Grand Theft Auto IV vs Grand Theft Auto V
Compare Grand Theft Auto IV vs Grand Theft Auto V side by side on Watch Gameplay.
| Attribute | Grand Theft Auto IV | Grand Theft Auto V |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Combined scorecritics and players, blended • Source: IGDB (differs) | ||
| Released (differs) | April 2008 | September 2013 |
| Main Story (differs) | — | 127h |
| Completionist (differs) | — | 533h |
| Mature Content | Yes | Yes |
| Should You Play It? | ||
| Great fit if you want (differs) | A big world that rewards wandering off the pathGunplay at the centre of itDriving as the whole pointA story that leads you somewhere | A big world that rewards wandering off the pathTo make your own fun in the spaceSomething that makes you laughGunplay at the centre of it |
| Think twice if you want (differs) | A tightly guided path from one scene to the nextA story to follow | A tightly guided path from one scene to the nextA story to followSomething you can finish in a weekend |
| What it feels like (differs) | Exploration-heavyStory-ledCombat-focusedSpeed-ledThird-person | Exploration-heavyOpen-endedStory-ledCombat-focusedSpeed-ledLong-form |
| Gameplay | ||
| Genres | ShooterRacingAdventure | ShooterRacingAdventure |
| Themes (differs) | ActionOpen world | ActionComedySandboxOpen world |
| Modes (differs) | Single playerMultiplayer | Single playerMultiplayerCo-operative |
| Perspective (differs) | Third person | First personThird person |
| Availability | ||
| Platforms | PlayStation GamingXbox GamingPC Gaming | PlayStation GamingXbox GamingPC Gaming |
| Makers | ||
| Developer | Rockstar North | Rockstar North |
| Publisher | Take-Two Interactive | Take-Two Interactive |
| Engine | RAGE | RAGE |
| Series | Grand Theft Auto | Grand Theft Auto |
| Watch on Watch Gameplay | ||
| Wallpapers (differs) | 16 | 37 |
