Rockstar Games confirmed the release of Grand Theft Auto VI this fall (rumoured to be Sep 17, 2025, as per Digit). Here is a definitive ranking of the main GTA titles
The original GTA introduced players to Liberty City, San Andreas, and Vice City in a 2D top-down format, pioneering the open-world crime genre. Platforms: MS-DOS, Windows, PlayStation (1998), Game Boy Color (1999)
It improved on the original with better mechanics and a unique retro-futuristic vibe, refining the 2D formula and introducing a gang reputation system. Platforms: Windows, PlayStation, Dreamcast (2000), Game Boy Color (2000)
It offered a massive Los Santos, three interwoven protagonists, and the groundbreaking GTA Online, receiving universal acclaim. Platforms: PS3, Xbox 360, PS4 (2014), Xbox One (2014), Windows (2015), PS5 (2022), Xbox Series X/S (2022)
GTA IV brought the series into the HD era with a detailed Liberty City, improved graphics via the RAGE engine, and a mature narrative about Niko Bellic. Platforms: PS3, Xbox 360, Windows
It was a critical and commercial juggernaut, hailed as one of the best games of its generation for its depth, RPG elements, and character customisation. Platforms: PS2, Windows (2005), Xbox (2005), macOS (2010), iOS (2013), Android (2013), Xbox 360 (2014), PS3 (2015)
Vice City built on its predecessor’s success with a more colorful world, improved mechanics, and a narrative inspired by Scarface and Miami Vice. Platforms: PS2, Windows (2003), Xbox (2003), macOS (2010), iOS (2012), Android (2012)
GTA III revolutionized gaming. It introduced a fully 3D open-world sandbox, setting the standard for modern action-adventure games. Platforms: PS2, Windows (2002), Xbox (2003), macOS (2011), iOS (2011), Android (2011)
GTA VI is set in Leonida, featuring a modern Vice City. It has two playable protagonists, Jason and Lucia, inspired by Bonnie and Clyde.