Games like Grand Theft Auto on Switch
3 of the 5 modern alternatives to Grand Theft Auto (1997) run on Switch. The cheapest is Retro City Rampage DX at € 14,99. 2 are made by independent developers.
Switch is the most convenient way to play console classics, thanks to the Nintendo Switch Online libraries covering NES, SNES, Game Boy, N64, Mega Drive and Game Boy Advance, plus a very healthy market for remasters and retro-styled indie games in the eShop.
Prices, platform availability and Steam Deck compatibility can change at any time. Always check the store page before buying.
Retro City Rampage DX Indie
€ 14,99A pixel-art love letter to the original top-down GTA, right down to the stolen-car chaos.
Retro City Rampage DX is also an alternative to 1 other classic
Retro City Rampage DX runs on PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. It is Steam Deck Verified.
GTA: The Trilogy - Definitive Edition
€ 29,99Remasters of the classic 3D-era GTA games, also on mobile.
GTA: The Trilogy - Definitive Edition runs on PC, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on Mac, Linux, Steam Deck.
American Fugitive Indie
€ 14,99An indie top-down open-world crime game echoing the original GTA.
American Fugitive runs on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. It is Steam Deck Verified.
Not on Switch
These alternatives to Grand Theft Auto are listed on the main page, but do not run on Switch:
All 5 games like Grand Theft Auto