Summary
- Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed games have evolved over time, with a mix of disappointing and great entries, leading to subjective rankings.
- Parameters govern success, but individual preferences hold weight, leading to differing rankings among the games.
- Despite some missteps, Ubisoft has maintained a solid balance in evolving the franchise, with some games still holding a special place in fans' hearts.
Starting in 2007, the Assassin’s Creed franchise has had its ups and downs. That’s understandable since a long-running series such as this needs to constantly evolve to stay relevant. Honestly, though, Ubisoft hasn’t made many “bad” Assassin’s Creed game. Even the disappointing ones are still decent games in their own right. Some are just better than others. While this matter is subjective, most people can generally agree that some Assassin's Creed games are the worst of the bunch, while others are a blast to play through and have occupied a comfortable spot in the hearts of most fans as well.
While objectively ranking the Assassin's Creed games can be hard, certain parameters govern this success and then some. However, a person's individual preference will always hold more weight. The prolific nature of this series means that some entries were rushed out, arguably tainting the Assassin's Creed name in the process. However, the best Assassin's Creed games are not only great for the franchise but also the open-world genre in general.
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Updated March 24, 2025, by Mark Sammut: Assassin's Creed Shadows is finally available, allowing players to visit Feudal Japan. The game has enjoyed a mostly successful launch so far, suggesting that the franchise will not be going away anytime soon. This title has been added to the full discussion.
Every Assassin's Creed Game
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Name |
Release Year |
Platforms |
|---|---|---|
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Assassin's Creed |
2007 |
Microsoft Windows, Xbox 360, and PlayStation 3 |
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Assassin's Creed: Altair's Chronicles |
2008 |
Nintendo DS, Mobile |
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Assassin's Creed 2 |
2009 |
Windows, Xbox 360, Xbox One, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, OS X, and Nintendo Switch |
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Assassin's Creed: Bloodlines |
2009 |
PlayStation Portable |
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Assassin's Creed 2: Discovery |
2009 |
Nintendo DS, Mobile |
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Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy |
2010 |
Web Browser |
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Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood |
2010 |
Windows, Xbox 360, Xbox One, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, OS X, and Nintendo Switch |
|
Assassin's Creed: Revelations |
2011 |
Windows, Xbox 360, Xbox One, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, and Nintendo Switch |
|
Assassin's Creed 3 |
2012 |
Windows, Xbox 360, Xbox One, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Wii U, and Nintendo Switch |
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Assassin's Creed 3: Liberation |
2012 |
Windows, Xbox 360, Xbox One, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, and Nintendo Switch |
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Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag |
2013 |
Windows, Xbox 360, Xbox One, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Wii U, and Nintendo Switch |
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Assassin's Creed: Pirates |
2013 |
Mobile |
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Assassin's Creed Rogue |
2014 |
Windows, Xbox 360, Xbox One, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, and Nintendo Switch |
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Assassin's Creed Unity |
2014 |
Windows, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4 |
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Assassin's Creed Freedom Cry |
2014 |
Windows, Xbox 360, Xbox One, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch |
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Assassin's Creed Syndicate |
2015 |
Windows, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4 |
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Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China |
2015 |
Windows, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation Vita |
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Assassin's Creed Chronicles: India |
2016 |
Windows, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation Vita |
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Assassin's Creed Chronicles: Russia |
2016 |
Windows, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation Vita |
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Assassin's Creed Origins |
2017 |
Windows, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4 |
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Assassin's Creed Rebellion |
2018 |
Android and iOS |
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Assassin's Creed Odyssey |
2018 |
Windows, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4 |
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Assassin's Creed Valhalla |
2020 |
Windows, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5 |
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Assassin's Creed Mirage |
2023 |
Windows, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5 |
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Assassin's Creed Nexus VR |
2023 |
Meta Quest |
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Assassin's Creed Shadows |
2025 |
PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S |
26 Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy
A Facebook Game That Served As A Companion App For Brotherhood
- Developer: Ubisoft
- Platforms: Facebook (Browser)
- Release Date: September 30, 2010
Back in the day when Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood came out, companion apps were not common things. However, Project Legacy was an attempt from Ubisoft to use Facebook, the world's most popular social media at the time, in favor of Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood before its launch.
