This Collider article, written by Lucas Kloberdanz-Dyck and published on 10 July 2026, offers a countdown of ten video games to enjoy while awaiting the release of Grand Theft Auto VI. The piece frames GTA 6 as the most anticipated game of all time, noting that more than four months remain until its launch, leaving ample time to sample other titles. The article's relevance lies in its rundown of recommendations spanning several eras and genres, from recent 2026 releases to older classics.

The available excerpt covers entries ten through six, mixing games similar to GTA with others chosen simply for quality. It also situates these picks within a strong year for gaming, referencing 2026 releases such as Resident Evil: Requiem, Marvel's Wolverine and a remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. The listed titles vary widely in tone, from horror and sci-fi to open-world crime and comedy.

– Pragmata (2026) — a sci-fi title following an astronaut and android girl escaping a hostile moon base, praised as a Game of the Year contender.
– Alan Wake 2 (2023) — an acclaimed, mind-bending horror game with a meta-narrative, included for sheer quality rather than similarity to GTA.
– The Simpsons: Hit & Run (2003) — a GTA-style open-world Simpsons game noted for its humour and driving.
– Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight (2026) — an open-world Batman story using Arkham-style combat.
– Saints Row 2 (2008) — cited as the closest rival to GTA, blending silliness with grittier, chaotic gameplay.