Choose Hitman GO: Definitive Edition
Choose Hitman GO: Definitive Edition if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Hitman GO: Definitive Edition launched in 2016.
Hitman GO: Definitive Edition vs Ninja Code
Hitman GO: Definitive Edition and Ninja Code both land in Strategy 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 are Strategy games on Steam. Hitman GO: Definitive Edition (2016) is 2 years older than Ninja Code (2018). Hitman GO: Definitive Edition scores higher on Steam reviews (85.8% positive) than Ninja Code (45.5% 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 Ninja Code
Choose Ninja Code if you want an Action, Indie, and RPG experience. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Ninja Code launched in 2018.
Both Hitman GO: Definitive Edition and Ninja Code sit in Strategy on Steam, 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.
Side-by-side comparison
 Hitman GO: Definitive Edition |  Ninja Code | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2018 |
| Genres | Strategy | Action, Strategy, Indie, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 7.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 85.8% positive (975 reviews) | 45.5% positive (11 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Square Enix Montréal | Li Changchun |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- Hitman GO: Definitive Edition (2016) is 2 years older than Ninja Code (2018).
- Hitman GO: Definitive Edition scores higher on Steam reviews (85.8% positive) than Ninja Code (45.5% positive).
- Ninja Code is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Hitman GO: Definitive Edition (3.99 USD vs. 7.99 USD).
- Hitman GO: Definitive Edition is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Ninja Code has no Deck rating yet.
Hitman GO: Definitive Edition vs Ninja Code — FAQ
- Should I play Hitman GO: Definitive Edition or Ninja Code first?
- If you want chronology, Hitman GO: Definitive Edition (2016) came out before Ninja Code (2018). 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 GO: Definitive Edition and Ninja Code similar?
- They overlap on Strategy 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 GO: Definitive Edition run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Hitman GO: Definitive Edition is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Ninja Code doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.