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All 14 Assassin’s Creed Games, Ranked
A gaming publication has ranked all 14 mainline entries in Ubisoft's long-running Assassin's Creed franchise, which spans diverse historical periods and blends historical fiction with supernatural lore centred on a millennia-long conflict between Assassins and Templars. The series has evolved significantly over time, with recent iterations moving towards role-playing mechanics and expanded narratives.
The lowest-ranked games reveal divergent problems: Valhalla (2020) suffers from narrative bloat and an excessive emphasis on mythological elements that dilute the franchise's core identity, whilst Mirage (2023) overcorrected by becoming too brief and failing to innovate despite returning to urban-focused gameplay. Unity (2014), set during the French Revolution, rounds out the bottom three, burdened by widespread technical failures that made it nearly unplayable at release.
In short
- Video game review ranks 14 mainline Assassin's Creed titles, with recent entries Valhalla and Mirage at the bottom
- Valhalla criticized for excessive length and fantasy elements straying from franchise identity; Mirage deemed too short and mediocre
- Unity plagued by severe technical issues at launch despite compelling French Revolution setting
Explained simply
Assassin's Creed is Ubisoft's flagship video game franchise spanning nearly two decades. Each game is set in a different historical period and features a conflict between two secret societies: the Assassins and the Templars, with supernatural elements woven throughout.
The series evolved from action-adventure gameplay focused on stealth and combat into something quite different. Recent entries have introduced role-playing mechanics and expanded narratives, significantly changing what players expect from the franchise.
With fourteen mainline games released across different historical periods and gaming eras, the franchise has developed in varied ways. A comprehensive ranking of all entries provides a useful overview of how the series has performed and what distinguishes each instalment.