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24 games like Hitman: Contracts (2026)

Recomputed 19 October 2026 · Ordered by overlap, not by score · Free to read, nothing here is paid for

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The short version

Closest match: Hitman: Blood Money, which both open world, stealth, crime, atmospheric, puzzle and difficult.
Hitman: Contracts is tagged Stealth, Action, Assassin, Singleplayer, Third Person, Classic, Atmospheric, Great Soundtrack by Steam players. Those tags are what the matching runs on.
24 games qualify, each with at least fifty player reviews behind its sentiment figure.

Why players value Hitman: Contracts

The five things Steam players tag Hitman: Contracts with most. This is the yardstick every game below is measured against: the closer a game matches these, the more it is likely to scratch the same itch.

Stealth
Action
Assassin
Singleplayer
Third Person

Hitman: Contracts at a glance
Reception	Very Positive on Steam (87% of 3,658)
Watch-outs	no widespread problems reported by players
Price	$8.99

Tags, sentiment and reported problems come from Steam players; the story line is from Wikipedia. We do not add a written opinion of our own.

How these were matched

Steam tags carry the most weight, because players apply them and they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Souls-like, Atmospheric and Cozy exist as tags and as nothing else, which is exactly the vocabulary this question needs. Formal genres count for less, themes and a shared studio for more.

Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are thrown out before matching. Nearly everything is tagged Singleplayer, so matching on it is matching on nothing. That cutoff is computed from the catalogue rather than fixed, so it moves as the catalogue grows.

