Unlocking the Legacy: The Ultimate Ranking of Assassin's Creed Games on Steam

Highlights

Assassin's Creed II is widely considered one of the best video games ever made, propelling the franchise to mainstream popularity and solidifying its spot as a AAA game.

Assassin's Creed Odyssey sets itself apart from its counterparts by placing a strong emphasis on history and mythology, presenting an awe-inspiring and captivating rendition of ancient Greece.

While Assassin's Creed Unity introduced a novel parkour system and cooperative mode, the game faced substantial backlash for its abundance of bugs upon its initial launch.

Since its inception, the Assassin’s Creed franchise has captivated players with captivating journeys through various historical moments. It immerses players in the covert war between the Assassins and the Templars across different time periods, locations, and cultures. Ubisoft has excelled in crafting compelling narratives, awe-inspiring landscapes, expansive open worlds, and innovative gameplay mechanics, earning them a favorable reputation among gamers worldwide.

As both long-time fans and newcomers delve into the world of stealth, action, and assassinations, it is only natural to want to know which Assassin’s Creed games rank the highest on Steam. User scores serve as one of the best indicators for determining the enjoyability of a game.

10 Assassin’s Creed Unity (76%)

Set in 18th-century Paris, the successor to Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag follows the journey of Arno Dorian, an assassin seeking revenge for the death of his adoptive father and uncovering the truth behind the French Revolution. With its introduction of a new parkour system and enhanced fluid movements, the game also introduced a co-op mode for the first time in the series, accommodating up to four players. However, due to its extensive number of bugs during its initial release, the game faced significant criticism.

9 Assassin’s Creed Syndicate (80%)

In the ninth installment of the Assassin's Creed series, players are immersed in a quest to locate a valuable artifact hidden in London before the Templars seize it. The game is set in 1868, during the dawn of the Second Industrial Revolution, and revolves around the captivating tale of the sibling assassins, Evie and Jacob Frye. Together, they embark on a mission to combat organized crime and liberate the city from the clutches of the Templars.

This installment introduces a fresh travelling system, enhanced stealth mechanics, and improved parkour elements. Additionally, players have the freedom to seamlessly switch between the two protagonist characters, Evie and Jacob, at any point in the game.

8 Assassin’s Creed: Director's Cut Edition (83%)

This is the Windows version of Assassin's Creed, featuring extra content. As the first game in the series, it introduces the epic conflict between the Assassin Brotherhood and the Templar Order. Both factions are in pursuit of the enigmatic Pieces of Eden, powerful artifacts that span across history.

Leading the charge is Altair Ibn-La'Ahad, the protagonist, as he embarks on a journey through the vast open world of the Holy Land. His mission is to eliminate nine specific targets and restore his tarnished honor after a failed attempt to retrieve one of these artifacts from the Templars.

7 Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag (83%)

During the Golden Age of Piracy, Edward Kenway resides in the West Indies, where he is the father of Haytham Kenway and the grandfather of Connor. The main storyline revolves around Edward, a Welsh pirate, as he embarks on a quest to discover the enigmatic Observatory. Both the Templars and Assassins are in a race to find this elusive location.

The game prominently showcases the exploration of a vast open world by sea, with co-op gameplay limited to land-based missions. Renowned for its exceptional pirate theme and enhanced naval combat, it is widely regarded as one of the franchise's top games.

6 Assassin’s Creed Rogue (84%)

The seventh installment, taking place from 1752 to 1760 during the French and Indian War, gained significant recognition for its major plot twist. Shay Patrick Cormac, the protagonist, transitions from being an Assassin to joining the Templars, aiding them in hunting down and eliminating their fellow Assassins.

While the intricate protagonist and storyline earned high acclaim, it faced substantial criticism for its striking resemblance to Black Flag and its extended duration. The gameplay allows players to explore three primary areas: the North Atlantic, New York City, and a fictitious Valley inspired by the Hudson Valley.

5 Assassin’s Creed: Revelations (85%)

In this installment, we follow the renowned Ezio Auditore da Firenze as he embarks on a journey to Constantinople, now older but still iconic. His objective is to locate five keys that can unlock a revered library constructed by Altair Ibn-La’Ahad, the main protagonist from the first game in the Assassin’s Creed series.

Amidst his quest, Ezio becomes entangled in a power struggle for the Ottoman throne. He must unravel a complex conspiracy orchestrated by the Templars, who are determined to seize control of the city and obtain the keys for themselves. Despite its strong commercial success, the gameplay mechanics received criticism for their lack of significant changes, feeling overly familiar.

4 Assassin’s Creed Origins (86%)

Ubisoft invested considerable effort in revitalizing the Assassin’s Creed series through this game, introducing a fresh perspective by incorporating additional role-playing game elements and implementing a completely revamped combat system in response to the critique it had received.

Taking place during the Ptolemaic period, the narrative revolves around Bayek of Siwa and his wife, Aya, as they embark on a quest to avenge their son’s untimely demise. The intricate design and impeccable historical accuracy of the game are awe-inspiring, enhanced further by the addition of a Discovery Tour mode that omits combat, encouraging players to delve into and absorb the rich history and culture of the Ptolemaic era through immersive guided tours.

3 Assassin’s Creed Brotherhood (88%)

In the second installment of the Ezio Audiotre trilogy, the story takes place during the Italian Wars from 1500 to 1507. Following the events of Assassin's Creed II, the game follows Ezio's journey in Rome as he strives to revive the Assassin Brotherhood.

With the Templar Order under the control of the Borgais Family, who exercise power over the city, Ezio takes on the role of a liberator and unites the various resistance factions in an effort to reclaim Rome. While some may argue that it falls slightly short of its predecessor, the game offers improved gameplay and introduces a new multiplayer mode.

2 Assassin’s Creed Odyssey (89%)

Released in 2018, the eleventh installment of this highly acclaimed franchise is considered one of its finest. Among the role-playing games within the franchise, it truly shines by inviting players to discover the captivating and realistic depiction of ancient Greece. The game is set against the backdrop of the Peloponnesian War, a conflict between Athens and Sparta which took place from 431 to 422 BC.

In this game, players assume the role of a Spartan mercenary who embarks on a quest to reunite with their family and dismantle the Cult of Kosmos. What sets Odyssey apart from its predecessors is its emphasis on historical events and mythology, deviating from the familiar Assassin-Templar rivalry.

1 Assassin’s Creed II (89%)

Assassin's Creed II, widely regarded as one of the greatest video games ever created, played a pivotal role in catapulting the entire franchise into the realm of mainstream success. This exceptional game cemented its status as a AAA title.

Within the first installment of the Ezio trilogy, players delve into the tale of Ezio as he embarks on a quest for vengeance against those responsible for the murder of his father and brothers. Against the backdrop of the Renaissance in Italy, spanning the years 1476 to 1499, players are immersed in a meticulously recreated open world, complete with magnificent cities such as Venice and Florence, capturing the essence of this historical era.