Manhunt is a brutal stealth-action horror game in which players control James Earl Cash, a death row inmate who awakens to find himself trapped in a snuff film directed by a mysterious man named Starkweather. Forced to participate in a series of sadistic executions, Cash must run, hide, and fight to survive while being hunted by deranged criminals. The game emphasizes stealth, environmental awareness, and brutal melee combat, with executions ranging from quick takedowns to prolonged, gruesome kills.