All 24, closest first

1
Hitman: Blood Money
Why it matched: both open world, stealth, crime, atmospheric, puzzle and difficult; shares 13 player tags including Stealth, Assassin and Third Person.
Money Talks. Silence Pays. Prepare to Make a Killing. When assassins from Agent 47's contract agency, The ICA, are eliminated in a series of hits, it seems a larger, more powerful agency has entered the fray. Sensing he may be a target, 47 travels to America, and prepares to make a killing.
Hitman: Blood Money at a glance
Released 2006 Studio Feral Interactive
Player sentiment 94% positive of 16,066 Price $9.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: Very Positive (94% of 16,066)
Matches Hitman: Contracts on: 5 of 5 — Stealth, Action, Assassin, Singleplayer, Third Person
Why players like it: Stealth, Action, Assassin, Singleplayer, Third Person — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Hitman: Contracts: $9.99 — $1.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Hitman: Contracts:StealthAssassinThird PersonClassicGreat SoundtrackThird-Person ShooterSandboxPuzzle
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2
Lucius
Why it matched: both open world, horror, psychological, stealth, atmospheric, puzzle and difficult; shares 8 player tags including Gore, Puzzle and Third Person; released around the same time (2012).
Equipped with supernatural powers, take control of Lucius as he begins his blood filled tour of horror through his own house.
Lucius at a glance
Released 2012 Studio Shiver Games
Player sentiment 81% positive of 10,912 Price $1.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.7/10 · Steam: Very Positive (81% of 10,912)
Matches Hitman: Contracts on: 4 of 5 — Stealth, Action, Singleplayer, Third Person
Why players like it: Horror, Adventure, Villain Protagonist, Gore, Nudity — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Hitman: Contracts: $1.99 — $7.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Hitman: Contracts:GorePuzzleThird PersonStealthDarkPsychological HorrorViolentDifficult
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3
Hitman 2: Silent Assassin
Why it matched: both open world, stealth, crime, atmospheric and difficult; shares 12 player tags including Stealth, Third Person and Assassin.
Enter the realm of a retired assassin, forced back into action by treason. You may be a hired killer but you still have a sense of loyalty and justice. Visit the dark recesses of a world corrupted by crime, greed, degradation and dishonor. And a past that catches up with you.
Hitman 2: Silent Assassin at a glance
Released 2002 Studio Not recorded
Player sentiment 82% positive of 4,890 Price $8.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.3/10 · Steam: Very Positive (82% of 4,890)
Matches Hitman: Contracts on: 5 of 5 — Stealth, Action, Assassin, Singleplayer, Third Person
Why players like it: Stealth, Action, Third Person, Assassin, Classic — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Hitman: Contracts: $8.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: players report will not launch or install, performance and stutter (details)
Shared with Hitman: Contracts:StealthThird PersonAssassinClassicShooterSandboxGreat SoundtrackDifficult
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4
The Evil Within 2
Why it matched: both open world, horror, psychological, stealth and atmospheric; shares 10 player tags including Psychological Horror, Gore and Third-Person Shooter; released around the same time (2017).
Detective Sebastian Castellanos has lost everything, including his daughter, Lily. To save her, he must descend into the nightmarish world of STEM. Horrifying threats emerge from every corner, and he must rely on his wits to survive. For his one chance at redemption, the only way out is in.
The Evil Within 2 at a glance
Released 2017 Studio Tango Gameworks
Player sentiment 92% positive of 30,959 Price $39.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: Very Positive (92% of 30,959)
Matches Hitman: Contracts on: 4 of 5 — Stealth, Action, Singleplayer, Third Person
Why players like it: Horror, Survival Horror, Psychological Horror, Story Rich, Open World — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Hitman: Contracts: $39.99 — $31.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Hitman: Contracts:Psychological HorrorGoreThird-Person ShooterThird PersonViolentStealthShooterFirst-Person
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5
Hitman: Codename 47
Why it matched: both open world, stealth, crime, atmospheric and difficult; shares 11 player tags including Stealth, Classic and Assassin.
As the enigmatic Hitman, you must use stealth and tactical problem solving to enter, execute and exit your assignment with minimum attention and maximum effectiveness. For a price, you have access to the most devious devices, but how you use them will determine if you retire as a millionaire or get permanently retired.
Hitman: Codename 47 at a glance
Released 2007 Studio IO Interactive A/S
Player sentiment 71% positive of 5,088 Price $7.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.4/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (71% of 5,088)
