Manhunt, developed by Rockstar Games, is a third-person action game that caused a lot of controversy for its violent scenes. The game follows a death-sentenced convict James, who has to survive the night in Carcer City to earn his freedom. The game's storyline revolves around James being equipped with an earpiece and being forced to participate in a violent TV show by The Director.

The gameplay of Manhunt requires players to complete specific tasks by traversing multiple locations. Players have to be careful of the special enemies called The Hunters, who run towards the players as soon as they are spotted. The game features an advanced stealth system that allows players to hide in the shadows. The players can execute enemies either by direct confrontation or a stealth kill. The game encourages the players to use stealth kills, and there are three types of executions, each varying in their speed and violence.