We all know that the GTA franchise has some of the most iconic characters in gaming history. However, not all of them can be great, and some went down as, simply, annoying.
From spamming your phone with useless calls to dragging you into dumb missions, these GTA NPCs test your patience more than a five-star police chase.
This list isn’t about the villains we love to hate; it’s about the ones we just hate. The loudmouths, the backstabbers, the types who pop up at the worst times. These are the annoying NPCs in GTA that made us want to skip cutscenes, unplug our controller, or worse, actually do the mission just to get rid of them.
So buckle up, here are the Top 10 NPCs that drove GTA players nuts based on players' choices from GTA forums and other sources.
Top 10 Most Annoying NPCs in GTA
Here are the 10 most annoying NPCs in GTA that players love to hate, adding chaos to their missions.
10. Mori Kibbutz – The Overhyped Alpha Bro (GTA IV)
Mori Kibbutz is that one NPC who talks like he’s in a constant pre-workout rage. Every scene with him feels like you're trapped in a motivational speech… but make it toxic. He’s Brucie’s older brother, and somehow even more obnoxious.
From the moment he shows up, Mori won’t stop literally and verbally flexing. He talks down to everyone, especially Brucie (which is impressive, considering Brucie’s already 90% ego).
All he does is scream about how he’s stronger, smarter, faster, basically like a walking alpha male podcast in NPC form. And let’s not forget: he barely helps in missions, but still acts like he’s the MVP. Although Mori isn’t dangerous, he’s one of the most annoying NPCs in GTA history as he's impossible to ignore.
9. Roman Bellic – The Bowling-Obsessed Cousin of Niko Bellic (GTA IV)
“Niko, let’s go bowling!” That one line alone is burned into the brain of every GTA IV player.
Roman might be lovable at first; he’s your goofy, optimistic cousin trying to make it big in Liberty City. But after about five minutes, his constant spam calls turn him into a walking phone notification. You could be mid-mission, dodging cops, or chilling on a rooftop, and BOOM! There’s Roman, begging for a bro hangout… again.
The worst part? If you ignore him too much, your relationship meter drops, and you lose perks. So, yeah.. he earns his spot as one of the most annoying NPCs in GTA history.
8. Tracey De Santa – The Drama Queen Daughter (GTA V)
Tracey De Santa is that NPC you try to like, but wow, she makes it hard. Michael’s daughter brings maximum spoiled energy to every scene. From the moment you meet her, she’s either screaming at Michael, throwing a tantrum, or chasing some fame she’s not ready for.
And, let’s be honest, every interaction with her feels like a high school meltdown wrapped in entitlement. She treats Michael like trash but still expects him to fix all her messes.
One of her most annoying moments? That “Fame or Shame” disaster. You’re forced to go full dad mode to pull her off stage while she’s twerking for fame. Sure, she adds to Michael’s family drama, but as a character? Total patience test, that’s why Tracey De Santa ranks as one of the most annoying NPCs in GTA history.
7. Lance Vance – The Backstabbing Liability (GTA: Vice City)
Lance Vance starts off cool, slick clothes, smooth voice, and all that stick together energy. But don’t let the swagger fool you. By the end of Vice City, Lance becomes one of the most annoying NPCs in GTA history.
At first, he’s your ride-or-die in building up the empire with Tommy Vercetti. However, the deeper you get, the more he becomes a walking liability. The worst part? The ultimate betrayal. After everything Tommy built together, Lance sells him out to Sonny for some weak clout. No warning, no loyalty, just straight-up snake energy.
6. Sessanta & KDJ – The Tuners Who Won’t Shut Up (GTA Online)
At first, Sessanta and KDJ (aka Moodymann) seem like a cool duo-car scene veterans with underground style, custom rides, and chill vibes. But spend more than 10 minutes in the Los Santos Tuners update, and you'll quickly realize: these two do NOT stop talking.
Every time you walk into the auto shop, hop into a mission, or breathe near a car, one gives a long-winded monologue about trust, loyalty, or whatever drama they’re dealing with that day. KDJ sounds like a broken mixtape with too much ego, and Sessanta talks like she’s trying to be mysterious but ends up just... annoying.
The worst part? Their dialogue won’t shut up mid-mission. You’re dodging cops, racing the clock, and they’re still talking nonstop, which earns them a spot as two of the most annoying NPCs in GTA history.
