Games Like Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced

Discover Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag, the classic pirate action-adventure game from 2013. Command your ship, hunt Templars and carve your legend as Edward Kenway across the Caribbean's Golden Age of Piracy.

Why similar: Pirates 24.6% ★, Assassins 21.1% ★, Naval 11.4% ★, Parkour 7.9%, Open World 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: The original Black Flag is still the closest match possible, with the same Caribbean open world, stealth assassinations, naval combat, boarding, and pirate exploration.

Introducing Assassin’s Creed® Rogue, the darkest chapter in the Assassin’s Creed franchise yet. As Shay, you will experience the slow transformation from Assassin to Assassin Hunter. Follow your own creed and set off on an extraordinary journey through New York City, the wild river valley, and far away to the icy cold waters of the North...

Why similar: Assassins 32.3% ★, Parkour 13.2%, Stealth 10.5%, Open World 10.3%, Pirates 9.5% ★

Why You'll Like It: It reuses Black Flag’s core sailing, ship combat, and stealth systems almost directly, just from a colder North Atlantic Templar perspective.

Play as Adewale, an ex-slave turned Assassin fighting for freedom with the help of his own Pirate crew.

Why similar: Assassins 30.5% ★, Pirates 23.4% ★, Stealth 10.6%, Parkour 8.2%, Open World 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: This standalone Black Flag follow-up delivers the same naval travel, island exploration, and swashbuckling action in a tighter campaign.

Experience an epic action-adventure story set in feudal Japan! Become a lethal shinobi assassin and powerful legendary samurai as you explore a beautiful open world in a time of chaos.

Why similar: Assassins 30% ★, Stealth 13.9%, Historical 11.4%, Parkour 9.4%, Open World 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: If your favorite part of Black Flag was balancing open-world exploration with stealthy assassinations in a historical setting, this is a natural modern follow-up.

Relive the American Revolution or experience it for the first time in Assassin's Creed® III Remastered, with enhanced graphics and improved gameplay mechanics. Also includes Assassin's Creed Liberation remastered and all solo DLC content.

Why similar: Assassins 38.6% ★, Stealth 14.1%, Historical 11.6%, Parkour 11.6%, Open World 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: It shares Black Flag’s colonial-era Assassin’s Creed foundation and includes ship missions, wilderness exploration, and familiar third-person stealth-action.

In this action-adventure game, set sail for Ancient Greece to alter its fate. Fight in visceral battles on land and sea, shape your destiny from outcast to legend, and uncover secrets of your past.

Why similar: Assassins 29.6% ★, Open World 15.6%, Historical 11.6%, Stealth 9.5%, Parkour 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: Among the newer AC games, it comes closest to Black Flag’s seafaring rhythm with ship travel, island-hopping, and a huge historical world to roam.

Explore Ancient Egypt in this action-adventure game. Battle powerful enemies, unveil conspiracies, and discover the origin story of the Assassin’s Brotherhood.

Why similar: Assassins 31.8% ★, Open World 12.5%, Parkour 12.5%, Historical 11.8%, Stealth 11%

Why You'll Like It: It trades pirate life for ancient Egypt but preserves the same open-world historical immersion, stealth, climbing, and action-adventure structure.

Assassin’s Creed Valhalla is an action-adventure game in which you are a Viking warrior raised on tales of battle and glory. Explore a dynamic open world set in England’s Dark Ages. Raid your enemies and grow your settlement to earn your place among the gods in Valhalla.

Why similar: Assassins 26.4% ★, Naval 22% ★, Historical 11.5%, Stealth 9.7%, Open World 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: Its longship travel, raiding, and broad historical sandbox echo Black Flag’s adventurous roaming even if naval combat is less central.

Become a deadly Master Assassin in this action-adventure game. Explore the streets of ninth-century Baghdad through the eyes of Basim. Take down your targets while seeking justice as part of the Hidden Ones.

