TOP 19 CRIME PAYS GAMES

Are you a law-abiding citizen with a secret craving to live the life of a notorious criminal? Then "crime pays" is the genre for you! Players love this genre for the thrill of being the bad guy without any real-world consequences. It's like being able to rob a bank without getting thrown in jail (although I wouldn't recommend trying that in real life). And if you're looking for the best "crime pays" games out there, look no further! Our site has curated a list of the top games in this genre, so you can be sure that you're playing only the crème de la crème of criminal games. From heists to car chases, these games have got it all. So go ahead, indulge your dark side with the best "crime pays" games around. Just don't let it go to your head!

#01	Grand Theft Auto V License: n/a Platforms: Xbox 360, PS3, PS4, PC, PS5, XSX, Xbox One Release: 2015 Rating: 8.8/10
#02	Grand Theft Auto IV License: Commercial Platforms: PC, Xbox 360, Console, PS3 Release: 2008 Rating: 8.7/10
#03	Mafia License: n/a Platforms: PC, PS2, Xbox 360 Release: 2002 Rating: 8.6/10
#04	Grand Theft Auto: Vice City License: commercial Platforms: PC, Console, iPhone / iPad, Android, Mac, PS4, Switch, PS2, PS3 Release: 2002 Rating: 8.6/10
#05	Grand Theft Auto III License: n/a Platforms: PC, PS2, Xbox 360, Mac, Console, iPhone / iPad, PS4, Switch, Android, PS3 Release: 2001 Rating: 8.5/10
#06	Mafia II License: n/a Platforms: PC, Xbox 360, PS3, Mac, PS4, Xbox One Release: 2011 Rating: 8.5/10
#07	Sly 3: Honor Among Thieves License: n/a Platforms: PS2, PS3 Release: 2005 Rating: 8.2/10
#08	Hitman 2 License: Commercial Platforms: PC, PS2, PS4, Xbox One Release: 2018 Rating: 8/10
#09	Yakuza 4 License: n/a Platforms: Console, PS3, PS4, PC, Xbox One, XSX Release: 2010 Rating: 7.5/10
#10	Saints Row 2 License: n/a Platforms: PC, Xbox 360, Console, PS3, Xbox One Release: 2009 Rating: 7.3/10
#11	Saints Row License: n/a Platforms: PC, Xbox 360, PS3, PS5, XSX, PS4, Xbox One Release: 2023 Rating: 6.8/10
#12	The Godfather License: n/a Platforms: PC, PS2, Xbox 360, Console, Wii, PS3 Release: 1991 Rating: 6.7/10
#13	Thief License: n/a Platforms: PC, PS4, Mac, Xbox 360, PS3, Xbox One Release: 2014 Rating: 6/10
#14	Sly 3 License: n/a Platforms: PS2, Console Release: 2005 Rating: n/a
#15	Sly 2 License: n/a Platforms: PS2, Console, PS3 Release: 2004 Rating: n/a
#16	Smugglers Run 2 License: n/a Platforms: PS2, Console Release: 2001 Rating: n/a
#17	Thief II License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2000 Rating: n/a
#18	City Story License: commercial Platforms: iPhone / iPad, Android Release: 2010 Rating: n/a
#19	Payday License: commercial Platforms: PC, Console, PS3 Release: 1990 Rating: n/a