Matches Hitman: Contracts on: 5 of 5 — Stealth, Action, Assassin, Singleplayer, Third Person
Why players like it: Stealth, Action, Classic, Assassin, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Hitman: Contracts: $7.99 — $1.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Hitman: Contracts:StealthClassicAssassinThird PersonShooterThird-Person ShooterDifficultSandbox
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6
The Evil Within
Why it matched: both open world, horror, psychological, stealth, atmospheric and difficult; shares 8 player tags including Psychological Horror, Gore and Third Person; released around the same time (2014).
Developed by Shinji Mikami -- creator of the seminal Resident Evil series -- and the talented team at Tango Gameworks, The Evil Within embodies the meaning of pure survival horror. Highly-crafted environments, horrifying anxiety, and an intricate story are combined to create an immersive world that will bring you to the height of tension.
The Evil Within at a glance
Released 2014 Studio Tango Gameworks
Player sentiment 85% positive of 33,579 Price $19.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.2/10 · Steam: Very Positive (85% of 33,579)
Matches Hitman: Contracts on: 4 of 5 — Stealth, Action, Singleplayer, Third Person
Why players like it: Horror, Survival Horror, Psychological Horror, Gore, Atmospheric — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Hitman: Contracts: $19.99 — $11.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, performance and stutter, will not launch or install, visual glitches (details)
Shared with Hitman: Contracts:Psychological HorrorGoreThird PersonDarkStealthThird-Person ShooterDifficultShooter
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7
HITMAN 2
Why it matched: both open world, stealth, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 10 player tags including Stealth, Assassin and Third Person; released around the same time (2018).
Travel the globe and track your targets across exotic sandbox locations in HITMAN™ 2. From sun-drenched streets to dark and dangerous rainforests, nowhere is safe from the world’s most creative assassin, Agent 47 in the ultimate spy thriller story.
HITMAN 2 at a glance
Released 2018 Studio IO Interactive A/S
Player sentiment 91% positive of 74,796 Price Not listed
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: Very Positive (91% of 74,796)
Matches Hitman: Contracts on: 5 of 5 — Stealth, Action, Assassin, Singleplayer, Third Person
Why players like it: Stealth, Assassin, Action, Singleplayer, Third Person — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Hitman: Contracts:StealthAssassinThird PersonViolentSandboxPuzzleGoreShooter
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8
DEVOUR
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, stealth, atmospheric, puzzle and difficult; shares 8 player tags including Psychological Horror, Dark and First-Person.
DEVOUR is a co-op horror survival game for 1-4 players. Stop possessed cultists before they drag you to hell. Run. Scream. Hide. Just don't get caught.
DEVOUR at a glance
Released 2021 Studio Straight Back Games
Player sentiment 90% positive of 88,093 Price $9.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: Very Positive (90% of 88,093)
Matches Hitman: Contracts on: 3 of 5 — Stealth, Action, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Horror, Online Co-Op, Multiplayer, Survival Horror, Sexual Content — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Hitman: Contracts: $9.99 — $1.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Hitman: Contracts:Psychological HorrorDarkFirst-PersonDifficultGorePuzzleViolentStealth
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9
Manhunt
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, stealth, atmospheric and difficult; shares 10 player tags including Gore, Violent and Stealth.
You awake to the sound of your own panicked breath. In Manhunt, you must run, hide and fight to survive. If you can stay alive long enough, you may find out who did this to you. This is a brutal blood sport.
Manhunt at a glance
Released 2003 Studio Not recorded
Player sentiment 71% positive of 9,522 Price $3.49
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.6/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (71% of 9,522)
Matches Hitman: Contracts on: 4 of 5 — Stealth, Action, Singleplayer, Third Person
Why players like it: Gore, Violent, Stealth, Horror, Action — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Hitman: Contracts: $3.49 — $5.50 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, will not launch or install (details)
Shared with Hitman: Contracts:GoreViolentStealthPsychological HorrorDarkClassicThird PersonGreat Soundtrack
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10
Murdered: Soul Suspect
Why it matched: both open world, horror, psychological, stealth, crime, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 5 player tags including Crime, Third Person and Puzzle; released around the same time (2014).
MURDERED: SOUL SUSPECT™ takes players into a whole new realm of mystery where the case is personal and the clues just out of reach, challenging gamers to solve the hardest case of all… their own murder.
Murdered: Soul Suspect at a glance
