Playing GTA IV with achievements

PC version of GTA IV was originally shipped with Games for Windows Live (GFWL, later Xbox Live) achievements. In latest Complete Edition GFWL was removed and replaced with Rockstar Games Social Club (RGSC) and Steam achievements. This guide will help you to play whatever version of GTA IV you might have with achievements.

Popular scenarios

1. Playing Complete Edition fully offline using custom achievement overlay
2. Playing downgraded 1.0.7.0 or 1.0.8.0 version offline with achievements
3. Playing Complete Edition on Steam without Rockstar Game Launcher using native Steam overlay