Mafia: The Old Country vs Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater
Faithful remake versus a fresh mob story — both last 12 hours, but one revives a classic while the other cuts open-world fat.
Updated 26d 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 Sep 8; they move faster than we refresh, so confirm on the store page.
Recent-review figures are Steam's own last-30-days window, read Sep 8.
| Measure | Mafia: The Old Country | Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater |
|---|---|---|
| Value Mafia: The Old Country wins on value | ||
| Price now | $25.99 −48% · Fanatical | $37.41 −25% · Fanatical |
| All-time low | $24.99 | $27.99 |
| Cost / hour | $2.12/hr $25.99 · 12 h main story | $3.07/hr $37.41 · 12 h main story |
| Off its low | +4% low was Aug 2026 | +34% low was Jul 2026 |
| Main story | 12 h | 12 h |
| Health Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater wins on player health | ||
| Steam reviews | 73% 30k reviews | 83% 19k reviews |
| Recent reviews | 72% 979 votes · vs 73% lifetime | 82% 492 votes · vs 83% lifetime |
| Peak players | 3,524 Aug 2026 · ↑ 306% MoM | 1,291 Aug 2026 · ↑ 38% MoM |
| Launch peak | 31% of Aug 2025 launch peak · as of Aug 2026 | — |
| All-time peak | 11,552 Aug 2025 | 14,757 Sep 2025 · now at 9% |
| Support | ||
| Last patch | 3 weeks ago | 8 months ago |
| Patch cadence | 3 in last 90 days | 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 value a story-driven crime narrative over open-world freedom.
- You have a long weekend to finish a game and don't want an 80-hour commitment.
- You prefer a fresh setting you haven't seen in a dozen other titles.
Pick Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater if
- You've never played the original Snake Eater and want to experience it with modern controls.
- You're a stealth fan who loves the classic MGS formula and boss fights.
- You accept a faithful remake's dated level design in exchange for a beloved story.
Bottom line
If you want a new mob tale with tight pacing, pick Mafia: The Old Country; if you crave a stealth classic preserved, wait for Delta on sale given its $70 price and stutter.
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