Released 2014 Studio Airtight Games
Player sentiment 86% positive of 17,391 Price $19.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.0/10 · Steam: Very Positive (86% of 17,391)
Matches Hitman: Contracts on: 4 of 5 — Stealth, Action, Singleplayer, Third Person
Why players like it: Detective, Adventure, Mystery, Supernatural, Horror — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Hitman: Contracts: $19.99 — $11.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Hitman: Contracts:CrimeThird PersonPuzzleStealthDark
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11
Friday the 13th: The Game
Why it matched: both open world, horror, psychological, stealth, atmospheric and difficult; shares 7 player tags including Gore, Violent and Third Person; released around the same time (2017).
Jason is back! Jason Voorhees is unleashed and stalking the grounds of Camp Crystal Lake! Take on the role as Jason Voorhees and Camp Crystal Lake counselors. This is the game you’ve been waiting for; the chance to kill or be killed on Friday the 13th!
Friday the 13th: The Game at a glance
Released 2017 Studio IllFonic
Player sentiment 80% positive of 76,840 Price Not listed
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.0/10 · Steam: Very Positive (80% of 76,840)
Matches Hitman: Contracts on: 4 of 5 — Stealth, Action, Singleplayer, Third Person
Why players like it: Horror, Multiplayer, Survival Horror, Gore, Survival — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Hitman: Contracts:GoreViolentThird PersonStealthPsychological HorrorDarkDifficult
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12
Mafia III
Why it matched: both open world, stealth, crime and atmospheric; shares 10 player tags including Crime, Third Person and Violent; released around the same time (2016).
After Lincoln Clay's surrogate family, the black mob, is betrayed and killed by the Italian Mafia, Lincoln builds a new family and blazes a path of revenge through the Mafioso responsible.
Mafia III at a glance
Released 2016 Studio Aspyr
Player sentiment 57% positive of 64,036 Price $29.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.5/10 · Steam: Mixed (57% of 64,036)
Matches Hitman: Contracts on: 4 of 5 — Stealth, Action, Singleplayer, Third Person
Why players like it: Crime, Open World, Action, Story Rich, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Hitman: Contracts: $29.99 — $21.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, performance and stutter (details)
Shared with Hitman: Contracts:CrimeThird PersonViolentShooterGreat SoundtrackThird-Person ShooterStealthClassic
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13
Shadow of the Tomb Raider
Why it matched: both open world, stealth, crime, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 8 player tags including Third Person, Puzzle and Stealth; released around the same time (2018).
As Lara Croft races to save the world from a Maya apocalypse, she must become the Tomb Raider she is destined to be.
Shadow of the Tomb Raider at a glance
Released 2018 Studio Crystal Dynamics
Player sentiment 85% positive of 87,978 Price $5.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: Very Positive (85% of 87,978)
Matches Hitman: Contracts on: 4 of 5 — Stealth, Action, Singleplayer, Third Person
Why players like it: Adventure, Action, Female Protagonist, Singleplayer, Open World — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Hitman: Contracts: $5.99 — $3.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report performance and stutter, crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Hitman: Contracts:Third PersonPuzzleStealthViolentShooterGoreGreat SoundtrackDark
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14
Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition
Why it matched: both open world, stealth, crime, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 8 player tags including Third Person, Puzzle and Stealth; released around the same time (2018).
As Lara Croft races to save the world from a Maya apocalypse, she must become the Tomb Raider she is destined to be.
Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition at a glance
Released 2018 Studio Eidos-Montréal
Player sentiment 85% positive of 87,994 Price $5.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: Very Positive (85% of 87,994)
Matches Hitman: Contracts on: 4 of 5 — Stealth, Action, Singleplayer, Third Person
Why players like it: Adventure, Action, Female Protagonist, Singleplayer, Open World — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Hitman: Contracts: $5.99 — $3.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Hitman: Contracts:Third PersonPuzzleStealthViolentShooterGoreGreat SoundtrackDark
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15
Mafia III: Definitive Edition
Why it matched: both open world, stealth, crime and atmospheric; shares 10 player tags including Crime, Third Person and Violent.
After Lincoln Clay's surrogate family, the black mob, is betrayed and killed by the Italian Mafia, Lincoln builds a new family and blazes a path of revenge through the Mafioso responsible.
Mafia III: Definitive Edition at a glance
Released 2020 Studio Hangar 13
