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Mafia II (Classic) vs MX Bikes

Mafia II (Classic) is an open-world racing game from 2K Czech (2011) while MX Bikes is a racing simulation game from PiBoSo (2019).

Mafia II (Classic)

2011 · 2K Czech

8.1GamingPickz Score

$29.99

Steam: Very Positive

MX Bikes

2019 · PiBoSo

8.1GamingPickz Score

$34.99

Steam: Very Positive

What each one is

Steam files Mafia II (Classic) under Open-World and Racing. In contrast, it files MX Bikes under Racing and Simulation.

Mafia II (Classic)

Vito Scaletta has started to make a name for himself on the streets of Empire Bay as someone who can be trusted to get a job done. Together with his buddy Joe, he is working to prove himself to the Mafia, quickly escalating up the family ladder with crimes of larger reward, status and consequence… the life as a wise guy isn’t quite as...

Description from its Steam store page

MX Bikes

MX Bikes is a realistic motocross simulator, based on a scratch built physics engine that accurately simulates motorcycle dynamics and setup options.

Description from its Steam store page

At a glance

Mafia II (Classic)MX Bikes
GamingPickz Score8.1/108.1/10
Steam ratingVery Positive (94%, 58,640)Very Positive (94%, 37,017)
Critic aggregate77/100No aggregate
Price$29.99$34.99
Install size8 GB2 GB
Steam Deckunsupportedplayable
Released20112019
Developer2K CzechPiBoSo

Prices and Steam ratings are read live and move over time.

Mafia II (Classic) vs MX Bikes, point by point

Each facet side by side. A round is marked won only where a figure settles it; feel and "which is better" carry no mark, because no number we hold decides them.

  1. Genre and premise

    Mafia II (Classic)Open-world racing game
    MX BikesRacing simulation game

    What each is filed as. Each game describes itself in full above; we do not judge a premise.

  2. How it plays

    Mafia II (Classic)Action, Open World, Crime
    MX BikesMotocross, Motorbike, Simulation

    The tags players apply most, in order of votes. A read on feel, not a verdict.

  3. Reception

    Mafia II (Classic)Score 8.1 · 94% on Steam · 77 critic
    MX BikesScore 8.1 · 94% on Steam

    The GamingPickz Score is a composite of player sentiment, critics and popularity, computed the same way for every game.

  4. Content and scale

    Mafia II (Classic)58,640 reviews · 8 GB
    MX Bikes37,017 reviews · 2 GB

    Reach and footprint, not quality: more reviews or a bigger install is not a better game.

  5. Price

    Mafia II (Classic)$29.99
    MX Bikes$34.99

    Read live from Steam and subject to change.

  6. On a Steam Deck

    Mafia II (Classic)Unsupported
    MX BikesPlayable

    Valve's own Deck compatibility rating.

Across the rounds a number can settle, it is level at 1 each. Which one is "better" is the part no figure decides, so we leave it to what you want from the two.

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Which to pick, by what you want

  • The cheaper right now: Mafia II (Classic) ($29.99)
  • Better on a Steam Deck: MX Bikes (playable)
  • Lighter on storage: MX Bikes (2 GB)

What they have in common

Both are tagged by Steam players with:

Third PersonAutomobile SimMultiplayer

Where they differ

Mafia II (Classic) is also

ActionOpen WorldCrimeStory RichAtmosphericSingleplayer

MX Bikes is also

MotocrossMotorbikeSimulationOffroadVRRealistic

Tags players apply to one game and not the other.

Difficulty and who each is for

By the tags players apply, Mafia II (Classic) is middle-of-the-road on difficulty. MX Bikes is demanding, for players who want a challenge.

System requirements, side by side

Mafia II (Classic)MX Bikes
Minimum GPUOpenGL 1.2.1 compatible GPU with 512 MB of video RAM.
Minimum CPU2 Ghz CPU. VR: Intel Core i5-4590 (AMD FX 8350)
Minimum RAM4 GB
Install size8 GB2 GB

Can your PC run them? Check each against your own kit: Mafia II (Classic) · MX Bikes.

Accessibility features

Steam store pages declare 1 accessibility feature for Mafia II (Classic) and 1 for MX Bikes. A declaration is a floor, not a review.

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Common questions

How different are Mafia II (Classic) and MX Bikes in scope?

Mafia II (Classic) has drawn 58,640 Steam reviews and installs in 8 GB. MX Bikes has drawn 37,017 Steam reviews and installs in 2 GB.

Is Mafia II (Classic) or MX Bikes better?

By the GamingPickz Score, Mafia II (Classic) rates higher (8.1 to 8.1). That is a composite of player sentiment, the critic aggregate and popularity, not our taste. "Better" also depends on price, length and platform, which the table above lays out.

Which is cheaper, Mafia II (Classic) or MX Bikes?

Mafia II (Classic) is cheaper right now at $29.99, against $34.99. Prices move, so this is read live from Steam and can change.

Do you rank one above the other for a fee?

No. Neither game, nor anyone else, pays for placement or a verdict here. The order and every figure come out of the same public data the rest of the site uses.

How we compare, and what we will not do

The GamingPickz Score is a composite of player sentiment (adjusted for sample size), the critic aggregate and popularity, computed by the same code every ranked list on this site uses. The Steam rating label is Valve's own, reconstructed from the positive percentage and review count. Prices are read live. We do not write an opinion of which game is "better": we report the numbers and say which wins each measurable question above.

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