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Grand Theft Auto
Grand Theft Auto, developed by DMA Design in 1999, brings top-down action gameplay to the Game Boy. Players take on the role of a criminal navigating multiple cities, completing missions for criminal organizations and causing urban chaos. The game features a two-dimensional overhead perspective with isometric-style visuals adapted for the Game Boy's technical limitations. Control is managed through the D-pad and buttons, with players stealing vehicles, completing mission objectives, and managing wanted levels as they progress. The game structure consists of multiple city maps, each presenting different crime syndicates and mission types. Players advance through the story by completing increasingly challenging objectives, from simple vehicle thefts to complex multi-stage missions that require planning and execution.
- Platform
- Game Boy
- Genre
- Action
- Rating
- 4.7 / 5 (744)
- Last updated
Grand Theft Auto Controls — Game Boy Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Grand Theft Auto on our in-browser Game Boy emulator. Plug in a USB or Bluetooth gamepad to auto-detect mappings, or rebind any key from the emulator settings menu.
| Keyboard | Console button | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| ↑ | D-Pad Up | Move up |
| ↓ | D-Pad Down | Move down |
| ← | D-Pad Left | Move left |
| → | D-Pad Right | Move right |
| X | A | Primary action (jump / confirm) |
| Z | B | Secondary action (attack / cancel) |
| Enter | Start | Start / Pause |
| Shift | Select | Select / Mode |
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
Grand Theft Auto Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Grand Theft Auto on Game Boy before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"Grand Theft Auto" Game Boy longplay
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of game is Grand Theft Auto?
Grand Theft Auto is a Action game for the Game Boy, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Grand Theft Auto for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Grand Theft Auto runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Grand Theft Auto in the browser?
No. Grand Theft Auto streams from a public archive into a browser-side Game Boy emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Grand Theft Auto?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original Game Boy cartridge supported.
Does Grand Theft Auto work on mobile devices?
Yes — the Game Boy emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Grand Theft Auto this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Grand Theft Auto. Game files are fetched on demand from publicly-accessible archives. You are responsible for compliance with your local laws and the bring-your-own-ROM principle.
