Kane and Lynch: Dead Men™ vs Mafia: Definitive Edition
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Mafia: Definitive Edition wins 14 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Mafia: Definitive Edition is R$146.87 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Kane and Lynch: Dead Men™ | Mafia: Definitive Edition |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Worth It | 46 | 75 |
| Quality | 65 | 83 |
| Value | 40 | 81 |
| Popularity | 28 | 40 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 173.86 | R$ 26.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 67% positive | 86.8% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 1 | 947 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Kane and Lynch: Dead Men™
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Kane and Lynch: Dead Men™ | Mafia: Definitive Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | December 13, 2007 | September 24, 2020 |
| Developers | IO Interactive | Hangar 13 |
| Publishers | Square Enix | 2K |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | — | Windows 10 64-bit |
| Processor (minimum) | — | Intel Core-i7 3770 3.4GHz / AMD FX-8350 4.2GHz |
| Memory (minimum) | — | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | — | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 / AMD Radeon RX 5700 |
| DirectX (minimum) | — | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | — | 50 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Kane and Lynch: Dead Men™ or Mafia: Definitive Edition?
Mafia: Definitive Edition won the comparison against Kane and Lynch: Dead Men™ 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 Kane and Lynch: Dead Men™ worth buying over Mafia: Definitive Edition?
Based on the metrics, Mafia: 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: Definitive Edition currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 02:31 PM UTC