Is Grand Theft Auto: Vice City – The Definitive Edition appropriate for children?

# Grand Theft Auto: Vice City – The Definitive Edition Vice City is a crime-focused action game with strong violence, including shootouts and combat, set in a 1980s Miami-style city. The open-world gameplay revolves around illegal activities and missions. This game is not recommended for children due to its intense violent content and mature themes.

Is Grand Theft Auto: Vice City – The Definitive Edition safe for children?

Q: What age is Grand Theft Auto: Vice City – The Definitive Edition suitable for?

Our verdict for Grand Theft Auto: Vice City – The Definitive Edition is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Content breakdown

🔫

Violence

Strong

🗣️

Language / Profanity

None

🔞

Sexual Content

None

👻

Horror / Scary

Mild

💰

In-App Purchases

None

About the game

Genre

Action, Shooter, Adventure, Racing

Released

2021

ESRB Rating

Not Rated

Available on

PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S/X, PlayStation 4, PC, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

Not recommended

Ages 9–12

Not recommended

Ages 13+

Not recommended

Where to play

🎁 Find on Amazon

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Parents also checked

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Not recommended

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

Not recommended

Red Dead Redemption 2

Not recommended

God of War (2018)

Not recommended

Ratings based on ESRB classification, RAWG metadata, and editorial analysis. Updated March 2026.
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