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Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas – The Definitive Edition

Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch • 2023

Should you play it?

Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas: It’s the early ’90s. After a couple of cops frame him for homicide, Carl ‘CJ’ Johnson is forced on a journey that takes him across the entire state of San Andreas, to save his family and to take control of the streets.

What works

  • Nostalgic and immersive story with memorable characters
  • Large open world with diverse activities and exploration
  • Improved graphics and quality of life features like checkpoints and weapon wheel
  • Extensive character and vehicle customization
  • Engaging gameplay with a mix of driving, shooting, and mission challenges

Things to keep in mind

  • Bugs and glitches present, some visual and performance issues
  • Character models and some redesigns criticized
  • No multiplayer or cooperative modes
  • Rockstar games launcher can cause connectivity issues
  • Price considered high unless purchased on sale

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Fallout: New Vegas

  • POSTAL 2

  • Prototype™

  • Grand Theft Auto: Vice City – The Definitive Edition

  • Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition

  • Far Cry 3

Less dominating

Games that feels like Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas – The Definitive Edition but with less domination over others

  • Driver® Parallel Lines

  • SiN Gold

  • CONTROL Ultimate Edition

  • Cyberpunk 2077

  • Mafia

  • ADACA

More social

Games that feels like Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas – The Definitive Edition but with more teamwork and cooperation

  • Saints Row®: The Third™ Remastered

  • Far Cry® 5

  • Saints Row: The Third

  • Grand Theft Auto V Legacy

  • Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced

  • Yakuza: Like a Dragon

Less leadership-focused

Games that feels like Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas – The Definitive Edition but with less leadership over others

  • Radiation Island

  • Deus Ex: Human Revolution - Director's Cut

  • Hitman: Blood Money

  • Skibidi Toilet Hero

  • Days Gone

  • Yakuza 5 Remastered

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Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas – The Definitive Edition: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Violence, Survival, Fellowship, Intimacy. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Domination, Leadership, Story.

Last update: 03/08/2026