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Grand Theft Auto V vs Halo Infinite
Grand Theft Auto V leads on 0 checks, Halo Infinite on 3, and 0 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
- Free planonly Halo Infinite
- Most featuresHalo Infinite · 2 of 2
Grand Theft Auto V scores higher on our rubric for console games: 9.4 against 9.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #4.
Halo Infinite offers free plan; Grand Theft Auto V doesn't. Halo Infinite offers online co-op; Grand Theft Auto V doesn't publish it. Halo Infinite offers cross-play; Grand Theft Auto V doesn't publish it.
Grand Theft Auto V is the better fit for players wanting a story and online sandbox. Halo Infinite is the better fit for players wanting free multiplayer and map-making.
- Grand Theft Auto V fits best
Players wanting a story and online sandbox
- Halo Infinite fits best
Players wanting free multiplayer and map-making
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Side by side
| Feature | Grand Theft Auto V 9.4/10 Visit ↗ | Halo Infinite 9.1/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.4 | 9.1 |
| Ranking | #1 in Console Games | #4 in Console Games |
| Best for | Players wanting a story and online sandbox | Players wanting free multiplayer and map-making |
| Pricing model | Paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | Not published | Not published |
| Free plan | — | ✓ (best) |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Features Grand Theft Auto V 0/2 · Halo Infinite 2/2 | ||
| Online co-op | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Cross-play | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Specs | ||
| Console platforms | Not published | Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S |
| Genre | Not published | Not published |
| Play modes | Not published | Not published |
| ESRB rating | Not published | Teen |
| Our review | ||
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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 → |
Halo Infinite pairs a free-to-play multiplayer component with a separately purchasable single-player campaign, making it suited to players who want to join matches without buying the story first. Its multiplayer includes Arena and Big Team… 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
Halo Infinite — where it wins
- Free multiplayer includes Arena, Big Team Battle, custom games and matchmaking playlists
- Forge tools let players create multiplayer maps and modes
- PC–Xbox cross-play plus campaign co-op for up to four players
Where it doesn't
- The campaign is a separate purchase or available through some Game Pass memberships
- Split-screen multiplayer is limited to console; LAN is supported on PC and Xbox
- Campaign co-op is networked rather than split-screen
- 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 → - Halo Infinite9.1/10 · Free plan
A flexible shooter for free multiplayer and Forge creation, with campaign sold separately.
Visit XboxFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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