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Hitman 2 (2018)

Hitman 2 (2018) leans Optimization (Pure Optimization). Below: catalogued games with the closest cheat-test profile, and exactly where each one differs.

Matched first against: Tactical - then ranked by cheat-test profile.

EXECUTION3 /10READS0 /10VARIANCE2 /10OPTIMIZATION9 /10

12 games like Hitman 2 (2018)

A cross-genre tag below means that pick didn't share a genre - it filled a slot on cheat-test profile alone.

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HitmanPure Optimization · stealth sandbox

Both lean on reads about the same (0 vs 0). Biggest difference: execution (3 vs 2) - minimal twitch skill, stealth-focused

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Commandos: Behind Enemy Lines cover art
Commandos: Behind Enemy LinesPure Optimization · stealth tactics

Both lean on reads about the same (0 vs 0). Biggest difference: execution (3 vs 4) - Timing guard windows takes precise clicks

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Valkyria Chronicles cover art
Valkyria ChroniclesPure Optimization · tactical RPG

Both lean on execution about the same (3 vs 3). Biggest difference: variance (2 vs 3) - Accuracy rolls and interception fire add noise

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Kingdom RushPure Optimization · tower defense

Both lean on reads about the same (0 vs 0). Biggest difference: execution (3 vs 2) - Light micro of hero and rally points

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The EscapistsPure Optimization · prison escape sim

Both lean on reads about the same (0 vs 0). Biggest difference: execution (3 vs 2) - Light timing for fights and routine windows

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Desperados: Wanted Dead or AlivePure Optimization · real-time tactics

Both lean on reads about the same (0 vs 0). Biggest difference: execution (3 vs 4) - Quick-action setups demand precise simultaneous timing

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Dragon Age: Inquisition cover art
Dragon Age: InquisitionPure Optimization · action RPG

Both lean on execution about the same (3 vs 3). Biggest difference: optimization (9 vs 7) - Crafting, specialization, war table planning

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Plants vs. Zombies cover art
Plants vs. ZombiesPure Optimization · tower defense

Both lean on reads about the same (0 vs 0). Biggest difference: execution (3 vs 1) - Clicking to plant, minimal pressure

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Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory cover art
Splinter Cell: Chaos TheoryPure Optimization · stealth action

Both lean on optimization about the same (9 vs 9). Biggest difference: execution (3 vs 5) - Rappel aim, hand-over-hand movement, and knockouts require care

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Fire Emblem: Three HousesPure Optimization · tactical RPG

Both lean on optimization about the same (9 vs 9). Biggest difference: execution (3 vs 1) - Menu-driven, no mechanical bar

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Rome: Total WarPure Optimization · strategy wargame

Both lean on execution about the same (3 vs 3). Biggest difference: reads (0 vs 2) - Optional multiplayer battles; campaign AI is mappable

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Medieval II: Total WarPure Optimization · grand strategy wargame

Both lean on optimization about the same (9 vs 9). Biggest difference: execution (3 vs 2) - real-time battle micro is modest

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Game details

Released
2018
Developer
IO Interactive
Franchise
Hitman
Platforms
Stadia, PS4, PC, XONE
Modes
Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
IGDB critics
82/100
IGDB users
81/100
ShooterTacticalAdventureActionStealth