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Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition on Steam

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The Definitive Edition of the critically acclaimed, award winning open-world action adventure, reworked, rebuilt and re-mastered for the new generation. With all previously available DLC included and a wealth of tech and visual improvements, Hong Kong has never felt so alive.

Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition is a open world, action and martial arts game developed by United Front Games and Feral Interactive (Mac) and published by Square Enix and Feral Interactive (Mac).
Released on October 08th 2014 is available on Windows, MacOS, Steam Deck and Steam Machine in 7 languages: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Polish and Russian.

It has received 70,643 reviews of which 66,404 were positive and 4,239 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. 😍

The game is currently priced at 19.99€ on Steam, but you can find it for 4.66€ on G2A.


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Here is the detailed breakdown of supported languages for Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition:

UI Subtitle Audio
English
German
French
Italian
Spanish - Spain
Russian
Polish

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System requirements

These are the minimum specifications needed to play the game. For the best experience, we recommend that you verify them.

Windows
  • OS *: Windows Vista 64bit, Window 7 64bit, Windows 8 64bit (32bit O/S not supported)
  • Processor: Core 2 Duo 2.4GHz or Athlon X2 2.7GHz
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: DirectX 10 or 11 compatible card, ATI Radeon 3870 or higher, NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT or higher with 512MB graphics memory, Intel HD Graphics 2500 or higher
  • DirectX: Version 10
  • Storage: 20 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX compatible sound card
MacOS
  • OS: 10.10.5
  • Processor: 2Ghz
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 1GB VRAM *
  • Storage: 20 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: * The following graphics cards are not supported: AMD Radeon HD 4xxx series, AMD Radeon HD 5xxx series, ATI X1xxx series, ATI HD2xxx series, Intel Iris 5100, Intel HD5000, Intel Iris 6100, Intel HD5300, Intel GMA series, Intel HD3000, Intel HD4000, NVIDIA 1xx series, NVIDIA 9xxx series, NVIDIA 8xxx series, NVIDIA 7xxx series and NVIDIA 3xx series.

