Want to know what are all the options available for you in the third person shooter category? Well, if you a huge fan of playing games like APB, we have mentioned some of the greatest ones out here, that come close our main title. All these picks are packed loads of action and give you tons of thrills through all the adventurous activities or missions that you can undertake while playing them. Just go through our list here and check out what’s in store for you.
1. Grand Theft Auto V:
The first and foremost title in our collection of games similar to APB, is this fifth installment of the popular Grand Theft Auto series that is developed and published by Rockstar Games. Get ready for all new exciting adventures, as you are now in charge of not one or two, but three different characters who are the main protagonists in this one. And as you may expect from GTA V, you have tons of challenging missions to pursue, lots of enemies to be made and more prizes or possessions to be won. You cannot fail to notice the huge map that the creators keep expanding in every installment of the series, so now you have many more areas which you can explore and roam around in freely, if in case you take a break from attempting any of the missions of course. Another new element seen here is your characters ability to communicate with his accomplices through the use or a smartphone and call for back-up or assistance whenever the mission demands it. Feel free to do whatever you please on these streets as long as you evade the fuss. You can drive the fastest cars, fly the craziest aircrafts and get the coolest original gear or clothing to drape your character with. This one was recently released in 2013 to play on your PlayStation3 or Xbox 360 and it also features an online mode, where you roam and play along with 16 other players at a time.
2. CrimeCraft-GangWars:
The next game on our roster of APB alternatives is CrimeCraft, which is a must play for all hard-core fans of the MMOTPS genre. In this one there is no such thing as law enforcement as seen in our main title, there are only criminals and gangs that are dominant out here, so all you need to do is grab a weapon of your choice and destroy all opponents who dare to stand against you. In GangWars you will notice many new modes and maps that are not available in its predecessor Bleedout. There are also different kinds of character classes and combat methods that are new and exciting. Once you select a gang which you want to join, you can take part in heavy duty player vs. player battles such as Capture the Zone, Snatch n Grab etc. or even enter into tournaments in order to earn cash and other rewards. You can even battle against bots in player vs. environment matches and develop your skills as an experienced gun slinger. Since the developers from Vogster Entertainment have made this one free to play online, you can access this one whenever you want to and play along with other TPS fanatics or you even get your friends and form a gang.
3. Saints Row IV:
The Saints return in this fourth part of the Saints Row series created by Volition. In this installment you will have to face an alien enemy named Zinayak, who has trapped your comrades in a computer simulated world that is devoid of any kind of violence. So your goal now is to hack into the aliens computers and restore the real world from the boring simulation. Here you find yourself playing a lot more whacky and wilder missions than you have ever played in the previous installments. And apart from the normal gameplay of stealing cars and gathering weapons or ammunition, here you even have the ability of upgrading your character with certain super powers that will allow you to leap and fly effortlessly through the air. You can even use these new abilities and strengths in missions to help you fight off enemies and use your powers to incapacitate them. With dozens of new campaigns and a host of different characters, Saints Row IV is definitely the most entertaining and exciting title on our list.
4. Mafia II:
The last one in our array of games similar to APB is this second part of the original Mafia title, which was created by 2K games. The developers have retained the 1940’s theme in this pick, giving it a more authentic feel while playing. It revolves around the story of the main character Vito Antonio Scaletta which shows his journey into the crime world and his attempts to avenge the murder of his father. You are sure to be impressed by the level of detail put into the designing of all the vehicles and buildings to resemble the Mafia era. The clothing and music from the radio stations also adds to the allure and charm of the Empire Bay city. And like any other shooting title, this one also features the best guns and shotguns that are there at your disposal. This pick can be played on your PS3, Windows PC, Mac OS X and Xbox 360 but there is also a version of Mafia II available for your smartphone that you check out.
Conclusion:
The above four options are without a doubt some of the best games like APB that are available right now. These picks have unique plots and gameplay elements that you are sure to enjoy and are available to play on any platform of your choice. Some of these titles can even be played online i.e. completely free of cost.