Mafia Video Game Series
A series of third-person action games telling the story of the world of organized crime. The brand was created by the Czech Illusion Softworks, later renamed 2K Czech (now the studio is part of Hangar 13).
The first game in the series - Mafia: The City of Lost Heaven - was released in 2002 in a PC version. The production was highly acclaimed by gamers and critics, as evidenced by an average rating of 88/100 (according to metacritic.com). Two years later, developers from Illusion Softworks prepared its conversion for PlayStation 2 and Xbox consoles. The port was not as successful as the PC original, but it helped solidify the brand's market position. Fans had to wait until 2010 for the full-fledged sequel. Game Mafia II was released for PC and Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 consoles, and the sequel was met with mixed reactions. In particular, the idea of moving the action to the 1950s and truncated content for future DLC add-ons were controversial. The third full-fledged installment, Mafia III, was released in 2016. Its plot was placed in an even later period: the 1960s and 1970s. The overall style and the nature of the organizations depicted changed - the main character no longer belonged to the Italian Mafia, but to a criminal network composed mainly of the black population of Louisiana. The title was met with a rather negative reception, much worse than that of the previous parts. The mobile spin-off of the series fared similarly, Mafia III: Rivals, a strategic RPG with action set in the same time period as "three".
In 2020, we lived to see a refresh of all the main installments of the series. As part of the package Mafia: Trilogy was first released Mafia II: Definitive Edition i Mafia III: Definitive Edition, offering better visuals relative to their originals, and a remake of the first part released a little later and created completely from scratch, Mafia: Definitive Edition.
The common denominator of the games in the series Mafia are the realities of organized crime in North America (in the 1930s, 1950s and 1960s/70s, respectively). We play the role of a novice gangster, gradually climbing the ranks of the Mafia career. Individual productions abound in expressive characters, and their stories are full of motifs inspired by gangster films and novels (so we take part in shootouts, car chases or executions). The goal accompanying the developers during the design of each installment was to place the action in cities teeming with virtual life. Their atmosphere was always supported by appropriately stylized visuals and a soundtrack full of musical pieces from the era.
The commercial success of the series Mafia is several million copies sold worldwide. This result was achieved despite the restrictions related to the granted age criterion for adults and the competitor in the form of the series GTA.
Mafia Series Evolution
2025
Mafia: The Old Country
2020
Mafia: Definitive Edition
2020
Mafia II: Definitive Edition
2020
Mafia III: Definitive Edition
2020
Mafia: Trilogy
2016
Mafia III
2010
Mafia II
2002
Mafia: The City of Lost Heaven
Mafia: The Old Country
August 7, 2025
Action, Gangster, Early 20th Century, Action Adventure, Singleplayer, TPP.
The fourth part of the cult action game series, which is a prequel set in Sicily at the beginning of the 20th century. In Mafia: The Old Country we play as a former miner named Enzo who ends up working for the criminal family of Don Torrisi. The game has a linear structure with no open world and runs on Unreal Engine 5.
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Mafia: Definitive Edition
September 25, 2020
Action, Interwar Period, Gangster, Action Adventure, Remaster/remake, Cars, Sandbox, Singleplayer, Shooters, TPP, TPS.
A remake of the cult game of the 2K Czech studio created by the original developers under the label of the Hangar 13 studio. In Mafia: Definitive Edition as Tommy Angelo we progress in the criminal underworld of the fictional city of Lost Heaven.
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Mafia II: Definitive Edition
May 19, 2020
Action, Gangster, 40s and 50s, Remaster/remake, Cars, Singleplayer, Shooters, TPP, TPS.
Mafia II: Definitive Edition is a refreshed edition of Mafia 2 for PC and eighth generation consoles. The game offers a modernized graphics design compared to the original, and is the responsibility of Hangar 13 studio.
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Mafia III: Definitive Edition
May 19, 2020
Action, Gangster, 60s and 70s, Remaster/remake, Cars, Sandbox, Singleplayer, Shooters, TPP, TPS.
Refreshed third edition of the Mafia series from the Hangar 13 studio. In Mafia III: Definitive Edition, as a Vietnam War veteran, we return to a fictional American city and take revenge on the people responsible for murdering our loved ones.
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Mafia: Trilogy
May 19, 2020
Action, Interwar Period, Gangster, 40s and 50s, 60s and 70s, Package, Action Adventure, Remaster/remake, Cars, Sandbox, Singleplayer, TPP, TPS.
Mafia Trilogy is a package of three Mafia games, refreshed by Hangar 13 studio and released by 2K Games. The developers have modernized all three games for modern PCs and consoles.
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Mafia III
October 7, 2016
Action, Gangster, 60s and 70s, Cars, Sandbox, Singleplayer, TPP, TPS.
The third installment in the popular sandbox gangster series, launched in 2002 by Czech studio Illusion Softworks. Newly created Hangar 13 team, assembled within 2K Games, was in charge of this production. The team included the developers who made the first two parts of the cycle. Unlike those installments, this part takes us to America during the second half of the twentieth century; the main characters are of course members of an Italian crime family, operating in the state of Louisiana. In terms of mechanics, the game does not differ significantly from its predecessors, offering an open world bustling with life, and a series of missions that allow us to participate in shootouts, car chases, and other illegal activities that are typical of the criminal underworld. There is also a bunch of side missions and additional activities, which we can take up in between our tasks.