Player sentiment 57% positive of 64,063 Price $29.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.7/10 · Steam: Mixed (57% of 64,063)
Matches Hitman: Contracts on: 4 of 5 — Stealth, Action, Singleplayer, Third Person
Why players like it: Crime, Open World, Action, Story Rich, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Hitman: Contracts: $29.99 — $21.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Hitman: Contracts:CrimeThird PersonViolentShooterGreat SoundtrackThird-Person ShooterStealthClassic
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16
Batman: Arkham Knight
Why it matched: both open world, horror, psychological, stealth, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 5 player tags including Stealth, Third Person and Dark; released around the same time (2015).
Batman™: Arkham Knight brings the award-winning Arkham trilogy from Rocksteady Studios to its epic conclusion. Developed exclusively for New-Gen platforms, Batman: Arkham Knight introduces Rocksteady's uniquely designed version of the Batmobile.
Batman: Arkham Knight at a glance
Released 2015 Studio Rocksteady Studios
Player sentiment 90% positive of 159,395 Price $19.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: Very Positive (90% of 159,395)
Matches Hitman: Contracts on: 4 of 5 — Stealth, Action, Singleplayer, Third Person
Why players like it: Action, Open World, Superhero, Stealth, Third Person — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Hitman: Contracts: $19.99 — $11.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, performance and stutter (details)
Shared with Hitman: Contracts:StealthThird PersonDarkPuzzleSandbox
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17
Far Cry
Why it matched: both open world, horror, stealth, atmospheric and difficult; shares 7 player tags including Classic, Shooter and First-Person.
A tropical paradise seethes with hidden evil in Far Cry®, a cunningly detailed action shooter that pushes the boundaries of combat to shocking new levels. Freelance mariner Jack Carver is cursing the day he ever came to this island.
Far Cry at a glance
Released 2004 Studio Not recorded
Player sentiment 82% positive of 11,764 Price $9.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: Very Positive (82% of 11,764)
Matches Hitman: Contracts on: 3 of 5 — Stealth, Action, Singleplayer
Why players like it: FPS, Action, Classic, Shooter, Open World — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Hitman: Contracts: $9.99 — $1.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Hitman: Contracts:ClassicShooterFirst-PersonDifficultStealthSandboxGreat Soundtrack
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18
Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days
Why it matched: both open world, horror, psychological, crime and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Third-Person Shooter, Crime and Violent; released around the same time (2010).
Pure adrenaline of non-stop action in Single Player, Online Co-op and Multiplayer. Double the pleasure and mayhem with new multiplayer DLCs! (click for details)
Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days at a glance
Released 2010 Studio IO Interactive
Player sentiment 67% positive of 9,765 Price $9.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.2/10 · Steam: Mixed (67% of 9,765)
Matches Hitman: Contracts on: 3 of 5 — Action, Singleplayer, Third Person
Why players like it: Action, Co-op, Third-Person Shooter, Crime, Violent — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Hitman: Contracts: $9.99 — $1.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Hitman: Contracts:Third-Person ShooterCrimeViolentShooterThird PersonGreat SoundtrackPsychological Horror
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19
Alien: Isolation
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, stealth, atmospheric and difficult; shares 7 player tags including Stealth, First-Person and Difficult; released around the same time (2014).
Discover the true meaning of fear in Alien: Isolation, a survival horror set in an atmosphere of constant dread and mortal danger.
Alien: Isolation at a glance
Released 2014 Studio Creative Assembly
Player sentiment 93% positive of 66,658 Price $11.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: Very Positive (93% of 66,658)
Matches Hitman: Contracts on: 3 of 5 — Stealth, Action, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Horror, Survival Horror, Sci-fi, Aliens, Atmospheric — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Hitman: Contracts: $11.99 — $3.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Hitman: Contracts:StealthFirst-PersonDifficultPsychological HorrorGreat SoundtrackGoreShooter
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20
Metro Exodus
Why it matched: both open world, horror, psychological, stealth and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including First-Person, Shooter and Stealth.
Flee the shattered ruins of the Moscow Metro and embark on an epic, continent-spanning journey across the post-apocalyptic Russian wilderness. Explore vast, non-linear levels, lose yourself in an immersive, sandbox survival experience, and follow a thrilling story-line that spans an entire year in the greatest Metro adventure yet.