User reviews & Ratings

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30 hours played
Sept. 2026
SLEEPING DOGS 2!!? Sleeping Dogs is an absolute masterpiece and a true classic. Years after its release, it still stands head and shoulders above many modern open-world games. Why? Because it has a unique identity. It never tried to just be a "GTA clone"—it carved its own path with a visceral, brutal combat system inspired by Hong Kong cinema, an incredible story of moral duality with Wei Shen, and an unmatched atmosphere. The community has never forgotten this game whenever a similar theme is shown at major events like The Game Awards, or when titles like Ananta (Project Mugen) are announced, the chat instantly explodes with thousands of fans citing Sleeping Dogs because they miss this exact essence and combat system. Sleeping Dogs is NOT GTA, so stop trying to compete with GTA. Sleeping Dogs won't sell like a new GTA, BUT A SEQUEL WOULD ABSOLUTELY SELL A LOT. Sadly, modern publishers suffer from an obsession with trying to please a "modern audience" that DOESN'T EVEN EXIST, leading to over-budgeted, watered-down, censored games filled with boring puzzles and empty, massive maps. Sleeping Dogs proved that real players want a focused experience, with a living open world that doesn't need to be huge if it's well-crafted, bringing various mini-games and activities across the map while maintaining high quality. If Square Enix or any other publisher ever decides to finally give us the highly-anticipated Sleeping Dogs 2, here is the gold mine blueprint for a guaranteed and profitable masterpiece: [*] MOST IMPORTANTLY OF ALL, MAINTAIN THE ESSENCE OF THE GAME. [*] Don't make the game "soft": Keep the raw, brutal environmental executions and the mature, realistic tone. The violence serves to reflect the grim reality of the criminal underworld. [*] Focus on the Police/Investigator side: Modern gaming is saturated with playing as criminals. A sequel should deeply expand Wei Shen's police work. Let us dynamically arrest suspects, respond to live radio dispatches in real-time, and investigate crime scenes dynamically and actively within the environment—without boring puzzles. The focus must be on interrogating suspects and following clues directly in the open world. AND DO NOT CUT OUT THE CRIMINAL SIDE OF THE GAME! Give more focus to the police aspect, but leave the player completely free to do whatever they want, whether good or bad. In the end, they must face the consequences of their choices. [*] Keep the core freedom: Let the player choose between a "clean cop" approach (calling for backup, using non-lethal tactics) or a brutal, corrupt, undercover approach (using the environment to extract info, keeping confiscated goods). [*] Better, not bigger: We don't need a map 4 times larger filled with microtransactions. We want the same formula, but refined with today's physics, better driving mechanics, expanded martial arts, and next-gen graphics, whether it stays in Hong Kong or moves to any other suitable setting. Companies just need to listen to real players and understand what they want for the profit to come. Every single day, all over the internet, there are thousands of real gamers giving valuable ideas FOR FREE for the games and franchises they love. A clear example of this is exactly what I am doing right now. Just pay attention to the community and you will succeed. We are still waiting for a sequel to Sleeping Dogs.
55 hours played
Aug. 2026
Crazy how the game was so good that it made everyone forget that there isn’t a SINGLE dog in this game let alone a sleeping one
5 hours played
July 2026
If you are from Hong Kong, this game is hilarious. Central pier ended up in Aberdeen, green taxis in HK island, trams that goes to Tai Po, The bridge in Causeway Bay, and Temple street ended up being in North Point, conventional center in Central etc. etc. I bursted out laughing after seeing the HK flag (in a good way) there are also a lot of hilarious signs if you read Chinese, like on the stalls in NP, some of the signs say something along the lines of "sex robot toy" A lot of games are inspired by Hong Kong but not a lot of them actually take place here (at least not that I know of). I really appreicate the devs for creating this game. They preserved the look of HK in the 2000's, the Hong Kong that I grew up in. They did a really good job for someone who are not from HK. Walking in some areas (especially in Soho) look exactly like the city, and the dialogues are accurate. I love when you run into an NPC, they sometimes will say "if you are blind, stop running" (it's funnier in Cantonese)
27 hours played
July 2026
confirmed therapeutic action game, it helped me with my prostate cancer
61 hours played
April 2026
Honestly went in thinking this would just be another Hong Kong–style GTA clone, but it ended up being way more focused and memorable than I expected. The undercover cop angle is what really makes it stand out. You’re constantly stuck between doing your job and getting pulled deeper into the Triad life, and that push and pull gives the story a lot more weight. It’s not just about playing a gangster, it’s about balancing both sides while everything around you starts getting messy. Combat is easily the highlight. Instead of just shooting everything, most fights are up close and brutal. It’s very Arkham-style but faster and slightly more chaotic in a good way. Slamming someone into an air conditioner or tossing them into a phone booth doesn’t stop being fun, it’s weirdly satisfying every time lol. Gunplay is there, but it’s definitely not the main focus. Driving feels solid enough, especially during chase missions. The action hijack mechanic makes things more interesting since you’re actively involved and small mistakes can cost you. Hong Kong as a setting carries a lot of the experience too. It’s dense, colorful and feels alive without being overwhelming. Not the biggest open world, but it doesn’t need to be, I’m not ready to hunt down a million collectibles anyway lol. It’s not perfect though. Some side activities get repetitive, and a few missions lean a bit too much on tailing or simple objectives. The Definitive Edition also shows its age here and there, even with the visual upgrades. Still, there’s a lot of charm in how everything comes together. The story sticks, the combat is satisfying and it never feels dragged out. Definitely one of those underrated games that deserved way more love than it got.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition is currently priced at 19.99€ on Steam.

No, Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 19.99€ on Steam.

Yes, Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition received 66,404 positive votes out of a total of 70,643 achieving an impressive rating of 9.25.
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Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition was developed by United Front Games and Feral Interactive (Mac) and published by Square Enix and Feral Interactive (Mac).

Yes, Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition is playable and fully supported on Windows.

Yes, Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition is playable and fully supported on MacOS.

No, Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition is not playable on Linux.

Yes, Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition is playable on Steam Deck, though it might require a few minor tweaks. Make sure to check the Steam store page and community feedback on ProtonDB for exact compatibility details.

Yes, Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition is playable on Steam Machine, though it might require a few minor tweaks. Make sure to check the Steam store page and community feedback on ProtonDB for exact compatibility details.

No, Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition does not support VR.

Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition is a single-player game.

No, Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition does not currently offer any DLC.

No, Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition does not support mods via Steam Workshop.

Yes, Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition supports Remote Play on Tablet and Remote Play on TV. Discover more about Steam Remote Play.

Yes, Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.

You can find solutions or submit a support ticket by visiting the Steam Support page for Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition.

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Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition PEGI 18
Rating
9.3
66,404
4,239
Game modes
Features
Online players
523
Developer
United Front Games, Feral Interactive (Mac)
Publisher
Square Enix, Feral Interactive (Mac)
Release 08 Oct 2014
Platforms
Remote Play
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