Why similar: Assassins 30.3% ★, Parkour 16.1%, Stealth 13.3%, Historical 12%, Open World 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: It leans harder into classic Assassin stealth, parkour, and targeted kills for players who want more of Black Flag’s assassin side than its pirate side.

Paris, 1789. In this action-adventure game, experience the French Revolution through the eyes of Arno Dorian. Become an Assassin and expose the true powers behind the Revolution for the fate of a nation.

Why similar: Assassins 34.6% ★, Parkour 17.8%, Stealth 14.2%, Historical 12.9%, Open World 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: Unity offers some of the series’ best parkour and urban stealth, making it a strong fit if sneaking and traversal were your favorite parts of Black Flag.

London, 1868. Lead your underworld organization in the midst of the Industrial Revolution to break the corrupt stranglehold on the city in a visceral adventure filled with action, intrigue, and brutal combat.

Why similar: Assassins 43.6% ★, Parkour 14%, Stealth 12.5%, Historical 10.4%, Open World 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: Its open-world historical city, stealth tools, and fluid movement deliver another stylish Assassin’s Creed sandbox with a similarly accessible feel.

It’s time to join the Brotherhood.

Why similar: Assassins 31.7% ★, Parkour 16.9%, Stealth 14.8%, Open World 10.9%, Historical 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: This is one of the purest versions of the classic AC formula, with social stealth, parkour, exploration, and cinematic historical adventure.

Ezio Auditore walks in the footsteps of the legendary mentor Altair, on a dangerous journey of discovery and revelation.

Why similar: Assassins 31.5% ★, Parkour 17.7%, Stealth 15%, Open World 10.9%, Historical 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: Another strong classic AC entry, it keeps the series’ stealth-parkour loop and historical atmosphere while adding more traversal tools.

An epic story of family, vengeance and conspiracy set in the pristine, yet brutal, backdrop of a Renaissance Italy. New low price!

Why similar: Assassins 32.4% ★, Parkour 16.9%, Stealth 14.3%, Historical 11.2%, Open World 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: It nails the same blend of historical tourism, rooftop traversal, stealth kills, and charismatic adventure that Black Flag built upon.

Skull and Bones is an open world naval action RPG where ship combat, build choice, and sailing skill define your pirate legend. Conquer rival ships and mythical beasts in a vast ocean of up to 20 players.

Why similar: Naval Combat 35% ★, Pirates 29.6% ★, Open World 10.2%, Naval 7.3% ★, Sailing 6.4% ★

Why You'll Like It: It captures the naval and pirate fantasy side of Black Flag with ship progression, broadsides, and Caribbean sailing, though it is less stealth-driven.

A storm is coming. Venture into the complete Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR’S CUT on PC; forge your own path through this open-world action adventure and uncover its hidden wonders. Brought to you by Sucker Punch Productions, Nixxes Software and PlayStation Studios.

Why similar: Open World 23.3%, Stealth 22%, Historical 14.1%, Third Person 9.8%, Action-Adventure 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: It is the strongest non-AC match for historical open-world swordplay, stealth infiltrations, exploration, and cinematic third-person adventure.

Embark on an over-the-top, modern-day pirate adventure with an ex-yakuza, now pirate captain & his crew. Engage in exhilarating combat on land and sea in the hunt for lost memories and treasure.

Why similar: Naval Combat 27.4% ★, Pirates 26% ★, Naval 11.1% ★, Sailing 9.3% ★, Third Person 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: This is a more eccentric take on pirate action-adventure, but its ship combat, island-hopping, and swashbuckling energy line up well.

Assassin's Creed™ is the next-gen game developed by Ubisoft Montreal that redefines the action genre. While other games claim to be next-gen with impressive graphics and physics, Assassin's Creed merges technology, game design, theme and emotions into a world where you instigate chaos and become a vulnerable, yet powerful, agent of...

Why similar: Assassins 25% ★, Parkour 13.1%, Stealth 11.6%, Historical 10.7%, Cinematic 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: The first game is older and rougher, but it still delivers the core assassin fantasy of stalking targets through a historical open world.