Metro Exodus at a glance
Released 2020 Studio 4A Games
Player sentiment 90% positive of 135,440 Price $29.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: Very Positive (90% of 135,440)
Matches Hitman: Contracts on: 3 of 5 — Stealth, Action, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Post-apocalyptic, FPS, Singleplayer, Open World, Story Rich — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Hitman: Contracts: $29.99 — $21.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Hitman: Contracts:First-PersonShooterStealthGreat SoundtrackViolentGorePsychological Horror
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21
Resident Evil 0
Why it matched: both horror, atmospheric, puzzle and difficult; shares 8 player tags including Classic, Third Person and Puzzle; released around the same time (2016).
Before the mansion, before the destruction of Raccoon City, there was Resident Evil 0. Now remastered with improved visuals and sounds, as well as the all-new Wesker Mode, there's never been a better time to experience the origins of the Resident Evil story.
Resident Evil 0 at a glance
Released 2016 Studio CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Player sentiment 80% positive of 19,622 Price $19.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.0/10 · Steam: Very Positive (80% of 19,622)
Matches Hitman: Contracts on: 3 of 5 — Action, Singleplayer, Third Person
Why players like it: Horror, Zombies, Survival Horror, Adventure, Classic — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Hitman: Contracts: $19.99 — $11.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Hitman: Contracts:ClassicThird PersonPuzzleDifficultGoreThird-Person ShooterGreat SoundtrackShooter
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22
Max Payne
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, crime and atmospheric; shares 9 player tags including Classic, Third-Person Shooter and Dark.
Max Payne is a man with nothing to lose in the violent, cold urban night. A fugitive undercover cop framed for murder, hunted by cops and the mob, Max is a man with his back against the wall, fighting a battle he cannot hope to win. Prepare for pain…
Max Payne at a glance
Released 2001 Studio Not recorded
Player sentiment 89% positive of 15,818 Price $3.49
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: Very Positive (89% of 15,818)
Matches Hitman: Contracts on: 3 of 5 — Action, Singleplayer, Third Person
Why players like it: Action, Noir, Classic, Third-Person Shooter, Bullet Time — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Hitman: Contracts: $3.49 — $5.50 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, will not launch or install, audio and subtitles, performance and stutter (details)
Shared with Hitman: Contracts:ClassicThird-Person ShooterDarkThird PersonShooterGreat SoundtrackCrimeViolent
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23
Dead by Daylight
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, stealth, atmospheric and difficult; shares 7 player tags including Gore, Stealth and Third Person; released around the same time (2016).
10 years of horror. 10 years of jump scares and close calls. 10 years of brutal sacrifices and thrilling escapes. Trapped forever in a realm of eldritch evil where even death is not an escape, four determined Survivors face a bloodthirsty Killer in a vicious game of nerve and wits.
Dead by Daylight at a glance
Released 2016 Studio Not recorded
Player sentiment 78% positive of 931,065 Price $7.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.3/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (78% of 931,065)
Matches Hitman: Contracts on: 3 of 5 — Stealth, Action, Third Person
Why players like it: Horror, Multiplayer, Survival Horror, Online Co-Op, Co-op — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Hitman: Contracts: $7.99 — $1.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report servers and connection (details)
Shared with Hitman: Contracts:GoreStealthThird PersonViolentFirst-PersonPsychological HorrorDifficult
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24
CONTROL Ultimate Edition
Why it matched: both open world, horror, psychological, atmospheric and difficult; shares 7 player tags including Third Person, Third-Person Shooter and Psychological Horror.
Winner of over 80 awards, CONTROL is a visually stunning third-person action-adventure that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
CONTROL Ultimate Edition at a glance
Released 2020 Studio Remedy Entertainment
Player sentiment 86% positive of 63,191 Price $3.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: Very Positive (86% of 63,191)
Matches Hitman: Contracts on: 3 of 5 — Action, Singleplayer, Third Person
Why players like it: Action, Supernatural, Female Protagonist, Story Rich, Adventure — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Hitman: Contracts: $3.99 — $5.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Hitman: Contracts:Third PersonThird-Person ShooterPsychological HorrorShooterViolentDifficultGreat Soundtrack
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Hitman: Blood Money at a glance
Released	2006	Studio	Feral Interactive
Player sentiment	94% positive of 16,066	Price	$9.99

