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1Clear out junk files and repair common Windows errors2Scan for outdated or missing drivers - takes under a minute3Repair Windows errors before they cause bigger problemsThe four mainline Mafia games, in story order, are Mafia: The Old Country, Mafia: Definitive Edition, Mafia II, and Mafia III. Their settings span early-1900s Sicily, 1930s Lost Heaven, 1940s–50s Empire Bay, and 1968 New Bordeaux. For a chronological playthrough that includes the The Old Country expansion, play its main campaign first, then Man of Honor, before moving on to Mafia: Definitive Edition.
All Mafia games in chronological order
- Mafia: The Old Country — early-1900s Sicily; its Man of Honor expansion is set in winter 1905.
- Mafia: Definitive Edition — 1930s Lost Heaven, Illinois.
- Mafia II — 1940s–50s Empire Bay, New York. The remastered release is titled Mafia II: Definitive Edition.
- Mafia III — 1968 New Bordeaux, Louisiana. The Definitive Edition is titled Mafia III: Definitive Edition.
This guide uses “all games” to mean the four current mainline entries identified in 2K’s announcement of the four-game Omertà Collection. It does not claim to list every mobile or ancillary release.
1. Mafia: The Old Country — early-1900s Sicily
Set in early-1900s Sicily, The Old Country follows Enzo Favara as he joins Don Torrisi’s crime family. It is the earliest-set mainline game, though it was released much later than the original Mafia. In the 2K announcement, Hangar 13 president Nick Baynes called it a “focused, linear experience” and described it as a “mafia origin story.”
The Man of Honor expansion adds two story chapters in winter 1905. Enzo works alongside Ennio Salieri, whom 2K describes as the future Don of the Salieri crime family and the principal antagonist of Mafia: Definitive Edition. The expansion also adds Free Ride challenges and jobs. The practical chronological sequence is to finish the base campaign and then play the expansion; 2K confirms the expansion’s time period and characters, but does not prescribe that play order.
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- Mafia: Trilogy, includes main games and all DLC releases
- Three Eras of Organized Crime in America
- Mafia: Definitive Edition - 1930's, Lost Heaven, IL
- Mafia II: Definitive Edition - 1940's - 50's, Empire Bay, NY
- Mafia III: Definitive Edition - 1968, New Bordeaux, LA.Pre-Purchase bonus: The Chicago outfit: exclusive vehicle, weapon and outfit
2. Mafia: Definitive Edition — 1930s Lost Heaven
Mafia: Definitive Edition is set in 1930s Lost Heaven, Illinois. Cabdriver Tommy Angelo is drawn into the Salieri family’s criminal world during the Prohibition era. The official PlayStation series listing gives the setting as the 1930s, rather than specific start and end years.
This edition is a remake of the original Mafia. 2K describes it as rebuilt from the ground up, with an updated script, expanded character backstories, additional cutscenes, and new gameplay sequences. Its place in the timeline is after The Old Country and before Mafia II.
Rank #2
- ADDICTIVE SOCIAL DEDUCTION GAME: Roleplay as one of the 47 unique characters; Either on team Mafia (the Godfather, Hitman, Lawyer, etc.), team Civilians (Doctor, Detective, Vigilante, Medium, Interrogator, etc.) or as an independent roles. With such a large number of characters, the role combinations are endless, which makes every game new and exciting.
- BLUFF, DECEIVE & OUTSMART YOUR FRIENDS: Every player has a secret role and no one knows who to trust. Read your friends, defend yourself, form alliances, and use clever deception and deduction to lead your team to victory.
- 84 ROLE CARDS - 47 UNIQUE CHARACTERS: Go beyond classic Mafia and Civilians with exciting special roles including the Doctor, Detective, Vigilante, Godfather, Mob Wife, Bus Driver, Cupid, Magician, Miller, Postman, Undercover Cop, Bartender, Lawyer, Made Man, Bride & Groom, Boxer, Chef, Clown, Curious Kid, Genie, Interrogator, Jailer, Judge, Medium, Miller, Monkey, Postman, Rival Mafia, Saboteur & so many more! Mix up the roles to create a different game every time.
- MADE FOR BIG GROUPS: Bring everyone into the game with 38 role cards and support for 7 to 30+ players. Perfect for parties, family game nights, large groups, camping trips, team building events, and gatherings where everyone wants to play together.
- QUICK TO PLAY, ENDLESSLY REPLAYABLE: Fun 15–45 minute rounds make it easy to play again and again. Changing roles, secret identities, accusations, alliances, and unexpected betrayals ensure no two games play out the same way.
