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Grand Theft Auto IV: Complete Edition
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In short, Steam reviewers most often praise “Fun missions, gunplay, and physics” (37 of 102 reviews) and “Dark story with memorable characters” (36); the most common complaint is “Mission-breaking bugs and frequent crashes” (31). What reviewers agree on ↓
What players say
Steam review score and the most-helpful voices, which may include critical ones. Score via Steam as of 2026-09-28 · quoted reviews as of 2026-05-09.
What reviewers agree on
37 of the 102 reviews raise this.
“Wonderfully written story set in a beautifully recognizable reimagining of late 2000s NYC, memorable characters, fun missions and wonderful art direction. However I would strongly recommend installing a mod called…”
“Grand Theft Auto IV: The Complete Edition is one of those true OG games that never gets old. The dark atmosphere, the story, the physics, and the vibe of Liberty City still hit different even years later. Every mission…”
“Played on Xbox 360, Playstation 3, PC, and still a great game. Its a shame GTA 5 left out so many QoL features and physics from this. Fusion Fix needed and certain missions require a framerate cap of 60. Game is…”
36 of the 102 reviews raise this.
“There is nothing quite like GTAIV. From an amazing storyline, to the intricate characters that make this game come to life, GTAIV remains iconic 18 years after it's release. Each encounter adds substance to the in-depth…”
“Wonderfully written story set in a beautifully recognizable reimagining of late 2000s NYC, memorable characters, fun missions and wonderful art direction. However I would strongly recommend installing a mod called…”
“Bought this game on sale. Story is very good, but amount of bugs is disturbing. I wanted to give this game a like until I started TRYING to complete the last mission. It is ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ broken! I googled and it is broken for…”
11 of the 102 reviews raise this.
“Wonderfully written story set in a beautifully recognizable reimagining of late 2000s NYC, memorable characters, fun missions and wonderful art direction. However I would strongly recommend installing a mod called…”
“Good Game. Really enjoyed this Game. Everything is just so perfectly balanced, and executed, down to the last minute detail. This ranges from gameplay, to mechanics, all the way through to the physics engine. She’s a…”
“One of the best GTA games that have come out. great story and great gameplay. still very playable as of 2026 without being put off by any odd graphics or controls.”
4 of the 102 reviews raise this.
“For me personally, it’s the best GTA ever made. It has a fantastic story and a dark take on the American Dream. Niko is probably the most Red Dead Redemption–like character in the series. I also really like the vehicle…”
“greatest game in the series, the DLC's are worth it too. 100% download fusionfix mod, it is free and easy to set up. fixes all issues”
“The story is easily one of Rockstar’s best – dark, realistic, and actually emotional. Liberty City has a unique atmosphere that still holds up really well. The DLCs (The Lost and Damned and The Ballad of Gay Tony) might…”
4 of the 102 reviews raise this.
“Fun to play, but riddled with bugs. I'm stuck on the story progression. The game does not let me progress after the 86th mission. Apparently it's a well-known bug and Rockstar still hasn't fixed it to this day. The port…”
“For 4€ i can't really thumb this down... This is the 1st time i played this game (in 2026). Decided to do so since it's the only GTA i haven't played. I know this came out 2008, so there are technical limitations , but…”
“I played this for hours and enjoyed it. The graphics and music are outstanding. Gameplay is solid, and the story is excellent — I highly recommend it. Note: optimization is poor for me (and others), some fixes exist via…”
31 of the 102 reviews raise this · 21 of them still recommend the game.
“A complete unoptimized experience. A game so beloved with an unfortunate state of accessibility, since Rockstar straight up refuses to fix it. Not only is this the worst port of the game, but there is no way to resolve…”
“It doesn't work that well on modern Pc's. Episodes From Liberty City kept crashing for me. I had to disable some of my processor cores to make it run. Besides that the game is a gem. I really love it and had a great…”
“Wonderfully written story set in a beautifully recognizable reimagining of late 2000s NYC, memorable characters, fun missions and wonderful art direction. However I would strongly recommend installing a mod called…”
28 of the 102 reviews raise this · 21 of them still recommend the game.
“A complete unoptimized experience. A game so beloved with an unfortunate state of accessibility, since Rockstar straight up refuses to fix it. Not only is this the worst port of the game, but there is no way to resolve…”
“This port is pretty bad, but if you use the fusion fix mod, fixes most if not all issues. I'm really enjoying it and it's my first play through”
“It doesn't work that well on modern Pc's. Episodes From Liberty City kept crashing for me. I had to disable some of my processor cores to make it run. Besides that the game is a gem. I really love it and had a great…”
10 of the 102 reviews raise this · 5 of them still recommend the game.
