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)