American Fugitive Thumbnail

American Fugitive similar games & best alternatives

American Fugitive

Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2019

Related articles

Quick resume

FREE UPDATE; STATE OF EMERGENCY, OUT NOW! Framed for your father’s murder, you’ll need to do whatever it takes to unveil the real culprit. Tackle thrilling missions for the criminal underworld - just don’t let the cops track you down!

Global score

75/100

Genres

Action, Adventure, Indie, Racing, Shooter

Pros

  • Nostalgic gta-style gameplay
  • Fun burglary mechanics
  • Varied vehicles and weapons
  • Engaging open world
  • Good value for price

Cons

  • Repetitive missions
  • Simplistic story
  • Clunky controls on keyboard
  • Police ai can be frustrating
  • Limited mission variety

Motivations

  • Autonomy
    4

    "Players have freedom to roam open world, choose missions or ignore them, and engage in various activities like robbing houses, stealing cars, and causing mayhem."

  • Competence
    3

    "Gameplay involves skillful driving, shooting, stealth in burglaries, and upgrading abilities, providing a moderate challenge and feedback on performance."

  • Competition
    -3

    "Focus is on personal progression and story; no mention of ranked modes or leaderboards; gameplay is mostly single-player without direct competition."

  • Continuation
    2

    "Players report addictive gameplay and spending many hours; some mention drudgery or repetitiveness but still continue playing for fun."

  • Cooperation
    -5

    "Game is single-player focused with no cooperative multiplayer or teamwork elements."

  • Creativity
    3

    "Players can customize character skills, choose how to approach missions (stealth or combat), and engage in emergent gameplay like towing vehicles or robbing houses."

  • Domination
    -4

    "Interactions are mostly balanced with NPCs; no evidence of trash talk or exerting authority over others."

  • Escapism
    4

    "Players use the game as a fun distraction, enjoying chaotic sandbox gameplay and stress relief through mayhem."

  • Expectation
    -4

    "Players engage voluntarily for enjoyment and nostalgia; no indication of obligation or pressure to play."

  • Experimenting
    3

    "Players try different approaches to missions, explore mechanics like burglary and vehicle towing, and experiment with upgrades and play styles."

  • Exploration
    2

    "Open world with hidden stashes and collectibles encourages some exploration, though map is relatively small and missions are linear."

  • Expression
    2

    "Players can change clothes to evade police and customize skills, but limited character or environment customization."

  • Fantasy
    2

    "Game features exaggerated criminal scenarios and story, but grounded in a realistic rural American setting."

  • Fellowship
    -5

    "No social or community features; gameplay is solitary and individual."

  • Growth
    3

    "Skill upgrades and progression through missions provide learning and personal development opportunities."

  • Health
    -5

    "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related features."

  • Idle
    -3

    "Requires active engagement; missions and chases demand attention; not designed for background play."

  • Intimacy
    -5

    "No evidence of forming close relationships or emotional social interactions."

  • Leadership
    -5

    "No leadership or group management roles; single-player experience."

  • Progression
    4

    "Players accumulate money, skill points, weapons, and upgrades as they advance through the game."

  • Relaxation
    2

    "Some players find the game relaxing and fun, though others note repetitive missions and occasional frustration."

  • Sensation
    3

    "Enjoyable sound design, music, and visual effects contribute to sensory stimulation and excitement."

  • Status
    -4

    "No social recognition or visibility; achievements are personal and not publicly ranked."

  • Story
    1

    "Story is present but considered linear, predictable, and not deeply engaging by some players."

  • Strategy
    2

    "Some strategic elements in planning burglaries, evading police, and choosing mission approaches."

  • Thrill
    3

    "Police chases, shootouts, and timed burglaries provide excitement and tension relief."

  • Value
    4

    "Players report good value for price, especially on sale, with many hours of gameplay and fun."

  • Violence
    3

    "Combat and destruction are core gameplay elements, with gunfights, car crashes, and mayhem."

  • Survival
    1

    "Some elements of avoiding police capture and managing wanted levels, but generally low risk and easy to evade."

Similar games

    Where to buy

    Last update: 06/03/2026