Buy it if you like
- Story: 143 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Gameplay: 79 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Graphics: 35 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
- Performance: 51 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
- Bugs: 44 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
- Crashes: 39 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
Based on 204k player reviews · updated
What players think
The recurring themes across 300 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.
Why players love itThings to know
59% of themes are praise8% are divided33% are complaints
Story
Players who bring up Story mostly praise it.
143 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Niko Bellic's story is incredible, grounded, and emotional, elevated by some of the best voice acting and satire Rockstar has ever produced.
Gameplay
Players who bring up Gameplay mostly praise it.
79 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
In terms of writing, immersion, mechanics, and sheer gritty realism, Grand Theft Auto IV is not just the best GTA game it is one of the greatest open world achievements in gaming history.
Graphics
Players who bring up Graphics mostly praise it.
35 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
The story, the atmosphere, the driving, the visuals, and even the soundtrack all work together to create a unique experience.
Combat
Players who bring up Combat mostly praise it.
26 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Combat feels solid and heavy, weapons sound powerful, and characters react naturally.
Steam Deck
Players who bring up Steam Deck mostly praise it.
16 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
And if you’re playing on a handheld like the Steam deck, it’s surprisingly kind to your battery too.
Audio
Players who bring up Audio mostly praise it.
11 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
The dialogue feels natural, and the voice acting makes serious moments hit harder and feel real.
+1 more players loved
Theme by theme
Scored on what reviews say about each topic, not the thumbs.
Players love
Story143 reviews
Gameplay79 reviews
Graphics35 reviews
Combat26 reviews
Steam Deck16 reviews
Audio11 reviews
Linux compatibility8 reviews
Divided opinion
Characters100% still recommend
Players complain
Performance57% still recommend
Bugs50% still recommend
Crashes41% still recommend
Optimization56% still recommend
What you get
Can you play it alone, does a controller work, does it run on your machine.
Play modes
- Multi-player
- Single-player
Controller
- Partial Controller Support
Store features
- Remote Play on Phone
- Remote Play on Tablet
Platforms
- Windows
Valve device support
Steam DeckPlayable
SteamOSPlayable
Steam MachinePlayable
Should I buy it now?
Based on Steam price history.
Lowest ever recorded
$5.99$19.99−70%
That's the lowest price we've ever recorded.
6 points recordedtoday · $5.99
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