Rank 01Games like Manhunt
- 30 games
- Updated May 4, 2026
Players who liked Manhunt also play
The closest matches to Manhunt: Hatred, Friday the 13th: The Game, Outlast, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, and The Evil Within 2. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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The Texas Chain Saw Massacre
Why this: Also Blood and Stealth, like Manhunt.
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Condemned: Criminal Origins
Why this: Also Survival Horror and Gore, like Manhunt.
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- Released: 2008
- Developer: Rockstar North
- Price: $9.99checked Nov 5
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 67% of 2,939 reviews
- Genres: Action
- Metacritic 75
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Carcer citys oppressive atmosphere immerses you
- Execution tier system rewards creativity and brutality
- Gangs hunt you relentlessly if spotted
- Dark
- Grim
- Tense
More games like Manhunt, sliced differently
Reviewers mention these as similar to Manhunt
Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.
POSTAL
Why this: Same dark mood as Manhunt.
Resident Evil
Why this: Same unsettling mood as Manhunt.
Butcher's Creek
Why this: Same grim mood as Manhunt.
Outlast 2
Why this: Also Mature and Survival Horror, like Manhunt.
Kingpin — Life of Crime
Why this: Also Gore and Violent, like Manhunt.
POSTAL 2
Why this: Also Mature and Gore, like Manhunt.
TORMENTOR
Why this: Also Stealth and Mature, like Manhunt.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Manhunt at current Steam store prices.
Neverending Nightmares
Why this: Also Blood and Survival Horror, like Manhunt.
Pyromaniac
Why this: Also Survival Horror and Gore, like Manhunt.
Metro: Last Light Redux
Why this: Also Stealth and Survival Horror, like Manhunt.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to Manhunt, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
PAPERHEAD EP.0
Why this: Also Blood and Gore, like Manhunt.
Doki Doki Literature Club!
Why this: Also Gore and Violent, like Manhunt.
Hello Neighbor Pre-Alpha
Why this: Also Stealth and Survival Horror, like Manhunt.
Counter-Strike:Global Offensive
Why this: Also Mature and Violent, like Manhunt.
About Manhunt
The closest matches to Manhunt: Hatred, Friday the 13th: The Game, Outlast, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, and The Evil Within 2. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Manhunt is your kind of game, the closest matches are Hatred, Friday the 13th: The Game and Outlast — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as dark, grim and tense, and single out its environmental hiding and execution tier system. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
Rockstar North's Manhunt is a stealth action game set in the oppressive urban decay of Carcer City, released in 2008 at $9.99. Players navigate through dark, grim environments using environmental hiding and stealth execution mechanics, where a tiered execution system rewards creative brutality and tactical positioning matters far more than firepower. A gang alert system means that once spotted, enemies hunt relentlessly, creating tense scenarios where survival depends on careful planning. Reviewers note the VHS-era grindhouse aesthetic feels authentic and creates an unsettling atmosphere, with the oppressive setting immersing players in the brutal world. Currently playable on Steam Deck with a 67% positive rating from nearly 3,000 Steam reviews.
About Manhunt: You awake to the sound of your own panicked breath. In Manhunt, you must run, hide and fight to survive. If you can stay alive long enough, you may find out who did this to you. This is a brutal blood sport.
Is Manhunt worth buying?
Players are split
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 67% of 2,939 Steam reviews are positive.
- Last 30 days: 68% positive across 156 new reviews, in line with its all-time score.
- Price: $9.99 (checked Nov 9).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 6 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics usually quit early: a median of 1.1 h played before their negative review.
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Carcer citys oppressive atmosphere immerses you
- Execution tier system rewards creativity and brutality
- Gangs hunt you relentlessly if spotted
- Tactical positioning matters more than raw firepower
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“not only the steam version of this game contains anti piracy restrictions, but the game wont even open without downloading online addons. If you ask me its a waste of money and will probably make your day worse”
“Fix that damn bug with NPC's that can't react to your noises and open the cell door.”
People who play it also play: Hatred, Friday the 13th: The Game, Outlast
Frequently asked about Manhunt
Can I run it?
Does Manhunt run on Steam Deck?
Manhunt is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does Manhunt cost?
Manhunt is listed on Steam at 9.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Manhunt?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Manhunt are Hatred, Friday the 13th: The Game, Outlast.
Who developed Manhunt?
Manhunt was developed by Rockstar North and published by Rockstar Games.