
The series focuses on many different protagonists who attempt to rise through the ranks of the criminal underworld, although their motives for doing so vary in each game.

Gameplay focuses on an open world where the player can choose missions at their own leisure to progress an overall story, as well as engaging in side-activities consisting of action-adventure, driving, shooting, occasional role-playing, stealth and racing elements. Games in the Gangstar series are set in American cities (although Gangstar Rio: City of Saints is set in Rio de Janeiro, a Brazilian city).


Only two people are now in your gang, but you are the boss, so you have to accept a decisions and take responsibility for your friends’ life. Will you rival with cops? Will you start over your criminal career? Gangstar City : Crime Miami – let's get it started. This town name, Crime Miami, speaks for itself - streets of this city are full of strangers and troubles. Tonny left his hometown and moved to a provincial hick town with the only friend. Once upon a time Tonny Ocean was known as a high powered and ruthless criminal boss, but after chapter of accidents most of his friends betrayed him. Welcome to 2000s in America! Criminal boss Tonny Ocean is back in town!
