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Mafia III: Definitive EditionVSMax Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne

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

Mafia III: Definitive Edition

Mafia III: Definitive Edition

Quality
51Popularity
38Value
81
EnebaBetter Deal· Eneba
in 2 days
−83% $4.95
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VS
Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne

Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne

Quality
91Popularity
33Value
68
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
in 36 days
−75% $2.49
Buy Now

Winner

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

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

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Mafia III: Definitive Edition
8 of 15 metrics
Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne
7 of 15 metrics
7

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$4.95 -
$2.49 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$5.28 -
$2.48 Wins
Best Current Discount
-83% Wins
-75% -
Sales Frequency
109 price changes -
169 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
N/A -
86/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
57.6% positive -
94% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
41.4K Wins
12.0K -
Positive Steam Reviews
23.9K Wins
11.3K -
Negative Steam Reviews
17.6K -
725 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
1.1K Wins
83 -
Steam Recommendations
40.6K Wins
11.6K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
85 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
13 languages Wins
1 language -
Release Date
May 2020 Wins
Jan 2008 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeMafia III: Definitive Edition

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

Worth ItMax Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne

This one's in a good spot right now, delivering on quality with a price that makes sense.

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
Mafia III: Definitive Edition
Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne

Player Count Trends

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Review Score Trends

· Positive review ratio over time

Review Volume Trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price Comparison

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Mafia III: Definitive Edition

Mafia III: Definitive Edition

4 Stores
Eneba
Eneba −83% $4.95Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +227% $16.19View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming$29.99View
Steam
Steam$29.99View
Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne

Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne

3 Stores
Steam
Steam −75% $2.49Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +30% $3.24View
Kinguin
Kinguin +66% $4.13View

Mafia III: Definitive Edition

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

58% positive (41,422 reviews) — mixed opinions
41,422 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Very attractive price — excellent value for money right now.

$4.95 — very accessible price
83% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($4.92)

Popularity

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

+18% player growth
890 concurrent players — smaller but active
41,422 total reviews — proven game with large community

Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne

Quality

Consistent high ratings show real quality, not just hype.

94% positive (12,030 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 86/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
12,030 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.

$2.49 — very accessible price
75% off — massive discount
Historical low: $2.01 — room for better deals

Popularity

Past its peak but still active — niche experience.

Player count surging +94%
130 concurrent players — smaller but active
12,030 total reviews — proven game with large community
Game DetailsMafia III: Definitive EditionMax Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne
Release Date
May 19, 2020
January 4, 2008
Developers
Hangar 13, Aspyr (Mac)
Remedy Entertainment
Publishers
2K, Aspyr (Mac)
Rockstar Games
Platforms
Windows, MacOs
Windows
Achievements
85

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

Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne

No PC requirements data available
Which is better: Mafia III: Definitive Edition or Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne?

Mafia III: Definitive Edition won the comparison against Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne 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 III: Definitive Edition worth buying over Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne?

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. Mafia III: Definitive Edition currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Sep 5, 2026, 08:46 AM UTC

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