Hitman: Absolution™

Developer: Io-Interactive A/S
Released: Nov 19, 2012
Steam reviews: 93% of players recommend it, from 64,031 reviews — Steam calls that “Very Positive”
Tags: Action

On Linux, Steam Deck and Steam Machine

Proton: GoldDeck PlayableSteam Machine: PlayableSteamOS Compatible

This game runs great under Proton after tweaks, per ProtonDB reports (144 reports). Valve rates it Playable on Steam Deck.

Valve rates it Playable on Steam Machine. Valve marks it SteamOS Compatible.

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Cloud saves · The store backs this game's saves up. That cover ends if your account does.From the store listing

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Features

Single-player
Steam Achievements
Steam Trading Cards
Partial Controller Support
Steam Cloud
Family Sharing

From the game's Steam store page.

Languages

English · full audio
French · full audio
German · full audio
Italian · full audio
Spanish - Spain · full audio
Polish · full audio
Russian · full audio
Turkish

Steam lists 8 languages, 7 with full audio.

Age rating & content

17+Steam's age gate for this game
ESRB M · Blood and Gore Intense Violence Partial Nudity Sexual Themes Strong Language Use of DrugsThe rating board's own rating, as Steam relays it
PEGI 18 · Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Partial Nudity, Sexual Themes, Strong Language, Use of DrugsThe rating board's own rating, as Steam relays it
USK 18The rating board's own rating, as Steam relays it
OFLC MA15 · "Strong violence, coarse language and sexual references, Gaming experience may change online"The rating board's own rating, as Steam relays it
NZOFLC MA15 · "Strong violence, coarse language and sexual references, Gaming experience may change online"The rating board's own rating, as Steam relays it
CERO Z · [img]http://media.steampowered.com/store/Ratings/CERO/violence.png[/img] [img]http://media.steampowered.com/store/Ratings/CERO/crime.png[/img]The rating board's own rating, as Steam relays it
KGRB 18The rating board's own rating, as Steam relays it
DEJUS 18The rating board's own rating, as Steam relays it
MDA M18The rating board's own rating, as Steam relays it
CSRR RThe rating board's own rating, as Steam relays it
CRL 18The rating board's own rating, as Steam relays it

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About this game

The developer's description, from the game's Steam store page.

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.

Key Features

Showcasing Glacier 2™ technology: HITMAN: ABSOLUTION has been built from the ground up, boasting a cinematic story, distinctive art direction and highly original game and sound design.
Freedom of Choice: Stalk your prey, fight them head on or adapt as you go along. As Agent 47 the choice is yours thanks to highly evolved gameplay mechanics and a ground-breaking AI system.
Experience a Living, Breathing World: In the world of Hitman: Absolution every moment can become a story as unique characters, rich dialogue and Hollywood standard performances combine to create a gameplay experience like no other.
Disguises: As Agent 47, the identity of almost anyone you meet is yours for the taking. Immobilise your prey, steal their outfit and use your instinct to blend in and deceive your enemies.
Instinct Mode: See the world through the eyes of Agent 47 and become the world’s deadliest assassin. Using Hitman: Absolution’s Instinct Mode you’ll predict enemy movement, discover new ways to kill and use high powered weaponry with deadly accuracy.