Project Legacy was totally based on Facebook, and it featured a number of short memories from Abstergo Industries' individuals, providing more information on the Assassin's Creed universe.
When Brotherhood was released, Project Legacy received a number of contracts that players could activate through the web-based game and then complete in Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood. It came with a few exclusive in-game cosmetics and some other rewards like extra in-game cash or XP points.
Project Legacy didn't age well and was closed by Facebook in 2013.
25 Assassin's Creed: Altair's Chronicles
The First Time Ever That Assassin's Creed Series Hit Mobile
Assassin's Creed: Altair's Chronicles
- Released
- February 5, 2008
WHERE TO PLAY
- Developer(s)
- Gameloft
- Franchise
- Assassin's Creed
- Platform(s)
- Android, iOS, Nintendo DS
- Genre(s)
- Stealth, Action-Adventure
There was a time when Ubisoft used to develop Assassin's Creed games for handheld consoles that boasted some unique ideas and fun gameplay mechanics. After the immense success of the first-ever game in the series, Ubisoft went all out with the Assassin's Creed IP, with the company developing a handheld Assassin's Creed game that's pretty engaging in its own right.
While Altair's Chronicles may be far from a perfect game, fans of Assassin's Creed will find something to like about the first Assassin's adventures. The exploration and combat featured in this game are fairly serviceable, even if it may not be as mind-blowing as most people would want or expect.
24 Assassin's Creed: Memories
A Card-Based Assassin's Creed That Was Exclusively Launched On iOS
Assassin's Creed: Memories
- Franchise
- Assassin's Creed
- Platform(s)
- iOS
- Genre(s)
- RPG
Assassin's Creed: Memories uses the characters and setting of the franchise rather than delivering the gameplay experience that the series is known for. The game offers card-battler gameplay with added strategy elements in a multiplayer environment.
Players can join guilds and compete against other groups of gamers. Collecting new and powerful cards is a major gameplay loop in Memories as it widens the arsenal of weapons for each player and gives them more freedom in choosing their battle crew.
23 Assassin's Creed: Bloodlines
A Direct Sequel To Altair's Story That Remained Exclusive To PSP
Assassin's Creed: Bloodlines
- Released
- November 17, 2009
WHERE TO PLAY
- Developer(s)
- Ubisoft Montreal
- Franchise
- Assassin's Creed
- Platform(s)
- PSP
- Genre(s)
- Action-Adventure, Stealth
The PlayStation Portable is a legendary handheld that was home to many excellent, quality games during its lengthy lifespan. Fans of the biggest IPs around would love the idea of playing many quality games from their favorite franchises on this handheld, and Ubisoft wasn't far behind here with a PSP Assassin's Creed game made from the ground up.
Assassin's Creed: Bloodlines may struggle a bit with problems revolving around repetition and poor environmental design, but that shouldn't take away anything from the game's impressive achievement in terms of letting players enjoy a bonafide Assassin's Creed game on portable systems.
22 Assassin's Creed: Pirates
Another Mobile Experiment With Assassin's Creed That Only Focuses On Sea Battles
Assassin's Creed: Pirates
- Released
- December 5, 2013
- ESRB
- E10+ for Everyone 10+
- Developer(s)
- Ubisoft Paris
- Franchise
- Assassin's Creed
With the release of games like Black Flag, it was clear that players were more than willing to engage in piracy and ship combat. These gameplay loops were especially engaging for fans of Assassin's Creed. Ubisoft decided to capitalize on this fan appeal by releasing a game for mobile devices that allowed players to become pirates during the golden age of piracy.
While there's no overarching story, Assassin's Creed: Pirates lets players take on missions and form a massive crew to help them in their adventures. The gameplay loop of sailing and earning a fortune makes it a great fit for mobile devices. Players can clock in a few minutes into this experience whenever they have the time to spare.
