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Grand Theft Auto V

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High confidence2.1M reviews Updated Jun 17, 2026

As of Jun 17, 2026, Grand Theft Auto V is rated 88% positive on Steam (2,063,045 reviews).

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ReviewPond analysis

Is Grand Theft Auto V worth it in 2026?

An 88% positive rating across over two million Steam reviews signals a broadly well-regarded product; the core single-player experience draws consistent praise, while the main friction points cluster around the online component, cheaters, a grindy economy, and customer support gaps, rather than the game itself.

Best for

Players who want a dense single-player open-world experience or cooperative online play with friends on trusted servers, including modding and roleplay communities.

Watch out

The online mode is undermined by cheaters, a heavily grindy in-game economy, and recurring reports of poor customer support when issues arise.

ReviewPond's conclusion, drawn only from the verified scores and review themes below. Not a paid or editorial opinion.

88% positive
Steam
2.1M reviews

Pros

  • engaging story/characters11
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    • I've spent about 2,000 hours playing the Legacy version of GTA V, and overall, I really enjoyed the game. The storyline is a masterpiece. Los Santos still holds a special place in...
    • GTA V was the most ambitious video game ever made at the time of its release. The single player story is excellent and, alongside environmental features, much of the beloved satire...
    • This game delivers chaotic fun, an exciting open world, and memorable characters. The missions, freedom, and online mode keep players entertained for hours despite the game’s age.
  • vast open world8
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    • I've spent about 2,000 hours playing the Legacy version of GTA V, and overall, I really enjoyed the game. The storyline is a masterpiece. Los Santos still holds a special place in...
    • This game delivers chaotic fun, an exciting open world, and memorable characters. The missions, freedom, and online mode keep players entertained for hours despite the game’s age.
    • GTA 5 Legacy is a blast to play with friends, and it gives you tons of things to do. Massive World: Countless items, cars, and weapons are always available. Multiplayer Fun: The o...
  • fun with friends online6
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    • I've spent about 2,000 hours playing the Legacy version of GTA V, and overall, I really enjoyed the game. The storyline is a masterpiece. Los Santos still holds a special place in...
    • The king of the games. Still so much fun. Still feels good to play. Definetely better with friends where there are no cheaters who puts you in the cages as a chichen :)
    • GTA 5 Legacy is a blast to play with friends, and it gives you tons of things to do. Massive World: Countless items, cars, and weapons are always available. Multiplayer Fun: The o...
  • tons of content5
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    • I've spent about 2,000 hours playing the Legacy version of GTA V, and overall, I really enjoyed the game. The storyline is a masterpiece. Los Santos still holds a special place in...
    • This game delivers chaotic fun, an exciting open world, and memorable characters. The missions, freedom, and online mode keep players entertained for hours despite the game’s age.
    • GTA 5 Legacy is a blast to play with friends, and it gives you tons of things to do. Massive World: Countless items, cars, and weapons are always available. Multiplayer Fun: The o...
  • highly addictive gameplay4
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    • superb game ! I play like 24 7. its super addictive. Nice map Nice story and very good game.!! I would give it 10 on 10!! Must Buy!!
    • After spending 2244 hours in Grand Theft Auto V, it honestly feels less like a game and more like a second home. I still remember the chaos of late-night heists with friends, rando...
    • play this game if u want to get addicted price is very worth it, lots of funny easter eggs and lots of annoying glitches

Cons

  • poor customer support4
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    • First off I loved the game itself, more so the online play. On the single player, main story, I mainly have an issue of flying out of the vehicle when crashing. The game provides...
    • Unable to recover original account, Customer Support is useless in helping me gain access to this game again. ♥♥♥♥ em
    • horrible support team. 150+ attempts to submit a request to log into my account that im locked out of despite my proof of purchase. i havent been able to play on for years now beca...
  • cheaters in online4
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    • The game bundle locks out new players from using their premium content due to account migration age restrictions. It is unplayable as advertised. In order to claim the Starter Pac...
    • Do NOT play GTA Online on legacy (the story mode is fine): Countless cheaters every lobby has 1-3 or so and it's and ANOMALY if there are none, if your only playing this game fo...
    • bought the game played online for first time got kill spawned by oppressor MKII best game ever
  • online economy grind4
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    • I've spent about 2,000 hours playing the Legacy version of GTA V, and overall, I really enjoyed the game. The storyline is a masterpiece. Los Santos still holds a special place in...
    • The game bundle locks out new players from using their premium content due to account migration age restrictions. It is unplayable as advertised. In order to claim the Starter Pac...
    • Pros and cons of GTAV Online. Pros: Very fun, feels sandbox like, just with cops and players tryna slime you. Very expansive map, tons of cool areas. BEAUTIFUL weather and water...
  • texture and bug issues4
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    • This is the game that changed everything, three protagonists, massive heists, an insanely detailed Los Santos, sharp satire, and side content for days. Niko from GTA IV had depth,...
    • This game is pretty good but not without minuses. LETS BEGIN WITH PLUSES. 1. Amazing atmosphere of Los Santos. 2. Beautiful design of the game. 3. Interesting and memorable char...
    • play this game if u want to get addicted price is very worth it, lots of funny easter eggs and lots of annoying glitches

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