Games Like Assassin’s Creed Shadows

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 30.4% ★, Stealth 14.4%, Historical 12.6%, Parkour 11.6%, Open World 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: It leans hardest into the classic Assassin’s Creed formula of stealth, parkour, and surgical assassinations that Shadows also emphasizes.

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: Samurai 26.9% ★, Ninja 20.4% ★, Open World 11.9%, Stealth 11.4%, Historical 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: It is the closest overall match, delivering a beautiful open world in historical Japan with katana combat, stealth takedowns, and a cinematic revenge story.

Embark on an epic journey across war-torn 19th-century Japan in this open-world action RPG from Team NINJA, the veteran studio behind "Nioh" and "NINJA GAIDEN."

Why similar: Samurai 25% ★, Swordplay 17.7%, Open World 13.1%, Ninja 11.8% ★, Historical 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: It offers open-world exploration in Japan with sword combat, stealth options, and a historical backdrop that overlaps strongly with Shadows’ appeal.

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 32.5% ★, Open World 13.6%, Historical 12.6%, Stealth 12%, Parkour 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: Its historical setting, stealth-action structure, and modern open-world Assassin’s Creed design make it one of the most natural follow-ups.

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 29.4% ★, Open World 16.3%, Historical 12%, Stealth 10.1%, Action-Adventure 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: It shares the same large-scale action-RPG Assassin’s Creed framework, with stealth, exploration, and melee combat in a richly realized past.

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 28.6% ★, Historical 12.9%, Stealth 11.2%, Open World 10.7%, Base Building 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: If you want more of the newer Assassin’s Creed blend of open-world exploration, stealth, and brutal melee combat, this is a very close fit.

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 44% ★, Stealth 13.5%, Historical 11%, Open World 10.6%, Parkour 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: Its stealth assassinations, urban traversal, and dual-character setup echo the series DNA that Shadows builds on.

Game of the Year - The Game Awards 2019 Best Action Game of 2019 - IGN Carve your own clever path to vengeance in the award winning adventure from developer FromSoftware, creators of Bloodborne and the Dark Souls series. Take Revenge. Restore Your Honor. Kill Ingeniously.

Why similar: Ninja 36.9% ★, Assassins 21.5% ★, Stealth 15%, Open World 8%, Third Person 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the shinobi fantasy better than almost anything on Steam, with stealth kills and intense sword duels in a war-torn Japan.

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 35.7% ★, Stealth 15.6%, Historical 13.9%, Parkour 13.2%, Open World 12.6%

Why You'll Like It: It remains one of the best Assassin’s Creed entries for dense stealth sandbox missions, parkour, and close-quarters assassinations.

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 39.6% ★, Stealth 13.7%, Open World 13.3%, Parkour 11.5%, Historical 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: It preserves the classic Assassin’s Creed mix of stealth, traversal, and historical action while offering a different perspective on the creed.

Aragami 2 is a third person stealth game where you play as an assassin with the power to control the shadows. Join the shadow clan and fight the invader armies to protect your people.

Why similar: Ninja 32.6% ★, Assassins 32.4% ★, Stealth 16.7%, Action-Adventure 5.7%, Third Person 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: This is a strong pick if your favorite part of Shadows is being a ninja, thanks to its stealth-first assassinations and agile movement.

Become the samurai of legend, Sakamoto Ryoma and embark on an epic action adventure story set in a heated historical Japan. Turn the tide of battle with legendary gun and sword combat to change the course of history in search for justice.

Why similar: Samurai 52.9% ★, Historical 13.7%, Action-Adventure 9.2%, Violent 7.2%, Open World 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: It delivers historical Japan, swordplay, and action-adventure exploration in a way that scratches the same period-piece itch.

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 39.4% ★, Stealth 15.4%, Historical 12.4%, Open World 11.5%, Parkour 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: Its frontier exploration, stealth kills, and historical warfare make it another solid extension of the Assassin’s Creed side of Shadows.

Battle hordes of yokai in this masocore Action RPG. Create your protagonist and embark on an adventure through a myriad of locales across Japan during the Sengoku period. Utilize the new Yokai Shift ability to defeat even the most ferocious yokai and be prepared to brave through Dark Realms created by your enemies.

Why similar: Historical 37.1%, RPG 20.2%, Violent 16.5%, Action 14.8%, Female Protagonist 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: It trades the open world for tougher combat, but its feudal Japan setting and blend of samurai and ninja flavor make it highly relevant.

It’s time to join the Brotherhood.