21 Assassin's Creed Rebellion
A Free-To-Play Mobile RPG With FuncoPop-Style Assassins
Assassin’s Creed Rebellion
- Released
- November 21, 2018
- ESRB
- 12+
- Developer(s)
- Behaviour Interactive
Rebellion is Ubisoft's latest attempt at an Assassin's Creed experience on mobile, and it has been slightly better than previous experiences, as the game still receives content and support.
In Rebellion, players start with a few assassins from the entire series, and as they embark on new missions, they collect data fragments to unlock new assassins. There are a total of over 50 playable characters.
Each mission, however, can only be played for a team of three assassins, and the combination is important as each assassin comes with different skills and equipment. After unlocking new characters, players can take new missions to collect resources to either upgrade their assassins or improve their equipment.
20 Assassin's Creed Identity
A Visually Impressive Adventure For Mobile Gamers
Assassin's Creed Identity
- Released
- February 25, 2016
- Developer(s)
- Ubisoft Blue Byte
- Publisher(s)
- Ubisoft
- Franchise
- Assassin's Creed
- Genre(s)
- Action RPG
There are many mobile games that were made to capitalize on Assassin's Creed's popularity. One such title that deserves its plaudits is Assassin's Creed Identity. It may be a far cry from the best Assassin's Creed game, but this title made the most of a mobile interface and let players become stealthy killers on the fly.
The game takes place in tandem with the story of Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood, focusing on an Assassin named Lo Sparviero who must weaken the presence of the Templars in Italy by completing a wealth of missions. Players must face off against a mysterious organization called The Crows, who somehow sport the same skills as the Assassins themselves.
19 Assassin's Creed 2: Discovery
A Side-Scroller Spin-Off Featuring Ezio On Nitnendo DS
Assassin's Creed II: Discovery
- Released
- November 17, 2009
- ESRB
- T For Teen // Violence
- Developer(s)
- Griptonite Games
- Franchise
- Assassin's Creed
- Platform(s)
- iOS, Nintendo DS
It's a shame that more people haven't played Assassin's Creed 2: Discovery. Many fans consider this title to be one of the best Assassin's Creed games on portable devices. Players who felt that there was room for improvement in Altair's Chronicles will find this side-scrolling action game to be right up their alley.
With Normal, Chase, and Stealth levels to break up the monotony, it's easy to see why the variety in Assassin's Creed 2: Discovery is a blast to play through. The flaws of this title can rear their heads from time to time, but Discovery is an impressive title that fans of the series can have a great time with.
18 Assassin's Creed Chronicles Series
Traveling Around The World With Assassins In A 2.5D Adventure
Assassin's Creed Chronicles: Russia
- Released
- February 9, 2016
WHERE TO PLAY
- Franchise
- Assassin's Creed
- Platform(s)
- PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Xbox One
- Genre(s)
- Action, Platformer, Stealth
- OpenCritic Rating
- Weak
The Assassin's Creed Chronicles series began in April 2015 with Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China. The spin-off game offered a complete change in gameplay direction to the main series, implementing a 2.5D side-scrolling style that emphasized the platforming, stealth, and sword-fighting elements of the series.
The game struggled to impress critics, as evidenced by its 69 Metascore for PS4. The series' fortunes with critics didn't see any improvement, as this 69 Metascore is the spin-off series' highest on the review aggregator site. Despite the lackluster reception though, the Assassin's Creed Chronicles trilogy holds some importance in the franchise, as it provides a change of style that its hardcore fans will appreciate.
17 Assassin's Creed 3: Liberation
The First Ever Assassin's Creed Game To Feature A Female Protagonist
Assassin's Creed III: Liberation
- Released
- October 30, 2012
WHERE TO PLAY
- Developer(s)
- Ubisoft Sofia
- Franchise
- Assassin's Creed
- Genre(s)
- Stealth, Action-Adventure, Open-World
As the name suggests, Assassin's Creed 3: Liberation is a spin-off to Assassin's Creed 3 and takes place in the same period. The game was initially released as a PlayStation Vita exclusive. However, the HD re-release saw it come to PlayStation 3, PC, and Xbox 360, and it was then remastered on the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 as part of the Assassin's Creed 3 Remastered package.
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