Report updated Apr 4, 2026
Call me a Gangsta
v1.0.41Casual mobile gamers who enjoy crime-themed simulation games, idle progression mechanics, and character-driven social/romance elements.
What Is Call me a Gangsta?
Launched Jan 17, 2021
Updated Nov 2025
What users think iIndependent intel reports to help builders create better apps or enhance existing ones. Still in beta, accuracy and relevancy get better every day. For informational purposes only.
What does it look like?
What are the key features?
Automated money collection even when the user is AFK, allowing for passive progression.
Recruit and train specialized personnel including hitmen, hackers, and getaway drivers to optimize performance.
Strategic takeover of properties across different regions to establish authority and increase influence.
Manage legal businesses to launder dirty money and bribe officials to avoid law enforcement.
Interactive flirting mechanics with 'Hot Babes' that can be protected with bodyguards.
What do users think? iIndependent intel reports to help builders create better apps or enhance existing ones. Still in beta, accuracy and relevancy get better every day. For informational purposes only.
“Recent user voice shows a frustrated sentiment. Users appreciate game concept and art, but report loading and startup failures and account loss and login issues.”
What Users Love
I absolutely love the artistic spin in this game.
The best game ,♥️♥️♥️
Pain Points
Game will not load for me, doesn’t matter what I do
It keeps freezing at the title screen no matter how many times I click out
I need help getting back into my account
I gave it four stars because it doesn’t use Game Center or social apps to recover an account
High confidence · 95 reviews available
What are the pros and cons?
Pros
- Unique artistic style and 'gangsta' aesthetic
- Differentiated mechanics like money laundering
- Strong 'AFK' progression appeal for casual players
Cons
- Critical technical instability (loading failures)
- Lack of robust account recovery/cloud-save options
- Perceived lack of recent content updates
What is the market outlook?
Growth Opportunities
- Improve live-ops cadence to re-engage veteran players
- Implement social/guild features to drive community retention
- Expand narrative depth to compete with high-production rivals
Market Threats
- Market dominance of Mafia City
- New high-production value entries like City of Outlaws
- High churn rate due to technical debt
Who competes with Call me a Gangsta?
The Nemesis
Why it's a threat
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Users are happier — sentiment 42/100 vs 35
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Higher rated at 4.5★ vs 3.5★
Peers
Targets the same player psychology of power-fantasy simulation and interactive romance elements within an empire-building framework.
Customizable Fish and Weapons
Game of Sultans
Xiamen Mechanist Internet Technologies Co., Ltd.
While historically themed, it shares the identical 'Empire Management + Romance/Harem' core loop that drives user engagement in Call me a Gangsta.
While historically themed, it shares the identical 'Empire Management + Romance/Harem' core loop that drives user engagement in Call me a Gangsta.
What are the key takeaways?
Call me a Gangsta is a frustrating games app that is free with in-app purchases. With a 3.5/5 rating from 2.1K reviews, it frustrates many users from users. Users particularly appreciate game concept and art, though loading and startup failures remains a common concern.
Best for: Casual mobile gamers who enjoy crime-themed simulation games, idle progression mechanics, and character-driven social/romance elements.
How much does it cost?
Model: freemium
Monetization relies on a free-to-play model with microtransactions, typical of mobile simulation games, focusing on accelerating progression and acquiring premium assets.
iOS Version
1.0.41
Android Version
1.0.43
Release Date
Jan 17, 2021
iOS Price
Free
Android Price
Free
Developer
Deca Games EOOD