Head-to-head · Console Games
Grand Theft Auto V vs Elden Ring
Grand Theft Auto V leads on 0 checks, Elden Ring on 1, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreGrand Theft Auto V · 9.4/10
- Most featuresElden Ring · 1 of 2
Grand Theft Auto V scores higher on our rubric for console games: 9.4 against 9.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #2.
Elden Ring offers online co-op; Grand Theft Auto V doesn't publish it.
Grand Theft Auto V is the better fit for players wanting a story and online sandbox. Elden Ring is the better fit for players seeking a large action RPG with online play.
- Grand Theft Auto V fits best
Players wanting a story and online sandbox
- Elden Ring fits best
Players seeking a large action RPG with online play
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Side by side
| Feature | Grand Theft Auto V 9.4/10 Visit ↗ | Elden Ring 9.3/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.4 | 9.3 |
| Ranking | #1 in Console Games | #2 in Console Games |
| Best for | Players wanting a story and online sandbox | Players seeking a large action RPG with online play |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Not published | Not published |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Desktop | Cloud |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Features Grand Theft Auto V 0/2 · Elden Ring 1/2 | ||
| Online co-op | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Cross-play | Not published | — |
| Specs | ||
| Console platforms | Not published | PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One |
| Genre | Not published | Role-playing |
| Play modes | Not published | Not published |
| ESRB rating | Not published | Mature 17+ |
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| Our verdict | Los Santos and Blaine County provide the setting for Grand Theft Auto V, an open-world action game for players who want both a scripted crime story and multiplayer activities. Story Mode follows three protagonists drawn into criminal… Read the review → |
Elden Ring is a dark fantasy action role-playing game set in the Lands Between, a world shaped by the shattering of the Elden Ring. Players create a character, travel through connected landscapes and dungeons, and take on combat with… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Grand Theft Auto V — where it wins
- Story Mode centers on three protagonists and heist-focused missions
- GTA Online supports up to 30 players, with co-op heists and races
- PC purchase includes Enhanced and Legacy editions plus GTA Online
Where it doesn't
- The listed PC edition requires Windows
- GTA Online play requires an internet connection
- PC purchase is a one-time paid plan, with no free plan
Elden Ring — where it wins
- Explore connected landscapes and dungeons on foot or horseback
- Build a character around weapons, magic, skills, and stealth
- Play cooperatively or compete online with matching controls
Where it doesn't
- Online co-op sessions support up to two guests
- Cross-play is not supported
- Its mature 17+ rating may not suit every player
- Grand Theft Auto V9.4/10 · From €29.99
A broad single-player story and multiplayer modes, sold as a one-time PC purchase.
Visit Rockstar GamesFull verdict → - Elden Ring9.3/10 · Paid
A sprawling action RPG with flexible combat and online co-op and competition.
Visit Elden RingFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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