Research-backed game lineage

Hitman

Hitman is included in the Series Atlas after independent recognition and an authoritative game-by-game roster audit. Editions, simple ports, DLC, bundles, canceled projects, and cameo-only appearances are excluded.

19 curated games 2000–2024 release span 0 connected branches
Hitman: Codename 47 coverHitman 2 Christmas Game coverHitman 2: Silent Assassin coverHitman: Contracts coverHitman: Blood Money cover

Release chronology

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Ordered by researched series position, then original release date. Ports, DLC, and duplicate editions are intentionally excluded.

19 games in this lineage

01 Hitman: Codename 47 cover
Mainline2000

Hitman: Codename 47

Hitman: Codename 47 sets a new standard for thinker-shooters. As Hitman you must use stealth, tactics and imagination to enter, execute and exit your assignment, getting minimum attention but maximum effect! You have access to the most devious devices, but it will cost you – how you use them will determine if you retire as a millionaire, or get retired! Hitman is no ordinary hired killer – he’s a versatile forensic artist using stealth, disguise, intelligence, advanced weapons, poison and raw power to accomplish his kills. But he is also haunted by a troubling past of deception and brutal genetic engineering. The intriguing story evolves over five chapters of riveting action. But the success of a contract killer depends just as much on a fast mind as a quick shot.

Nov 19, 200067/100
02 Hitman 2 Christmas Game cover
Mainline2001

Hitman 2 Christmas Game

The Hitman 2 Christmas Game is a promotional flash game developed by the now-defunct Noise Media, and released by Eidos Interactive to promote Hitman 2: Silent Assassin during the holiday season.

Dec 1, 2001
03 Hitman 2: Silent Assassin cover
Mainline2002

Hitman 2: Silent Assassin

Enter the realm of a retired assassin, forced back into action by treason. You may be a hired killer but you still have a sense of loyalty and justice. Visit the dark recesses of a world corrupted by crime, greed, degradation and dishonor. And a past that catches up with you. Trust no one - if the price is right, the finger of your most trusted ally will be on the trigger. Your targets may hide in the most remote areas of the planet, but their destruction is never prevented - only postponed. Learn your trade - master your tools - overcome your obstacles - outsmart your enemies - eliminate your targets. Remember: rash decisions bleed consequences. Know when to strike instantly, know when to take your time. Chance favors the prepared. Failure is not an option.

Sep 30, 200279/100
04 Hitman: Contracts cover
Mainline2004

Hitman: Contracts

Hitman: Contracts is a stealth action game developed by IO Interactive and published by Eidos Interactive. It is the third installment in the Hitman game series. The game features recreations of four levels from Hitman: Codename 47.

Apr 20, 200474/100
05 Hitman: Blood Money cover
Mainline2006

Hitman: Blood Money

Hitman Blood Money is the fourth installment of the critically acclaimed Hitman series. If Agent 47 must stay hidden, make clean ‘hits’ and leave the scene unnoticed, he will be rewarded. But if he is revealed during a violent act, his picture will end up in the papers and on wanted posters, making the job as a contract killer more difficult. This time, Agent 47 is paid in cold, hard cash. How the money is spent will affect his passage through the game and the weapons at his disposal, resulting in a unique game-play experience for each player.

May 26, 200682/100
06 Hitman: Blood Money L.A. cover
Mainline2007

Hitman: Blood Money L.A.

Enter the Dark underworld of organized crime as Agent 47, the ruthlessly efficient and professional Hitman. Your mission and objectives are issued by the ever present mission controller, DIANA. Can you achieve your objectives and dispatch your targets while remaining undetected? Shadows, Disguises and silent weapons are your best chances of getting through this isometric stealth adventure alive.

Mar 1, 2007
07 Hitman: Blood Money Vegas cover
Mainline2007

Hitman: Blood Money Vegas

Enter the Dark underworld of organized crime as Agent 47, the ruthlessly efficient and professional Hitman. Your mission and objectives are issued by the ever present mission controller, DIANA. Can you achieve your objectives and dispatch your targets while remaining undetected? Shadows, Disguises and silent weapons are your best chances of getting through this isometric stealth adventure alive.

Nov 23, 2007
08 Hitman: Absolution cover
Mainline2012

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.

Nov 19, 201273/100
09 Hitman 2: Silent Assassin HD cover
Remaster2013

Hitman 2: Silent Assassin HD

The perfect hitman, Agent 47, tries to distance himself from his violent past and becomes a humble church gardener. But he is tricked into returning to his trade when his friend, a priest, gets kidnapped by an Italian mafioso. Hitman 2: Silent Assassin is a third-person stealth game. As a titular hitman, you have to complete a number of missions all over the world. Each mission generally involves assassinating someone and possibly fulfilling a couple of other objectives.

Jan 30, 2013
10 Hitman: Blood Money HD cover
Remaster2013

Hitman: Blood Money HD

Hitman’s back, drawing you closer than ever into his deadly world where staying anonymous, being smart and totally ruthless are the key to a perfect execution. Lucrative contracts on the rich and powerful in high profile locations make killing for money good business. But when a rival agency enters the scene it’s war and only the best man will be left standing.

