Every GTA Game Ranked From Worst To Best

15. Grand Theft Auto: Advance

GTA: Advance brings the top-down perspective to a Game Boy Advance spinoff, delivering the classic car-jacking and crime spree gameplay. Set as a prequel to GTA 3, it offers over 300 missions, focusing more on gameplay than story. | © Rockstar Games

14. Grand Theft Auto: London 1969

This expansion for the original GTA takes players to a fully realized version of London, marking a departure from the usual fictional cities. Though it’s a retro relic by today’s standards, its unique setting and atmosphere made it stand out in the early days of the series. | © Rockstar Games

13. Grand Theft Auto 2

GTA 2 refined the formula of its predecessor, set in a retro-futuristic, cyberpunk-inspired city, with improved graphics and gameplay. While still focused on stealing cars and causing chaos, it introduced the first cinematic elements with an eight-minute intro cutscene, hinting at the future direction of the series. | © Rockstar Games

12. Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars

Chinatown Wars takes the series back to its top-down roots, immersing players in the criminal world of the Triads with a unique visual style. The game’s standout feature is its innovative use of touch controls, especially on the Nintendo DS, where you can hotwire cars and interact with the environment in unique ways. | © Rockstar Games

11. Grand Theft Auto 1

The game that launched the iconic series, GTA 1 is a top-down, mission-based experience focused on car theft and evading the law. It set the tone for the franchise with its irreverent humor, chaotic gameplay, and a healthy dose of destruction. | © Rockstar Games

10. Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories

Liberty City Stories brings the open-world GTA experience to the PSP, allowing players to explore the iconic city in full 3D. With improved graphics and gameplay over previous handheld entries, it offered a complete GTA experience on the go, setting the stage for future titles. | © Rockstar Games

9. Grand Theft Auto: The Lost and Damned

This expansion introduces Johnny Klebitz, a biker gang member, and offers a fresh perspective on Liberty City during the events of GTA 4. While its story may not stand out, it adds new weapons, vehicles, and a gritty atmosphere that enriches the base game. | © Rockstar Games

8. Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories

Vice City Stories serves as a prequel to Vice City, offering an immersive return to the vibrant 1980s Miami underworld. With major technical improvements over its predecessor, this PSP title delivered a full 3D GTA experience on the go, complete with a stellar soundtrack and a memorable Phil Collins cameo. | © Rockstar Games

7. Grand Theft Auto 3

GTA III laid the foundation for everything that followed, introducing the open-world and third-person gameplay that would define future titles. Following the silent protagonist Claude, players rise through Liberty City's criminal underworld, drawing inspiration from mob classics like The Sopranos. | © Rockstar Games

6. Grand Theft Auto 4: The Ballad of Gay Tony

This DLC brings a high-energy vibe to GTA IV, following Luis Lopez as he manages nightclubs and navigates Liberty City's nightlife. It enhances the main game's experience with fresh activities and ties up loose ends in the story. | © Rockstar Games

5. Grand Theft Auto Online

Originally a multiplayer addition to GTA V, GTA Online has grown into a standalone chaotic sandbox where players can team up for thrilling heists, engage in explosive mayhem, or live out unique roles in the RP community. With endless updates and activities, it’s a dynamic, ever-evolving world that keeps players coming back for more. | © Rockstar Games

4. Grand Theft Auto: Vice City

While previous installments may have overshadowed Vice City in terms of open world and scale, this game is one of the series' most stylish and iconic entries, blending 1980s Miami vibes with a gripping crime story. Following the rise of Tommy Vercetti in the criminal underworld, the game delivers a vivid world filled with memorable characters and a killer soundtrack. | © Rockstar Games

3. Grand Theft Auto 5

GTA V is the peak of Rockstar Games' storytelling and open-world design, following the chaotic trio of Michael, Trevor, and Franklin in the vibrant city of Los Santos. With its cinematic story, diverse activities, and consistent updates, it remains a benchmark for open-world gaming and a global phenomenon. | © Rockstar Games

2. Grand Theft Auto 4

GTA 4 ushered in a new era of realism with its stunning visuals and sophisticated gameplay. Featuring memorable characters and a surprisingly deep social system, GTA 4 remains a landmark achievement in open-world storytelling. It didn't get the love it deserved at launch, though. | © Rockstar Games

1. Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas

San Andreas was a turning point for the GTA series, revolutionizing the game with deep customization, a sprawling open world, and an engaging story widely considered the best to date. All this transformed it into one of the most fully-featured GTA games that set new standards for open world gaming.

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