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HITMAN World of Assassination vs 007 First Light

HITMAN World of Assassination and 007 First Light both land in Action, Adventure on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Action, Adventure on Steam. HITMAN World of Assassination (2022) is 4 years older than 007 First Light (2026). 007 First Light scores higher on Steam reviews (92.1% positive) than HITMAN World of Assassination (87.7% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.

Which should you pick?

Choose HITMAN World of Assassination

Choose HITMAN World of Assassination if you want the Tracked Controller Support, Stereo Sound, and Surround Sound side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 57% cheaper on the Steam Store. 27,894 Steam reviews back the pick.

Choose 007 First Light

Choose 007 First Light if you want the Camera Comfort and Adjustable Difficulty side of the pairing. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 92.1% positive across 31,451 reviews.

Both HITMAN World of Assassination and 007 First Light sit in Action and Adventure on Steam and both list Subtitle Options and Custom Volume Controls, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.

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HITMAN World of Assassination vs 007 First Light — Steam metadata comparison
HITMAN World of Assassination — Steam game coverHITMAN World of Assassination007 First Light — Steam game cover007 First Light
Released20222026
GenresAction, AdventureAction, Adventure
PlatformsWindows, macOSWindows
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price29.99 USD69.99 USD
Steam reviews87.7% positive (27,894 reviews)92.1% positive (31,451 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersIO Interactive A/SIO Interactive A/S

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HITMAN World of Assassination vs 007 First Light — FAQ

Which is better, HITMAN World of Assassination or 007 First Light?
On Steam reviews 007 First Light scores higher (92.1% positive) than HITMAN World of Assassination (87.7% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, 007 First Light is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
Should I play HITMAN World of Assassination or 007 First Light first?
If you want chronology, HITMAN World of Assassination (2022) came out before 007 First Light (2026). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
Are HITMAN World of Assassination and 007 First Light similar?
They overlap on Action, Adventure on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
Does HITMAN World of Assassination run on Steam Deck?
Yes — HITMAN World of Assassination is rated Deck Verified by Valve. 007 First Light doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
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