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Gangstar Vegas alternatives

Gangstar Vegas users often look for alternatives due to excessive ads, frequent glitches, and a desire for multiplayer options. Alternatives like Mafia City and MadOut 2 offer different gameplay experiences, some with multiplayer or a focus on strategy, while others struggle with similar ad issues or significant game changes.

Why users look for alternatives to Gangstar Vegas

The alternatives

Mafia City
4.8★ · 126,542 ratings · Free

Mafia City offers an addictive gameplay experience with a solid storyline and graphics, often drawing players in even if they started for benefits in other games R58R61. However, it is heavily geared towards players who spend a lot of money, with smaller players risking being 'zeroed' or destroyed by 'whales' R53R62.

Better for: This game is better for players who enjoy strategic city-building and management games with a mafia theme, and who are willing to spend significant money to compete R53R62. It suits those looking for an addictive game with a storyline, rather than an open-world action experience R58R61.

Head-to-head: Gangstar Vegas vs Mafia City
Gangstar New Orleans
4.7★ · 102,108 ratings · Free

Gangstar New Orleans is praised for its good missions and graphics R65. However, like Gangstar Vegas, it is criticized for having too many ads, often playing after every mission or breaking the game R65R68. Some users also report issues with controller support and device compatibility R67R69.

Better for: This game might appeal to players who enjoy the core Gangstar series' mission structure and graphics but are looking for a different setting R65. It is less suitable for those sensitive to frequent ad interruptions or who require robust controller support R65R67R68R69.

Head-to-head: Gangstar Vegas vs Gangstar New Orleans
MadOut 2
4.6★ · 88,058 ratings · Free

MadOut 2 is described as a good game that makes users happy, particularly because it allows players to meet and interact with other people, suggesting a multiplayer component . However, it also suffers from frequent and annoying ads, and some users report bugs, glitches, and app crashes R79R81R83R85.

Better for: MadOut 2 is better for players who prioritize multiplayer interaction and meeting new people within an open-world setting . It suits those who can tolerate frequent ads and potential bugs for the social aspect R79R83R85.

Head-to-head: Gangstar Vegas vs MadOut 2
Gangs Town Story
4.6★ · 25,076 ratings · Free

Gangs Town Story is praised as a pretty good and amazing game, with some users loving it and finding it very fun R94R97R98. However, it is heavily criticized for an excessive number of ads, with some appearing as soon as the game loads or making it unplayable R93. There are also reports of bugs where the character moves on its own .

Better for: This game is for players who are looking for a fun, open-world experience similar to GTA, and who are willing to overlook a very high frequency of ads and minor bugs R93R97R98.

Head-to-head: Gangstar Vegas vs Gangs Town Story
Block City Wars
4.2★ · 20,177 ratings · Free

Block City Wars is an amazing game that many users played in their childhood, offering a GTA-like experience that is suitable for younger players R108. However, recent updates have significantly changed the game, with many long-time players expressing disappointment and a strong desire for the old version to be brought back R107R108R109R110. The new version is seen as lacking content like helicopters, jetpacks, military bases, tanks, and specific weapons that were previously enjoyed R109.

Better for: Block City Wars is better for younger players seeking a blocky, GTA-style game . It is also for players who are new to the game and don't have a preference for the older version, as many long-time fans are unhappy with the current state and changes R107R108R109R110.

Head-to-head: Gangstar Vegas vs Block City Wars
Stick with Gangstar Vegas if

You should stick with Gangstar Vegas if you appreciate its graphics and open-world gameplay, and are willing to tolerate frequent ads, occasional glitches, and the lack of a multiplayer mode R2.

Evidence note: No alternative had too-thin evidence.

