Assassin’s Creed is a popular open-world video game franchise by Ubisoft. The first game was released back in 2007. This franchise is really popular among gamers, so the company keeps adding new games to the franchise from time to time.
The series is known for its historical settings, intricate narratives, and innovative gameplay mechanics, which combine elements of action, stealth, and open-world exploration. The overarching storyline of Assassin’s Creed revolves around a conflict between two secret societies: the Assassins and the Templars. The Assassins are portrayed as the protagonists, fighting for freedom and the preservation of free will, while the Templars seek to control and order through manipulation and dominance.
The main characters, known as Assassins, use a device called the Animus to relive the memories of their ancestors and uncover hidden truths about history. The gameplay in Assassin’s Creed combines action, stealth, and exploration. Players control their Assassin character in a third-person perspective, engaging in combat, climbing buildings, and navigating expansive open-world environments. Stealth is a key aspect of the gameplay, allowing players to take out enemies quietly and perform assassinations from the shadows. The series also introduced parkour-inspired movement mechanics, enabling fluid traversal across rooftops and landscapes.
The success of Assassin’s Creed led to the development of numerous sequels, spin-offs, and expansions. Each new entry built upon the established lore and expanded the overarching narrative. The series also spawned novels, comic books, and a live-action film adaptation, further expanding its reach beyond the gaming community. The latest game Assassin’s Creed Valhalla was added in 2020. All the main games in the Assassin’s Creed series received positive reviews and feedback for visuals, game design, and storyline. This game series also received multiple awards including Game of the Year.
There are 12 main Assassin’s Creed games and several spin-offs and DLCs. Here is the list of all the Assassin’s Creed games released so far. Titles that are bold in this table are the main releases. I am listing games in the order of release year along with the platforms the title was released on.
All Assassin’s Creed Games In Order
Title | Year | Platform |
Assassin’s Creed | 2007 | Java ME, Android, Windows, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 |
Assassin’s Creed: Altaïr’s Chronicles | 2008 | Android, Symbian, iOS, webOS, Windows Phone, Nintendo DS |
Assassin’s Creed: Bloodlines | 2009 | PlayStation Portable |
Assassin’s Creed II | Java ME, Android, Symbian, Windows, Xbox 360, Xbox One, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, OS X, Mac OS X | |
Assassin’s Creed II: Discovery | iOS, Nintendo DS | |
Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood | 2010 | Java ME, Android, Windows, Xbox 360, Xbox One, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, OS X |
Assassin’s Creed: Revelations | 2011 | Java ME, Android, Symbian, Windows, Xbox 360, Xbox One, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4 |
Assassin’s Creed III | 2012 | Java ME, Symbian, Android, Windows, Xbox 360, Xbox One, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Wii U, Nintendo Switch |
Assassin’s Creed III: Liberation | Windows, Xbox 360, Xbox One, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Nintendo Switch | |
Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag | 2013 | Windows, Xbox 360, Xbox One, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Wii U, Nintendo Switch |
Assassin’s Creed: Pirates | Android, iOS | |
Assassin’s Creed: Freedom Cry | 2014 | Windows, Xbox 360, Xbox One, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4 |
Assassin’s Creed Rogue | Windows, Xbox 360, Xbox One, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch | |
Assassin’s Creed Unity | Windows, Xbox One, PlayStation 4 | |
Assassin’s Creed Chronicles: China | 2015 | Windows, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita |
Assassin’s Creed Syndicate | Windows, Xbox One, PlayStation 4 | |
Assassin’s Creed Chronicles: India | 2016 | Windows, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita |
Assassin’s Creed Identity | Android, iOS | |
Assassin’s Creed Chronicles: Russia | Windows, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita | |
Assassin’s Creed Unity: Arno’s Chronicles | 2017 | Android |
Assassin’s Creed Origins | Windows, Xbox One, PlayStation 4 | |
Assassin’s Creed Odyssey | 2018 | Windows, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Stadia |
Assassin’s Creed Rebellion | Android, iOS | |
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla | 2020 | Windows, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Stadia |