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- Gangstar release order
- Which Gangstar games are still available?
- When was Gangstar 2 released?
- Is Gangstar Rio still available?
- Why is Gangstar Vegas rated 18+ in some regions?
- Which Gangstar game is best?
- Gangstar Vegas or Gangstar New Orleans?
- Gangstar platform and availability checks
- Current version and map questions
- Is Gangstar Vegas like GTA 5?
- Gangstar games FAQ
Gangstar release order
- Was Mirage City previously called Codename Crime? — See the working title and current store identity.
| Year | Game | Original format or platform note |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Gangstar: Crime City | Keypad-era mobile open-world game |
| 2008 | Gangstar 2: Kings of L.A. | Mobile phones; later BlackBerry and Nintendo DSi versions |
| 2009 | Gangstar: Samurai | Japan-only mobile release |
| 2009 | Gangstar: West Coast Hustle | 3D release for iPhone and later Android and iPad |
| 2010 | Gangstar: Miami Vindication | 2D and 3D versions across mobile platforms |
| 2011 | Gangstar Rio: City of Saints | Android, iOS, and keypad-phone versions |
| 2013 | Gangstar City | Mobile series entry |
| 2013 | Gangstar Vegas | Android and iOS open-world game |
| 2017 | Gangstar New Orleans | Android and iOS open-world game |
| 2026 | Gangstar Mirage City | Regional Android and iOS multiplayer release |
Which Gangstar games are still available?
| Game | Current Android finding | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Gangstar Vegas | Official Google Play listing available | Current official Android install route remains available. |
| Gangstar New Orleans | Official Google Play listing available | Current official Android install route remains available. |
| Gangstar Rio: City of Saints | Former Google Play package route returns Not Found | No current official Android listing was found at its former package route. |
| Gangstar Mirage City | Official Google Play listing available in supported account and device combinations | Regional availability and compatibility still apply. |
| Earlier Gangstar games | No current official Android route confirmed here | These are legacy releases; avoid assuming an APK mirror is an official re-release. |
When was Gangstar 2 released?
Gangstar 2: Kings of L.A. first appeared for keypad-operated mobile phones in November 2008. A BlackBerry OS version followed on August 5, 2009, and the Nintendo DSi version arrived on April 12, 2010. Gangstar: West Coast Hustle became the 3D iPhone and Android interpretation of the Kings of L.A. setting.
Is Gangstar Rio still available?
Gangstar Rio: City of Saints was released in 2011, but its former Google Play package route currently returns Not Found. That means it cannot be treated as a current official Android Store download from that route. Availability on old purchases, legacy devices, or other regional storefronts can differ, but an APK mirror is not the same as a current Gameloft store listing.
Why is Gangstar Vegas rated 18+ in some regions?
Age labels differ by country and rating system. The current US Google Play listing shows Mature 17+ and identifies violence, blood, suggestive themes, drug reference, language, and simulated gambling. A store using a different rating authority can display an 18+ label for the same content. The account region and storefront rating should be used for the player’s device.
Which Gangstar game is best?
- Compare Gangstar Vegas and Gangstar Mirage City — Offline solo play versus multiplayer Crew progression.
| What you want | Best match | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Offline-oriented solo play | Gangstar Vegas | The current Google Play listing includes Single player and Offline labels. |
| A connected city with Crews | Gangstar Mirage City | The current release centers on multiplayer, co-op heists, businesses, races, and PvP. |
| Turf wars and New Orleans setting | Gangstar New Orleans | Its current listing emphasizes district exploration, gang-vs-gang turf wars, vehicles, weapons, and mansion building. |
| A classic removed-era game | Gangstar Rio or an earlier title | These games remain historically important, but current official download access may be unavailable. |
Gangstar Vegas or Gangstar New Orleans?
Choose between these two games by the type of session you want. Gangstar Vegas is the clearer fit for a solo crime sandbox and the current Google Play listing carries Single player and Offline labels. Gangstar New Orleans is built around a New Orleans setting, district control, gang conflict, vehicles, weapons, and mansion progression. Check the current store listing for the account and device before installing either game.