“A complete unoptimized experience. A game so beloved with an unfortunate state of accessibility, since Rockstar straight up refuses to fix it. Not only is this the worst port of the game, but there is no way to resolve…”
“honestly i would reccomend reporting these listings due to how ♥♥♥♥♥♥ they run on new hardware rockstar still havent fixed it after how many years and yall expect people to have faith in gta 6 when they sittinh selling…”
“Bought this game on sale. Story is very good, but amount of bugs is disturbing. I wanted to give this game a like until I started TRYING to complete the last mission. It is ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ broken! I googled and it is broken for…”
7 of the 102 reviews raise this · 5 of them still recommend the game.
“The mouse just doesn't work. Fusion fix or not. Worthless purchase of a game that won't capture one of the most important utility of keyboard & mouse gaming. All 11 minutes were just me starting the game 6 times and all…”
“The driving in this game sucks dirty ass balls. Makes the entire game difficult to even complete a sing mission. I'm only completing this as a novelty for myself but it is starting to feel unenjoyable.”
“For 4€ i can't really thumb this down... This is the 1st time i played this game (in 2026). Decided to do so since it's the only GTA i haven't played. I know this came out 2008, so there are technical limitations , but…”
6 of the 102 reviews raise this · 4 of them still recommend the game.
“Fun to play, but riddled with bugs. I'm stuck on the story progression. The game does not let me progress after the 86th mission. Apparently it's a well-known bug and Rockstar still hasn't fixed it to this day. The port…”
“The driving in this game sucks dirty ass balls. Makes the entire game difficult to even complete a sing mission. I'm only completing this as a novelty for myself but it is starting to feel unenjoyable.”
“For 4€ i can't really thumb this down... This is the 1st time i played this game (in 2026). Decided to do so since it's the only GTA i haven't played. I know this came out 2008, so there are technical limitations , but…”
Counted across 102 English reviews, sampled to match this game's 83.4% positive rating · as of 2026-05-09
“I have stayed away from purchasing this even when on sale because of all the reviews saying you need this or that to get the game to run properly, and you should follow all these guides, and I did not want to deal with the hassle... Finally, I relented for $6, installed, started…”
— a player, Steam review · 26 hrs played“If "criminally-underrated" actually had a face with the major loading bug ofcourse! To fix it- 1) Apply 60hz refresh rate on any screen resolution in-game settings. 2) Turn on V-Sync in-game settings.”
— a player, Steam review · 53 hrs played“GTA IV's Story Is Better Than GTA V's, and naturally it has an even better protagonist. Niko Bellic is one of the best developed characters rockstar has ever came up with, inspired by the fictional character of Sasha Ivanic from the movie "Behind the enemy lines". The game is…”
— a player, Steam review · 24 hrs playedPrice tracking
US-region pricing (USD), sampled twice daily by our own tracker since 2026-07-11. Steam prices vary by region — always confirm your local price on Steam.
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Screenshots
Official Steam store screenshots — click any shot to enlarge.
Facts & details
From the Steam store record, snapshot 2026-05-09.
| Genres | Action, Adventure |
| Player tags | Open World · Action · Automobile Sim · Multiplayer · Crime · Third Person · Adventure · Singleplayer · Third-Person Shooter · Moddable · Sandbox · Shooter (SteamSpy community voting) |
| Features | Single-player · Multi-player · Partial Controller Support |
| Languages | English, French, German, Italian, Spanish - Spain |
| Achievements | 55 |
| Official site | http://www.rockstargames.com/iv |
Minimum system requirements (PC)
OS *: Windows Vista - Service Pack 1 / Windows XP - Service Pack 3 Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo 1.8GHz, AMD Athlon X2 64 2.4GHz Memory: 1.5GB XP / 1.5GB Vista Graphics: 256MB Nvidia 7900 / 256MB ATI X1900 DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c Compliant Card Hard Drive: 32GB of Hard Disc Space Sound Card: 5.1 Channel Audio Card Other Requirements: Initial activation requires internet connection; Online play requires log-in to Games For Windows - Live and Rockstar Games Social Club (13+ to register); software installations required including Adobe Flash, DirectX, Microsoft’s .NET Framework 3.0, Games For