All GTA Games In Order

1. Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories (2006)

Victor Vance, a disciplined soldier with a strong moral code, finds his military career abruptly sabotaged by his corrupt superior, Jerry Martinez. Cast out into the neon-soaked, cocaine-fueled streets of 1984 Vice City, Vic is forced to secure funds for his dysfunctional family and his ailing brother. He begins as a reluctant participant in the drug trade, desperately clinging to his principles while navigating the criminal undercurrents of a city that values decadence over human life.

The conflict sharpens when Vic's ambitious and impulsive brother Lance arrives, dragging him deeper into a violent turf war against local cartels and the treacherous Martinez. They build a formidable criminal empire, seizing businesses and fending off ruthless rivals who see the Vance brothers as mere interlopers. Vic’s internal struggle between his desire to remain a "good man" and the brutal requirements of his burgeoning enterprise reaches a boiling point. The air in Vice City is thick with betrayal, as every successful takeover draws the attention of more dangerous predators.

As the empire expands, the brothers find themselves caught in a lethal web involving high-ranking military officials and psychopathic drug lords. Victor realizes that the wealth he sought to save his family is slowly poisoning his soul and endangering the very people he loves. He faces a final, bloody confrontation with Martinez and the Mendez brothers, wondering if he can ever truly wash the blood of Vice City off his hands. The story lingers on the precipice of a final reckoning, where the cost of survival may be higher than Vic ever anticipated.

2. Grand Theft Auto: Vice City (2002)

Released from prison after fifteen years, Tommy Vercetti is sent to Vice City by his mob boss, Sonny Forelli, to oversee a high-stakes drug deal. The transaction is ambushed by unknown gunmen, leaving Tommy with no money, no drugs, and a very angry superior demanding his property. Marooned in a vibrant but lethal tropical metropolis, he must navigate the underworld to identify the traitors who orchestrated the hit. He begins his climb through the ranks of the city's colorful and depraved elite.

Tommy moves from a low-level enforcer to a kingpin in his own right, seizing control of the city’s most lucrative businesses and properties. He forms fragile alliances with opportunistic lawyers and cocaine-obsessed colonels, but the pressure from the Forelli family in Liberty City begins to mount. His growing autonomy threatens the established order, drawing the attention of both the law and rival syndicates who want a piece of his success. The "American Dream" becomes a nightmare of drive-bys and explosions as Tommy’s power reaches its zenith.

The tension shifts from external threats to internal loyalty as Tommy realizes that Sonny Forelli never intended for him to succeed. He must prepare for an inevitable showdown with his former employer while ensuring his newfound empire doesn't crumble from within. The relationship with his closest associate, Lance Vance, becomes a focal point of suspicion and rising friction. The story reaches a fever pitch on the eve of a massive betrayal, leaving Tommy to decide if he belongs to the mob or to the city he has conquered.

3. Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas (2004)

Carl "CJ" Johnson returns to his childhood home in Los Santos after five years away, only to find his mother murdered and his former gang, the Grove Street Families, in shambles. Ambushed by corrupt C.R.A.S.H. officers who frame him for murder, CJ is forced into a life he tried to escape. He must work to restore his family’s honor and reclaim their territory from rival gangs like the Ballas. The streets of Ganton are a war zone of fading loyalty and rising desperation.

The scope of his journey expands beyond the city streets as CJ is betrayed by those closest to him and cast into the rural wilderness of San Andreas. He navigates a landscape of rural crime, high-stakes heists in Las Venturas, and government conspiracies in San Fierro to clear his name and protect his siblings. His evolution from a street-level hustler to a multi-city operator brings him into contact with enigmatic figures who have their own designs for his talents. The state of San Andreas becomes a playground of corruption where every authority figure has a price.

As CJ gathers his resources for a final return to Los Santos, he discovers that the rot in his neighborhood goes deeper than simple gang rivalries. He is caught between his loyalty to his blood and the realization that the world has changed since he first left. The narrative builds toward a final reckoning against the corrupt lawmen and former friends who orchestrated his downfall. He stands on the threshold of a final battle to take back his house, wondering if there is anything left of the life he fought so hard to reclaim.

4. Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories (2005)

Toni Cipriani returns to Liberty City after spending years in hiding for killing a made man on behalf of the Leone crime family. He finds a city on the verge of total civil war, with various syndicates vying for control of the crumbling, gray metropolis. Eager to reclaim his position as a high-ranking enforcer, Toni begins executing high-profile hits for his boss, Salvatore Leone. He must prove his worth in a hierarchy that has moved on in his absence.

The friction between the Leones, the Sindaccos, and the Forellis turns the streets into a constant battlefield of drive-bys and sabotage. Toni must navigate the demands of his domineering mother and the erratic paranoia of Salvatore, who is increasingly besieged by political enemies. His ascent through the ranks is marked by a series of increasingly violent tasks that push the city toward its breaking point. The narrative captures a world where "business" is conducted with lead and gasoline.

Toni’s loyalty is tested as he realizes that the city’s political landscape is being manipulated by unseen forces that threaten the Leone family's existence. He becomes a pivotal figure in a struggle that involves the mayor's office and religious fanatics, all while trying to stay ahead of the law. The story closes on the eve of a total gang war, with Toni standing as the ultimate shield for his family's legacy. He faces a final, explosive mission that will define his future, wondering if the family he serves will ever truly reward his devotion.

5. Grand Theft Auto 2 (1999)

In a retro-futuristic metropolis known as Anywhere City, a mercenary named Claude Speed enters a world divided into three sprawling, crime-ridden districts. He offers his lethal services to a variety of warring factions, including the Zaibatsu Corporation, the Loonies, and the Yakuza. His motivation is simple: profit, reputation, and survival in an urban jungle that respects only fire and steel. Claude is a ghost in the machine, a man who belongs to no one and serves only the highest bidder.

Claude plays the gangs against each other, taking contracts that often require him to sabotage his previous employers for a better price. The city becomes a chaotic playground of shifting allegiances and escalating violence as he rises through the criminal hierarchy. His reputation as an unstoppable enforcer draws the attention of the city’s most dangerous players, who begin to view him as both a valuable asset and a lethal threat. The air is thick with the scent of burning oil and the hum of a city that never sleeps.

The tension between the rival syndicates reaches a terminal stage as Claude prepares to take on the most powerful leaders of Anywhere City simultaneously. He is caught in a crossfire of multiple powerful enemies, each demanding his head on a platter. The narrative leaves him in the heart of a three-way gang war, where the only certainty is that he will be the last man standing amidst the ruins. He stands at the center of the final district, ready to ignite the spark that will burn the city's power structure to the ground.

6. Grand Theft Auto III (2001)

Left for dead and betrayed by his girlfriend Catalina during a bank heist, a silent criminal named Claude escapes a police convoy and disappears into the shadows of Liberty City. He begins his climb through the underworld as a lowly driver for the Leone family, seeking any opportunity to get closer to his betrayer. The city is a dark, rain-slicked landscape of organized crime and cold-blooded opportunism. Claude is a silent instrument of vengeance, moving through the streets with a singular, lethal focus.

Claude’s quest for vengeance takes him through the ranks of the Italian Mafia, the Yakuza, and the Colombian Cartel, each faction using him for their own ends. His total lack of empathy and absolute reliability make him the perfect mercenary for a city on the edge of collapse. As he gathers information on Catalina’s whereabouts, he leaves a trail of dead bosses and shattered alliances in his wake. The conflict moves from the red-light districts to the industrial heart of the city, where the law is a distant memory.

The narrative shifts into a high-stakes hunt as Claude finally corners his targets in the sprawling suburbs and construction sites of Liberty City. He finds himself caught in the crossfire of a massive conflict between the Cartel and his former employers, with the law closing in on all sides. The suspense builds as he prepares for a final, wordless confrontation with the woman who shot him. He stands before the final obstacle, his hand on the trigger, wondering if his silence will be the last thing the city ever hears.

