Mafia III vs Thief
Both Mafia III and Thief share Nudity, Stealth and Open World — so which one deserves your time? Thief wins 3 of our metrics to 0.
Mafia III
Thief| Metric | Mafia III | Thief | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Player rating | ★ 3.14 | ★ 3.26 | Thief by 0.12 (4%) |
| Metacritic | 62 | 70 | Thief by 8 (13%) |
| Catalog popularity | 6,592 adds | 7,386 adds | Thief by 794 (12%) |
| Avg. playtime | 9h | 5h | Mafia III is longer |
| Platform families | 3 | 3 | Tie |
| Release year | 2016 | 2014 | Mafia III is newer by 2 yr |
Verdict
Thief takes 3 of 4 measurable categories. Both lean on Nudity, Stealth, Open World and Full controller support, so whichever you pick, the core feel carries over.
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Base game data via RAWG. Comparison computed by us.