This is a simple list of GTA games, in order of release date, grouped by era.
Grand Theft Auto I era (1997 - 1999)
- Grand Theft Auto 1 - Originally titled "Grand Theft Auto"
- Grand Theft Auto: London 1969
- Grand Theft Auto: London 1961
Grand Theft Auto II era (1999 - 2001)
Grand Theft Auto III era (2001 - 2007)
The GTA III era brought a 3D perspective to the game and firmly established the humour and features of the series. This era is considered to be closed-off and finished.
- Grand Theft Auto III
- Grand Theft Auto: Vice City
- Grand Theft Auto Advance
- Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
- Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories
- Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories
Grand Theft Auto IV era (2008 - present)
The GTA IV era (2008 onwards) currently only firmly consists of GTA IV, and does not overlap with previous eras. However, there are many references to previous games, including the name Liberty City, several businesses and brands (eg Sprunk) and other hidden references.