Mafia: The Old Country vs Resident Evil 4 Remake
One strips open-world bloat for a tight historical mob story; the other remakes a classic survival-action thrill ride — pick your era.
Updated 6d 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.
Skip the default green button: Gold costs less than Standard plus Separate Ways and adds the extras pack. Superb remake — but the 2005 original is still sold, and cheaper.
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 | Resident Evil 4 Remake |
|---|---|---|
| Value Resident Evil 4 Remake wins on value | ||
| Price now | $25.70 −49% · GameBillet | $8.50 −79% · GreenManGaming |
| All-time low | $25.70 | $8.46 |
| Cost / hour | $2.10/hr $25.70 · 12 h main story | $0.53/hr $8.50 · 16 h main story |
| Off its low | At its low low was Aug 2026 | At its low low was Jul 2026 |
| Main story | 12 h | 16 h |
| Health Resident Evil 4 Remake wins on player health | ||
| Steam reviews | 73% 29k reviews | 97% 271k reviews |
| Recent reviews | 76% 308 votes · vs 73% lifetime | 98% 6k votes · vs 97% lifetime |
| Peak players | 867 Jul 2026 · ↓ 8% MoM | 20,172 Jul 2026 · ↓ 34% MoM |
| Launch peak | 8% of Aug 2025 launch peak · as of Jul 2026 | — |
| All-time peak | 11,552 Aug 2025 | 103,934 Apr 2023 · now at 19% |
| Support | ||
| Steam Deck | Gold | Gold |
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
Resident Evil 4 Remake
The combat, three years on. It is the parry and the crowd control that long-haul players keep naming — rarely the horror.
That it is not the 2005 game. The dissent is almost entirely from purists who think the cuts and added side quests dilute the original's pacing.
from our July 2026 verdict
Key differences
Which one is for you?
Pick Mafia: The Old Country if
- You loved Mafia 1/2's tight narratives over open-world filler
- 1900s Sicily with period details sounds like your ideal setting
- A 12-15 hour weekend-finished story appeals more than 80-hour sandboxes
Pick Resident Evil 4 Remake if
- You want crowd-control combat built around parries and timing
- You never played 2005's RE4 and want the definitive modern version
- You play on Steam Deck — this one is verified and runs great
Bottom line
Play Mafia: The Old Country if you want a compact, historical crime drama with no filler. For the best-action remake of a classic, Resident Evil 4 Remake is unbeatable — know that it's pure action, not pure horror.