Is grand theft auto vice city a sequel to san andreas?

Grand Theft Auto Vice City and Grand Theft Auto San Andreas are both entries in the Grand Theft Auto series, but they are not directly linked as a sequel-prequel pair. Vice City was released before San Andreas, and the games feature distinct storylines and protagonists. While they share the same overarching franchise, the titles do not continue each other’s plots in a direct narrative sense. Consequently, Vice City is not considered a sequel to San Andreas.