3. Mafia II — 1940s–50s Empire Bay
Mafia II follows Vito Scaletta, who returns from war and becomes involved in organized crime as he tries to pay his father’s debts. Its story spans the 1940s and 1950s in Empire Bay, New York, according to the official PlayStation series listing.
Mafia II: Definitive Edition is the remastered release, not a remake. 2K Support describes it as a remaster of the 2010 game that includes the main game, three story DLC packs, and bonus content packs.
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Rank #3
- THE MAFIA HAVE INFILTRATED YOUR TOWN! You must find them and eliminate them. Each day you, the civilians, will hold a town hall meeting to vote for a suspected Mafia to eliminate. Get it right and you might survive. Get it wrong, and you're in danger because every night the Mafia secretly meet and choose a civilian to kill...
- BLUFF, DECEIVE & OUTSMART YOUR FRIENDS: Every player has a secret role and no one knows who to trust. Read your friends, defend yourself, form alliances, and use clever deception and deduction to lead your team to victory.
- 19 UNIQUE CHARACTERS: Go beyond classic Mafia and Civilians with exciting special roles including the Doctor, Detective, Vigilante, Godfather, Bus Driver, Cupid, Magician, Miller, Postman, Undercover Cop, Bartender, Lawyer, Made Man, Rival Mafia & more! Mix up the roles to create a different game every time.
- MADE FOR BIG GROUPS: Bring everyone into the game with 38 role cards and support for 7 to 30+ players. Perfect for parties, family game nights, large groups, camping trips, team building events, and gatherings where everyone wants to play together.
- QUICK TO PLAY, ENDLESSLY REPLAYABLE: Fun 15–45 minute rounds make it easy to play again and again. Changing roles, secret identities, accusations, alliances, and unexpected betrayals ensure no two games play out the same way.
4. Mafia III — 1968 New Bordeaux
Mafia III is set in 1968 New Bordeaux, Louisiana. Lincoln Clay returns from Vietnam to find his surrogate family betrayed and murdered; the story follows his revenge and the criminal organization he builds. The setting is listed by PlayStation, while 2K Support describes Mafia III: Definitive Edition as a re-introduction that bundles the base game, story DLC, and bonus packs.
Chronological order or release order?
Chronological order follows when each story takes place; release order follows when the games were published. The chronology above begins with The Old Country, while 2K says the franchise began with Mafia in 2002. That makes story order different from starting with the first game released. The sources cited here do not establish a complete release-date list for all four entries, so this guide does not give one.
Rank #4
- FAST-PACED SOCIAL DEDUCTION: Experience high-stakes bluffing, accusations, and last-second reversals in just 10-15 minutes per round. Perfect for rapid-fire rematches and quick game nights.
- UNIQUE ROLE DRAFTING MECHANIC: Draft your role instead of receiving it randomly. Control your strategy and shape the deception before the first accusation even begins.
- NO PLAYER ELIMINATION: Everyone stays engaged from start to finish - no sitting out, no sidelines, no downtime. All 6-12 players remain in the action until the final shootout.
- EASY TO LEARN AND TEACH: Clear rules and minimal setup mean your can start playing in minutes, with strategic depth that rewards experienced players.
- ENDLESS REPLAYABILITY: Shifting alliances, strategic role drafting, and dynamic social interaction ensure no two games unfold the same way.
Neither order is established as the best choice for every player. Choose chronological order to follow the fictional eras in sequence; choose release order if you want to begin with the franchise’s original entry. The four titles are separate crime dramas, not a single uninterrupted protagonist story.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.Which editions are remakes, remasters, or bundles?
| Story entry | Definitive Edition status |
|---|---|
| Mafia: The Old Country | The current four-game collection lists The Old Country Definitive Edition with DLC; the cited sources do not characterize it as a remake or remaster. |
| Mafia | Mafia: Definitive Edition is a remake rebuilt from the ground up, according to 2K. |
| Mafia II | Mafia II: Definitive Edition is a remaster of the 2010 game, according to 2K Support. |
| Mafia III | Mafia III: Definitive Edition re-introduces the game with its story DLC and bonus packs, according to 2K Support. |
The shared “Definitive Edition” label does not mean all three older entries were rebuilt in the same way.
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Collections and what they include
2K describes the digital Mafia: The Omertà Collection as containing The Old Country Definitive Edition with DLC and the three earlier Definitive Editions. Its announcement lists Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. The announcement’s introductory price was limited-time, so it should not be treated as the current price.
The older Mafia: Trilogy collection contains the first three mainline entries, not The Old Country. 2K documented a physical PS4 edition for select EMEA and Asia regions; current stock is not established by that announcement. Check the platform store or retailer for current availability and contents.
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