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Mafia III: Rivals
October 6, 2016
RPG, Strategic Elements, Gangster, Internet, Multiplayer, Singleplayer.
A mobile RPG with strategy game elements that was launched simultaneously with the third major installment of the Mafia action game series. Just like in the latter, the action takes place in the 60s in the fictional version of New Orleans, where we assume the role of an ambitious gang boss whose task is to forge a criminal empire that will control the entire city. Mechanics-wise, Mafia III: Rivals is a battle RPG in which the gameplay boils down to fighting other gangs. In the meantime, we recruit new subordinates and develop their skills with the experience points we collect. Victories also gain us loot that lets us buy increasingly better weapons and equipment. The game lets us fight against the artificial intelligence or to compete with other players. What’s interesting, we can encounter many characters known from previous installments of the Mafia series.
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Mafia II
August 24, 2010
Action, Gangster, 40s and 50s, Cars, Singleplayer, TPP, TPS.
A sequel to the popular gangster game - the first Mafia was released in 2002. This new title was developed by the creators of the original game – also known for games like Hidden & Dangerous and Vietcong – working for the 2K Games company. The second part tells a completely new story; however, it contains multiple references to the previous title. The protagonist is a man named Vito Scaletta, who returns to his home city of Empire Bay after the end of Second World War; the city itself is a virtual creation heavily inspired by New York. Trying to find himself in a new, peaceful reality, Vito picks up jobs for the local criminal underground, gradually climbing up the mafia hierarchy. Apart from traditional shootouts with rival gangs, kidnappings, and getaways, there are lots of extra attractions, such as clothing stores and car customization options. A new game engine significantly improved the graphics and features like day and night cycle.
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Expansion Packs:
- Mafia II: Jimmy's Vendetta September 7, 2010
- Mafia II: Joe’s Adventures November 23, 2010
- Mafia II: Special Add-on Pack December 4, 2010
Mafia: The City of Lost Heaven
August 29, 2002
Action, Interwar Period, Gangster, Cars, Singleplayer, TPP, TPS.
A 3D action game that takes the players to the 1930’s USA, the time when criminal underground flourished. The game was created by Czech developer Illusion Softworks, mainly known for the highly acclaimed tactical shooter Hidden & Dangerous. The story focuses on a rookie gangster named Tommy, who takes his first steps on the path of criminal life by doing jobs for an influential mafia family. Gameplay comes down to exploration of a virtual city and completing a string of story missions, featuring many subplots. While playing, you will engage in street shootouts, bank heists, car pursuits, and assassinations. The creators did their best to recreate the evocative atmosphere of the USA in the 1930s, and implemented weapons and cars from that period. Insanity 2 game engine made it possible to generate interactive, bustling city with road traffic and changing seasons.
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Mafia Series News
Mafia 5 reportedly greenlit after the great success of The Old Country
Mafia: The Old Country apparently won't be the last installment of the gangster series. One of the actresses appearing in the game let slip a few words about the future of the franchise.
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September 23, 2025
The Czech’s biggest bank is giving customers Mafia-themed payment cards - but first, they have to prove they’re worthy
Limited-edition, game-themed bank cards are back in the Czech Republic. After Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, it’s now the Mafia series’ turn.
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August 28, 2025
Mafia: The Old Country will be a better game. Devs announce mode that expands content and increases freedom of action in beautiful Sicily
Mafia: The Old Country will get a mode in the near future that will allow you to freely explore picturesque Sicily. The developers also shared statistics from the game.
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August 18, 2025
Yes, Mafia: The Old Country is playable on the Steam Deck, but you'll have to accept some downsides
Mafia: The Old Country is out today on PC and consoles, but how does it run on Steam Deck? The answer is it won't be perfect. Get ready for some frame drops.
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August 7, 2025
Stuck on black screen when launching Mafia: The Old Country? Don't panic, there might be an easy solution
Players on Steam are confused about a black screen when they try to launch Mafia: The Old Country. But don't panic, you might just need to be a little patient.
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August 7, 2025
New on Steam. Journey from the mines to the heights of the Sicilian mob in Mafia: The Old Country starts this week
This week, games such as Mafia: The Old Country, The House of the Dead 2: Remake, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2, Artis Impact and Era One will debut on Steam.
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August 4, 2025
Before you become Enzo: What every real Mafioso needs to know
Mafia: The Old Country looks like an engaging game not only for fans of the series. Before we start playing, it's good to get into the mafia vibes and know at least how to recognize a real mafioso.
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August 4, 2025
New Mafia: The Old Country trailer shows combat
A new trailer for Mafia: The Old Country has hit the Internet. The trailer focuses on combat.
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July 30, 2025
Mafia: The Old Country is looking more and more like Uncharted and Tomb Raider. New trailer is packed with Nathan Drake and Lara Croft-style scenes
Mafia: The Old Country has been showcased in a new trailer. The fourth installment in the series increasingly resembles adventure titles in the style of the Uncharted or Tomb Raider series.
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July 23, 2025
Justifying Mafia: The Old Country's lack of an open world, the dev blamed it on Mafia 3, which failed to meet expectations
Mafia: The Old Country will not have an open world due to the poor reception of the third installment. First impressions of the gameplay are here.
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July 16, 2025