Mafia vs Mafia: The Old Country
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Mafia: The Old Country wins 8 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Mafia is $22.05 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Mafia | Mafia: The Old Country |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Maybe | 78 | 54 |
| Quality | 90 | 71 |
| Value | 92 | 46 |
| Popularity | 32 | 35 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $4.94 | $26.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 90.1% positive | 71.1% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 67 | 421 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Mafia | Mafia: The Old Country |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | August 28, 2002 | August 7, 2025 |
| Developers | Illusion Softworks | Hangar 13 |
| Publishers | 2K | 2K |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | — | Windows 10 / 11 |
| Processor (minimum) | — | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X / Intel Core i7-12700K |
| Memory (minimum) | — | 32 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | — | AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT / NVIDIA RTX 3080 Ti |
| DirectX (minimum) | — | Version 12 |
| Storage (minimum) | — | 55 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Mafia or Mafia: The Old Country?
Mafia: The Old Country won the comparison against Mafia 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 worth buying over Mafia: The Old Country?
Based on the metrics, Mafia: The Old Country 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 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 12:18 PM UTC