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We filtered the 50 games similar to Mafia down to the 39 that fit the “Multiplayer” category. S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl, Doom and Metal Slug X top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Mafia.

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The best multiplayer games like Mafia

39 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Mafia. Each one has been evaluated across 17 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

#1S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl

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GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreArena FPS

SoloMultiplayerStealthMeleeNarrativeDarkHardcoreOpen WorldExploration

Steam👍 95%· 48KRAWG👍 86%· 1.4KMC82IGDB80· 2

Year 2007Dev GSC Game WorldPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the arena shooters cluster, with shooter, first-person shooting and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, survival mechanics and sandbox freedom, while skipping racing gameplay

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#2Doom

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GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreArena FPS

SoloMultiplayerMeleeDarkHardcoreNarrative

Steam👍 96%· 218KIGDB87· 28

Year 2016Dev id Software · Bethesda SoftworksOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the arena shooters cluster, with shooter, first-person shooting and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Where it differs: brings roguelike runs, horror tension and horror setting, while skipping adventure storytelling

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreArena FPS

SoloMultiplayerMeleeHardcoreCo-op

Steam👍 88%· 3.9KIGDB80· 1

Year 1999Dev SNKOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ Both are arena shooters — sharing shooter, first-person shooting and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, co op and offline, while skipping racing gameplay

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#4Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter

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GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreArena FPS

SoloMultiplayerMeleeDarkHardcore

Steam👍 93%· 8.8KIGDB74· 2

Year 2009Dev Croteam · Devolver DigitalOn PC

✓ Fits the arena shooters cluster, with shooter, first-person shooting and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with setting scifi, co op and online features, while skipping racing gameplay

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#5DOOM

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GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreArena FPS

SoloMultiplayerMeleeDarkHardcore

Steam👍 97%· 28KRAWG👍 91%· 837MC83IGDB90· 1

Year 1993Dev SEGAOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the arena shooters cluster, with shooter, first-person shooting and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with ranged combat, setting scifi and horror setting, while skipping adventure storytelling

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreArena FPS

MultiplayerSoloMeleeHardcorePvP

Steam👍 87%· 16K

Year 2010Dev id SoftwareOn PC

✓ Same family of arena shooters: shooter, first-person shooting and punishing difficulty

≠ Its own twist: competitive edge, setting scifi and PvP competition, while skipping adventure storytelling

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreArena FPS

SoloMultiplayerMeleeDarkHardcore

Steam👍 96%· 4.0KRAWG👍 90%· 530IGDB87· 3

Year 1999Dev id Software · Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Apple Macintosh

✓ Same family of arena shooters: shooter, first-person shooting and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Its own twist: competitive edge, ranged combat and setting scifi, while skipping adventure storytelling

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#8XIII

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GenreShooterSubgenreFPS

SoloMultiplayerMeleeStealthNarrativeDark

Steam👍 89%· 2.5KIGDB73· 5OC38· 31

Year 2003Dev Ubisoft Paris · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PC · Mac

✓ Shared with Mafia: shooter, first-person shooting and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design and visual first person, while skipping adventure storytelling

GenreShooterSubgenreFPS

SoloMultiplayerStealthMeleeFirst Person

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Year 2000Dev Runecraft · Majesco EntertainmentOn Linux · PC

✓ Shared with Mafia: shooter, first-person shooting and stealth mechanics

≠ Its own twist: visual first person, while skipping adventure storytelling

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#10The Operative: No One Lives Forever

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SoloMultiplayerStealthMeleeFirst Person

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Year 2000Dev Monolith Productions · Fox InteractiveOn PC · Mac

✓ Like Mafia, it's known for shooter, first-person shooting and stealth mechanics

≠ Stands apart with visual first person, while skipping adventure storytelling

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#11Serious Sam Classic: The First Encounter

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GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreArena FPS

SoloMultiplayerMeleeDarkHardcore

Steam👍 96%· 3.4KRAWG👍 85%· 603MC87IGDB83· 3

Year 2001Dev Croteam · Devolver DigitalPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Nintendo

✓ Same family of arena shooters: shooter, first-person shooting and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings ranged combat, setting scifi and co op, while skipping racing gameplay

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#12Wolfenstein

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GenreShooterSubgenreFPS

SoloMultiplayerStealthMeleeNarrativeDarkOpen WorldHistoricalExploration

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Year 2009Dev Raven Software · ActivisionOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Mafia, expect shooter, first-person shooting and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with fantasy world, setting scifi and visual first person, while skipping adventure storytelling

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#13Maiden and Spell

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GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreArena FPS

MultiplayerSoloMeleeHardcorePvP

Steam👍 97%· 925

Year 2020Dev mino_devPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Nintendo

✓ Both are arena shooters — sharing shooter, first-person shooting and fighting mechanics

≠ Stands apart with cozy, relaxing feel, combat magic and ranged combat, while skipping adventure storytelling

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#14Call of Juarez

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GenreShooterSubgenreFPS

SoloMultiplayerMeleeStealthNarrativeDarkHistorical

Steam👍 80%· 4.4KRAWG👍 78%· 303MC72IGDB75· 4

Year 2006Dev Techland · Ubisoft EntertainmentPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Xbox

✓ Shared with Mafia: shooter, first-person shooting and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with ranged combat and visual first person, while skipping racing gameplay

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#15Medal of Honor: Underground

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreTactical FPS

SoloMultiplayerStealthMeleeHistorical

Year 2000Dev Dreamworks Interactive · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3

✓ If you enjoyed Mafia, expect shooter, first-person shooting and stealth mechanics

≠ Where it differs: brings combat tactical and visual first person, while skipping adventure storytelling

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