeaux (60s New Orleans) is beautiful, and territory-taking missions hint at GTA 6 mechanics.
4. PAYDAY 3
The coop heist game par excellence. Prepare your team for GTA 6 here.
5. GTA V Online (Cayo Perico Heist)
GTA V Online’s team heists remain the gold standard of the genre.
6. Sleeping Dogs Definitive Edition
Infiltrate Hong Kong triads as an undercover cop. A hidden gem.
7. L.A. Noire
Not a GTA but from Rockstar. Crime investigations in 40s LA with revolutionary facial recognition.
8. Yakuza: Like a Dragon
Japanese mafia in all its glory. Turn-based combat but unbeatable crime atmosphere.
9. Saints Row 2
More parodic but firmly rooted in urban crime. The boomer of the genre.
10. Bully (Canis Canem Edit)
A Rockstar crime game for teens. Lighter but the “open world with rules to break” spirit is there.
Our Favorite
If you play only one, go for the Mafia Trilogy. Three games covering 70 years of American mafia history, with Rockstar-quality storytelling. The best thematic preparation for GTA 6. Follow Lolbyte for no leaks or announcements on the decade’s biggest game.