Grand Theft Auto V vs Red Dead Redemption 2

The comparison

Grand Theft Auto V and Red Dead Redemption 2 are measured by different sources, so there is no single winner. Each is shown in its own units. Reviewers most praise Grand Theft Auto V for engaging story mode, and Red Dead Redemption 2 for emotional story writing.

As of Jun 23, 2026, Grand Theft Auto V is rated 88% positive on Steam (2,063,788 reviews), and 97/100 on Metacritic (66 critic reviews); Red Dead Redemption 2 is rated 92% positive on Steam (887,307 reviews), and 97/100 on Metacritic (109 critic reviews). No source is blended; each stands on its own.

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)

Red Dead Redemption 2

92% positiveSteam
887,307reviews
97/100Metacritic
109critic reviews
Praise
  • emotional story writing (11)
  • arthur morgan's character (10)
  • living open world (5)
  • immersive atmosphere (5)
Complaints
  • rockstar launcher issues (3)
  • account access lockout (2)
  • slow opening hours (2)
  • technical bugs and glitches (1)
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