Grand Theft Auto V is often hailed as one of the best games of all time. Deftly blending a nuanced narrative with exhilarating gameplay, Rockstar managed to craft an open-world experience that few titles have been able to replicate.

There are a lot of reasons for GTA V's continued success, but one of the biggest is its robust (and ever-growing) multiplayer mode. Instead of exploring the sprawling city of Los Santos alone, you can head online and cause chaos with your closest friends. There are also deep competitive and cooperative modes, which see you and your crew pulling off incredible heists or taking aim at other players.

Before most players just into online play, however, they'll find time to work through GTA V's groundbreaking narrative. It follows three distinct characters (Trevor, Franklin, and Michael), each one with unique skills and offering their own bombastic storyline. Their lives eventually converge, and players will be faced with some difficult decisions that radically change the game's ending.

Regardless of what mode you're playing or what crime you're committing, you'll be treated to tense gameplay that sees you running, gunning, and racing across a meticulously crafted open world. But since the game is closing in on its 10th anniversary, there's a good chance you've already explored every inch of the bustling city. Thankfully, there are some great games on the market that can help fill the void left by Rockstar's highly reviewed title.

Here are 10 games like Grand Theft Auto V to play next, listed by Metascore.

Red Dead Redemption 2 (PS4)

Metascore: 97
Best for: Fans of Westerns
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Red Dead Redemption 2 is another highly reviewed work of art from Rockstar. The game follows outlaw Arthur Morgan as he and his crew attempt to survive a Wild West that's quickly become more civilized. When you're not working through its elaborate story, you can venture off on your own for a bit of hunting, crafting, fishing, or gambling. If that ever grows tiresome, you can jump online for some PvP and PvE action. It's essentially the western version of GTA, and just like its modern age counterpart, it's often cited as one of the best games ever made.

"Red Dead Redemption 2 tests the boundaries of interactive immersion. Few games look this good, play this well, and have this much to offer." — Easy Allies

Forza Horizon 5 (XBX)

Metascore: 92
Best for: Fans of high-octane racers
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As far as open-world racing games are concerned, few have earned better marks than Forza Horizon 5. The latest entry in the storied franchise has you blazing new trails across a gorgeous Mexican landscape. You'll encounter coastal towns, bustling cities, wide open deserts, and even volcanos as you slowly unlock new vehicles and climb the professional racing ladder. Hundreds of real-life vehicles are up for grabs (including models from Ford, Ferrari, Maserati, and more), with each one carrying different stats and providing a unique experience behind the wheel. Best of all, almost every action in the game rewards you with experience. Whether you're engaging in a high-octane race or crashing through cacti, there's a good chance your time is being well spent.

"Forza Horizon 5 proves that even the best games can get better. An unparalleled driving experience that also happens to be a graphical showcase like no other." — Player 2

Saints Row IV (PC)

Metascore: 86
Best for: Fans of off-the-wall adventures
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When Saints Row debuted in 2006, it was a grounded alternative to Grand Theft Auto. That's no longer the case with Saints Row IV, which has you stepping into the shoes of the President of the United States to save the planet from an alien invasion. To up the ante, you'll also be given a suite of superpowers (such as telekinesis and super speed) to help thwart off the extra-terrestrial threat. It's a bit off-the-wall, but its fantastic sense of humor and engaging gameplay make it easy to sink hundreds of hours into the quirky world of Steelport.

"A combination of sublime and ridiculous, Saints Row IV is outlandish fun." — PC PowerPlay

Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales (PS5)

Metascore: 85
Best for: Fans of web-slinging around NYC
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Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales is available on both PS4 and PS5, but the best way to experience it is on the latter. Insomniac went to painstaking lengths to provide a visual showcase for the new hardware, and the game looks stunning on PS5. Swinging around NYC is both exhilarating and eye-catching, combat sequences are loaded with slick animations and special effects, and Spider-Man's costumes are rendered all the way down to individual threads. Mix in dozens of side quests and plenty of collectibles, and it's easy to see why the game is one of the best games on PS5.

