Mafia: Definitive Edition vs Mafia III: Definitive Edition
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Mafia: Definitive Edition wins 10 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Mafia III: Definitive Edition is $0.01 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Mafia: Definitive Edition | Mafia III: Definitive Edition |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Maybe | 75 | 59 |
| Quality | 83 | 52 |
| Value | 81 | 80 |
| Popularity | 40 | 38 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $5.40 | $5.39 |
| Steam Review Score | 86.8% positive | 57.7% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 947 | 1.2K |
Where to buy
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Details and requirements
| Item | Mafia: Definitive Edition | Mafia III: Definitive Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | September 24, 2020 | May 19, 2020 |
| Developers | Hangar 13 | Hangar 13, Aspyr (Mac) |
| Publishers | 2K | 2K, Aspyr (Mac) |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 64-bit | Windows 7 64-bit |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core-i7 3770 3.4GHz / AMD FX-8350 4.2GHz | Intel I7-3770, AMD FX 8350 4.0 Ghz |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 / AMD Radeon RX 5700 | 4GB of Video Memory & NVIDIA Geforce GTX 780 or GeForce GTX 1060, AMD Radeon R9 290X |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 50 GB available space | 50 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Mafia: Definitive Edition or Mafia III: Definitive Edition?
Mafia: Definitive Edition won the comparison against Mafia III: 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 Mafia: Definitive Edition worth buying over Mafia III: 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, 12:16 PM UTC