Grand Theft Auto III vs Hitman: Codename 47
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Grand Theft Auto III wins 7 of 12 head-to-head metrics. Hitman: Codename 47 is $62.15 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Grand Theft Auto III | Hitman: Codename 47 |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 57 | 57 |
| Quality | 89 | 70 |
| Value | 40 | 63 |
| Popularity | 33 | 29 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $64.94 | $0.80 |
| Steam Review Score | 85.8% positive | 70% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 40 | 15 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Grand Theft Auto III | Hitman: Codename 47 |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | January 4, 2008 | March 15, 2007 |
| Developers | Rockstar Games | IO Interactive A/S |
| Publishers | Rockstar Games | IO Interactive A/S |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | — | Microsoft Windows 95/98/ME |
| Processor (minimum) | — | Pentium III equivalent or greater |
| Memory (minimum) | — | 128 MB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | — | 100% DirectX 7.0a-compatible 3d Accelerated Card with 32 MB VRAM |
| DirectX (minimum) | — | Version 7.0a |
| Storage (minimum) | — | 400 MB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Grand Theft Auto III or Hitman: Codename 47?
Grand Theft Auto III won the comparison against Hitman: Codename 47 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 Grand Theft Auto III worth buying over Hitman: Codename 47?
Based on the metrics, Grand Theft Auto III 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: Codename 47 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 01:33 PM UTC