5. Catalina – The Chaos Queen (GTA III & San Andreas)
Catalina doesn’t just bring drama; she is the drama. Unpredictable, unhinged, and constantly yelling, she’s the kind of NPC that turns every mission into an emotional hostage situation. From GTA III to San Andreas, Catalina proves she’s not just annoying, she’s a walking red flag with a shotgun.
In San Andreas, she starts as CJ’s “love interest” (we're using that term loosely), but it’s less romance and more full-on emotional warfare. She threatens, screams, and literally ropes CJ into dangerous jobs… then ditches him for Claude in GTA III. Loyalty? Never heard of it.
By the time she shows up again in GTA III, she’s leveled up from chaotic girlfriend to boss-level backstabber. She shoots you (yes, the main character), steals your cash, and becomes the final boss. She’s iconic, yeah, but also a total pain, earning her crown as one of the most annoying NPCs in GTA history.
4. OG Loc – The Wannabe Rapper (GTA: San Andreas)
OG Loc is the human version of secondhand embarrassment. You meet him in GTA: San Andreas fresh out of prison, talking big about his "gangsta" lifestyle and rap career. But spoiler alert: he's all talk, zero bars and definitely not cut out for the streets. He drags CJ into some of the dumbest missions in the game, all in the name of “keeping it real.”
But what he’s really doing is making your life harder so he can chase clout. Like… stealing a guy’s rhyme book? And don’t even get us started on his voice lines. Every time he opens his mouth, it’s like the GTA devs dared themselves to make the most annoying fake rapper possible. His bars are weak, his ego is massive, and his missions feel like unpaid internships.
Sure, OG Loc adds some laughs to San Andreas but most of those laughs are at his expense. And that’s why he easily earns a spot among the most annoying NPCs in GTA history.
3. Manny Escuela – The King of Cringe (GTA IV)
Manny Escuela is that NPC who thinks he's changing the world... but all he's really doing is filming himself talking about changing the world. This guy acts like he's a local hero, cleaning up the streets and inspiring the youth, but the truth is... He just wants to look cool on camera.
Every mission with Manny feels like a bad reality show. He talks more than acts, yet makes himself look good even if it's Niko who is doing all the dirty work. The most annoying part? His exit is as ridiculous as his personality. When his ego finally catches up with him, it’s satisfying because you’ve been silently praying for him to shut up since mission one. That’s why Manny Escuela lands hard on the most annoying NPCs in GTA history, all hype, no hustle, and 100% camera-ready cringe.
2. Officer Tenpenny – The Corrupt Cop (GTA: San Andreas)
Officer Frank Tenpenny isn’t just annoying, he’s infuriating. Voiced by Samuel L. Jackson with maximum villain energy, this dirty cop is a nonstop thorn in CJ’s side from the moment you step off the plane in San Andreas.
Tenpenny not only abuses his badge, but he also uses it like a weapon by blackmailing CJ, manipulating behind the scenes, and threatening his family, which hinders your progress. Every time you think you're free from him? Nope. He drags you back into some crooked scheme with that smug, power-drunk attitude.
What makes him one of the most annoying NPCs in GTA history is that he never shuts up, and he’s always in control. He pops up at the worst times, gives you morally disgusting missions, then gaslights you like you’re the problem. Classic Tenpenny move.
1. Steve Haines – The #1 Most Annoying NPC (GTA V)
If there’s one character that makes your blood boil the moment he walks on screen, it’s Steve freakin’ Haines. This guy isn’t just annoying, he’s the poster boy for power-tripping, smug-faced, fake-government authority. He’s an FIB agent with too much screen time, too many lines, and absolutely zero chill.
Every mission he’s involved in feels like a hostage situation but for your patience. He barks orders, acts superior, and drags Michael, Franklin, and Trevor into some of the dumbest, dirtiest jobs while he stands around pretending to be the hero. Oh, and let’s not forget his infamous TV show, where he portrays the “good guy” while being 100% scum behind the scenes.
What really pushes Haines to the top of the most annoying NPCs in GTA History list? He never stops talking. It’s like Rockstar built him in a lab to test our tolerance. Every time he opened his smug mouth, we weren’t thinking strategy; we were looking for the skip button.
And that's it, the 10 most annoying NPCs in GTA history. Whether it was Steve Haines’ smug face, Roman’s bowling obsession, or OG Loc’s tragic attempt at rap fame, these characters tested our patience harder than a 5-star chase in a Prius.
Sure, GTA is packed with chaos, crime, and wild missions but it’s the NPCs that often push you over the edge. Some of them are meant to be hated, some are unintentionally irritating, and a few? Just really annoying!
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