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Kane & Lynch 2: Dog DaysVSMafia III: Definitive Edition

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

Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days

Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days

Quality
65Popularity
31Value
75
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
−78% $2.17
Buy Now
VS
Mafia III: Definitive Edition

Mafia III: Definitive Edition

Quality
51Popularity
37Value
38
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
−46% $16.19
Buy Now

Winner

Mafia III: Definitive Edition wins 8 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

7
Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days
7 of 15 metrics
Mafia III: Definitive Edition
8 of 15 metrics
8

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$2.17 Wins
$16.19 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$2.35 Wins
$5.28 -
Best Current Discount
-78% Wins
-46% -
Sales Frequency
47 price changes -
83 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
66/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
68.6% positive Wins
57.5% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
6.7K -
40.9K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
4.6K -
23.5K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
2.1K Wins
17.4K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
19 -
770 Wins
Steam Recommendations
6.7K -
40.6K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
58 -
85 Wins
Supported Languages
5 languages -
13 languages Wins
Release Date
Aug 2010 -
May 2020 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeKane & Lynch 2: Dog Days

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

Wait for SaleMafia III: Definitive Edition

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days
Mafia III: 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

Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days

Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −78% $2.17Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +7% $2.32View
Steam
Steam +360% $9.99View
Mafia III: Definitive Edition

Mafia III: Definitive Edition

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −46% $16.19Buy Now
Steam
Steam +85% $29.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +85% $29.99View
Eneba
Eneba +98% $31.99View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

69% positive (6,717 reviews) — mixed opinions
Metacritic 66/100 — mixed reception from critics
6,717 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$2.17 — very accessible price
78% off — massive discount
Historical low: $1.49 — room for better deals

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

-29% player decline
12 concurrent players — niche audience

Mafia III: Definitive Edition

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

58% positive (40,905 reviews) — mixed opinions
40,905 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Price too high for what's offered — better options available.

$16.19 — reasonable price
46% off — decent discount

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

Player count surging +79%
882 concurrent players — smaller but active
40,905 total reviews — proven game with large community

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsKane & Lynch 2: Dog DaysMafia III: Definitive Edition
Release Date
August 17, 2010
May 19, 2020
Developers
IO Interactive
Hangar 13, Aspyr (Mac)
Publishers
Square Enix
2K, Aspyr (Mac)
Platforms
Windows
Windows, MacOs
Achievements
58
85

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days

No PC requirements data available

Mafia III: Definitive Edition

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows 7 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel I7-3770, AMD FX 8350 4.0 Ghz
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 4GB of Video Memory & NVIDIA Geforce GTX 780 or GeForce GTX 1060, AMD Radeon R9 290X
  • Storage: 50 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX Compliant Sound card

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days or Mafia III: Definitive Edition?

Mafia III: Definitive Edition won the comparison against Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days 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 & Lynch 2: Dog Days worth buying over Mafia III: Definitive Edition?

Based on the metrics, Mafia III: 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. Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 19, 2026, 06:48 AM UTC

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