Head-to-head · Console Games
Grand Theft Auto V vs Red Dead Redemption 2
Grand Theft Auto V leads on 0 checks, Red Dead Redemption 2 on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreGrand Theft Auto V · 9.4/10
Grand Theft Auto V scores higher on our rubric for console games: 9.4 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #8.
Grand Theft Auto V is the better fit for players wanting a story and online sandbox. Red Dead Redemption 2 is the better fit for players seeking a story-rich western adventure.
- Grand Theft Auto V fits best
Players wanting a story and online sandbox
- Red Dead Redemption 2 fits best
Players seeking a story-rich western adventure
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Side by side
| Feature | Grand Theft Auto V 9.4/10 Visit ↗ | Red Dead Redemption 2 8.7/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.4 | 8.7 |
| Ranking | #1 in Console Games | #8 in Console Games |
| Best for | Players wanting a story and online sandbox | Players seeking a story-rich western adventure |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Not published | $59.99one-time |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Desktop | Cloud |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Support | Tickets · 24/7 | Tickets · 24/7 |
| Features Grand Theft Auto V 0/2 · Red Dead Redemption 2 0/2 | ||
| Online co-op | Not published | Not published |
| Cross-play | Not published | Not published |
| Specs | ||
| Console platforms | Not published | Not published |
| Genre | Not published | Action |
| Play modes | Not published | Not published |
| ESRB rating | Not published | Not published |
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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 → |
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… 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
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.
- 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 → - Red Dead Redemption 28.7/10 · From $59.99
A story-led western with a separate online world and a $59.99 one-time entry price.
Visit Rockstar GamesFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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