Hitman 3
Hitman 3 is the dramatic conclusion to the World of Assassination trilogy. Become Agent 47, a legendary assassin and use creativity and improvisation to execute the most ingenious and spectacular eliminations, in sprawling sandbox locations all around the globe.
What it feels like
The game invites experimentation and improvisation; player reviews and design encourage mischievous, inventive kill methods.
What it's about
The spy thriller framework of covert infiltration, target elimination, and global assignments structures the narrative. The criminal underworld and contract assassination frame the setting and objectives.
How it plays
Stealth is the foundational pillar of Hitman 3's design; avoiding detection and eliminating targets undetected is the primary path to success and mastery. The game's sandbox locations and systems reward creative, player-authored solutions—multiple approaches to eliminating targets through interlocking systems and environmental interaction. Blending into crowds, disguises, and moving undetected among civilians is a core stealth mechanic alongside traditional shadow-based infiltration.
How it looks and sounds
The third-person camera perspective over Agent 47's shoulder is standard throughout the game world.
How it's structured
Each location is a sprawling, open-ended space where the player sets their own approach and objectives within the elimination contract. Hitman 3 serves as the dramatic conclusion to the World of Assassination trilogy with a bounded narrative arc. Hitman 3's core experience is designed for solo play, with emphasis on personal mastery of each location.
Kindred games
Shares Stealth, Sandbox, Social Stealth, Immersive Sim.
Both lean into Stealth, Sandbox, Social Stealth, Immersive Sim.
Shares Stealth, Immersive Sim, Detection & Awareness, Takedowns & Assassination.
Both lean into Stealth, Immersive Sim, Detection & Awareness, Third-Person.
Shares Stealth, Immersive Sim, Social Stealth, Takedowns & Assassination.
Both lean into Stealth, Immersive Sim, Social Stealth, Takedowns & Assassination.
Closest hidden gems
A lesser-known kindred — Stealth, Immersive Sim, Detection & Awareness, Takedowns & Assassination. 95% positive across 4,598 Steam reviews.
Both lean into Stealth, Immersive Sim, Detection & Awareness, Takedowns & Assassination.
A lesser-known kindred — Stealth, Third-Person, Detection & Awareness, Melee Combat. 90% positive across 4,775 Steam reviews.
Both lean into Stealth, Third-Person, Detection & Awareness, Melee Combat.
A lesser-known kindred — Stealth, Detection & Awareness, Playful. 85% positive across 4,320 Steam reviews.
Both lean into Stealth, Detection & Awareness, Playful, Single-Player.