Game profile

Grand Theft Auto III

The 2001 game that brought the series into 3D. You play a silent protagonist in Liberty City, taking missions from criminals and roaming freely on foot or in a wide range of vehicles. It mixes story missions with a satirical, sandbox city full of side activities.

Open worldCrimeClassicPlayStationMobilePC

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IGDB

90%

1,623 ratings

Steam:

86%

14,919 reviews

Fits you if

you want to play the origin of the modern open-world crime genre.

Skip it if

you expect modern controls, aiming and mission design.

Facts

Platforms: PlayStation · Mobile · PC
Release date: October 22, 2001
Length: About 23 hours
Difficulty: 3/5 (estimated)
Genres: Shooter · Racing · Simulator · Adventure
Themes: Action · Sandbox · Open world
Perspective: Third person · Bird view / Isometric
Modes: Solo only
Languages: 3 languages
Text in your language: Yes
Steam Deck: Playable
Microtransactions: None

Frequently asked questions

How long is Grand Theft Auto III?: About 23 hours to finish the main story.
Which platforms is Grand Theft Auto III on?: Grand Theft Auto III is available on PlayStation · Mobile · PC.
Does Grand Theft Auto III have co-op?: No, Grand Theft Auto III is single-player only.
Does Grand Theft Auto III run on Steam Deck?: Playable