Mafia II (Classic) vs Thugs Never Die
Mafia II (Classic) and Thugs Never Die 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 II (Classic) (2011) is 10 years older than Thugs Never Die (2021). Thugs Never Die is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Mafia II (Classic) (9.99 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.
Side-by-side comparison
 Mafia II (Classic) |  Thugs Never Die | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2011 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action | Action, Indie, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 90.7% positive (10,160 reviews) | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | 2K Czech | TheMasterGames |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Mafia II (Classic) (2011) is 10 years older than Thugs Never Die (2021).
- Thugs Never Die is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Mafia II (Classic) (9.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Mafia II (Classic) is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Thugs Never Die has no Deck rating yet.
Mafia II (Classic) vs Thugs Never Die — FAQ
- Should I play Mafia II (Classic) or Thugs Never Die first?
- If you want chronology, Mafia II (Classic) (2011) came out before Thugs Never Die (2021). 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 (Classic) and Thugs Never Die 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.