7. Grand Theft Auto IV (2008)

Niko Bellic, an Eastern European veteran haunted by the ghosts of a past war, arrives in Liberty City to chase the "American Dream" promised by his cousin Roman. He quickly discovers that Roman’s "mansions and sports cars" are actually a debt-ridden taxi business and a cramped apartment. Niko is forced to utilize his lethal military training to protect his cousin from local loan sharks. He is a man who wanted peace but found only a different kind of war in the gray towers of the city.

The story follows Niko as he navigates the cynical landscape of a city that values money above all else, taking jobs from mobsters and shadowy government agents. He is simultaneously searching for the man who betrayed his unit years ago, seeking a closure that the city seems determined to deny him. His growing involvement in the underworld puts Roman and those he loves in a state of constant, escalating danger. The narrative is a harrowing pilgrimage through the hollow promises of a society obsessed with excess.

Niko faces a harrowing moral crossroads as his past catches up with him, forcing him to choose between the path of vengeance and the possibility of a new life. The friction between his desire to be a "good person" and the requirements of his profession creates a suffocating sense of tragedy. As he prepares for a final encounter with the men who defined his life’s pain, the stakes are raised to their ultimate limit. He stands on the edge of the harbor, looking toward the horizon, wondering if he can ever truly escape the shadows of Europe.

8. Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars (2009)

Huang Lee, the spoiled son of a murdered Triad boss, arrives in Liberty City to deliver a ceremonial sword to his uncle, Kenny. He is immediately ambushed upon arrival, shot, and left to drown in the harbor after the family heirloom is stolen. Surviving against all odds, Huang must navigate the gritty streets to reclaim his birthright and avenge his father's death. He is a man driven by spite and a cynical need to prove he is more than just a rich man's son.

The quest leads Huang into a complex web of Triad politics and drug trade rivalries, where he must work for a variety of power-hungry leaders to uncover the traitor. His worldview is challenged by the constant betrayals and the brutal reality of the street-level struggle for power. As he gathers evidence and eliminates his rivals, the mystery of the stolen sword becomes secondary to the survival of his family name. The city’s underground economy is the only world he has left, and he intends to master it.

Huang realizes that the corruption in the Triads goes deeper than he ever imagined, involving high-ranking officials and hidden double-agents. He is caught in a lethal game of chess where every move could lead to his execution at the hands of those he trusted. The suspense builds as he nears the truth behind his father's murder and the location of the sacred blade. He stands before the final revelation, his sword hand ready, wondering if the legacy he is chasing is worth the blood that has been spilled.

9. Grand Theft Auto V (2013)

In the sun-drenched metropolis of Los Santos, the lives of three very different criminals intersect in a series of daring and high-stakes heists. Michael De Santa, a retired bank robber living a bored, affluent life in witness protection; Franklin Clinton, a street-level hustler looking for a way out; and Trevor Philips, a volatile and homicidal career criminal. They are brought together by circumstance and the need for a final, massive score that will secure their futures. They are a powder keg of personality and professional violence.

The trio finds themselves entangled with corrupt government agencies, eccentric billionaires, and the international drug trade, all while the ghosts of Michael and Trevor’s past return to haunt them. They must navigate a landscape of corporate greed and celebrity obsession, executing complex robberies that draw the attention of the entire world. The friction between Michael’s desire for domestic peace and Trevor’s chaotic instability threatens to tear the group apart. Their shared history is a minefield of regret and unspoken resentment that threatens to detonate at any moment.

As they prepare for the "Big Score," the ultimate heist on a high-security vault, the three protagonists face a moral reckoning that will define their friendship. They are caught in a crossfire of multiple powerful enemies, each demanding their absolute loyalty or their total destruction. The narrative builds toward a final, agonizing choice that will determine who among them survives to enjoy the spoils of their labor. They stand on a hillside overlooking the city, their final act looming large, wondering if they can ever truly retire from the life.