If you like roleplay, you have probably wondered about the other side. GTA RP puts you in a modern city. RedM drops you into the Wild West. They share the same idea, but they feel very different. Here is how to choose.
Key takeaways
- GTA RP runs on FiveM and RedM on Red Dead Redemption 2; both come from Cfx.re.
- Rockstar acquired Cfx.re on August 11, 2023.
- GTA RP is modern and fast; RedM is slower and atmospheric.
- You can try both with a quick install.
The basics
GTA RP runs on GTA 5 through the FiveM mod. RedM runs on Red Dead Redemption 2 and is made by the same team, Cfx.re. Rockstar Games acquired Cfx.re on August 11, 2023, so both mods belong to the Rockstar family now. Both need a legit PC copy of the game, and neither works on consoles.
The setting
RDR2 takes place in 1899, the era of Arthur Morgan's story. RedM servers are full of saloons, ranches, trains, lawmen and outlaws. GTA RP servers happen in modern cities with cars, phones, police stations and clubs. If you prefer horses and campfires, pick RedM. If you prefer sirens and sports cars, pick GTA RP.
The pace
RedM is usually slower and more atmospheric. A good evening might be running a general store, hunting, taking a long ride to the next town and having a conversation on the way. GTA RP has more speed: car chases, police shifts and busy city life. Neither is better. It depends on your mood.
The community size
GTA RP has more servers and more players overall, and it is huge on streaming. RedM is smaller, which many people like: communities are tighter and it is easier to get to know people. Check the live lists to see the difference for yourself: GTA RP servers and RedM servers.
What you need
- A legal PC copy of the game: GTA 5 for GTA RP, RDR2 for RedM.
- The free mod: FiveM or RedM. Download it only from the official site.
- A working microphone: roleplay is mostly voice.
- A server that matches your language.
Not sure? Watch first
Watching live roleplay is the best preview. Open a stream of each, see how people talk and move, and choose the one that makes you want to jump in.
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Which suits you?
- Choose GTA RP if you like cars, phones, crime dramas and big cities.
- Choose RedM if you like horses, slow stories and a western mood.
- Try both. Each takes just an evening to test.
What you need
GTA RP needs GTA V on PC; RedM needs Red Dead Redemption 2 on PC. Both are free to join, though you need the base game. Start with GTA RP or RedM.