Baldur's Gate 3 vs Grand Theft Auto V
The comparison
Baldur's Gate 3 and Grand Theft Auto V are measured by different sources, so there is no single winner. Each is shown in its own units. Reviewers most praise Baldur's Gate 3 for freedom of choice, and Grand Theft Auto V for engaging story mode.
As of Jun 23, 2026, Baldur's Gate 3 is rated 97% positive on Steam (843,825 reviews), and 96/100 on Metacritic (119 critic reviews); Grand Theft Auto V is rated 88% positive on Steam (2,063,788 reviews), and 97/100 on Metacritic (66 critic reviews). No source is blended; each stands on its own.
Baldur's Gate 3
97% positiveSteam
843,825reviews
96/100Metacritic
119critic reviews
Praise
- freedom of choice (8)
- high replayability (8)
- story and writing (8)
- memorable characters (7)
Complaints
- early combat difficulty (1)
- no post-game content (1)
- steep learning curve (1)
- tedious inventory management (1)
Grand Theft Auto V
88% positiveSteam
2,063,788reviews
97/100Metacritic
66critic reviews
Praise
- engaging story mode (12)
- mod support (8)
- fun online multiplayer (7)
- open world freedom (7)
Complaints
- poor customer support (4)
- account access issues (4)
- game crashes (2)
- anti-cheat software concerns (2)