Why similar: Assassins 32.7% ★, Stealth 16.4%, Parkour 12.6%, Open World 12.1%, Historical 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: This is one of the series’ purest takes on free-running, planned assassinations, and stealth-driven action.

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

Why similar: Assassins 32.5% ★, Stealth 16.7%, Parkour 13.2%, Open World 12.2%, Historical 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: It offers more classic Assassin’s Creed stealth and traversal in a historical setting with a mature, focused story.

Aragami is a third person stealth game that casts you as an undead assassin with the power to control the shadows. Teleport to any shadow, become invisible, materialize weapons or even summon a shadow dragon to infiltrate the enemy ranks and dispose of your targets.

Why similar: Assassins 35.7% ★, Ninja 32% ★, Stealth 22.6%, Third Person 2.9%, Action 2.3%

Why You'll Like It: It is a more focused ninja-stealth experience built around staying unseen, striking from the shadows, and using supernatural mobility.

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 47.5% ★, Stealth 17.8%, Parkour 12.5%, Historical 8.2%, Female Protagonist 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: Although 2.5D, it is a stealth-heavy Assassin’s Creed game with a female lead and a strong East Asian assassin vibe.

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 32.2% ★, Stealth 17.9%, Open World 12.9%, Parkour 8.7%, Female Protagonist 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: Its female protagonist, stealth emphasis, and open-world Assassin’s Creed structure give it several direct points of overlap with Shadows.

Enter the world of the ultimate assassin. HITMAN World of Assassination delivers the definitive stealth action experience, putting you in the shoes of Agent 47, a master assassin. Explore immersive locations, uncover hidden secrets, and eliminate targets with complete freedom of approach.

Why similar: Assassins 48.3% ★, Stealth 26.6%, Open World 7.4%, Violent 6.6%, Third Person 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: It lacks the historical setting, but its meticulous infiltration and target elimination make it a great match for the assassin fantasy.

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 27.5% ★, Stealth 13.7%, Historical 12.4%, Parkour 10.4%, Open World 8%

Why You'll Like It: The original still captures the core fantasy of stalking targets through historical cities and eliminating them with precision.

Ready to die? Experience the newest brutal action game from Team NINJA and Koei Tecmo Games. In the age of samurai, a lone traveler lands on the shores of Japan. He must fight his way through the vicious warriors and supernatural Yokai that infest the land in order to find that which he seeks.

Why similar: Ninja 36.1% ★, Samurai 32.1% ★, Historical 11.6%, RPG 6.4%, Third Person 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: It offers another dark, action-heavy take on samurai-era Japan with deep melee combat and strong historical-fantasy atmosphere.

In Mark of the Ninja, you'll know what it is to truly be a ninja. You must be silent, agile and clever to outwit your opponents in a world of gorgeous scenery and flowing animation.

Why similar: Ninja 43.2% ★, Stealth 30.4%, Assassins 16.4% ★, Violent 5.8%, Action 2.9%

Why You'll Like It: Even in 2D, it is one of Steam’s best pure ninja-stealth games, built around patience, infiltration, and lethal takedowns.

Shadow Tactics is a hardcore tactical stealth game set in Japan around the Edo period. A new Shogun seizes power over Japan and enforces nationwide peace. In his battle against conspiracy and rebellion, he recruits five specialists with extraordinary skills for assassination, sabotage and espionage.

Why similar: Ninja 34.8% ★, Stealth 29.4%, Assassins 16.8% ★, Samurai 7.5% ★, Historical 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: It approaches the fantasy from a tactics angle, but few games capture feudal Japan stealth and coordinated infiltration this well.

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 35.7%, Stealth 23.1%, Violent 11%, Third Person 8.9%, RPG 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: Its open-world stealth-combat loop, chain assassinations, and predator-like stalking feel very Assassin’s Creed-adjacent.

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 27.4% ★, Open World 21.9%, Stealth 20.2%, Parkour 8.5%, Third Person 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: It similarly blends stealth kills, melee combat, and fluid movement in an open-world action framework.

In the third game in the dark samurai action RPG series Nioh, you will need to use both Samurai and Ninja combat styles in your battles against formidable yokai as you explore a thrilling open field.

Why similar: Ninja 38.7% ★, Open World 19.3%, Historical 17.2%, Third Person 8.6%, RPG 6.9%

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 28%, Stealth 25.2%, Third Person 14.5%, Parkour 10.7%, Action 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: Its historical open world, climbing, sabotage, and stealth-heavy mission design give it a surprisingly similar Assassin’s Creed-like feel.

