Every Grand Theft Auto Game, Officially Ranked

Updated on September 5, 2026 by Mark Sammut: As GTA 6 is right around the corner, I've added a section dedicated to the upcoming game. It is almost here!

Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto is the biggest open-world franchise of all time, and "open-world" might be unnecessary. Despite fairly humble origins, GTA blossomed into a cultural juggernaut once it went 3D and basically wrote the playbook for what a modern sandbox game should be. In a few months, GTA 6 becomes a reality, but it will need to be an all-time great to rank above the likes of San Andreas and GTA 5.

Rockstar hasn't dropped a bad entry yet, but that doesn't mean every game is roughly of the same quality. In fact, a huge gap separates the best from the worst and the most mediocre, and everyone will have their own preferences. Still, let's try to answer the age-old question, "Which is the greatest GTA game?"

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We had to wait forever for this moment, but GTA 6 is finally almost here. Recently, Rockstar staged an extended look on Netflix that showcased about 30 minutes of gameplay, granting players a closer look at the characters, core gameplay, and some of the extra activities. The fan response was mostly positive, although some people raised concerns regarding a few elements. There is a fear that GTA 6 might be a disappointment, even if that has more to do with insane expectations rather than a perceived lack of quality.

Let's go over a few things that were confirmed in the extended look:

Fans were disappointed to the moon and back when Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition launched. The compilation was a lackluster effort to upscale the classic 3D games for the next generation and was lambasted by fans and critics alike. The titles were plagued with bugs and, because they were based on the mobile versions, looked worse than the original games. Even with all the patches that have addressed the many issues in this title, this cash grab is still probably Rockstar's biggest blemish when it comes to proper games.

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