Mafia
Mafia is a 3D action crime epic set in the seedy underworld of the 1930's. Rise from the lowly but well-dressed Footsoldier, to an envied and feared Made Man in an era of mob hits, car chases, and bootlegging. Earn a reputation as a tough enforcer, daring getaway driver, and deadly hitman in your quest for respect and power within the Salieri Family.
What it feels like
Sustained pressure from missions, rival families, police, and the ever-present threat of backstabbing. A harsh, unflinching depiction of mob violence, betrayal, and the brutality of organized crime.
What it's about
Organized crime, mob families, and the criminal underworld are the entire subject and setting of the game. Tommy Angelo's arc is a classic rise from outsider to made man, a transformation and hardening of self through the ranks. Grounded in the 1930s Prohibition era with period-authentic setting, vehicles, and cultural texture.
How it plays
Driving, car chases, and vehicle control are central to missions and traversal. Shooting mechanics with firearms are a core combat tool, though not the only means of engagement. Stealth and avoiding detection are viable tactical approaches for some missions.
How it looks and sounds
Third-person camera following Tommy is the primary perspective for exploration and combat.
How it's structured
A single-player narrative campaign with a definite beginning, middle, and end following Tommy's story arc. A large continuous 1930s city environment explorable in largely non-linear fashion with missions and side activities. Play is largely organized as discrete selectable missions that advance the story.
Kindred games
Shares Crime & Underworld, Open World, Third-Person, Vehicular Control.
Both lean into Crime & Underworld, Open World, Campaign, Third-Person.
Shares Third-Person, Open World, Crime & Underworld, Historical.
Both lean into Open World, Third-Person, Crime & Underworld, Historical.
Shares Crime & Underworld, Third-Person, Open World, Vehicular Control.
Both lean into Crime & Underworld, Third-Person, Open World, Vehicular Control.
Closest hidden gems
A lesser-known kindred — Crime & Underworld, Gunplay, Stealth, Tense. 95% positive across 4,598 Steam reviews.
Both lean into Crime & Underworld, Gunplay, Stealth, Tense.
A lesser-known kindred — Open World, Third-Person, Stealth, Melee Combat. 90% positive across 4,775 Steam reviews.
Both lean into Open World, Third-Person, Stealth, Melee Combat.
A lesser-known kindred — Third-Person, Gunplay, Stealth, Grim. 88% positive across 4,693 Steam reviews.
Both lean into Third-Person, Campaign, Gunplay, Stealth.