Mafia II: Definitive EditionVSRed Dead Redemption
Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.
Mafia II: Definitive Edition
Better Deal· Green Man Gaming
Winner
Mafia II: Definitive Edition wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 8 of 14 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.
Head-to-Head Metrics
Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied
Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot 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 II: Definitive Edition
Quality
Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.
Value
Price too high for what's offered — better options available.
Popularity
Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.
Red Dead Redemption
Quality
Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.
Value
Seen it cheaper before — consider wishlisting and waiting.
Popularity
Smaller but still existing player base — longer wait times for multiplayer.
Game Details
Release information and metadata
System Requirements
PC minimum and recommended specs
Mafia II: Definitive Edition
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS *: Windows 8.1 64-bit
- Processor: Intel i7-3770 or AMD FX 8350
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: 4GB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 or 4GB AMD Radeon R9 290X
- Storage: 50 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX Compatible
Red Dead Redemption
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 64-Bit
- Processor: Intel® Core™ i5-8500 / AMD Ryzen 5 3500X
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA RTX 2070 / AMD RX 5700 XT
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 12 GB available space
- Sound Card: Direct X Compatible
- Additional Notes: SSD recommended
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better: Mafia II: Definitive Edition or Red Dead Redemption?
Mafia II: Definitive Edition won the comparison against Red Dead Redemption 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 II: Definitive Edition worth buying over Red Dead Redemption?
Based on the metrics, Mafia II: 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. Red Dead Redemption currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
Analysis updated: Jun 3, 2026, 10:23 PM UTC