An open-world RPG, set in the Golden Age of Caribbean piracy. Embark on a 200-hour-long adventure, plunder cities and ships, explore the unknown, discover treasures, forge friendships, earn bounties on your head, and charm the ladies on your path to ultimate freedom!

Why similar: Pirates 25.1% ★, Naval 19.1% ★, Naval Combat 17.7% ★, Sailing 13.6% ★, Open World 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: This open-world age-of-sail RPG emphasizes freeform Caribbean exploration, naval battles, boarding, trading, and faction play.

Sail the Caribbean, marauding all on the high seas or ally your ship and crew as a privateer in search of riches - the life you choose is up to you. Face dogged enemies, raid unsuspecting villages, woo fair maidens, avoid capture or dig for buried treasure. Discover what it takes to become one of the most famous pirates in history!

Why similar: Pirates 42.3% ★, Naval 16.7% ★, Sailing 12.8% ★, Open World 9%, Naval Combat 8% ★

Why You'll Like It: It is a classic pirate sandbox that captures the romance of sailing, hunting treasure, battling ships, and making your own Caribbean legend.

1654 AC. The Caribbean. A place of opportunities and mysteries.

Why similar: Pirates 24.9% ★, Naval Combat 21% ★, Naval 18.5% ★, Sailing 14.2% ★, Historical 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: It offers deep single-player pirate role-playing with ship management, duels, boarding actions, and a living colonial Caribbean.

Become a fearless captain in Buccaneers!, a classic pirate RPG. Join a band of pirates or a naval power and fight for supremacy in the Caribbean. Build and customise your fleet to take on any foe and rewrite history!

Why similar: Pirates 22.9% ★, Naval Combat 22.4% ★, Naval 19.4% ★, Sailing 16.4% ★, Open World 7%

Why You'll Like It: This is a lighter but enjoyable pirate RPG built around captaining ships, fighting at sea, and carving out your own career in the Caribbean.

Tempest is a Pirate Open World Action RPG where you rove the seas across three continents filled with dozens of colonies and forts, hundreds of quests and countless ships to plunder. Customize your ship, trade, challenge fellow pirates and face mythical monsters such as the Kraken and Leviathan!

Why similar: Pirates 36.3% ★, Naval 23.2% ★, Sailing 13.7% ★, Historical 7.9%, Open World 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A third-person pirate RPG focused on commanding a ship, firing broadsides, boarding enemies, and roaming tropical waters.

This open-world action thriller takes you through the seedy streets of Paris as you seek to undermine the German authority and lead a rebellion. Fight across rooftops and through dangerous alleys, and operate a wide variety of vehicles as you navigate your terrain.

Why similar: Open World 25.8%, Stealth 22%, Third Person 18.3%, Parkour 14.6%, Action 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: Though not about pirates, it is another historical open-world stealth-action game built around climbing, infiltration, and striking from the shadows.

Earn the Number. 007 First Light is a thrilling espionage action-adventure game from IO Interactive. Follow James Bond as a young, resourceful and sometimes reckless recruit in MI6's training programme, and discover an origin story of the world’s most famous spy.

Why similar: Assassins 29.8% ★, Stealth 18.8%, Cinematic 12.9%, Third Person 8.8%, Action-Adventure 8.8%

King of Seas is an ARPG adventure game set in a nautical pirate world. Embark on an epic adventure across the seven seas where you’ll discover lost islands and treasures, fight rival pirates and menacing monsters, and become the most legendary pirate of all time!

Why similar: Naval Combat 26% ★, Pirates 23.7% ★, Naval 17.9% ★, Sailing 17% ★, Open World 7%

Why You'll Like It: While more arcade-like, it still scratches the seafaring, ship-battling, loot-chasing pirate itch that Black Flag players often want more of.

Set several years after the end of Risen, raging titans have devastated the world and pushed humanity to the brink of existence. Subsequently, monstrous creatures have risen from the watery depths of the sea and their attacks have brought all seafaring to a grinding halt.

