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

Just Cause

Just Cause

Quality
68Popularity
30Value
60
SteamBest price· Steam
Historical low
−86% $0.97
Buy
VS
Mafia II (Classic)

Mafia II (Classic)

Quality
87Popularity
37Value
96
SteamBest price· Steam
Historical low
−80% $5.99
Buy

Winner

Mafia II (Classic) wins 10 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

Solid pick at the moment: it's holding up well and the price is fair for what you get.

Buy on Steam
5
Just Cause
5 of 15 metrics
Mafia II (Classic)
10 of 15 metrics
10

Head-to-head metrics

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

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$0.97 Wins
$5.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$0.97 Wins
$5.99 -
Best Current Discount
-86% Wins
-80% -
Sales Frequency
204 price changes Wins
11 price changes -
Quality
Critical & user reception
Metacritic
75/100 -
77/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
66.4% positive -
92.9% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
4.6K -
36.5K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
3.0K -
33.9K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
1.5K Wins
2.6K -
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
9 -
196 Wins
Steam Recommendations
4.5K -
35.9K Wins
Features
Features & content
Achievements
0 -
67 Wins
Supported Languages
1 language -
8 languages Wins
Release Date
Mar 2007 -
Mar 2011 Wins
GameValio recommendation
MaybeJust Cause

Not urgent, but worth watching: it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

Worth ItMafia II (Classic)

Solid pick at the moment: it's holding up well and the price is fair for what you get.

Statistics over time

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

Time range:
Just Cause
Mafia II (Classic)

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

Just Cause

Just Cause

4 Stores
Steam
Steam −86% $0.97Buy
Kinguin
Kinguin +38% $1.34View
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +71% $1.66View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming$6.99View
Mafia II (Classic)

Mafia II (Classic)

2 Stores
Steam
Steam −80% $5.99Buy
Kinguin
Kinguin +20% $7.20View

Just Cause

Quality

Splits opinions: likely to click if you're already a genre fan.

66% positive (4,577 reviews): mixed opinions
Metacritic 75/100: generally favorable from critics
4,577 reviews: solid data foundation

Value

Seen it cheaper before: consider wishlisting and waiting.

$0.97: very accessible price
86% off: deep discount
All-time low price: rare opportunity

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base: community is quiet.

Players up 83% in recent days
11 concurrent players: niche audience

Mafia II (Classic)

Quality

Excellent community reception: players and critics agree on the quality.

93% positive (36,485 reviews): very positive reception
Metacritic 77/100: generally favorable from critics
36,485 reviews: large sample

Value

Great timing to buy: competitive price for the content offered.

$5.99: very accessible price
80% off: deep discount
All-time low price: rare opportunity

Popularity

Smaller but still existing player base: longer wait times for multiplayer.

Players up 88% in recent days
171 concurrent players: smaller but active
36,485 total reviews: proven game with large community
Game detailsJust CauseMafia II (Classic)
Release date
March 15, 2007
March 22, 2011
Developers
Avalanche Studios
2K Czech
Publishers
Square Enix
2K
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
—
67

Just Cause

No PC requirements data available

Mafia II (Classic)

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Microsoft Windows XP (SP2 or later) / Windows Vista / Windows 7
  • Processor: 2.4 GHz Quad Core processor
  • RAM: 2GB
  • Hard Disk Space: 10GB
  • Video Card: nVidia GeForce 9800 GTX / ATI Radeon HD 3870 or better
  • Sound Card: 100% DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card
  • Peripherals: Keyboard and mouse or Windows compatible gamepad
Which is better: Just Cause or Mafia II (Classic)?

Mafia II (Classic) won the comparison against Just Cause 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 Just Cause worth buying over Mafia II (Classic)?

Based on the metrics, Mafia II (Classic) 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 (Classic) currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 11:25 AM UTC

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