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Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

Grand Theft Auto III – The Definitive Edition

Grand Theft Auto III – The Definitive Edition

ActionAdventureSingleplayerSandboxShooter +12
Quality
57Popularity
32Value
42
SteamBest price· Steam
$59.99
Buy
VS
Mafia II: Definitive Edition

Mafia II: Definitive Edition

Quality
63Popularity
36Value
79
Green Man GamingBest price· Green Man Gaming · Authorized reseller
−82% $5.40
Buy

Winner

Mafia II: Definitive Edition wins 11 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Buy on Green Man Gaming
3
Grand Theft Auto III – The Definitive Edition
3 of 14 metrics
Mafia II: Definitive Edition
11 of 14 metrics
11

Head-to-head metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$59.99 -
$5.40 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$19.79 -
$5.16 Wins
Best Current Discount
No discount -
-82% Wins
Sales Frequency
8 price changes -
26 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & user reception
Steam Review Score
66.1% positive -
74.4% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
7.6K -
29.1K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
5.0K -
21.7K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
2.6K Wins
7.5K -
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
231 -
620 Wins
Steam Recommendations
7.3K -
28.6K Wins
Features
Features & content
Achievements
29 -
67 Wins
Supported Languages
13 languages Wins
12 languages -
Release Date
Jan 2023 Wins
May 2020 -
GameValio recommendation
Wait for SaleGrand Theft Auto III – The Definitive Edition

Hold off for now. History suggests a better price is likely still coming.

MaybeMafia II: Definitive Edition

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Statistics over time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time range:
Grand Theft Auto III – The Definitive Edition
Mafia II: Definitive Edition

Player count trends

· Concurrent players over time

Review score trends

· Positive review ratio over time

Review volume trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

Grand Theft Auto III – The Definitive Edition

Grand Theft Auto III – The Definitive Edition

1 Store
Steam
Steam$59.99Buy
Mafia II: Definitive Edition

Mafia II: Definitive Edition

3 Stores
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming −82% $5.40Buy
Kinguin
Kinguin +11% $5.99View
Steam
Steam +11% $5.99View

Grand Theft Auto III – The Definitive Edition

Quality

Polarizing title that works well for its target audience but may frustrate others.

66% positive (7,627 reviews): mixed opinions
7,627 reviews: solid data foundation

Value

Value isn't great at this price: better opportunities expected.

$59.99: premium price

Popularity

Past its peak but still active: niche experience.

Players down 31% in recent days
235 concurrent players: smaller but active

Mafia II: Definitive Edition

Quality

Divided opinions: worth researching more before deciding.

74% positive (29,096 reviews): mostly positive
29,096 reviews: large sample

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$5.40: very accessible price
82% off: deep discount
Near historical low ($5.16)

Popularity

Activity a bit low: loyal community but no instant queues.

Players up 186% in recent days
869 concurrent players: smaller but active
29,096 total reviews: proven game with large community
Game detailsGrand Theft Auto III – The Definitive EditionMafia II: Definitive Edition
Release date
January 19, 2023
May 19, 2020
Developers
Rockstar Games
Hangar 13, D3T
Publishers
Rockstar Games
2K
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
29
67

Grand Theft Auto III – The Definitive Edition

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel® Core™ i7-6600K / AMD Ryzen 5 2600
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 970 4GB / AMD Radeon RX 570 4GB
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 5 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX compatible

Mafia II: Definitive Edition

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows 8.1 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel i7-3770 or AMD FX 8350
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 4GB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 or 4GB AMD Radeon R9 290X
  • Storage: 50 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX Compatible
Which is better: Grand Theft Auto III – The Definitive Edition or Mafia II: Definitive Edition?

Mafia II: Definitive Edition won the comparison against Grand Theft Auto III – The Definitive Edition based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.

How is the comparison calculated?

The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.

Is Grand Theft Auto III – The Definitive Edition worth buying over Mafia II: Definitive Edition?

Based on the metrics, Mafia II: Definitive Edition won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.

Which game has better player reviews?

Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.

Which game offers better value for money?

The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Mafia II: Definitive Edition currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 09:10 AM UTC

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