In GTA games, trust is a myth, and betrayal is just part of the grind. Over the years, Rockstar has dropped some seriously jaw-dropping betrayals that left players shaken, angry, or straight-up heartbroken.

If you've been playing GTA long enough, you know that trusting the wrong person can cost you everything. Here are the most jaw-dropping betrayals in GTA history that made us question everything.

In GTA IV, Niko tries to do things right, but Dimitri had other plans. After pretending to be cool, Dimitri sells Niko out to Ray Bulgarin and then continues betraying him at every step. This man is snake-tier. He even ruins the game's finale depending on your choice.

Okay, not a friend, but Officer Tenpenny wins the “most two-faced” award. He frames CJ, manipulates the gangs, and treats the whole city like his playground. You keep thinking you can beat him at his game, but he always pulls a fast one—until the final crash.

“Lance Vance, dance to the devil’s tune.” Tommy Vercetti and Lance were supposed to be partners. They survived shootouts, built an empire, and took over Vice City together.

But Lance couldn’t handle being second-in-command. He sells Tommy out to Sonny Forelli at the worst possible time. The final mission turns into a betrayal showdown, and honestly, we were all ready to pull the trigger.

Michael pulled off the ultimate inside job: he snitched on his crew and faked his death to live a cushy life in Los Santos. Meanwhile, Trevor thought he watched his best friend die. But when the truth comes out, it’s explosive.

It’s the core reason behind their love-hate chaos throughout the game.

This one hurt the most. CJ comes back to Los Santos to bury his mom and clean up Grove Street. But two of his closest boys, Big Smoke and Ryder, flip on him and sell out to the Ballas—the enemy. Not only are they dealing drugs behind CJ’s back, but they're also in bed with Officer Tenpenny. When CJ finds out, it’s war. Smoke’s betrayal still stings, especially after hearing “All you had to do was follow the damn train, CJ!GTA stories hit hard because betrayal isn’t just a plot—it’s personal. Rockstar makes sure that when someone backstabs you, it stings. And let’s be real: these moments are what keep us talking about GTA years later. Which betrayal messed you up the most? Drop your thoughts, and trust no one.