Hitman: Absolution™VSMETAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN
Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.
Hitman: Absolution™
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METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN
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Hitman: Absolution™ wins 7 of 14 head-to-head metrics.
Hitman: Absolution™ is currently cheaper ($1.31 vs $16.13 for METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN) in USD: the more budget-friendly option right now.
Head-to-head metrics
Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting
Solid pick at the moment: it's holding up well and the price is fair for what you get.
Not urgent, but worth watching: it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.
Statistics over time
Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale
Player count trends
· Concurrent players over timeReview score trends
· Positive review ratio over timeReview volume trends
— Total reviews accumulated over timePrice comparison
Current deals and best prices side by side
Hitman: Absolution™
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Hitman: Absolution™
Quality
Excellent community reception: players and critics agree on the quality.
Value
Great timing to buy: competitive price for the content offered.
Popularity
Smaller but still existing player base: longer wait times for multiplayer.
METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN
Quality
Excellent community reception: players and critics agree on the quality.
Value
Seen it cheaper before: consider wishlisting and waiting.
Popularity
Smaller but still existing player base: longer wait times for multiplayer.
Hitman: Absolution™
Recommended
- OS *: Windows 7 64-bit
- Processor: Intel Core i7 or AMD Athlon II X4
- Hard Drive Space: 24GB
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260 or ATI Radeon HD 5770
- DirectX®: 11
METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN
Recommended
- OS: Windows 7x64, Windows 8x64, Windows 10x64 (64-bit OS Required)
- Processor: Intel Core i7-4790 (3.60GHz) or better; Quad-core or better
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 (DirectX 11 graphic card required)
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 28 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card (Surround Sound 5.1)
Which is better: Hitman: Absolution™ or METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN?
Hitman: Absolution™ won the comparison against METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN 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: Absolution™ worth buying over METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN?
Based on the metrics, Hitman: Absolution™ 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: Absolution™ currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 12:50 PM UTC