Reprise your role as a supernatural assassin in Dishonored 2. Declared a “masterpiece” by Eurogamer and hailed “a must-play revenge tale” by Game Informer, Dishonored 2 is the follow up to Arkane’s 1st-person action blockbuster & winner of 100+ 'Game of the Year' awards, Dishonored.

Why similar: Assassins 43.1% ★, Stealth 28.9%, Parkour 9.5%, Open World 6.3%, Female Protagonist 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: Its assassination sandbox design, stealth freedom, and playable female lead make it a strong match for the more covert side of Shadows.

Styx returns in a new stealth adventure! Explore and master huge open environments, sneak past or assassinate new enemies and bosses, and experiment with the new array of lethal abilities and weapons in our goblin assassin's arsenal.

Why similar: Assassins 37.1% ★, Stealth 25%, Parkour 12.4%, Violent 7.1%, Third Person 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: This is a great choice if you want stealth-first infiltration, vertical levels, and careful assassin-style planning.

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: Open World 21.9%, Parkour 18.8%, Action-Adventure 14%, Third Person 11%, Female Protagonist 10.5%

Step into 1579 as Yasuke, the African samurai, and join Oda Nobunaga in his quest to unite Japan! Master precise katana combat, uncover secret gear, and unleash your ancestral power in this historically inspired action-packed journey through feudal Japan.

Why similar: Ninja 36% ★, Historical 25.4%, Swordplay 16.2%, Action-Adventure 7.5%, Violent 5.2%

The definitive ninja action-adventure franchise returns with NINJA GAIDEN 4! Embark on a cutting-edge adventure where legacy meets innovation in a high-octane blend of style and no-holds-barred combat.

Why similar: Ninja 57.8% ★, Violent 10%, Action-Adventure 9.9%, Action 7.6%, 3D 5.2%

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 58.9% ★, Stealth 22.8%, Parkour 8.1%, Action 5.1%, Adventure 4.4%

Play as a ninja through the Sengoku period of Japan. There are many possible ways to assassinate the target and find your own nindou.

Why similar: Assassins 36.3% ★, Ninja 25.6% ★, Historical 9.7%, Stealth 9.3%, Action-Adventure 5.5%

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

Why similar: Assassins 42.1% ★, Stealth 15.7%, Open World 11.7%, Parkour 8.2%, Historical 7.2%

Daisho: Survival of a Samurai is an Action RPG with casual survival game mechanics and big village-building possibilities. You'll experience a new type of survival game with quests, continuous open world progression, monthly events and your dumb ways to die not harming your fun level.

Why similar: Ninja 46.5% ★, Swordplay 15%, Historical 12.5%, Base Building 8.2%, Action-Adventure 6.5%

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 23.3%, Swordplay 21%, Historical 18.6%, Combat 9.3%, RPG 8.7%

Shadwen is a 3rd person stealth-action game where the only rule is to remain unseen. Stay hidden - or the ruthless guards will kill you on sight!

Why similar: Assassins 39.9% ★, Stealth 28.8%, Female Protagonist 8.2%, Third Person 5.2%, Open World 4.8%

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: Assassins 38.1% ★, Open World 14%, Stealth 13.6%, Parkour 10.2%, Historical 8.8%

The story of Cal Kestis continues in STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor™, a galaxy-spanning, third-person, action-adventure game.

Why similar: Swordplay 21.1%, Open World 19.1%, Parkour 13.4%, Action-Adventure 11.5%, Third Person 10.1%

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 33.3%, Combat 13.8%, Action-Adventure 11.8%, Third Person 8.6%, Exploration 7.2%

Join Nikolaï Orelov in his search for redemption as you journey through an iconic, propaganda art style Russia in 2.5D gameplay. • Survive the aftermath of October Revolution & travel accross Russia. • Experience the thrill of being a stealthy Assassin in an exclusive modern setting.

Why similar: Assassins 49.8% ★, Stealth 20.6%, Parkour 15.9%, Action 7.3%, Adventure 5.6%

Enter the adrenaline-filled world of a modern-day guerrilla revolution. With stunning vistas, visceral gunplay, and a huge variety of gameplay experiences, there's never been a better time to join the fight.

Why similar: Open World 31.8%, Action-Adventure 17.4%, Combat 13.1%, Female Protagonist 10.3%, 3D 6.9%

Experience the critically acclaimed Horizon Zero Dawn™ with stunning new visuals and upgraded features. In a far future where colossal machines roam the Earth, pockets of humanity survive in unique tribes among the lush, overgrown ruins of our long-lost civilization.

