Choose Hitman: Codename 47
Choose Hitman: Codename 47 if it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. 1,940 Steam reviews back the pick.
Hitman: Codename 47 vs Wetwork
Hitman: Codename 47 and Wetwork both land in Action 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 Action games on Steam. Hitman: Codename 47 (2007) is 11 years older than Wetwork (2018). Hitman: Codename 47 is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Wetwork (7.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD). 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 Wetwork
Choose Wetwork if you want an Indie, Adventure, and Early Access experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2018) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Wetwork launched in 2018.
Both Hitman: Codename 47 and Wetwork sit in Action 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: Codename 47 |  Wetwork | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2007 | 2018 |
| Genres | Action | Action, Indie, Adventure, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 7.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 63.8% positive (1,940 reviews) | 7 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | IO Interactive A/S | Jānis Circenis |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Hitman: Codename 47 (2007) is 11 years older than Wetwork (2018).
- Hitman: Codename 47 is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Wetwork (7.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Hitman: Codename 47 is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Wetwork has no Deck rating yet.
Hitman: Codename 47 vs Wetwork — FAQ
- Should I play Hitman: Codename 47 or Wetwork first?
- If you want chronology, Hitman: Codename 47 (2007) came out before Wetwork (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: Codename 47 and Wetwork similar?
- They overlap on Action 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: Codename 47 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Hitman: Codename 47 is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Wetwork doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.