10 Free Games Like GTA You Can Play Right Now

You don't need to spend $60 to scratch the GTA itch. Here are the ten best 100% free open-world crime, racing, and chaos games available right now — no trials, no demos, full games.

1. GTA Online (Free with PS Plus / Game Pass periods)

Rockstar still gives GTA Online away free during promotional windows. Always check before buying.

2. APB Reloaded (PC, free)

The original "GTA MMO." Cops vs. criminals in a persistent open city. Janky in spots but absolutely free.

3. Crossout (PC, PS, Xbox — free)

Mad Max meets crafting. Build a death-mobile and tear apart enemies in the wasteland.

4. Roblox: Brookhaven & Jailbreak (free)

Yes, Roblox. Brookhaven is a free-roam life sim; Jailbreak is the closest thing to GTA cops-and-robbers under-13s have ever played. 100% free.

5. The Crew Motorfest (free trial often available)

Open-world racing across Hawaii. Full free trials run frequently.

6. War Thunder (PC, console — free)

Not crime, but open vehicular chaos at the highest level. Tanks, planes, ships.

7. Fortnite: Battle Royale (free)

The world's biggest free game. Building, shooting, and a constantly-evolving open island.

8. Genshin Impact (free)

Massive open world, cinematic story, and zero crime — but the exploration scratches the same itch GTA's San Andreas did.

9. Crab Game (PC, free on Steam)

Squid Game-style chaos with friends. Free, hilarious, perfect for a 30-minute session.

10. Webfishing & other browser GTA-likes

Try [Slither.io](https://slither.io/), [Krunker.io](https://krunker.io/), or browser GTA clones for instant chaos with no install.

Looking for paid options?

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