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Games like Thugs Never Die

Below are 8 hand-picked alternatives to Thugs Never Die for fans of action, indie, early access, ranked by imho.run's hybrid recommender. Each pick is scored on three signals: collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries (which players who logged hours in Thugs Never Die also play), content overlap on genres, categories, and storefront tags, and review-mined "vibe" embeddings that catch tonal similarity even when the genre label differs. No login required — these picks work anchor-only.

About Thugs Never Die: Live the 1950's modernized style in an Open world game where you get to control Bob Davidson, a car wash worker who ended up becoming a criminal. In Freedom city, the only way to live a great life is by becoming a criminal. Complete missions where you will be killing businessmen and live the dream.

2021ActionIndieEarly Access9.99 USDWindowsby TheMasterGames
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    K!ll All Litterbugs — Steam game cover

    K!ll All Litterbugs

    Top pick for Thugs Never Die fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Early Access with Thugs Never Die.

    Headbox Games, in association with the Gambler 500 and Sons of Smokey, needs your help to save the planet! No one knows exactly where these toxic monsters came from, but you'll discover the sinister plot while you run and drive your way through this open world action game.

    2024ActionEarly Access19.99 USDSteam ↗
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    Vivat Slovakia — Steam game cover

    Vivat Slovakia

    Second-strongest match for Thugs Never Die fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Thugs Never Die.

    Vivat Slovakia is an open-world action game set in '90s Slovakia, where corruption runs deep and law enforcement is weak. Uncover a gripping story based on true events as you explore and shoot your way through a city at the crossroads of Eastern Europe’s turbulent history.

    2025ActionAdventure19.99 USDSteam ↗
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    Mafia II (Classic) — Steam game cover

    Mafia II (Classic)

    Third-strongest match for Thugs Never Die fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Thugs Never Die.

    Vito Scaletta has started to make a name for himself on the streets of Empire Bay as someone who can be trusted to get a job done. Together with his buddy Joe, he is working to prove himself to the Mafia, quickly escalating up the family ladder with crimes of larger reward, status and consequence… the life as a wise guy isn’t quite as...

    2011Action29.99 USDSteam ↗
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    Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City — Steam game cover

    Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City

    Ranked #4 for Thugs Never Die fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Thugs Never Die.

    Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City includes both The Lost and Damned and The Ballad of Gay Tony together and does not require a copy of the original Grand Theft Auto IV to play.

    2010ActionSteam ↗
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    Enforcer: Police Crime Action — Steam game cover

    Enforcer: Police Crime Action

    Ranked #5 for Thugs Never Die fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Thugs Never Die.

    A new breed of Police Simulator, Enforcer demands you show exceptional bravery in the line of duty while under pressure and enemy gunfire.

    2014ActionAdventureSimulation19.99 USDSteam ↗
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    Flashing Lights - Police, Firefighting, Emergency Services (EMS) Simulator — Steam game cover

    Flashing Lights - Police, Firefighting, Emergency Services (EMS) Simulator

    Ranked #6 for Thugs Never Die fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Thugs Never Die.

    Play solo or in up to 10-player multiplayer co-op! Flashing Lights is an open world police, firefighting and EMS simulator game with plenty of opportunity for role-play or more relaxed fun with friends. Become the law or save lives! Discover leagues of player-created mods!

    2023ActionIndieSimulation24.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
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    Timothy vs the Aliens — Steam game cover

    Timothy vs the Aliens

    Ranked #7 for Thugs Never Die fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Thugs Never Die.

    An open-world game that combines platforms, puzzles and a lot of action in a large city that can be freely explored and is full of characters, stories and adventures.

    2021ActionIndieAdventure16.99 USDSteam ↗
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    Grand Theft Auto: Vice City — Steam game cover

    Grand Theft Auto: Vice City

    Ranked #8 for Thugs Never Die fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Thugs Never Die.

    Welcome to Vice City. Welcome to the 1980s. From the decade of big hair, excess and pastel suits comes a story of one man's rise to the top of the criminal pile.

    2008ActionSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Thugs Never Die

How much does Thugs Never Die cost?
Thugs Never Die is listed on Steam at 9.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Thugs Never Die?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Thugs Never Die are K!ll All Litterbugs, Vivat Slovakia, Mafia II (Classic).
Who developed Thugs Never Die?
Thugs Never Die was developed by TheMasterGames.

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