Grand Theft Auto III (2001)
0.3321Canon Score · ranked #51 all time
Aggregated from 7 of 17 authoritative lists, weighted by authority and adjusted for each list's scope and age. How scoring works →
About the game
Grand Theft Auto III is a 2001 action-adventure game developed by DMA Design and published by Rockstar Games. It is the first 3D game in the Grand Theft Auto series. Set in Liberty City, loosely based on New York City, the game follows Claude, a silent protagonist who becomes entangled in a world of crime, drugs, gang warfare, and corruption while pursuing revenge against his ex-girlfriend.
Why it ranks #51
Every list on which Grand Theft Auto III appears, with its position as published.
| List | Authority | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Polygon 500 Best (2017) | Critics' canon | #12 / 500 |
| Metacritic all-time (2026-07 snapshot) | Editorial list | #12 / 214 |
| TIME 50 Greatest (2016) | Editorial list | #16 / 50 |
| gamesTM 200 Greatest (2018) | Editorial list | #48 / 200 |
| Game Informer Top 300 (2018) | Critics' canon | #51 / 300 |
| 1001 Video Games (2013 ed.) | Critics' canon | Selected |
| GDC Choice GOTY winners | Award | Winner |