Games like Hitman: Contracts

Stealth action game. Players use disguises and environmental objects to eliminate targets in a tactical, open-ended manner.

87% positive from 3,584 · 2014 · Steam Deck Unsupported · Lowest ever $0.66 (2024-09-27)

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Six games like Hitman: Contracts

Hitman: Codename 47

71% positive from 5,000 reviews2007Deck Playable

This is a stealth action game where players plan and execute assassinations using tactical problem-solving and a variety of tools. It features a mature, story-driven experience with advanced AI and realistic physics.

What players likedPlayers praise its groundbreaking stealth and story, laying the foundation for the series, despite being a janky puzzle game.

The catchMissions must be replayed from the start because there is no mid mission saving.

Both are tagged Assassin, Stealth and Third Person.

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Hitman 2: Silent Assassin

82% positive from 4,808 reviews2007Deck Playable

Stealth action game where players eliminate targets in diverse locations using a variety of tools and tactics. It emphasizes strategic planning and execution for a tense, methodical experience.

What players likedPlayers say it's a significant improvement over Codename 47, praised for its varied missions, improved gameplay, and iconic soundtrack.

The catchIt rarely runs on modern PCs without hunting down third party patches and config fixes.

Both are tagged Assassin, Stealth and Third Person.

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Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell®

88% positive from 3,935 reviews2008Deck Playable

This is a stealth action game where players infiltrate locations, gather intel, and use lethal or non-lethal tactics. It offers immersive environments and pulse-pounding tension.

What players likedPlayers praise its enduring stealth mechanics, especially light and shadow, comparing it to a puzzle game rather than Metal Gear.

The catchGuards spot you even when the game shows you standing in complete darkness.

Both are tagged Stealth, Third Person and Classic.

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Beyond Good and Evil™

86% positive from 3,480 reviews2008Deck Playable

Action-adventure game with stealth, combat, and photography mechanics. Players expose a government conspiracy on a besieged planet.

The catchThe Steam port is broken and often runs in French with no way to change it.

Both are tagged Stealth, Third Person and Action.

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No More Heroes

83% positive from 2,559 reviews20214% finish itDeck Unsupported

Action hack-and-slash with a unique combat system. Players fight ranked assassins, train, and do odd jobs in a stylish, over-the-top world.

What players likedPlayers praise its unique, bizarre, and fun hack-and-slash gameplay, often comparing it to DMC for its wacky moments.

The catchThe PC port crashes often, and with manual saves only that means lost progress.

Both are tagged Assassin and Action.

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METAL GEAR SOLID - Master Collection Version

83% positive from 5,000 reviews202331% finish itDeck Playable

This is a 3D stealth action compilation featuring cinematic storytelling and a core loop of avoiding detection. It offers a mature, intrigue-filled experience with a focus on espionage.

What players likedPlayers praise its timeless story and characters, feeling like a revolutionary indie game from today despite its 1998 release.

The catchBoss fights, especially the cyborg ninja, feel frustrating

Both are tagged Stealth and Action.

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More about Hitman: Contracts

What players liked

Players praise Contracts as a dark, atmospheric masterpiece that remakes Codename 47 missions with improved design and refined gameplay.

The catch

The aged port often refuses to launch or accept keyboard and mouse input.

Reviews: 87% positive from 3,584
Released: 2014
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Unsupported
Price: Lowest ever $0.66 (2024-09-27)
Play: Single-player

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 87% positive, but with 3,584 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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