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Freedom FightersVSHitman 2: Silent Assassin

Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.

Freedom Fighters

Freedom Fighters

Quality
75Popularity
27Value
40
GamersGateBetter Deal· GamersGate
$14.99
Buy Now
VS
Hitman 2: Silent Assassin

Hitman 2: Silent Assassin

Quality
83Popularity
29Value
74
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈1d
-81% $1.70
Buy Now

Winner

Hitman 2: Silent Assassin wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 10 of 13 head-to-head metrics.

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

3
Freedom Fighters
3 of 13 metrics
Hitman 2: Silent Assassin
10 of 13 metrics
10

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$14.99 -
$1.70 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
N/A -
$0.89 Wins
Best Current Discount
No discount -
-81% Wins
Sales Frequency
47 price changes -
60 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
N/A -
87/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
94.2% positive Wins
81% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
2.4K -
3.6K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
2.3K -
2.9K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
140 Wins
691 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
16 -
24 Wins
Steam Recommendations
2.4K -
3.6K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Supported Languages
1 languages
1 languages
Release Date
Sep 2020 Wins
Mar 2007 -
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleFreedom Fighters

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

MaybeHitman 2: Silent Assassin

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Freedom Fighters
Hitman 2: Silent Assassin

Player Count Trends

— Concurrent players over time

Review Score Trends

— Positive review ratio over time

Review Volume Trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price Comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

Freedom Fighters

Freedom Fighters

2 Stores
GamersGate
GamersGate$14.99Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +26% $18.89View
Hitman 2: Silent Assassin

Hitman 2: Silent Assassin

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -81% $1.70Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +429% $8.99View
Steam
Steam +429% $8.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Freedom Fighters

Quality

Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.

94% positive (2,434 reviews) — very positive reception
2,434 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Not the right time to buy — wait for at least 50% off.

$18.89 — reasonable price

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.

+15% player growth
15 concurrent players — niche audience

Hitman 2: Silent Assassin

Quality

Well received by the community, with more hits than misses.

81% positive (3,628 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 87/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
3,628 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.

$1.70 — very accessible price
81% off — massive discount

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

Strong +38% player growth
33 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsFreedom FightersHitman 2: Silent Assassin
Release Date
September 21, 2020
March 15, 2007
Developers
IO Interactive A/S
Io-Interactive A/S
Publishers
IO Interactive A/S
Io-Interactive A/S
Platforms
Windows
Windows

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Freedom Fighters or Hitman 2: Silent Assassin?

Hitman 2: Silent Assassin won the comparison against Freedom Fighters based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.

How is the comparison calculated?

The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table — no weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.

Is Freedom Fighters worth buying over Hitman 2: Silent Assassin?

Based on the metrics, Hitman 2: Silent Assassin won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.

Which game has better player reviews?

Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.

Which game offers better value for money?

The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Hitman 2: Silent Assassin currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 01:44 AM UTC

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