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GUN™ vs Mafia

GUN™ and Mafia both land in Action 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 are Action games on Steam. Mafia (2002) is 4 years older than GUN™ (2006). GUN™ scores higher on Steam reviews (91.3% positive) than Mafia (86.1% positive). 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 GUN™

Choose GUN™ if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 91.3% positive across 1,258 reviews.

Choose Mafia

Choose Mafia if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. 2,219 Steam reviews back the pick.

Both GUN™ and Mafia sit in Action 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

GUN™ vs Mafia — Steam metadata comparison
GUN™ — Steam game coverGUN™Mafia — Steam game coverMafia
Released20062002
GenresActionAction, Adventure
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckDeck PlayableDeck Unsupported
Price19.99 USD14.99 USD
Steam reviews91.3% positive (1,258 reviews)86.1% positive (2,219 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersNeversoftIllusion Softworks

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GUN™ vs Mafia — FAQ

Which is better, GUN™ or Mafia?
On Steam reviews GUN™ scores higher (91.3% positive) than Mafia (86.1% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, GUN™ is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
Should I play GUN™ or Mafia first?
If you want chronology, Mafia (2002) came out before GUN™ (2006). 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 GUN™ and Mafia similar?
They overlap on Action 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.
GUN™ vs Mafia — Verdict (2026) · imho.run