Frequently asked

Why do people stop playing Gangstar Vegas?
People often stop playing Gangstar Vegas primarily due to the overwhelming number of ads that interrupt gameplay, mute audio, and appear frequently, making the game unenjoyable R1R4R6R8. Frequent glitches, freezing, and app crashes also contribute to users leaving the game R3R12R15R18.
Does Gangstar Vegas have multiplayer?
No, Gangstar Vegas does not currently have a multiplayer mode, which is a common request from users who find playing solo boring and wish to play with friends R14R29R35R41.
Are there too many ads in Gangstar Vegas?
Yes, many users report that Gangstar Vegas has an excessive number of ads, frequently interrupting gameplay, muting game audio, or appearing every few seconds, making the game unplayable or unenjoyable R1R4R6R8. Some users even state that purchasing perks to remove ads does not work, as ads still appear .

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R1] Gangstar Vegas 1/5 · US ADS: REMOVE ALL THESE STUPID ADS DUDE UGH SO ANNOYING TO PLAY THIS GAME WITH ALL THESE STUPID ADS. NOW I REMEBER WHY I DELETED THIS GAME IN THE FIRST PLACE.
  2. [R4] Gangstar Vegas 1/5 · US PAY TO WIN AD SPAMMING IN GAME MONEY STEALING MISSION NOT MAKING SENSE!: They give u ads every second but when they give u a double your rewards option all of the sudden they don’t have ads for u then u try to claim your mission gems and sometimes u don’t get it to many ads and the game acts petty when u use the ads to get more and cops teleport in front of u making it impossible to escape them mi
  3. [R6] Gangstar Vegas 3/5 · US Too many Ads: You can’t even go 30 seconds without a ad muting ur game or random pop ups it’s not even a over exaggeration
  4. [R8] Gangstar Vegas 4/5 · US Too many ads: This game is perfect but what’s up with the annoying ads in the middle of the game??
  5. [R3] Gangstar Vegas 3/5 · US Fixing Glitch: Today first time I downloaded this game and has some glitch while playing and cause some freeze in game need Devs to fixing it! Thanks for reading,
  6. [R12] Gangstar Vegas 3/5 · US App closing: Been playing this game for years never had too many problems even the lag didn’t bother me. But i recently redownloaded it and i can only get a few minutes of gameplay and then the app closes out on me
  7. [R15] Gangstar Vegas 3/5 · US Unplayable: I used to play this game when I was a kid, it takes me back. But the game is unplayable now. It glitches and takes me of the game when i’m in missions or just playing in general.
  8. [R18] Gangstar Vegas 3/5 · US LOADING ISSUE: The game is good and all but it doesn’t load sometimes
  9. [R14] Gangstar Vegas 4/5 · US Online mode needed: You should make an online mode the game is fun but would better a better with an online mode to play with friends
  10. [R29] Gangstar Vegas 5/5 · US Fan del juego: De verdad juego muy bueno pero no tiene chat entre jugadores difícil coordinación en eventos de bandas
  11. [R35] Gangstar Vegas 5/5 · US good game but not for solo: i have no problem with that game but playing solo is kinda boring, i always wanted to like these games multiplayer, so can you add multiplayer mode? appreciate your help!
  12. [R41] Gangstar Vegas 5/5 · US About the game: It’s good but I just wish we had multiplayer so than we can talk to everyone that we want to than we can add them as friends if we want to. Also I think you guys should add battle royal and only people in gangs can battle each other and whoever wins gets a rare gun or car or something.
  13. [R39] Gangstar Vegas 3/5 · GB cool but p2w: cool game but highly p2w, if you don’t pay you don’t have any leeway to survive.
  14. [R2] Gangstar Vegas 5/5 · US Best: This game is better than Most Android games,i played only once and got addicted,i think the developers should focus on adding more maps and make the day and night look more better and realistic,i hope this game will catch up with GTA 5,and please things are very expensive please reduce their prices
  15. [R42] Gangstar Vegas 3/5 · GB Great game but: The game is really great, but they need to extend the map as the current map it’s really small and game gets really boring as there is nothing new in it
