Read More About: Things You May Have Missed in GTA 6 Trailer | GG Fellas

Why Rockstar doesn’t need marketing

Rockstar Games has set standards in the gaming industry that have been so effective that many mobile game publishers are now making GTA-inspired games and making millions of dollars as a copy-cat. Rockstar Games doesn’t need any introduction as the streaming platforms are filled with their keywords, which passively give them the marketing advantage, and the new generation of gamers need no extra reading to get to know about Rockstar Games.

Best Rockstar Games

Rockstar Games has many franchises. Most of them are based on criminal simulators, while some have crime-fighting scenarios. These franchises include L.A Noire, (obviously) Grand Theft Auto, Bully, Midnight Club, Max Payne, Manhunt, Red Dead, and many more to count. Let’s get down to picking the top 10 among these franchises.

#10. Midnight Club 3

Midnight Club 3 is an open-world car racing game with an arcade-style driving experience and a set of vehicles to choose from. Most of them are cars, motorbikes, and SUVs to choose from. Midnight Club 3 is the 3rd main installment in the very franchise that delivers the expectations to higher grounds that audiences were expecting from previous installments in this franchise.

The players get to do races in an open-route style in which you have to forge your way to the finish line in any way possible, just like in the Burnout games.

#9. Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars

From the arsenal of the GTA franchise, The Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars claims its position as a top-ten fan-favorite game as it has an appealing 2.5D perspective with sharp graphics. This game was originally released in 2009 to facilitate handheld console consumers. It was released on Nintendo DS (Popular) PSP and has now been released for IOS and Android in recent times.

#8. Red Dead Redemption

Rockstar took the whole notion of open-world games to the West in the Red Dead franchise, where you command a western cowboy who has a tribe to protect at all costs. Rockstar Games has put this game to a whole new level with its attention-to-detail aspects. You find rich vegetation and a pack of wildlife interaction.

You get to see a long-lost wild-west theme world with a variety of friends and foes to fight along and with throughout the game. Although this game was solely a single-player game, it keeps you busy with its scaled world and activities. It has been available since 2010 on Xbox 360, PS3/PS4, and (released recently for) Nintendo Switch.

#7 Grand Theft Auto Vice City

You might have been a lucky schoolboy if you got to play GTA Vice City during that time. Vice City was not only a game, but it was a vibe for a young little boy during his playful times of life. The Grand Theft Auto Vice City was claimed to be developed in under one year and yet proves to be the most complete game to date.

The GTA Vice City features a Miami-themed city with a lot of gangs operating in their areas. You play as Tommy Vercetti, who has a lot of foes and friends in his circle. You got to play GTA Vice City in a third-person 3D perspective. With a bunch of cheat codes and an arsenal of weapons, GTA Vice City was way ahead of its time. However, it was released in 2002 for PS2, OG Xbox, and PC. Later, this game was available on IOS and Android platforms.

#6 Max Payne 3

The Max Payne franchise is all about a legend named “Max Payne” who has been through a roller coaster of tragedies in his life. Mostly fights with MOB due to his gunslinger skills. The selling point of this game was slowing down the time and shooting the enemies with precision.

The aesthetics of Max Payne 3 were above all the previous installments as you got to play among two timelines in which Max Payne is either fighting MOB in the past or fighting for his friends in the present time. This game was released for Xbox 360, PS3, and PC in 2012.

#5 Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas

Carrying the legacy built by GTA Vice City, the Grand Theft Auto San Andreas kept the hype shining with its most interactive gameplay and the breathtaking world of Los Santos. You play as Carl Johnson, who just came back to his neighborhood to find out that his parents were murdered by corrupt hood allies.

The game is set in various cities of fictional American cities. Again, with a set of cheat codes and more side-missions, the Grand Theft Auto San Andreas made it easier for us to give a place for bright 5 shelves. GTA San Andreas was released in 2004 on Xbox, PS2, and PC.

#4 Grand Theft Auto 4

Grand Theft Auto 4 was released in 2007 with a New York world setting in 90s style. The game may look dull with its post-processing, but it has the best storyline and fun mechanics to offer due to Euphoria physics engine integration.

You play as Nico Bellic, an adult Russian resident who just came to work under his cousin ‘Roman.’ Just in, he finds out that his cousin is surrounded by ditching fellows, which leads the whole scene to be messy and develops fellows and foes around him. This game was released on PS3, Xbox 360 and PC.

#3 Bully

Apart from adult-size crime, Bully is another teenage-themed outlaw game. You play as Jimmy Hopkins, who just got admitted to a boarding school. The school has various types of students who are seen playing their usual roles. You have to attend classes and not be caught red-handed while doing vandalism and accessing restricted places.

With progression, you get to go out of school premises and explore the city where this school is situated. You take part in bicycle races, win resident apartments, get little weapons, and use them in missions to progress through the story. This game was released in 2006 for Xbox, PS3 and PC. Later, this game was rolled out for IOS and Android platforms.

#2 Grand Theft Auto 5

Grand Theft Auto sets in Los Santos like Grand Theft Auto San Andreas. With appealing graphics quality and higher standards in mechanics and gameplay perfections, GTA 5 has revolutionized the gaming industry with a set of standards that players have been seeking in games that came to the scene after its release. GTA 5 was released initially for Xbox and PS platforms. Later, the release of PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5, we say enhanced versions of the same games across the decade that spans across 3 generations of consoles.

This game has both single-player and an official multiplayer mode for the very first time. Although it made billions in revenue due to its multiplayer popularity, no one expected this game to last this long. Anyway, the story mode is iconic since it tells stories of 3 legendary characters, Michael, Franklin, and Trever.

In some missions, we have to play with all three characters, but mostly, each character does their own solo missions that revolve around their personal lives. Each character reflects a unique ability, making the gameplay more appealing, and each character stands out.

#1 Red Dead Redemption 2

Red Dead Redemption 2 is set before the events of the original Red Dead Redemption game. Featuring the best storyline and visual treatment, this game possesses the top spot in our rundown of best Rockstar Games. of all time. Red Dead Redemption 2 features Arthur Morgan as the main protagonist. Arthur Morgan sets an example for his tribe of cowboys by making a living out of the coldest weather and trails of enemies at their backs.

Red Dead Redemption has both single-player and multiplayer modes. The multiplayer mode is not as popular as GTA 5’s but is a decent add-up. The single-player mode is more appealing to the audience due to its side missions. All the NPCs have their own charm and set of unique dialogues. Red Dead Redemption 2 is popular for its foliage, vegetation, and density of wildlife. This game was initially released for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One and later enhanced for PS5 and PC.

Honorable Mention

Grand Theft Auto VI

GTA 6 is an upcoming and going-to-be blockbuster title for Rockstar with a lot of potential to offer after a decade of development time. The budget bars for this specific game have been set in billions. The city life, as showcased in the first trailer of Grand Theft Auto 6, has so much to offer to players as it describes the culture of Florida. While reflecting on the culture, you also get to experience the countryside of Florida and a few other states in this game.

GTA VI Trailer (Source: Rockstar Games)

This bop is about to be released in 2025. Lucia and Jason are the main two protagonists of GTA 6. They take us back to Vice City vibes, and it is made by keeping in mind the present-day influence of partying and clubbing with social media and live streaming.

Read More About: Dragon’s Dogma 2 – Whom to Love Whom to Not – GG fellas