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Grand Theft Auto IV: The Complete Edition vs Ghrian

Grand Theft Auto IV: The Complete Edition and Ghrian 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. Ghrian (2016) is 4 years older than Grand Theft Auto IV: The Complete Edition (2020). Ghrian is currently ~85% cheaper on Steam than Grand Theft Auto IV: The Complete Edition (2.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD). 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 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. On Steam, it's the newer release (2020) and ships with the modern feature baseline. 69,451 Steam reviews back the pick.

Choose Ghrian

Choose Ghrian if it's currently about 85% cheaper on the Steam Store. Ghrian launched in 2016.

Both Grand Theft Auto IV: The Complete Edition and Ghrian 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.

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Grand Theft Auto IV: The Complete Edition vs Ghrian — Steam metadata comparison
Grand Theft Auto IV: The Complete Edition — Steam game coverGrand Theft Auto IV: The Complete EditionGhrian — Steam game coverGhrian
Released20202016
GenresAction, AdventureAction, Adventure
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckDeck PlayableUnrated
Price19.99 USD2.99 USD
Steam reviews81.4% positive (69,451 reviews)5 reviews
MultiplayerMulti-playerSingle-player only
DevelopersRockstar North, Rockstar TorontoGHRIAN STUDIO

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Grand Theft Auto IV: The Complete Edition vs Ghrian — FAQ

Should I play Grand Theft Auto IV: The Complete Edition or Ghrian first?
If you want chronology, Ghrian (2016) came out before Grand Theft Auto IV: The Complete Edition (2020). 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 Ghrian 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 Ghrian 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 Ghrian 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. Ghrian doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
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