Mafia: The Old Country vs Resident Evil 4 Remake
A tight 12-hour mob drama versus a 16-hour survival-horror remake — pick your brand of linear dread.
Updated 21d 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 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 | Resident Evil 4 Remake |
|---|---|---|
| Value Resident Evil 4 Remake wins on value | ||
| Price now | $25.99 −48% · Fanatical | $8.46 −79% · GameBillet |
| All-time low | $24.99 | $8.46 |
| Cost / hour | $2.12/hr $25.99 · 12 h main story | $0.52/hr $8.46 · 16 h main story |
| Off its low | +4% 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% 30k reviews | 97% 278k reviews |
| Recent reviews | 72% 979 votes · vs 73% lifetime | 97% 3k votes · vs 97% lifetime |
| Peak players | 3,524 Aug 2026 · ↑ 306% MoM | 17,420 Aug 2026 · ↓ 14% MoM |
| Launch peak | 31% of Aug 2025 launch peak · as of Aug 2026 | — |
| All-time peak | 11,552 Aug 2025 | 103,934 Apr 2023 · now at 17% |
| Support | ||
| Last patch | 3 weeks ago | — |
| Patch cadence | 3 in last 90 days | — |
| 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 prefer a short, focused mob story that respects your weekend
- 1900s Sicily with horse carriages and luparas is your dream setting
- You’re fine with fewer side missions if the main path is strong
Pick Resident Evil 4 Remake if
- You want a 16-hour action-horror campaign with a 97% Steam score
- You love timed parries and reading enemy animations over resource rationing
- You already own or want a Steam Deck–verified experience with low cost per hour
Bottom line
Appeal differs: Mafia’s 12-hour linearity suits narrative-seekers, while Resident Evil 4’s 16 hours and 97% positive rate offer a safer, longer bet.