007 First Light vs Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater
Both are stealth-action origin stories, but only one asks you to earn your license through patience rather than nostalgia.
Updated 27d ago
IO Interactive nails Bond's origin with a stealth-combat blend that earns the 00 status — skip if you hate Hitman's patience.
Every line, boss and ladder from Snake Eater survives intact with modern controls — but at $70 with UE5 stutter and no Boss Rush, wait for a sale.
By the numbers
Prices checked Oct 11; they move faster than we refresh, so confirm on the store page.
Recent-review figures are Steam's own last-30-days window, read Oct 11.
| Measure | 007 First Light | Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater |
|---|---|---|
| Value Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater wins on value | ||
| Price now | $55.99 −30% · Microsoft Store | $34.99 −30% · Microsoft Store |
| All-time low | $43.74 | $27.99 |
| Cost / hour | $3.54/hr $55.99 · 16 h main story | $2.87/hr $34.99 · 12 h main story |
| Off its low | +28% low was Sep 2026 | +25% low was Jul 2026 |
| Main story | 16 h | 12 h |
| Health | ||
| Steam reviews | 91% 48k reviews | 84% 20k reviews |
| Recent reviews | 87% 2k votes · vs 91% lifetime | 87% 350 votes · vs 84% lifetime |
| Peak players | 4,383 Sep 2026 · ↑ 18% MoM | 801 Sep 2026 · ↓ 38% MoM |
| All-time peak | 39,153 Jun 2026 · now at 11% | 14,757 Sep 2025 · now at 5% |
| Support | ||
| Last patch | 4 days ago | 9 months ago |
| Patch cadence | 4+ in last 90 days, at minimum | 0 in last 90 days |
| Steam Deck | Platinum | Platinum |
Shared scale — same months across the bottom, same player-count axis up the side, so the two lines are directly comparable. A shorter line means a younger game.
What players say
Patterns from long-haul reviewers, taken from each game's verdict. Not live sentiment — each side is dated below.
007 First Light
The atmosphere and one-liners sell the Bond fantasy — even 40-hour fans replay for the style.
Forced stealth sections frustrate players who prefer action-first approach, making re-runs feel restrictive.
from our July 2026 verdict
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater
The faithful recreation—every line, boss, and the ladder intact—plus the new graphics and audio are what the 100+ hour fans praise.
UE5 performance stutter and missing Boss Rush from Subsistence are the key frictions long-time players flag.
from our August 2026 verdict
Key differences
Which one is for you?
Pick 007 First Light if
- You love Hitman's sandbox stealth and want a Bond twist on it
- You prefer a tighter 16-hour campaign over a longer remake
- You don't mind paying over $2 per hour for a polished origin
Pick Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater if
- You've never played Snake Eater and want the classic with modern controls
- You replay games for boss fights like the End's sniper duel
- You can tolerate potential UE5 stutter on PC for a faithful remake
Bottom line
Pick 007 First Light if you want active support and a fresh Bond story; pick Metal Gear Solid Delta if you crave the original Snake Eater experience, but wait for a sale given zero patches and UE5 issues.
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