Hitman: Codename 47 vs Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne wins 10 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne is $0.80 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Hitman: Codename 47 | Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Worth It | 57 | 75 |
| Quality | 70 | 91 |
| Value | 63 | 78 |
| Popularity | 29 | 33 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $0.80 | $1.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 70% positive | 94% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 15 | 85 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Hitman: Codename 47
Kinguin Cheapest Key marketplace$2.79−65%Buy 
GAMIVO Key marketplace$2.96−63%Buy 
Green Man Gaming Authorized reseller$7.99Buy Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne
Kinguin Cheapest Key marketplace$1.99−80%Buy GAMIVO Key marketplace$2.16−78%Buy 
Steam Official store$2.49−75%Buy Side by side over time
Hitman: Codename 47Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne
Details and requirements
| Item | Hitman: Codename 47 | Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | March 15, 2007 | January 4, 2008 |
| Developers | IO Interactive A/S | Remedy Entertainment |
| Publishers | IO Interactive A/S | Rockstar Games |
| 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: Hitman: Codename 47 or Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne?
Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne 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 Hitman: Codename 47 worth buying over Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne?
Based on the metrics, Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne 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. Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 12:12 PM UTC