Why similar: Pirates 65.4% ★, Open World 16.3%, Third Person 8.9%, Adventure 3.1%, Exploration 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: Its pirate-themed island exploration, treasure hunting, and third-person action make it a good thematic match for Black Flag fans.

Fight through Mordor and uncover the truth of the spirit that compels you, discover the origins of the Rings of Power, build your legend and ultimately confront the evil of Sauron in this new chronicle of Middle-earth.

Why similar: Assassins 27.6% ★, Open World 20.8%, Stealth 19.2%, Parkour 11.9%, Third Person 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: Its third-person stealth, counter-based melee, and free-roaming hunting of targets make it feel surprisingly close to the action side of Assassin’s Creed.

Embark on a PvE survival adventure in the Age of Piracy. Fight on land and sea, solo or with friends. Build, craft and explore vast open world filled with dark secrets. Master soulslite combat and take on challenging bosses, command your ship and plunder unspoken treasures!

Why similar: Pirates 31% ★, Naval Combat 30.1% ★, Sailing 17.6% ★, Open World 6%, Exploration 4.5%

The world has been abandoned by its gods and is scarred from the rampage of the Titans. Humanity is struggling to regain strength. You, however, have more pressing concerns: your own life has been shattered and you must set off to reclaim what is lost amidst the darkness spreading throughout the world.

Why similar: Pirates 36.8% ★, Open World 36.3%, Third Person 13%, Adventure 6.2%, Singleplayer 2.9%

Why You'll Like It: It keeps the island-hopping, nautical-fantasy adventure vibe with third-person exploration, melee combat, and treasure-seeking.

Ushering in a new era for the METAL GEAR franchise with cutting-edge technology powered by the Fox Engine, METAL GEAR SOLID V: The Phantom Pain, will provide players a first-rate gaming experience as they are offered tactical freedom to carry out open-world missions.

Why similar: Stealth 42.4%, Open World 21.9%, Cinematic 16.2%, Third Person 10.9%, Action 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: If you most value systemic stealth, scouting, infiltration, and player-driven approaches, this is one of the best open-world stealth games on Steam.

Experience an epic open-world brought to life by the award-winning Nemesis System. Forge a new Ring of Power, conquer Fortresses in massive battles and dominate Mordor with your personal orc army in Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™.

Why similar: Open World 41.8%, Stealth 27.1%, Third Person 15.2%, Action 6.9%, Adventure 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: This expands Shadow of Mordor’s stealth-combat sandbox into a larger open world with even more emergent fort assaults and traversal.

A remake of the 2004 game METAL GEAR SOLID 3: SNAKE EATER, with the same gripping story and engrossing world, now with all new graphics and 3D audio that enhance the jungle atmosphere. Get ready for the ultimate survival stealth action experience.

Why similar: Stealth 38.8%, Cinematic 22.7%, Action-Adventure 11.1%, Third Person 8.8%, Action 5.3%

You are the captain and owner of your own ship—the finest fate one could hope for in the 17th century Caribbean. Unlimited sandbox experience. 60 hours of content. A unique genre blending naval combat, land exploration, and global map. Think Sid Meier's Pirates! meets Bannerlord.

Why similar: Pirates 24.9% ★, Naval 21.7% ★, Sailing 14.5% ★, Naval Combat 14.1% ★, Historical 10.1%

Sea of Thieves is a smash-hit pirate adventure game, offering the quintessential pirate experience of plundering lost treasures, intense battles, vanquishing sea monsters and more. Dive in with this revised edition of the game, which includes access to digital bonus media.

Why similar: Pirates 37.5% ★, Sailing 23% ★, Naval 15.8% ★, Open World 14.2%, Adventure 3.5%

Get ready for ‘Corsairs Legacy’. It’s an open-world adventure in the Caribbean, the historical pirate life simulator. Sail the sea, fight the enemies, and explore islands. Will you rise to become a legendary pirate or meet your end at the hands of your enemies? The choice is yours.

