Grand Theft Auto: Vice City – The Definitive Edition

Open-world crime action in a neon-lit 1980s tropical city

Rockstar Games · Released Jan 19, 2023

Reviews: Very Positive; 83% of 9,467
Recent reviews: Very Positive; 86% of 290 in 30 days
Playing now: 303; peak 24h 339
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update: 1 year ago; Nov 13, 2024

What is Grand Theft Auto: Vice City – The Definitive Edition?

This is a remastered third-person, open-world action-adventure. You play as Tommy Vercetti, driving through a tropical 1980s city, fighting and completing missions after a betrayal puts him on a path of revenge and criminal ascent.

For you if...

+you want a single-player, open-world crime story
+you enjoy driving, shooting, and mission-based action
+you value neon 1980s atmosphere and radio music

Not for you if...

−you prefer multiplayer or cooperative play
−you dislike open-world mission structures
−you avoid violent crime stories and sexual content

What players say

83% of 9,467 reviews are positive · 86% of 290 in the last 30 days

Players praise the neon 1980s atmosphere, story, radio music, and newer controls and checkpoints. Some say updates have improved stability, while others still report driving stutter, launcher trouble, and control limitations. Common complaints also include glossy or cartoonish character art and radio songs missing from the original.

Screenshots and trailer

Grand Theft Auto: Vice City – The Definitive Edition system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

OS: Windows 10
Processor: Intel® Core™ i5-6600K / AMD FX-6300
Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 760 2GB / AMD Radeon R9 280 3GB
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Storage: 10 GB available space

PC version details

DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.

DRM: None declared on Steam
Third-party account: Rockstar Games Social Club
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 34
Age rating: 17+

Steam Deck: Playable

The launcher or setup tool may need the touchscreen or virtual keyboard
Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
First time setup requires active internet connection

Multiplayer and co-op

Single-player

Languages

Full audio: English. Text only: French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish - Latin America, Traditional Chinese.