Lucius at a glance
Released	2012	Studio	Shiver Games
Player sentiment	81% positive of 10,912	Price	$1.99

Hitman 2: Silent Assassin at a glance
Released	2002	Studio	Not recorded
Player sentiment	82% positive of 4,890	Price	$8.99

The Evil Within 2 at a glance
Released	2017	Studio	Tango Gameworks
Player sentiment	92% positive of 30,959	Price	$39.99

Hitman: Codename 47 at a glance
Released	2007	Studio	IO Interactive A/S
Player sentiment	71% positive of 5,088	Price	$7.99

The Evil Within at a glance
Released	2014	Studio	Tango Gameworks
Player sentiment	85% positive of 33,579	Price	$19.99

HITMAN 2 at a glance
Released	2018	Studio	IO Interactive A/S
Player sentiment	91% positive of 74,796	Price	Not listed

DEVOUR at a glance
Released	2021	Studio	Straight Back Games
Player sentiment	90% positive of 88,093	Price	$9.99

Manhunt at a glance
Released	2003	Studio	Not recorded
Player sentiment	71% positive of 9,522	Price	$3.49

Murdered: Soul Suspect at a glance
Released	2014	Studio	Airtight Games
Player sentiment	86% positive of 17,391	Price	$19.99

Friday the 13th: The Game at a glance
Released	2017	Studio	IllFonic
Player sentiment	80% positive of 76,840	Price	Not listed

Mafia III at a glance
Released	2016	Studio	Aspyr
Player sentiment	57% positive of 64,036	Price	$29.99

Shadow of the Tomb Raider at a glance
Released	2018	Studio	Crystal Dynamics
Player sentiment	85% positive of 87,978	Price	$5.99

Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition at a glance
Released	2018	Studio	Eidos-Montréal
Player sentiment	85% positive of 87,994	Price	$5.99

Mafia III: Definitive Edition at a glance
Released	2020	Studio	Hangar 13
Player sentiment	57% positive of 64,063	Price	$29.99

Batman: Arkham Knight at a glance
Released	2015	Studio	Rocksteady Studios
Player sentiment	90% positive of 159,395	Price	$19.99

Far Cry at a glance
Released	2004	Studio	Not recorded
Player sentiment	82% positive of 11,764	Price	$9.99

Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days at a glance
Released	2010	Studio	IO Interactive
Player sentiment	67% positive of 9,765	Price	$9.99

Alien: Isolation at a glance
Released	2014	Studio	Creative Assembly
Player sentiment	93% positive of 66,658	Price	$11.99

Metro Exodus at a glance
Released	2020	Studio	4A Games
Player sentiment	90% positive of 135,440	Price	$29.99

Resident Evil 0 at a glance
Released	2016	Studio	CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Player sentiment	80% positive of 19,622	Price	$19.99

Max Payne at a glance
Released	2001	Studio	Not recorded
Player sentiment	89% positive of 15,818	Price	$3.49

Dead by Daylight at a glance
Released	2016	Studio	Not recorded
Player sentiment	78% positive of 931,065	Price	$7.99

CONTROL Ultimate Edition at a glance
Released	2020	Studio	Remedy Entertainment
Player sentiment	86% positive of 63,191	Price	$3.99

Common questions

What game is most like Hitman: Contracts?

Hitman: Blood Money, on the evidence we have. It both open world, stealth, crime, atmospheric, puzzle and difficult. That is a statement about overlap, not a promise you will like it as much: two games can share every tag and still feel different to play.

How is "similar to Hitman: Contracts" decided?

By overlap on the tags Steam players applied to each game, the formal genres, the themes both sit in, and whether the same studio made them. Tags carry the most weight because players write them, so they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are ignored: matching on "Singleplayer" is matching on nothing. Every entry below shows exactly what it matched on.

Are these ranked by quality?

No. They are ordered by how much they overlap with Hitman: Contracts. Where two games overlap equally, the better received one goes first, but that only moves a game a place or two. Each entry shows its own player sentiment so you can weigh that separately.

Do you get paid for these recommendations?

No. The order is computed from tag and genre overlap and nothing else. No placement here can be bought, and a game appearing high on this page is a statement about resemblance rather than an endorsement.

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