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Mafia II: Definitive EditionVSThe Saboteur™

Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.

Mafia II: Definitive Edition

Mafia II: Definitive Edition

Quality
62Popularity
36Value
38
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
-80% $5.99
Buy Now
VS
The Saboteur™

The Saboteur™

ActionAdventure
Quality
73Popularity
28Value
39
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Ends in≈4d
$9.99
Buy Now

Winner

Mafia II: Definitive Edition wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 9 of 13 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.

9
Mafia II: Definitive Edition
9 of 13 metrics
The Saboteur™
4 of 13 metrics
4

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$6.70 Wins
$9.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$5.16 -
$4.99 Wins
Best Current Discount
-78% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
43 price changes Wins
8 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
74% positive -
91.1% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
27.5K Wins
2.5K -
Positive Steam Reviews
20.4K Wins
2.3K -
Negative Steam Reviews
7.1K -
223 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
384 Wins
60 -
Steam Recommendations
26.8K Wins
2.5K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
67 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
12 languages Wins
6 languages -
Release Date
May 2020 -
Mar 2024 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleMafia II: Definitive Edition

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

Wait for SaleThe Saboteur™

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

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Mafia II: Definitive Edition
The Saboteur™

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

Mafia II: Definitive Edition

Mafia II: Definitive Edition

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -80% $5.99Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +401% $29.99View
Steam
Steam +401% $29.99View
The Saboteur™

The Saboteur™

1 Store
Steam
Steam$9.99Buy Now

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Mafia II: Definitive Edition

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

74% positive (27,493 reviews) — mostly positive
27,493 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

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

$5.99 — very accessible price
80% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($5.16)

Popularity

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

-58% player drop
287 concurrent players — smaller but active
27,493 total reviews — proven game with large community

The Saboteur™

Quality

Well received by the community, with more hits than misses.

91% positive (2,512 reviews) — very positive reception
2,512 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Unfavorable value right now — better ways to spend your money.

$9.99 — very accessible price

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-67% player drop
31 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsMafia II: Definitive EditionThe Saboteur™
Release Date
May 19, 2020
March 7, 2024
Developers
Hangar 13, D3T
Pandemic Studios
Publishers
2K
Electronic Arts
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
67

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Mafia II: Definitive Edition

Recommended

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

The Saboteur™

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Processor: Quad Core running at 2.8 GHz or equivalent
  • Memory: 2GB (Windows XP) or 3GB (Windows Vista/7)
  • Graphics: nVidia 8800 GT graphics card with 512MB of VRAM

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Mafia II: Definitive Edition or The Saboteur™?

Mafia II: Definitive Edition won the comparison against The Saboteur™ 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 The Saboteur™?

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. The Saboteur™ currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 08:26 AM UTC

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