- Compare Gangstar Vegas with Mirage City — See the offline-oriented Vegas and online Mirage City differences.
- Open the download guide — Official mobile store routes and emulator limits.
| Question | Gangstar Vegas | Gangstar New Orleans |
|---|---|---|
| Offline play | Google Play shows Single player and Offline labels | Use the current store listing and launch result; do not assume every feature works without a connection |
| World and progression | Las Vegas open-world campaign with story and side activities | New Orleans districts, gang conflict, and mansion-building progression |
| Best fit | Solo exploration and an established campaign | Players who prefer territory and faction systems |
| PC play | No verified native Windows or Steam release; an emulator runs the Android build | No verified native Windows or Steam release; an emulator runs the Android build |
Gangstar platform and availability checks
| Question | Current answer | Safe next step |
|---|---|---|
| Can I play Gangstar Vegas on PC? | No verified native Windows or Steam client is listed here. | If using an emulator, install the Android store version and treat compatibility as device-specific. |
| Can I play Gangstar New Orleans on PC? | No verified native Windows or Steam client is listed here. | Use the official Android or iOS listing; an emulator is an unofficial Android route. |
| Can Gangstar New Orleans be played offline? | Do not transfer Vegas' Offline label to New Orleans. | Read the current New Orleans store labels and test startup without a connection before relying on offline play. |
| Is Gangstar New York released? | No official Android or iOS release is verified in the current series records. | Do not install an APK or claim a release date without an official store listing. |
| What does Gangstar 4 refer to? | Gameloft's gangstar-4 URL is used for Gangstar Vegas. | Use the current Vegas store listing rather than treating Gangstar 4 as a separate released game. |
Current version and map questions
Store versions change independently by platform and region. Open the official Google Play or App Store listing to see the current Gangstar Vegas version for the device. No single official square-kilometre figure is used here for the Vegas map; the playable area is better understood through its districts, story routes, side activities, and travel time.
- Check official download routes — Open the current Android and iOS store listings.
- Read the Mirage City map guide — Explore Rooklyn districts in the newer Gangstar game.
Is Gangstar Vegas like GTA 5?
Both use an open city, driving, shooting, missions, police chases, vehicles, and criminal story themes. They are separate games from different publishers, with different maps, characters, systems, production scale, and online services. Gangstar Vegas is a mobile Gangstar title by Gameloft; GTA V is part of Rockstar Games’ Grand Theft Auto series.
Gangstar games FAQ
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What are all the main released Gangstar games? | The released timeline includes Crime City, Gangstar 2, Samurai, West Coast Hustle, Miami Vindication, Rio, Gangstar City, Vegas, New Orleans, and Mirage City. |
| When was Gangstar 2 released? | The original keypad-phone version was released in November 2008, followed by later BlackBerry and Nintendo DSi versions. |
| Is Gangstar Rio still on Google Play? | Its former Google Play package route currently returns Not Found, so no current official Android listing was confirmed there. |
| Which Gangstar game is best? | Choose Vegas for offline-oriented solo play, Mirage City for multiplayer Crew play, or New Orleans for its turf-war and district systems. |
| Is Gangstar 4 an offline game? | Gameloft uses a gangstar-4 URL for Gangstar Vegas. Google Play currently labels Gangstar Vegas as Offline and Single player, although updates and selected services can still require a connection. |
| Why is Gangstar Vegas 18+? | The exact label varies by region. The US Google Play listing is Mature 17+ for content including violence, blood, suggestive themes, drug reference, language, and simulated gambling. |
| Is Gangstar Vegas like GTA 5? | They share open-world crime-game elements, but they are separate games with different developers, stories, maps, systems, and platforms. |
| Is Gangstar Mirage City made by Gameloft? | It is officially licensed by Gameloft and published by Level Infinite. Current official materials identify it as part of the Gangstar license. |