Grand Theft Auto 2 vs Grand Theft Auto vs Grand Theft Auto IV vs Grand Theft Auto III
Side-by-side breakdown of reviews, playtime, current prices, and buy/wait/skip verdicts.
| Compare |  Grand Theft Auto 2 |  Grand Theft Auto |  Grand Theft Auto IV |  Grand Theft Auto III |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Release year | 1999 | 1997 | 2008 | 2001 |
| Genres | Shooter, Racing | Shooter, Racing, Adventure | Shooter, Racing, Adventure | Shooter, Racing, Simulator |
| Platforms | PC (Microsoft Windows), Dreamcast | PlayStation 3, Nintendo 64, PC (Microsoft Windows), DOS | PlayStation 3, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox 360 | Xbox, PlayStation 4, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows) |
| Metacritic | 70 | 80 | 88 | 95 |
| User rating | 74% | 77% | 86% | 90% |
| Avg. playtime | — | — | — | — |
| Best price | — | — | — | $59.99 Steam |
| Discount | — | — | — | — |
| Lowest tracked | — | — | — | $19.80 |
| Developer | DMA Design | DMA Design | Rockstar North | DMA Design, TransGaming Inc. |
| Publisher | Take-Two Interactive, Rockstar Games | BMG Interactive, Take-Two Interactive | Take-Two Interactive, Rockstar Games | Take-Two Interactive, Rockstar Games |
| Buy / Wait / Skip | WaitGood reviews — wait for a sale | BuyStrong reviews | BuyStrong reviews | BuyStrong reviews |
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