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Grand Theft Auto (often abbreviated as GTA) is a series of action-adventure games, but the first installment, simply titled Grand Theft Auto, was released in 1997 by DMA Design and published by BMG Interactive. It is set in three fictional cities: Liberty City, Vice City, and San Andreas, which are based on real-world cities of New York City, Miami, and California respectively. The game is played from a top-down perspective and focuses on driving and shooting mechanics.

The gameplay of Grand Theft Auto revolves around completing missions for criminal bosses, which often involve stealing cars, engaging in shootouts, and evading the police. The player can freely roam the cities, engaging in various criminal activities. The game is known for its open-world environment, which was a significant innovation at the time of its release.

The story of Grand Theft Auto is told through a series of missions, with the player character working for different crime bosses. The game features a variety of vehicles, including cars, trucks, and boats, which the player can steal and use to navigate the cities. The game also features a variety of weapons, which the player can use to combat enemies and complete missions.

Grand Theft Auto was a critical and commercial success, selling over 250,000 copies within its first year of release. The game's open-world design and non-linear gameplay were influential in the development of future action-adventure games. The success of Grand Theft Auto led to the development of several sequels, including Grand Theft Auto 2, which was released in 1999. The series has since become one of the most successful and controversial video game franchises in history.