Torn is one of the longest-running crime RPGs ever made. Known for its gritty text-based gameplay, players build their criminal empires from the ground up. Buying properties, trading weapons, and running illegal businesses.
Back in the early 2010s, games like Mafia Wars and iMobsters dominated social platforms and mobile stores. Mafia Wars, created by Zynga, let you build a powerful family, fight rivals, and climb the ranks through missions and boss battles. iMobsters, developed by Storm8, brought the same addictive formula to mobile devices, allowing players to rise from street thug to crime boss.
Both games eventually shut down. Mafia Wars in 2016 and iMobsters in 2015 — leaving a big gap for fans of the genre. Many players who grew up managing their virtual empires still search for something that captures that same thrill.
The Modern Successor: Mob Wars: La Cosa Nostra
If you’re looking for a crime game that delivers that same mix of strategy, social play, and power-building, Mob Wars: La Cosa Nostra is your best bet. It’s one of the few surviving crime RPGs that continues to grow, offering everything fans loved about Torn, Mafia Wars, and iMobsters — and more.
Build your mob, fight rival players, complete missions, and join global events for massive rewards. With regular updates and an active community, Mob Wars keeps the spirit of old-school mafia games alive for a new generation of players.
If Torn hooked you with its deep economy and player-driven politics, you’ll feel right at home in Mob Wars: LCN.
