Free Guy aims to delve into the mechanics of video games, introducing audiences to a brand new hero: Ryan Reynolds' Guy. With the film taking place within the world of a video game, it will follow this NPC across his adventures, and there's plenty of obvious influences from the video game industry on this production.

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Therefore, there's a variety of titles that fans should pick up and play in order to prepare for the release of the movie. While not all of them fit the genre or the narrative, they may feature certain elements that are featured in Free Guy, or perhaps match both tonally and even in regards to the mechanics they utilize.

Grand Theft Auto V (2013)

Grand Theft Auto 5 Doomsday Heist Cutscene

When watching the trailer for Free Guy, it's clear to see that Grand Theft Auto had a massive impact on the movie. With the wild nature of the heists being pulled off, the criminal damage, the reckless driving, and many points of conflict, there are clear narrative nods to the famous video game franchise GTA.

Grand Theft Auto V is currently the most celebrated of the series and those who wish to prepare themselves for Free Guy should surely have a go at this wild gameplay experience. In fact, knowing the meta nature of many of Ryan Reynolds', movies there will likely even be a named reference to the franchise at some stage considering its popularity.

Fortnite (2017)

Zyg and Choppy's Mythic Ray Gun in Fortnite Season 7

Whether it's the manic nature of the combat being used in Free Guy, or perhaps even the wild cosplay and other character customization that fans have seen in the trailers, there are also very obvious nods to FortniteIndeed, the gameplay itself looks like it could be an extension of the title.

Free Guy also boasts a multiplayer platform, and Fortnite is the biggest multiplayer game in the world currently, showcasing a number of other similarities. Fans should probably lookout for some Fortnite easter eggs when they finally get to check out the film.

Red Dead Redemption 2 (2018)

John Marston In Red Dead Redemption 2

In terms of its narrative and world-building, there's perhaps no game quite like Red Dead Redemption 2 out there right now. Considering Free Guy is based around a complex NPC it seems logical to look to a title with plenty of well-developed non-playable characters.

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There's actually a brief shot of a cowboy in the trailer for Free Guy, which also gives a subtle nod to the western franchise, and while the genre may be different, the heists of Red Dead are not going to be too dissimilar to what audiences will see on the big screen.

Forza Horizon 4 (2018)

Forza Horizon 5 Meixco race with air balloons

Another important element of Free Guy appears to be the car racing. While Grand Theft Auto certainly covers this aspect of the movie, there's another title that really has the racing genre conquered in the current console era. The Forza franchise has been on top for a long time.

Forza Horizon 4 is one of the titles that has been particularly celebrated though, for its impressive vehicle control, stunning vistas, and exciting tracks. It's a great game to jump into for those intrigued by the motorcar elements of Free Guy and its inevitable drag racing.

Battlefield V (2018)

A tank moves through a field in Battlefield 5

A lot of the previously mentioned games tackle combat incredibly well, utilizing impressive weaponry mechanics that Free Guy is sure to draw inspiration from. But in regards to an online battle situation, that also uses a range of vehicles, Battlefield V is the title to focus on.

The trailers for Free Guy have already shown planes, jets, motorbikes, and artillery setups in use, which all feel as if they have been taken from the Battlefield franchise. There's a number of classic Battlefield maps that look similar to the city in question as well, and fans can get on board with the series before the release of the next installment.

Cyberpunk 2077 (2020)

A shot of Johnny Silverhand from behind

Cyberpunk 2077 might not have been the most well-regarded release of its year, but it also brought a lot of interesting components to the table for next-gen consoles. For players who wish to see the evolution of this type of open-world RPG, Cyberpunk is a vital game to check out.

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From the detailed character customization to the impressive visuals and elements of classic combat and futuristic technology, there are elements within Cyberpunk that could play out in Free Guy. The city itself after all certainly boasts a number of sci-fi elements that Guy must work with.

The Simpsons: Hit And Run (2003)

Homer cuts a corner in Simpsons Hit & Run

Free Guy also acts as a bit of a reflection of pop culture, and another franchise has already done that for years. The Simpsons is not only another meta franchise in its own right, but it also has a video game title that rivals the chaos of Grand Theft Auto. 

Hit and Run will be fondly remembered by many players. With an original story that highlighted underrated Simpsons characters and the ability to drive any vehicle in the game with reckless abandon, there are definitely lots of thematic connections between the game and the film, as there's something a little cartoony about Free Guy itself.

Payday 2 (2013)

payday 2 bomb heists dlc with a masked group in a cloud of smoke

The trailers for Free Guy have put a huge amount of focus on the heist elements of the movie and the way in which Guy defends against them as an employee of the bank. Payday 2 is a title that's really all about the heists (as is its first installment for that matter).

Players aim to make their next big payday by committing a series of crimes. It seems like the kind of underrated title which could have made a large impact on Free Guy and fans will definitely want to revisit the game before heading to the cinema; especially because of its fun co-op elements.

Batman: Arkham City (2011)

Batman Glides across Arkham City

It might seem bizarre to mention a superhero franchise in regards to Free Guy, yet the film very much goes out of its way to pitch Guy as a vigilanteBatman: Arkham City contains a number of very similar features to Free Guy though. The most obvious is the tactical vision.

While Guy wears glasses, the Caped Crusader dons his cowl; the effect used in Free Guy is similar to Batman's bat-vision. The city is separated into factions of masked criminals which is also something that applies to both Free Guy and the Arkham villains, with these NPCs becoming vital in the overall narrative.

Sunset Overdrive (2014)

Sunset Overdrive Sequel Being Teased By Insomniac

Sunset Overdrive is frenetic, incredibly fast-paced, visually gorgeous, and totally wild. The kinetic feeling of the free-running, linked to the over-the-top weapons that are being used definitely matches well with the types of combat fans have already seen from Free Guy. 

Indeed, many of the classic gameplay elements featured in the trailers for Free Guy are all present within Sunset Overdrive. Both are creatively very different from most other projects out there as well and somehow tonally share this same uniqueness.

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