Grand Theft Auto III vs Grand Theft Auto IV
Compare Grand Theft Auto III vs Grand Theft Auto IV side by side on Watch Gameplay.
| Attribute | Grand Theft Auto III | Grand Theft Auto IV |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Combined scorecritics and players, blended • Source: IGDB (differs) | ||
| Released (differs) | October 2001 | April 2008 |
| Main Story (differs) | 23h | — |
| Completionist (differs) | 39h | — |
| Mature Content | Yes | Yes |
| Should You Play It? | ||
| Great fit if you want (differs) | A big world that rewards wandering off the pathTo make your own fun in the spaceGunplay at the centre of itDriving as the whole point | A big world that rewards wandering off the pathGunplay at the centre of itDriving as the whole pointA story that leads you somewhere |
| Think twice if you want (differs) | A tightly guided path from one scene to the nextTo be told exactly what to do nextA story to follow | A tightly guided path from one scene to the nextA story to follow |
| What it feels like (differs) | Exploration-heavyOpen-endedSystem-drivenStory-ledCombat-focusedSpeed-led | Exploration-heavyStory-ledCombat-focusedSpeed-ledThird-person |
| Gameplay | ||
| Genres (differs) | ShooterRacingSimulatorAdventure | ShooterRacingAdventure |
| Themes (differs) | ActionSandboxOpen world | ActionOpen world |
| Modes (differs) | Single player | Single playerMultiplayer |
| Perspective (differs) | Third personBird view / Isometric | Third person |
| Availability | ||
| Platforms (differs) | XBOXPS4AndroidPCiOSMacPS2 | PlayStation GamingXbox GamingPC Gaming |
| Makers | ||
| Developer (differs) | DMA Design | Rockstar North |
| Publisher | Take-Two Interactive | Take-Two Interactive |
| Engine (differs) | RenderWare | RAGE |
| Series | Grand Theft Auto | Grand Theft Auto |
| Watch on Watch Gameplay | ||
| Wallpapers (differs) | 14 | 16 |
