17 Best New Upcoming Crime Games of 2025: Heists, Mafia & Police

by Fernando Diaz / Articles, Lists / 11 Jan 2025

Isn’t there a fascination with crime that draws us in, even into its shadows? The intricate dance between order and chaos, perhaps exploring the edge of human morality. High-stakes heists, organized crime webs with their intrigues and politics, or chases down rain-soaked streets—these elements, in themselves create both a compelling story and one often filled with thrill. For the rest of us, to whom these virtual underworlds are so mesmerizing, 2025 promises a whole host of new adventures. We dive deep into some of the coming attractions and resurface with a glance at 17 promising crime games that will grab our imagination and challenge our views.

To give you a proper sense of what’s in store, we’ve put together a video showcase showing off gameplay, trailers and key details for each of these promising titles. Take a look and get a feel for the exciting experiences that await.

The Precinct: There is a certain appeal to keeping the peace, and The Precinct, set within the neon-tinged Averno City of 1983, promises a sleek take on it. Step into the role of an officer with the will to serve and experience the thrill of vehicle chases through dynamically destructible environments in this action sandbox.

Mafia: The Old Country—the organized crime, the intricate hierarchies and the brutal realities—this mirrors our enduring fascination. The Old Country deep dives into the very origin of this world; taking us to the hostile lands of 1900s Sicily…

Den of Wolves: For those who enjoy the strategy involved in planning and executing a high-stakes operation, Den of Wolves by the makers of PAYDAY seems to be serving up another fix of adrenaline-fueled heists. Set in a corporate battleground in Midway City, this cooperative first-person shooter will test your team’s coordination and nerve.

DeTechTive 2112: The crime genre often finds fertile ground in dystopian futures, and DeTechTive 2112 is no exception. In a fractured England of 2112, you’ll take on the role of Detective Matthew Wallace, a man wrestling with his past while unraveling complex cases with his resourceful secretary, Abigail.

Thick As Thieves: Stealth, with its emphasis on cunning and observation, offers a unique thrill. Thick As Thieves amps this up with a PvPvE multiplayer experience set in a magical 1910s metropolis. Developed under the guiding hand of Warren Spector, expect a sophisticated and intriguing take on the genre.

In PARADISE, a different aspect of the virtual world opens, where one can simulate life by making various choices: socializing, racing at high speed, shooting, and creating their way through a dynamic world.

Baron: With Baron, get ready for an experience like no other… Turkey’s first open-world Mafia game with a theme of RPG. Growing up in the underworld of Ankara you will be playing the character Alparslan, who vows to become the most respected figure in the city. This TPS action game comes with a Deep State Mafia storyline set in Ankara.

Tokyo Mafia Simulator: Dive into the dangerous life of a yakuza with Tokyo Mafia Simulator. The simulation action-adventure game pushes you into an action-filled, thrill-and-peril journey into Tokyo’s underworld, extorting, stealing, fighting, protecting, and dating your way to the top.

Unreachable: Live an exciting and personal adventure with Unreachable. This first-person investigative thriller puts you in a desperate situation—your family has been kidnapped. You will have to follow the kidnapper’s requests to keep them alive, but a keen mind may also know how to find clues to trace their location and plan a rescue.

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Get ready for a retro blast with Cop Bastard, a first-person shooter set in early 90s Japan, offering non-stop action inspired by classic action movies and packed with gore and destroyable objects.

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Enemy of the State: There is a lot to say about that classy gangster era; Enemy of the State will send us to the wild and loud 1920s during Prohibition. In this single-player and co-op shooter, you get right into the skin of a talented mobster to make his empire grow by completing risky heists.

Fernando Diaz

Fernando is doing what he always did, sharing his honest opinions about games whenever he can. The difference is now he is writing and not talking about it.
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