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Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

Hitman 2: Silent Assassin

Hitman 2: Silent Assassin

Quality
83Popularity
29Value
71
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
Likely ends in 2 days
−76% $2.16
Buy
VS
Hitman: Contracts

Hitman: Contracts

Quality
70Popularity
28Value
63
GamersGateBest price· GamersGate · Authorized reseller
−90% $0.90
Buy

Winner

Hitman: Contracts wins 8 of 12 head-to-head metrics.

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

Buy on GamersGate
4
Hitman 2: Silent Assassin
4 of 12 metrics
Hitman: Contracts
8 of 12 metrics
8

Head-to-head metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$2.16 -
$0.90 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$0.89 -
$0.52 Wins
Best Current Discount
-76% -
-90% Wins
Sales Frequency
167 price changes -
184 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & user reception
Metacritic
87/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
81.1% positive -
86.6% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
3.8K Wins
3.1K -
Positive Steam Reviews
3.1K Wins
2.7K -
Negative Steam Reviews
714 -
418 Wins
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
18
18
Steam Recommendations
3.7K Wins
3.0K -
Features
Features & content
Supported Languages
1 language -
5 languages Wins
Release Date
Mar 2007 -
Jan 2014 Wins
GameValio recommendation
MaybeHitman 2: Silent Assassin

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

MaybeHitman: Contracts

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

Statistics over time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time range:
Hitman 2: Silent Assassin
Hitman: Contracts

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

Hitman 2: Silent Assassin

Hitman 2: Silent Assassin

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −76% $2.16Buy
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +85% $4.00View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming$8.99View
Steam
Steam$8.99View
Hitman: Contracts

Hitman: Contracts

5 Stores
GamersGate
GamersGate −90% $0.90Buy
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +178% $2.50View
Kinguin
Kinguin +213% $2.82View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming$8.99View
Steam
Steam$8.99View

Hitman 2: Silent Assassin

Quality

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

81% positive (3,774 reviews): mostly positive
Metacritic 87/100: high marks from professional reviewers
3,774 reviews: solid data foundation

Value

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

$2.16: very accessible price
76% off: deep discount

Popularity

Low popularity: few active players and little community discussion.

Players up 67% in recent days
20 concurrent players: niche audience

Hitman: Contracts

Quality

Divided opinions: worth researching more before deciding.

87% positive (3,123 reviews): very positive reception
3,123 reviews: solid data foundation

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$0.90: very accessible price
90% off: deep discount

Popularity

Declining player base: could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

29 concurrent players: niche audience
Game detailsHitman 2: Silent AssassinHitman: Contracts
Release date
March 15, 2007
January 21, 2014
Developers
Io-Interactive A/S
Io-Interactive A/S
Publishers
Io-Interactive A/S
Io-Interactive A/S
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Which is better: Hitman 2: Silent Assassin or Hitman: Contracts?

Hitman: Contracts won the comparison against Hitman 2: Silent Assassin 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 Hitman 2: Silent Assassin worth buying over Hitman: Contracts?

Based on the metrics, Hitman: Contracts 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: Oct 13, 2026, 11:25 AM UTC

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