  16. [R53] Mafia City 3/5 · US Caters to big spinners: Been playing Mafia City for a little while now. While the game is fun It is very much surrounded around the big spenders. If you’re somebody else looking for a fun game, but don’t wanna spend a lot of money look elsewhere.. small players can be burned and destroyed in a matter of seconds, save your money and go elsewhere
  17. [R58] Mafia City 5/5 · US Fun and kills time: All around fun game definitely can pass some time playing
  18. [R61] Mafia City 5/5 · US Started for other game benefits: …but have found myself coming back and spending a lot of time, outside of the benefits from the other game. It really is addictive. Game play, story line, graphics are all really solid. Highly recommended!
  19. [R62] Mafia City 1/5 · US Waste of time: this game is pretty much live the real mafia, if you don't spend $100s of dollars a day, you get zeroed EVERY DAY. the whales won't let you play or grow, they don't leave you enough troops to do daily tasks, all you do is heal troops, as soon as they heal, you get zeroed again. you can't upgrade to hospitals, so any troops you build beyond hospital capacity are killed ( gone forev
  20. [R65] Gangstar New Orleans 1/5 · US Not for me: Good mission, good graphics but limited time to play. Too many ads.. I don’t recommend
  21. [R67] Gangstar New Orleans 3/5 · US Backbone controller support: Please optimize gangstar New Orleans like you did with new Vegas for controllers specifically backbone controllers other players are mentioning this also . Please update the game for controller support
  22. [R68] Gangstar New Orleans 2/5 · US Are: Too many ads play after every mission
  23. [R69] Gangstar New Orleans 5/5 · US A: My controller doesn’t work for most of the games can you please fix it thank you
  24. [R79] MadOut 2 1/5 · US It used to be better!: Constant ads make it very difficult to play and are very annoying. It wasn't like this before. Please remove the large number of ads; playing without donations is impossible! · translated
  25. [R81] MadOut 2 3/5 · US Bug: Đang chơi thì bị thu máy rồi đi học thêm mong nhà phát hành khắc phục
  26. [R83] MadOut 2 4/5 · US PLS TAKE AWAY SOME ADS!: Love the game but I keep getting ads left and right but loveeeee it
  27. [R85] MadOut 2 1/5 · US Very annoying and numerous ads: Very annoying and numerous ads · translated
  28. [R93] Gangs Town Story 1/5 · US Many ads: .
  29. [R94] Gangs Town Story 5/5 · US Sweet and beautiful idea: What is the treatment for high testosterone in the body · translated
  30. [R97] Gangs Town Story 5/5 · US Thanks: Pretty good game but make it more like GTA mixed with a little watchdogs and cyberpunk with better controls also more realistic like basically real life like we living
  31. [R98] Gangs Town Story 3/5 · US I love this game: I love playing this game so much I will never delete it
  32. [R107] Block City Wars 2/5 · US Miss the original: The new game isn’t that good, I was trying to look back on my childhood and found this. Make a mode to be the original version or re release a Block City Wars Classic, I’d actually pay money for that.
  33. [R108] Block City Wars 5/5 · US needs more updated: “Its an amazing game, I love it i would play it when I was 10; the only thing is it gets no updates. If i would get updated every 1-2 months it would be 5 stars.” wrote this around 5 years ago now i miss the old version, the new versions cool and all but shouldve been made a seperate game or game mode, or you should be able to choose which map, like calling the old version lega
  34. [R109] Block City Wars 3/5 · US Game is too different now: I came back to this game after several years might be a decade. I remember this game having so much more content than it has now. I had to confirm i was playing the same game from so long ago. There are none of the same weapons. My favorite weapon the bow and my car are not there. Also the car soccer game mode was also nowhere to be found. I’m on a different phone now so
  35. [R110] Block City Wars 1/5 · US Bring back og version: Nobody cares about your updates, bring back what we all want

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store