Why similar: Open World 23.4%, Stealth 22.2%, Action-Adventure 16.4%, Female Protagonist 12.6%, Third Person 12%

WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers is a soulslike, action RPG set in the land of Shu during the dark and tumultuous late Ming Dynasty, plagued with warring factions and a mysterious illness spawning monstrous creatures.

Why similar: Open World 20.9%, Female Protagonist 16.8%, Action-Adventure 13.5%, Combat 12.3%, Third Person 11.8%

A new dark fantasy Three Kingdoms action RPG from Team NINJA, the developers of Nioh.

Why similar: Historical 41.4%, Violent 14.3%, RPG 12.7%, Action 11.5%, Third Person 8%

Experience the epic Horizon Forbidden West™ in its entirety with bonus content and the Burning Shores expansion included. The Burning Shores add-on contains additional content for Aloy’s adventure, including new storylines, characters, and experiences in a stunning yet hazardous new area.

Why similar: Open World 33.7%, Female Protagonist 15.8%, Third Person 9.3%, Stealth 8.5%, RPG 7.4%

As Lara Croft races to save the world from a Maya apocalypse, she must become the Tomb Raider she is destined to be.

Why similar: Stealth 22.9%, Open World 19.3%, Female Protagonist 11.3%, Action-Adventure 10.1%, Third Person 10%

Honour, sacrifice, betrayal… Your choices make you who you are. How will history remember you? Choose your friends and enemies carefully in a game where every decision has far-reaching consequences, and where finishing the game is just the beginning of your journey…

Why similar: Ninja 25.8% ★, Open World 17.8%, Historical 17.4%, Swordplay 17.4%, Third Person 6.9%

Become immersed in exhilarating battles as a nameless hero in the Three Kingdoms

Why similar: Historical 33.9%, Swordplay 30.4%, Third Person 11.8%, RPG 9.9%, 3D 7.9%

Disgraced is a unique samurai themed role playing game that allows players to lead a rebellion in a fight for freedom against a cruel and tyrannical Shogun in Feudal Japan.

Why similar: Samurai 47.5% ★, Ninja 22.1% ★, Historical 9.5%, Open World 8.6%, Base Building 5.1%

Immortals Fenyx Rising brings grand mythological adventure to life. Play as Fenyx on a quest to save the Greek gods.

Why similar: Open World 22.8%, Action-Adventure 12.9%, Historical 12.5%, Third Person 10.2%, Combat 7.8%

Aiko's Choice is the anticipated standalone expansion to the acclaimed stealth strategy game Shadow Tactics. Set in Edo Japan, you take control of the skillful kunoichi adept Aiko and her deadly assassin friends to hunt down the ghosts of her past.

Why similar: Assassins 32.2% ★, Ninja 26.9% ★, Stealth 18.9%, Historical 11.9%, Violent 3.8%

A young woman from the 21st century with sharp swordsmanship skills finds herself in Honnō-ji during the Sengoku period! Together with a trio of newfound ninja friends, she races through the Underworld beneath Honnō-ji, confronted by enraged corpses at every turn!

Why similar: Ninja 40.5% ★, Swordplay 20.7%, Historical 10.7%, Female Protagonist 10.6%, Action-Adventure 4.9%

Mini Ninjas is a game that combines furious action with stealth and exploration for an experience that appeals to a wide audience across age groups and preferences. It’s an action-adventure with a strong focus on allowing the player freedom to explore the world and has the depth to allow for very varied gameplay and approaches to getting...

Why similar: Ninja 57.8% ★, Stealth 20.4%, Adventure 5.9%, Action 5.5%, Open World 5.3%

Ereban: Shadow Legacy is a fast-paced stealth platformer game where you become Ayana, the last descendant of a forgotten race. Harness mystical shadow powers, high-tech gadgets and avoid or kill to uncover the truth about your past and the key to saving a dying, morally grey universe.

Why similar: Assassins 46.8% ★, Stealth 22.8%, Female Protagonist 8.1%, Action-Adventure 6.3%, Exploration 4.5%

Find the leaders of each area and use your skills and reflexes to kill them.

Why similar: Ninja 21.5% ★, Assassins 17.3% ★, Swordplay 12.8%, Historical 10.1%, Action-Adventure 7.9%

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 33.7% ★, Stealth 15.9%, Parkour 12.6%, Historical 12.2%, Open World 11.8%