Choose Grand Theft Auto IV: The Complete Edition
Choose Grand Theft Auto IV: The Complete Edition if you want the Multi-player side of the pairing. 69,451 Steam reviews back the pick.
Grand Theft Auto IV: The Complete Edition vs Mayor Life Simulator
Grand Theft Auto IV: The Complete Edition and Mayor Life Simulator both land in Action, Adventure on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Action, Adventure on Steam. Grand Theft Auto IV: The Complete Edition (2020) is 6 years older than Mayor Life Simulator (2026). Grand Theft Auto IV: The Complete Edition scores higher on Steam reviews (81.4% positive) than Mayor Life Simulator (72.7% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Mayor Life Simulator
Choose Mayor Life Simulator if you want an Indie, Simulation, and Early Access game with Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, and Stereo Sound. On Steam, it's currently about 75% cheaper on the Steam Store. Mayor Life Simulator launched in 2026.
Both Grand Theft Auto IV: The Complete Edition and Mayor Life Simulator sit in Action and Adventure on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Grand Theft Auto IV: The Complete Edition |  Mayor Life Simulator | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 81.4% positive (69,451 reviews) | 72.7% positive (22 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | Rockstar North, Rockstar Toronto | Play B Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure on Steam.
- Grand Theft Auto IV: The Complete Edition (2020) is 6 years older than Mayor Life Simulator (2026).
- Grand Theft Auto IV: The Complete Edition scores higher on Steam reviews (81.4% positive) than Mayor Life Simulator (72.7% positive).
- Mayor Life Simulator is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Grand Theft Auto IV: The Complete Edition (4.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Grand Theft Auto IV: The Complete Edition is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Mayor Life Simulator has no Deck rating yet.
Grand Theft Auto IV: The Complete Edition vs Mayor Life Simulator — FAQ
- Should I play Grand Theft Auto IV: The Complete Edition or Mayor Life Simulator first?
- If you want chronology, Grand Theft Auto IV: The Complete Edition (2020) came out before Mayor Life Simulator (2026). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Grand Theft Auto IV: The Complete Edition and Mayor Life Simulator similar?
- They overlap on Action, Adventure on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Does Mayor Life Simulator have multiplayer like Grand Theft Auto IV: The Complete Edition?
- No. Grand Theft Auto IV: The Complete Edition supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Mayor Life Simulator is listed as single-player only.
- Does Grand Theft Auto IV: The Complete Edition run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Grand Theft Auto IV: The Complete Edition is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Mayor Life Simulator doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.