Jan 30, 201387/100
11 Hitman Go cover
Mainline2014

Hitman Go

Hitman GO is a turn-based puzzle game with beautifully rendered diorama-style set pieces. You will strategically navigate fixed spaces on a grid to avoid enemies and take out your target or infiltrate well-guarded locations. You really have to think about each move and all the Hitman tools of the trade you would expect are included; disguises, distractions, sniper rifles and even 47’s iconic Silverballers.

Apr 17, 201474/100
12 Hitman: Sniper cover
Mainline2015

Hitman: Sniper

Hitman: Sniper is a mobile game developed by Square Enix Montreal, and is their second Hitman mobile game after Hitman GO. BECOME THE ULTIMATE SILENT ASSASSIN Step into the shoes of Agent 47 in Hitman Sniper and discover the most compelling sniper experience on mobile. TACTICAL MISSIONS IN MONTENEGRO Hone your strategic skills and orchestrate the perfect assassination kill shot. SURVIVOR CHALLENGE IN DEATH VALLEY Non-stop action as the zombie hunter in a true test of your skills and speed of execution. MORE THAN 150 MISSIONS AND 10 DIFFERENT CONTRACTS Improve your skills for the perfect assassination as you uncover secrets and subterfuges. 16 UNIQUE GUNS Eliminate targets, collect weapon parts and complete blueprints to unlock the most powerful guns. COMPETE AGAINST YOUR FRIENDS FOR THE FIRST PLACE IN THE LEADERBOARDS Boost your score and climb up the contract killer ranks to become the world's finest silent assassin.

Jun 2, 201578/100
13 Hitman cover
Mainline2016

Hitman

Hitman is a stealth game and the sixth mainline entry in the Hitman franchise, serving as the first installment of the World of Assassination trilogy. Players control the genetically engineered assassin Agent 47 from a third-person perspective as he carries out contract killings across large, open-ended sandbox levels set in locations around the globe including Paris, Italy, Morocco, Bangkok, Colorado, and Japan. Each level presents numerous approaches to eliminating targets, from disguises and environmental manipulation to staged accidents and direct confrontation. The game features a classless system where players unlock new tools, starting locations, and gear by completing challenges. Originally released episodically, the game was later delisted from standalone sale in 2023 when IO Interactive consolidated the trilogy under a single package titled Hitman: World of Assassination.

Mar 11, 201679/100
14 Hitman: Sniper Assassin cover
Mainline2018

Hitman: Sniper Assassin

Hitman: Sniper Assassin is a stand-alone experience that embraces the core elements of a Hitman game, as seen through the sniper scope of Agent 47. Prepare for Hitman 2 and enter the World of Assassination today through this sniper mission that tasks you with eliminating an international gang of thieves.

Jun 7, 2018
15 Hitman 2 cover
Mainline2018

Hitman 2

Travel the globe and track your targets across exotic sandbox locations in Hitman 2. From sun-drenched streets to dark and dangerous rainforests, nowhere is safe from the world’s most creative assassin, Agent 47 in the ultimate spy thriller story.

Nov 13, 201882/100
17 Hitman 3 cover
Mainline2021

Hitman 3

Hitman 3 is the dramatic conclusion to the World of Assassination trilogy. Become Agent 47, a legendary assassin and use creativity and improvisation to execute the most ingenious and spectacular eliminations, in sprawling sandbox locations all around the globe.

Jan 20, 202185/100
18 Hitman: Blood Money Reprisal cover
Remaster2023

Hitman: Blood Money Reprisal

A new version of Hitman: Blood Money. Hitman: Blood Money Reprisal stars Agent 47, an assassin dispatching targets all around the world. The new version introduces some new mechanics, such as instinct mode and a minimap.

Nov 30, 202372/100
19 Hitman 3 VR: Reloaded cover
Mainline2024

Hitman 3 VR: Reloaded

In HITMAN 3 VR: Reloaded Agent 47 returns as the world’s top assassin for the most important contracts of his entire career. Rebuilt from the ground up for VR, HITMAN 3 VR: Reloaded marks a significant milestone in the HITMAN series, leveraging the power of Meta Quest 3 to deliver an unparalleled, untethered, and unrivalled VR experience.

Sep 5, 2024

Sources and method

Built from the public record.

Membership is researched from external official and independent sources. Mainline games, direct spin-offs, remakes, remasters, and standalone expansions are included; DLC, simple ports, duplicate editions, compilation-only duplicates, rumors, cancellations, and cameo-only crossovers are excluded.

  1. database Hitman collection — IGDB

    IGDB maintains a distinct collection record for Hitman and supplies the authoritative roster used for membership verification.

  2. reference List of best-selling video game franchises

    The independent catalog recognizes Hitman as a multi-game franchise and supports its inclusion in this major-series research sweep.