Hitman: Absolution cover art

games like

Hitman: Absolution

Hitman: Absolution 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.

EXECUTION4 /10READS0 /10VARIANCE2 /10OPTIMIZATION7 /10

12 games like Hitman: Absolution

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

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

Both lean on variance about the same (2 vs 2). Biggest difference: execution (4 vs 3) - Action-leaning combat, dodge timing matters

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Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots cover art
Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the PatriotsPracticed Mastery · stealth action

Both lean on reads about the same (0 vs 0). Biggest difference: execution (4 vs 5) - flexible gunplay alongside sneaking

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SuperHot cover art
SuperHotPracticed Mastery · puzzle FPS

Both lean on reads about the same (0 vs 0). Biggest difference: execution (4 vs 5) - Time-stops-when-you-stop removes most twitch pressure

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Star Wars: Republic Commando cover art
Star Wars: Republic CommandoPracticed Mastery · squad tactical shooter

Both lean on reads about the same (0 vs 0). Biggest difference: execution (4 vs 5) - Solid gunplay but squad does much lifting

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The Saboteur cover art
The SaboteurPracticed Mastery · open-world action

Both lean on reads about the same (0 vs 0). Biggest difference: execution (4 vs 5) - Climbing, driving and shootouts need moderate dexterity

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The Bureau: XCOM Declassified cover art
The Bureau: XCOM DeclassifiedPure Optimization · tactical shooter

Both lean on execution about the same (4 vs 4). Biggest difference: variance (2 vs 3) - cover-based hit chances are randomized

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The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past cover art
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the PastPure Optimization · action adventurecross-genre

Both lean on execution about the same (4 vs 4). Otherwise the profiles match closely.

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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - Special Edition cover art
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - Special EditionPure Optimization · open-world RPGcross-genre

Both lean on execution about the same (4 vs 4). Otherwise the profiles match closely.

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Euro Truck Simulator 2 cover art
Euro Truck Simulator 2Pure Optimization · trucking simcross-genre

Both lean on execution about the same (4 vs 4). Otherwise the profiles match closely.

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Thief cover art
ThiefPure Optimization · stealth actioncross-genre

Both lean on execution about the same (4 vs 4). Otherwise the profiles match closely.

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Pokémon Snap cover art
Pokémon SnapPure Optimization · rail photography gamecross-genre

Both lean on execution about the same (4 vs 4). Otherwise the profiles match closely.

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Gothic 3 cover art
Gothic 3Pure Optimization · open-world action RPGcross-genre

Both lean on execution about the same (4 vs 4). Otherwise the profiles match closely.

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Game details

Released
2012
Developer
IO Interactive
Franchise
Hitman
Platforms
PS3, Android, PC, iOS, Mac, X360, Switch
Modes
Single player
IGDB critics
72/100
IGDB users
75/100
ShooterTacticalAdventureActionStealth