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Grand Theft Auto V

Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5 • 2022

Should you play it?

What works

  • Expansive and immersive open world
  • Innovative three-character gameplay
  • Engaging and well-written story
  • Varied mission design including strategic heists
  • Rich customization and side activities

Things to keep in mind

  • Some mission pacing issues and narrative inconsistencies
  • Combat and cover mechanics feel dated
  • First-person driving can be challenging
  • Occasional technical issues in multiplayer
  • Portrayal of women and stereotypes criticized

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

Less social

Games that feels like Grand Theft Auto V but with less teamwork and cooperation

More competitive

Games that feels like Grand Theft Auto V but with more competition against others

More intimate

Games that feels like Grand Theft Auto V but with more focus on close relationships

Less status-driven

Games that feels like Grand Theft Auto V but with less focus on status and recognition

  • Planet Alcatraz 2

  • Deus Ex: Game of the Year Edition

  • Assassin's Creed 2

  • Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew

  • Disgaea 2 PC

  • Assassin's Creed: Unity - Limited Edition

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From the same developer

From the same developer, ranked by motivational fit.

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How to read the map This is a polar difference map: direction = which motivation differs, and distance = how much (same units as the sidebar deltas).

Swipe to compare nearby games with Grand Theft Auto V. These titles are not in What to play next.

Grand Theft Auto V: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Status, Violence. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Intimacy.

Last update: 21/08/2026