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Gangs of Mafia, a text-based online mafia game

⚖️ Mafia games online: a long text RPG or a party game?

The words "mafia game" describe two very different kinds of game. The first is a party game with short rounds: players split into mafia and citizens, then discuss and vote. The second is a long text RPG in the browser: a character who grows day after day through crimes, trade and gangs. Gangs of Mafia is the second kind, in Arabic.

A quick comparison

GameTypePlayed onLanguagePrice
Gangs of MafiaLong text RPG: crimes, gangs and a military baseBrowser, mobile or desktopArabic and EnglishFree, with optional point packs
OmertaText RPG about 1930s American gangstersBrowserEnglish, Dutch, Portuguese and TurkishFree
lmafiya.comParty game with 10 to 25 minute matches and live voiceBrowser, mobile or desktopArabicFree with a credit system and optional purchases
Mafia42Party game with special roles and chatAppArabic, English and othersFree, with in-app purchases

We checked the other games' details on their own pages or Wikipedia in November 2026, and they may change.

What do you do in Gangs of Mafia?

  • Travel and trade between 10 Arab cities.
  • Climb 14 ranks from Lowlife to Emperor, and there is only one Emperor in the whole game.
  • Build a gang and a mafia family and take control of cities.
  • Build a military base and fight real players in the live battle.

❓ Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between a mafia party game and a text mafia game?
A party game is a short round where a group guesses who the mafia is. A text game is a long game with a character who grows over time through crimes, trade and gangs.

Is Gangs of Mafia a party guessing game?
No. Gangs of Mafia is an online text RPG in the browser, with no guessing rounds.

Is there a text mafia game in Arabic?
Yes. Gangs of Mafia is a free text mafia game in Arabic played in the browser, with an English version too.