"With flawless lighting, excellent gameplay, innovative immersion, and a fresh new story… Miles Morales is the sort of game that we'll be talking about for the rest of the console generation." — GamingTrend

Yakuza 0 (PS4)

Metascore: 85
Best for: Fans of karaoke
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Yakuza 0 straddles the line between serious and slaphappy. One moment you'll be roaming the streets getting into fights, the next you'll be at a bar belting out karaoke. Despite the wild swings in tone, Yakuza 0 always feels like a cohesive experience — largely due to great writing and relatable characters. The core gameplay loop revolves around an arcade-inspired combat system, one that has you punching your way through enemies and learning new skills as you go. If Yakuza 0 sinks its hooks into you, there are plenty of others in the franchise to check out once the credits roll, too.

"A game that demands the audience's full attention, and it'll get that whether it's through a heart-stopping revelation or a quiet moment that leaves the player with misty eyes." — RPG Site

Assassin's Creed Valhalla (PS4)

Metascore: 80
Best for: Fans of historical fiction and Vikings
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Several expansions have been released for Assassin's Creed Valhalla since it launched in 2020, turning an already great game into something better. Whether you're exploring the base content set in England or checking out Wrath of the Druids or The Siege of Paris, the game is a literal treasure trove of content. Fans of the series will be immediate familiar with its gameplay, as you'll be scaling buildings, running across rooftops, and picking apart enemies with a variety of deadly skills. There's no multiplayer this time around, but its single-player campaign is extremely detailed.

"Valhalla plays well, doesn't solely rely on grinding to pad out its runtime and offers a world that's genuinely amazing to look at." — PlaySense

Payday 2 (PC)

Metascore: 79
Best for: Fans of bank heists
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Experience the thrill of robbing a bank without the threat of jail time. Payday 2 is an FPS that tasks you and your crew with pulling off the ultimate heist. You'll first stake out each location as a civilian; identifying cameras, marking escape routes, and taking note of any security guards. Once that's taken care of, you'll don a customizable mask and execute your plan. Master thieves might be able to get away without much gunfire, but whether you're sneaking around or letting bullets fly, Payday 2 is always a blast.

"It's not the desire for cash or gold that'll keep you coming back, but the desire to pull off the perfect heist." — PC PowerPlay

Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition (PS4)

Metascore: 77
Best for: Fans of undercover cop thrillers
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Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition is a reworked version of the original from 2012 (Sleeping Dogs). It benefits from new lighting and textures, along with all bits of previously released DLC. Beyond that, the core experience is still intact. You'll explore the bustling, neon-light flooded streets of Hong Kong as an undercover cop. Brutal melee combat is a standout of Sleeping Dogs, although you'll also jump into more than a few supercars to cruise around town or pick up some high-powered weapons to shoot your way out of a jam.

"A good game made great, Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition is a flavorsome and entertaining open world action game that can be recommended practically without qualification." — Gameplanet

Watch Dogs: Legion (XB1)

Metascore: 76
Best for: Fans of dystopian, futuristic storylines
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Taking place in a near future, dystopian version of London, Watch Dogs: Legion has you piecing together a makeshift crew to rebel against the system. Just about every NPC you discover in the city can be recruited and turned into a playable character, including hackers, firearm experts, and grandmas. London makes an excellent backdrop for the action, as there's no shortage of gorgeous architecture to explore (and there's often secrets hidden deep within the city). Multiplayer is also available in the form of both PvP and PvE.

"Definitely the best game in the series so far — and dare I say, one of the most engaging and inventive open world games I have played in years." — GamingBolt

Just Cause 4 (PC)

Metascore: 68
Best for: Fans of open-world chaos
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Just Cause 4 is a better game than its average Metascore would lead you to believe because many of the bugs that plagued it at launch have been ironed out in subsequent patches, and its overall performance is better than ever. You'll find yourself running around a gorgeous, tropical landscape as you soar through the skies, ride motorcycles over exploding bridges, and get mixed up in a variety of bombastic scenarios. Its world is largely a playground, and with dozens of powerful weapons and gadgets at your disposal, Just Cause 4 is a game worth exploring.

"Everything is absolutely fantastic, and while in-game performance isn't perfect, it's hardly enough of a downside to affect my view of the game overall." — Windows Central