Mafia III: Definitive EditionVSRed Dead Redemption 2
Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.
Mafia III: Definitive Edition
Better Deal· Eneba
Red Dead Redemption 2
Better Deal· Green Man GamingToo Close to Call
These games are very evenly matched across all metrics
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.
The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.
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 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.
Red Dead Redemption 2
Quality
Excellent community reception — players and critics agree on the quality.
Value
Seen it cheaper before — consider wishlisting and waiting.
Popularity
Steady player base with a dedicated community keeping it alive.
Game Details
Release information and metadata
System Requirements
PC minimum and recommended specs
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
Red Dead Redemption 2
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 - 64-bit
- Processor: Intel® Core™ i7-4770K / AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
- Memory: 12 GB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 6GB / AMD Radeon RX 480 4GB
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 150 GB available space
- Sound Card: Direct X Compatible
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better: Mafia III: Definitive Edition or Red Dead Redemption 2?
Mafia III: Definitive Edition and Red Dead Redemption 2 are extremely close, with nearly identical results across all metrics. Both are excellent choices.
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 Red Dead Redemption 2?
Based on the metrics, Too Close to Call 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, 10:44 PM UTC