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Hitman: ContractsVSThe Slater

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
The Slater

The Slater

Quality
62Popularity
48Value
86
SteamBest price· Steam
Historical low
−85% $1.49
Buy

Winner

Hitman: Contracts wins 9 of 13 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
9
Hitman: Contracts
9 of 13 metrics
The Slater
4 of 13 metrics
4

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
$1.49 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$0.52 Wins
$1.49 -
Best Current Discount
-90% Wins
-85% -
Sales Frequency
184 price changes Wins
86 price changes -
Quality
Critical & user reception
Steam Review Score
86.6% positive Wins
75.1% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
3.1K Wins
896 -
Positive Steam Reviews
2.7K Wins
673 -
Negative Steam Reviews
418 -
223 Wins
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
18 Wins
0 -
Steam Recommendations
3.0K Wins
869 -
Features
Features & content
Achievements
0 -
27 Wins
Supported Languages
5 languages -
9 languages Wins
Release Date
Jan 2014 -
Sep 2018 Wins
GameValio recommendation
MaybeHitman: Contracts

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

MaybeThe Slater

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
The Slater

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
The Slater

The Slater

3 Stores
Steam
Steam −85% $1.49Buy
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +24% $1.85View
Kinguin
Kinguin +98% $2.95View

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

The Slater

Quality

Splits opinions: likely to click if you're already a genre fan.

75% positive (896 reviews): mostly positive
896 reviews: decent but potentially skewed

Value

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

$1.49: very accessible price
85% off: deep discount
All-time low price: rare opportunity

Popularity

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

2 concurrent players: niche audience
Game detailsHitman: ContractsThe Slater
Release date
January 21, 2014
September 20, 2018
Developers
Io-Interactive A/S
Laina Interactive
Publishers
Io-Interactive A/S
Laina Interactive
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
—
27
Which is better: Hitman: Contracts or The Slater?

Hitman: Contracts won the comparison against The Slater 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 The Slater?

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

Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 10:34 AM UTC

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