Mafia: Definitive EditionVSMafia III: Definitive Edition
Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.
Mafia: Definitive Edition
Better Deal· Kinguin
Mafia III: Definitive Edition
Better Deal· EnebaWinner
Mafia: Definitive Edition wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 10 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.
Head-to-Head Metrics
Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied
Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.
Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.
Statistics Over Time
Synchronized historical data for both games
Player Count Trends
— Concurrent players over timeReview Score Trends
— Positive review ratio over timeReview Volume Trends
— Total reviews accumulated over time
Score Breakdown
Side-by-side value analysis for each game
Mafia: Definitive Edition
Quality
Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.
Value
Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.
Popularity
Smaller but still existing player base — longer wait times for multiplayer.
Mafia III: Definitive Edition
Quality
Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.
Value
Price is reasonable for what the game offers.
Popularity
Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.
Game Details
Release information and metadata
System Requirements
PC minimum and recommended specs
Mafia: Definitive Edition
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 64-bit
- Processor: Intel Core-i7 3770 3.4GHz / AMD FX-8350 4.2GHz
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 / AMD Radeon RX 5700
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 50 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX Compatible
Mafia III: Definitive Edition
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: 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 III: Definitive Edition currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
Analysis updated: Jun 3, 2026, 10:46 PM UTC