GTA 6: S-Tier or Not? Ranking All Rockstar Games

The excitement for the new GTA 6 trailer is palpable, and if you missed it, we've broken down all the secrets and details for you. Unfortunately, we'll need to wait until May 26, 2026, to dive into Lucia and Jason's story. While we wait, let's take a nostalgic trip through the Rockstar games we've loved over the years and rank them for some fun discussion.

Since its inception in 1998, Rockstar has crafted over 30 games, bringing us iconic series like Grand Theft Auto, Red Dead Redemption, and Manhunt. But which ones stand out the most? Note that this list focuses solely on Rockstar-developed games, excluding published titles like LA Noire or Max Payne 2. I've ranked them using an IGN Tier List based on my personal enjoyment over the years. Check out my tier list here:

Red Dead Redemption 2 tops my list as my all-time favorite, landing firmly in the S-tier. It's joined by its predecessor and GTA 5, both of which revolutionized the cinematic open-world genre. I also have a special affection for Max Payne 3 with its bullet time ballet and GTA San Andreas, a game I played far too young. At the bottom of the D-tier, you'll find games like Austin Powers: Oh, Behave! and Welcome to My Underground Lair!, which are, let's face it, not exactly fan favorites.

If you disagree with my rankings, perhaps you think Vice City trumps GTA 4? Feel free to create your own tier list below and compare your S, A, B, C, and D tiers with the IGN community.

Every Rockstar Game Tier List

Although we've only seen two trailers for GTA 6 so far, where do you think it will rank once it's released? Share your thoughts in the comments and explain your rankings of the Rockstar games.