Hitman: Absolution

Nov 19, 2012
Developer: IO Interactive
Platforms: PlayStation 3AndroidPC (Microsoft Windows)Xbox 360Nintendo Switch
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About Hitman: Absolution

Hitman: Absolution follows the Original Assassin undertaking his most personal contract to date. Betrayed by the Agency and hunted by the police, Agent 47 finds himself pursuing redemption in a corrupt and twisted world. Showcasing Io-Interactive’s new proprietary Glacier 2 technology, the game has been built from the ground up, boasting a cinematic story, distinctive art direction and highly original game design, Hitman Absolution combines much loved classic gameplay with completely new gameplay features for the Hitman franchise.

Released: Nov 19, 2012
Developer: IO Interactive
Publisher: Square Enix

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Can my PC run Hitman: Absolution?

Hitman: Absolution needs at least 2 GB RAM.

Minimum

OS: Windows Vista, 7
Processor: True dual core CPU (Intel, AMD)
Memory: 2 GB RAM

Is Hitman: Absolution worth buying?

Steam

93% positive

'Very Positive', 49,351 reviews

Metacritic

Critics (IGDB)

72/100

16 critics

What Steam players say about Hitman: Absolution73/100

Steam community summary by CriticalPixel

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What is Hitman: Absolution about?

Hitman Absolution follows Agent 47, a cold blooded assassin, who takes on his most dangerous contract to date. Betrayed by those he trusted and hunted by the police, he finds himself at the centre of a dark conspiracy and must embark on a personal journey through a corrupt and twisted world, in his search for the truth.

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Game modes: Single player

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What is the cheapest place to buy Hitman: Absolution?

Right now the lowest price for Hitman: Absolution we're tracking is $1.99 at Loaded — 90% below Steam's $19.99. We compare 7 stores and prices refresh every few minutes.

What is the lowest price Hitman: Absolution has ever been?

The lowest price we've recorded for Hitman: Absolution is $1.60 at Instant Gaming on August 16, 2026. The current best price is about 24% above that low.

Is Hitman: Absolution worth buying?

93% of 49,351 Steam user reviews for Hitman: Absolution are positive ("Very Positive"). It also holds a Metacritic score of 79. The Steam community summary on this page sums up what those players say.

Can my PC run Hitman: Absolution?

The minimum system requirements for Hitman: Absolution are — OS: Windows Vista, 7; CPU: True dual core CPU (Intel, AMD); RAM: 2 GB RAM. See the full minimum and recommended specs in the system requirements section on this page.

When was Hitman: Absolution released?

Hitman: Absolution released on November 19, 2012, developed by IO Interactive and published by Square Enix, Feral Interactive.

What platforms is Hitman: Absolution available on?

Hitman: Absolution is available on PlayStation 3, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac, Xbox 360, Nintendo Switch. It supports single player.

When do Hitman: Absolution prices drop?

Hitman: Absolution last hit a new low of $1.60 on August 16, 2026 at Instant Gaming. Current best price is $1.99. Prices on this page refresh every few minutes, so check back around seasonal sales for new lows.

Where's the cheapest place to buy Hitman: Absolution?

The cheapest Hitman: Absolution price right now is $1.99 at Loaded, 90% below the Steam price.

Hitman: Absolution price comparison across stores
Store	Edition / Region	Discount	Price	Buy link
LoadedBest price	Steam · Worldwide	-90%	$1.99-90%	Buy Hitman: Absolution at Loaded
Driffle	Steam · Global	—	$2.76	Buy Hitman: Absolution at Driffle
Instant Gaming	Steam · Global	-86%	$3.23-86%	Buy Hitman: Absolution at Instant Gaming
Kinguin	Steam · Global	—	$3.33	Buy Hitman: Absolution at Kinguin
Gamivo	Steam · Global	—	$15.43	Buy Hitman: Absolution at Gamivo
Steam	Steam	—	$19.99	Buy Hitman: Absolution at Steam

All-time low: $1.60 at Instant Gaming on Aug 16, 2026 — the current best price is 24% above it.

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