Why similar: Naval Combat 21.7% ★, Pirates 19.7% ★, Naval 16.4% ★, Sailing 14.9% ★, Historical 8.8%

Introducing Assassin’s Creed® Liberation HD, the striking chapter of the pre-American Revolution Assassin’s Creed saga which arrives for the first time on HD consoles and PC. With improved gameplay, a deeper story, and HD graphics, Liberation is an immersive and full Assassin’s Creed experience.The year is 1765.

Why similar: Assassins 33.5% ★, Stealth 17.4%, Parkour 12.7%, Open World 12.7%, Third Person 7.1%

Become a Mighty Captain in a Age of sail naval combat game, set in all of the Seven Seas! Sail the entire world: conquering, boarding, plundering, exploring and trading along the way! Gather your crew, ready your ship, hoist your sails and enter a world of swashbuckling and piracy!

Why similar: Naval Combat 22.7% ★, Pirates 19.8% ★, Sailing 15.2% ★, Naval 13.7% ★, Historical 7.1%

Hail to the Captain! Sail into the heart of the Caribbean in the Age of Piracy - the time of black flags and white skulls, blue waves and golden opportunities. Hoist the Jolly Roger and grab the steering wheel to sail through battles and raids, ransoms and treasures, to become the Crimson King of the Antilles!

Why similar: Naval Combat 36.5% ★, Pirates 29.4% ★, Naval 15.2% ★, Sailing 7.5% ★, Open World 4.4%

Uncover the origins of organized crime in Mafia: The Old Country, a gritty mob story set in the brutal underworld of 1900s Sicily. Fight to survive as Enzo Favara and prove your worth to the Family in this immersive third-person action-adventure.

Why similar: Stealth 25.7%, Historical 17%, Cinematic 16.9%, Third Person 11.2%, Open World 8.9%

Crimson Desert is an open-world action-adventure set on the continent of Pywel. Join Kliff on his journey to rebuild the Greymane faction and to save the land from a looming threat. From vast wilderness and cities to ruins and the mysterious Abyss, forge your path through battles and discovery.

Why similar: Open World 34.4%, Third Person 12.4%, Action-Adventure 12.2%, Exploration 12%, Combat 10.3%

Explore Cyrodiil like never before with stunning new visuals and refined gameplay in The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion™ Remastered.

Why similar: Open World 40.9%, Third Person 17.2%, Exploration 15.9%, Action-Adventure 10.8%, Adventure 8.3%

A thrilling story-driven action RPG, with a rich open world, set in 15th century Medieval Europe. Experience the ultimate medieval adventure - through the eyes of young Henry - as you embark on a journey of epic proportions.

Why similar: Open World 34.1%, Historical 28%, Combat 10.3%, Action-Adventure 9.6%, Adventure 5.7%

Experience the first-ever open world Star Wars™ game and explore distinct locations across the galaxy, both iconic and new. Risk it all as scoundrel Kay Vess, seeking freedom and the means to start a new life.

Why similar: Parkour 27%, Open World 21.6%, Third Person 15.8%, Action-Adventure 13.9%, Exploration 8.8%

Witness the rise of piracy in this prologue to Buccaneers!, a classic pirate RPG. Command and customise a powerful warship on PC or in VR and take part in tense naval and land battles that will put your swashbuckling skills to the test.

Why similar: Pirates 27.5% ★, Naval 23.8% ★, Sailing 21.1% ★, Historical 10.9%, Open World 8.9%

Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora™ is a third and first-person action-adventure game set in the Western Frontier. Reconnect with your lost heritage and discover what it means to be Na'vi.

Why similar: Open World 45%, Exploration 14.5%, Third Person 12.1%, Adventure 10.5%, Action 9.7%

Embody Arbaaz in his quest for retribution through a colourful depiction of Colonial India in 2.5D stealth gameplay. • Travel across an amazing 19th Century India and its legendary landmarks. • Experience the thrill of a stealthy assassin with a unique set of skills and weapons such as the double kill moves and the chakram.

