Mafia: The Old Country vs Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater
Faithful returns to two classics — choose between tight 1900s Sicily linearity and a gorgeous, unchanged MGS3 remake.
Updated 11d ago
Hangar 13 finally remembered what Mafia is — Old Country trades open-world bloat for tight 1900s Sicily linearity, and it's a real comeback.
Every line, boss and ladder from Snake Eater survives intact with modern controls — but at $70 with UE5 stutter and no Boss Rush, wait for a sale.
By the numbers
Prices checked Aug 7; they move faster than we refresh, so confirm on the store page.
Recent-review figures are Steam's own last-30-days window, read Aug 7.
| Measure | Mafia: The Old Country | Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater |
|---|---|---|
| Value Mafia: The Old Country wins on value | ||
| Price now | $25.70 −49% · GameBillet | $27.99 −60% · Steam |
| All-time low | $25.70 | $27.99 |
| Cost / hour | $2.10/hr $25.70 · 12 h main story | $2.29/hr $27.99 · 12 h main story |
| Off its low | At its low low was Aug 2026 | At its low low was Jul 2026 |
| Main story | 12 h | 12 h |
| Health Too close to call | ||
| Steam reviews | 73% 29k reviews | 84% 19k reviews |
| Recent reviews | 76% 308 votes · vs 73% lifetime | 75% 537 votes · vs 84% lifetime · souring |
| Peak players | 867 Jul 2026 · ↓ 8% MoM | 938 Jul 2026 · ↑ 119% MoM |
| Launch peak | 8% of Aug 2025 launch peak · as of Jul 2026 | — |
| All-time peak | 11,552 Aug 2025 | 14,757 Sep 2025 · now at 6% |
| Support | ||
| Last patch | — | 6 months ago |
| Patch cadence | — | 0 in last 90 days |
| Steam Deck | Gold | Platinum |
Shared scale — same months across the bottom, same player-count axis up the side, so the two lines are directly comparable. A shorter line means a younger game.
What players say
Patterns from long-haul reviewers, taken from each game's verdict. Not live sentiment — each side is dated below.
Mafia: The Old Country
The early 20th century Sicilian atmosphere and respectful Mafia storytelling are what long-time fans consistently praise.
The short campaign length and occasionally clunky knife duels are common friction points among veteran players.
from our May 2026 verdict
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater
The faithful recreation—every line, boss, and the ladder intact—plus the new graphics and audio are what the 100+ hour fans praise.
UE5 performance stutter and missing Boss Rush from Subsistence are the key frictions long-time players flag.
from our August 2026 verdict
Key differences
Which one is for you?
Pick Mafia: The Old Country if
- You loved Mafia 1/2's tightly-paced narratives more than Mafia III's open world.
- 1900s Sicily period setting and family honor codes draw you in.
- A 12-15 hour story you can finish in a long weekend appeals.
Pick Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater if
- MGS3 is your favorite Metal Gear and you want the definitive version.
- You accept a Konami-made but faithful remake without Kojima's involvement.
- Modern third-person stealth controls sound appealing over the original's camera.
Bottom line
Mafia's tight 12-hour narrative wins if you prefer linear period crime; Delta's faithful MGS3 remake dominates if you want the best version of a stealth classic.
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