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Hitman: ContractsVSManhunt

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

Hitman: Contracts

Hitman: Contracts

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

Manhunt

Quality
72Popularity
32Value
84
SteamBest price· Steam
Historical low
−65% $3.49
Buy

Winner

Hitman: Contracts wins 7 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
7
Hitman: Contracts
7 of 12 metrics
Manhunt
5 of 12 metrics
5

Head-to-head metrics

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

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$0.90 Wins
$3.49 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$0.52 Wins
$3.49 -
Best Current Discount
-90% Wins
-65% -
Sales Frequency
184 price changes Wins
147 price changes -
Quality
Critical & user reception
Metacritic
N/A -
75/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
86.6% positive Wins
71.4% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
3.1K -
8.2K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
2.7K -
5.9K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
418 Wins
2.4K -
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
18 -
45 Wins
Steam Recommendations
3.0K -
8.2K Wins
Features
Features & content
Supported Languages
5 languages
5 languages
Release Date
Jan 2014 Wins
Jan 2008 -
GameValio recommendation
MaybeHitman: Contracts

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

MaybeManhunt

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

Time range:
Hitman: Contracts
Manhunt

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: 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
Manhunt

Manhunt

4 Stores
Steam
Steam −65% $3.49Buy
Kinguin
Kinguin +29% $4.51View
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +40% $4.87View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +186% $9.99View

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

Manhunt

Quality

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

71% positive (8,225 reviews): mostly positive
Metacritic 75/100: generally favorable from critics
8,225 reviews: solid data foundation

Value

Great timing to buy: competitive price for the content offered.

$3.49: very accessible price
65% off: solid discount
All-time low price: rare opportunity

Popularity

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

Players up 40% in recent days
66 concurrent players: niche audience
Game detailsHitman: ContractsManhunt
Release date
January 21, 2014
January 4, 2008
Developers
Io-Interactive A/S
Rockstar North
Publishers
Io-Interactive A/S
Rockstar Games
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Which is better: Hitman: Contracts or Manhunt?

Hitman: Contracts won the comparison against Manhunt 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: Contracts worth buying over Manhunt?

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. Manhunt currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 11:25 AM UTC

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