Why similar: Assassins 58.1% ★, Stealth 21.1%, Parkour 11.1%, Action 4.4%, Adventure 4.3%

Sea Dogs is an epic role-playing game for the pirate in all of us. Return to the age of sail as a young captain looking to make a name in the world. Develop your character from humble beginnings and rise to control all of the islands for your country or yourself.

Why similar: Naval Combat 24.2% ★, Pirates 20.6% ★, Naval 18.1% ★, Sailing 15.9% ★, Historical 9.1%

Command the most fearsome pirates in an exciting Caribbean adventure! Plague of the Dead is a new installment of The Pirate series, featuring an open world without loading screens, dynamic day and night cycle and weather system, it offers each gamer an unforgettable experience.

Why similar: Pirates 43.9% ★, Naval Combat 27.3% ★, Naval 18.1% ★, Action 3%, Adventure 2.6%

Captain Blood is a pirate-themed action game where you play as a fearsome pirate seeking gold and glory. Expect adventures with cannon firing, pistol shooting, swashbuckling sword fights, and plenty of pirate shenanigans. This hack'n'slash features fierce combat, hordes of enemies and flashy combos.

Why similar: Pirates 35.1% ★, Sailing 22.2% ★, Cinematic 12.5%, Third Person 7.6%, Action-Adventure 6.9%

The Legend is Back - Return to the Valley of the Mines in this faithful remake of the genre-defining classic RPG. Explore a hand-crafted, organic open world that reacts dynamically to your actions in a gritty, unrestricted experience like no other.

Why similar: Third Person 30.4%, Exploration 20.5%, Combat 16.6%, Adventure 10.1%, Action 9.5%

Uncover one of history’s greatest mysteries in a first-person, single-player adventure. The year is 1937, sinister forces are scouring the globe for the secret to an ancient power connected to the Great Circle, and only one person can stop them - Indiana Jones™.

Why similar: Stealth 23.6%, Historical 23.1%, Action-Adventure 17.5%, Open World 14.2%, Exploration 8.5%

Here, you can freely sail your ship, explore the endless ocean, and find hidden islands and treasures!

Why similar: Naval Combat 28.6% ★, Pirates 28.3% ★, Naval 23.6% ★, Open World 5%, Sailing 3.5% ★

Captain Bones is an action-adventure game set in an open pirate world. You must have survival skills to make ship battles and treasure hunts with your crew.

Why similar: Naval Combat 21.2% ★, Pirates 19.2% ★, Naval 16.7% ★, Sailing 14.4% ★, Underwater 11.2% ★

The first entry in the Assassin’s Creed Chronicles saga takes place in China, 1526, as the Ming dynasty starts to crumble. You embody Shao Jun, the last remaining Assassin of the Chinese Brotherhood, returning to her homeland with a vendetta.

Why similar: Assassins 48.8% ★, Parkour 17.9%, Stealth 17.3%, Historical 8.2%, Action 2.5%

Name your crew, purchase supplies, sail the world, harpoon fish, plunder your enemies, die horribly, unlock a new Captain and do it all over again!

Why similar: Pirates 26.5% ★, Naval Combat 24.1% ★, Sailing 20.7% ★, Naval 17.1% ★, Open World 6.9%

The perfect blend of Action, Adventure and RTS. Begin your journey as the lowly captain of a small vessel. End as the commander of a threatening fleet. Rise to glory how you see fit. Trade, fight, recruit, grow, pillage, ally, destroy & conquer.

Why similar: Naval Combat 25% ★, Pirates 24% ★, Naval 20% ★, Sailing 18% ★, Open World 6.1%

'Blood & Gold: Caribbean!' is a blend of economic strategy and open-world RPG, set in the pirate era of XVII Century Caribbean. The game is based on the significantly improved Mount & Blade: Warband engine.

Why similar: Pirates 43.6% ★, Naval 21% ★, Sailing 13.8% ★, Naval Combat 11.6% ★, Open World 2.8%