5 Best Video Games Like Hitman

July 28, 2026 - 06:50

We love "Hitman," but even the best assassins need a change of scenery. Agent 47's methodical approach to stealth, disguise, and creative elimination is hard to match, but a handful of other titles capture that same satisfying loop of planning, observing, and executing. If you are itching for more sandbox-style stealth, here are five games worth your time.

First up is "Dishonored." You play as Corvo Attano, a bodyguard framed for murder in a plague-ridden city. The game gives you a supernatural toolkit and a series of open levels. You can ghost through without killing anyone, or you can set up elaborate chain reactions using rats, traps, and magic. The freedom to choose your path feels very similar to planning a Hitman mission.

Next is "Deathloop." From the same studio as Dishonored, this game puts you on a time loop on a stylish island. You must kill eight targets before the day resets. The twist is that you learn their schedules and routines, then figure out the perfect order to take them all out in one loop. It has the same puzzle-box feel as a Hitman level, but with a faster pace and a lot of dark humor.

For a more grounded approach, try "Sniper Elite" series. While it focuses on long-range shooting, the best entries, like "Sniper Elite 4," offer large, open maps with multiple ways to reach your target. You can sabotage vehicles, set traps, and use distractions. The signature X-ray kill cam is a bonus, but the core gameplay of scouting, positioning, and taking a clean shot is pure Hitman DNA.

If you want pure chaos and creativity, "Streets of Rogue" is a top-down roguelike where you can play as anything from a soldier to a bartender. Every level is a sandbox. You can hack computers, poison food, start riots, or just blow everything up. It lacks the polish of Hitman, but it makes up for it with sheer variety and the freedom to solve problems in absurd ways.

Finally, "Ghost of Tsushima" offers a different flavor. While it is a samurai epic, the stealth mechanics are surprisingly deep. You can use wind to guide you, distract enemies with firecrackers, and take out entire camps without being seen. The "standoffs" and duels replace the social stealth of Hitman, but the emphasis on patience and precision makes it a natural fit for fans of the genre.