Choose Mafia II: Definitive Edition
Choose Mafia II: Definitive Edition if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 8,341 Steam reviews back the pick.
Mafia II: Definitive Edition vs Project Rose
Mafia II: Definitive Edition and Project Rose both land in Action, Adventure on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Action, Adventure on Steam. Mafia II: Definitive Edition (2020) is 4 years older than Project Rose (2024). Project Rose is currently ~83% cheaper on Steam than Mafia II: Definitive Edition (4.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Project Rose
Choose Project Rose if you want a RPG experience. On Steam, it's currently about 83% cheaper on the Steam Store. Project Rose launched in 2024.
Both Mafia II: Definitive Edition and Project Rose sit in Action and Adventure on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Mafia II: Definitive Edition |  Project Rose | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure | Action, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 75.3% positive (8,341 reviews) | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Hangar 13, D3T | MCG |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure on Steam.
- Mafia II: Definitive Edition (2020) is 4 years older than Project Rose (2024).
- Project Rose is currently ~83% cheaper on Steam than Mafia II: Definitive Edition (4.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Mafia II: Definitive Edition is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Project Rose has no Deck rating yet.
Mafia II: Definitive Edition vs Project Rose — FAQ
- Should I play Mafia II: Definitive Edition or Project Rose first?
- If you want chronology, Mafia II: Definitive Edition (2020) came out before Project Rose (2024). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Mafia II: Definitive Edition and Project Rose similar?
- They overlap on Action, Adventure on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Does Mafia II: Definitive Edition run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Mafia II: Definitive Edition is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Project Rose doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.