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Head-to-head · Console Games

Gran Turismo 7 vs Red Dead Redemption 2

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score Gran Turismo 7 #6 in Console Games 8.9/10 From $59.99 ✓ 0 of 2 features Visit PlayStation
Red Dead Redemption 2 #8 in Console Games 8.7/10 From $59.99 ✓ 0 of 2 features Visit Rockstar Games

Gran Turismo 7 leads on 0 checks, Red Dead Redemption 2 on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreGran Turismo 7 · 8.9/10

Gran Turismo 7 scores higher on our rubric for console games: 8.9 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #8.

On genre, Gran Turismo 7 gives you Racing where Red Dead Redemption 2 offers Action.

Gran Turismo 7 is the better fit for racing fans focused on cars and track variety. Red Dead Redemption 2 is the better fit for players seeking a story-rich western adventure.

  • Gran Turismo 7 fits best

    Racing fans focused on cars and track variety

  • Red Dead Redemption 2 fits best

    Players seeking a story-rich western adventure

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Side by side

Feature Gran Turismo 7 8.9/10 Visit ↗ Red Dead Redemption 2 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.9 8.7
Ranking #6 in Console Games #8 in Console Games
Best for Racing fans focused on cars and track variety Players seeking a story-rich western adventure
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $59.99one-time $59.99one-time
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Windows Windows
Features Gran Turismo 7 0/2 · Red Dead Redemption 2 0/2
Online co-op Not published Not published
Cross-play Not published Not published
Specs
Console platforms PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 Not published
Genre Racing Action
Play modes Not published Not published
ESRB rating Not published Not published
Our review
Pros
  • More than 550 cars from over 70 automotive brands to collect and drive
  • Racing across 41 locations with 121 layouts and dynamic weather
  • Supports tuning, local 4-player split screen, and Sport Mode Daily Races
  • Story Mode follows Arthur Morgan and the Van der Linde gang.
  • Red Dead Online supports solo play or forming a posse.
  • Online roles include Bounty Hunter, Trader, Collector, Moonshiner and Naturalist.
Cons
  • Limited to PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5
  • The PS4 edition does not include the PS5 version
  • PlayStation VR2 and GT Sophy are limited to the PS5 version on supported tracks
  • The standard edition costs $59.99 one time.
  • The Ultimate Edition costs $99.99 one time.
  • The listed PC edition supports Windows, not other platforms.
Our verdict

Gran Turismo 7 is a console racing game for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5, built around collecting cars, entering events, and progressing through driving challenges. Its breadth suits players who want a car-focused racer with both…

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Set in America in 1899, Red Dead Redemption 2 follows Arthur Morgan and the Van der Linde gang through a story of survival, loyalty and conflict after a robbery goes wrong. Its PC edition pairs Story Mode with Red Dead Online, giving…

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  1. Gran Turismo 7Console Games 8.9From $59.99
  2. Red Dead Redemption 2Console Games 8.7From $59.99

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Gran Turismo 7 — where it wins

    • More than 550 cars from over 70 automotive brands to collect and drive
    • Racing across 41 locations with 121 layouts and dynamic weather
    • Supports tuning, local 4-player split screen, and Sport Mode Daily Races

    Where it doesn't

    • Limited to PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5
    • The PS4 edition does not include the PS5 version
    • PlayStation VR2 and GT Sophy are limited to the PS5 version on supported tracks

  • Red Dead Redemption 2 — where it wins

    • Story Mode follows Arthur Morgan and the Van der Linde gang.
    • Red Dead Online supports solo play or forming a posse.
    • Online roles include Bounty Hunter, Trader, Collector, Moonshiner and Naturalist.

    Where it doesn't

    • The standard edition costs $59.99 one time.
    • The Ultimate Edition costs $99.99 one time.
    • The listed PC edition supports Windows, not other platforms.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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