Well, if you want to play them in story order, you need to consider a few things. Firstly, make sure your gaming device is compatible with each game. For example, some of the older GTA games might not be available on the latest consoles. You should start with GTA III. It's available on multiple platforms. After that, move on to GTA: Vice City. It has a great story that builds on the foundation of GTA III. Then comes San Andreas which has a more complex and engaging story. For the handheld versions like Liberty City Stories and Vice City Stories, you can play them on PSP or emulators if you prefer. GTA IV and its expansions are available on PS3, Xbox 360 and later on PC. Finally, GTA V which is available on PS4, Xbox One and PC as well. Just follow this sequence and you'll experience the GTA story in the right order.
To play Grand Theft Auto games in story order, first check your available platforms. If you have a PC, you can buy the games from digital stores like Steam. For GTA III, it's a classic that starts the modern GTA era. Once you've completed it, jump into GTA: Vice City which offers a different time period and setting. Next, San Andreas with its large - scale story. If you have a PlayStation Portable (PSP), you can play Liberty City Stories and Vice City Stories in between. Then for GTA IV, it's a significant shift in tone and gameplay on PS3, Xbox 360 or PC. Don't forget the expansions The Lost and Damursed and The Ballad of Gay Tony which add more depth to the GTA IV world. Finally, GTA V which is a massive game with a lot of content on PS4, Xbox One and PC.