Ethan Crossfield 
With Grand Theft Auto 6 set to launch without a PC version, Steam players looking for Rockstar-style open-world action will have to look elsewhere for the time being. One upcoming game attracting attention is ALATURKA, an indie title that draws from the classic Grand Theft Auto formula while moving the action to an unusual decade: the 1970s.
A Familiar Crime Story in an Unfamiliar Era
ALATURKA takes place in the open-world region of Bosforus, where players work as a delivery driver for their uncle. That ordinary job appears to be only the beginning. As the game progresses, the protagonist becomes involved in less-legal work, creating the sort of escalation associated with classic GTA campaigns.
The game also includes vehicles to drive, NPCs to encounter, and situations that can lead to police pursuits. Those ingredients give ALATURKA a recognizable structure without making it a direct continuation of Rockstar's series. Its visual style is another major point of contrast. While GTA 6 is pursuing a more modern, hyperrealistic presentation, ALATURKA appears to be leaning into the look and feel of the PlayStation 2-era games.
Why the 1970s Setting Matters
The period setting could become ALATURKA's clearest identity. Grand Theft Auto has explored several historical periods, but its major entries have largely centered on the early 2000s, the 1980s, the 1990s, or the contemporary era in which each game released. A 1970s backdrop gives ALATURKA room to distinguish its world from the games that inspired it.
That choice may affect more than the scenery. The setting provides a different cultural and visual framework for the vehicles, locations, characters, and criminal underworld surrounding the protagonist. The source material does not yet establish how deeply the decade will shape the gameplay, but it is already a notable departure from the familiar GTA timeline.
A Potential Steam Alternative While GTA 6 Waits
GTA 6 is not scheduled to receive a PC release alongside its November launch, leaving Steam users facing a wait until 2027 at the earliest for that version. That gap creates space for smaller games built around similar open-world crime mechanics to attract attention.
ALATURKA does not have a confirmed release date yet, so its eventual impact will depend on how well its systems and world come together. Still, its combination of retro-inspired presentation, delivery work, illegal missions, vehicles, and police escapes makes it an easy game for classic GTA fans to monitor. Steam users can add it to their wishlists while waiting for more concrete details.
Key points
- ALATURKA is an upcoming Steam open-world game inspired by classic GTA.
- The story begins with a delivery driver working for an uncle in Bosforus.
- Players can expect vehicles, NPC interactions, illegal work, and police pursuits.
- Its 1970s setting separates it from the main historical periods used by GTA.
Expert View
ALATURKA highlights the opportunity for indie developers to serve players between major Rockstar releases. It offers a familiar foundation without copying GTA's usual setting, and the 1970s backdrop gives the project a clear hook in a crowded open-world market. For the community, that makes it a promising watch rather than a confirmed replacement: until a release date and more gameplay details arrive, its appeal rests on the strength of its concept.
