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 11.5%, Open World 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: It is the nearest match in pure Assassin's Creed DNA, emphasizing stealth, parkour, tools, and deliberate assassinations over heavier RPG systems.

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 26.8% ★, Ninja 20.4% ★, Open World 12%, Stealth 11.5%, Historical 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: It is the closest modern counterpart, offering a beautiful open-world Japan setting where you can shift between stealthy ghost assassinations and honorable samurai swordplay.

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 26% ★, Swordplay 17.3%, Open World 12.9%, Ninja 11.9% ★, Historical 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: Its open-world Japanese setting, katana combat, and ability to alternate between direct fights and stealthy infiltrations make it a very natural follow-up.

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 13.7%, Historical 12.6%, Stealth 12.1%, Parkour 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: It shares Shadows' modern AC structure with a large historical map, RPG progression, stealth kills, and cinematic melee combat.

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 28.7% ★, Historical 12.9%, Stealth 11.3%, Open World 10.7%, Base Building 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: Another huge modern Assassin's Creed adventure, it blends exploration, infiltration, hidden-blade assassinations, and weightier combat.

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 29.3% ★, Open World 16.4%, Historical 12%, Stealth 10.1%, Action-Adventure 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: If you want another massive historical action-RPG with flexible stealth and stylish melee options, Odyssey is one of the strongest fits.

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 35.6% ★, Stealth 15.7%, Historical 13.9%, Parkour 13.2%, Open World 12.6%

Why You'll Like It: Its dense-city parkour, social stealth, and mission-based assassinations capture the classic assassin side of Shadows especially well.

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 21.4% ★, Stealth 15.1%, Open World 8%, Third Person 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: Though much harder and less open-world, its Sengoku-era shinobi action, grappling mobility, and intense katana duels strongly match the ninja-samurai fantasy.

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 13.6%, Historical 11%, Open World 10.6%, Parkour 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: It swaps feudal Japan for Victorian London, but the traversal, stealth takedowns, and dual-protagonist structure feel very familiar.

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 32.7% ★, Assassins 32.3% ★, Stealth 16.8%, Action-Adventure 5.7%, Third Person 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: This is a strong pick for the shinobi half of Shadows, with stealth-first gameplay, rooftop movement, shadow powers, and silent assassinations.

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%, RPG 20.3%, Violent 16.5%, Action 14.9%, Female Protagonist 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: Its samurai-era setting, deep sword combat, and occasional stealth openings make it ideal if Shadows' combat side appealed most to you.

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 26.7%, Open World 7.4%, Violent 6.5%, Third Person 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: It is less open-world but unmatched at letting you study targets, infiltrate spaces, and carry out creative assassinations with stealth and planning.

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 51.4% ★, Historical 14.1%, Action-Adventure 9.5%, Violent 7.5%, Open World 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: Set in late-feudal Japan, it delivers swords, historical drama, and a grounded period atmosphere for players who mainly want more of the setting.

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

Why similar: Historical 41.3%, Violent 14.2%, RPG 12.8%, Action 11.5%, Third Person 8%

Why You'll Like It: A more fantastical action-RPG, but its period setting, blade-centric combat, and aggressive infiltration-heavy encounters line up well with Shadows' action side.

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 39.5% ★, Stealth 13.8%, Open World 13.4%, Parkour 11.5%, Historical 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: It uses the classic AC open-world stealth formula while offering more combat variety and a different perspective on the assassin template.

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 39.3% ★, Stealth 15.4%, Historical 12.3%, Open World 11.5%, Parkour 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: It mixes historical storytelling, stalking kills, and large outdoor spaces in another open-world Assassin's Creed with stealth roots.

It’s time to join the Brotherhood.

Why similar: Assassins 32.8% ★, Stealth 16.5%, Parkour 12.5%, Open World 12.1%, Historical 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: For classic Assassin's Creed fans, Brotherhood still excels at parkour, chain kills, stealth, and stylish assassin fantasy.

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 36.4% ★, Samurai 31.6% ★, Historical 11.6%, RPG 6.5%, Third Person 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: Nioh offers another historical Japanese action game built around katana combat, stealthy approaches, and challenging duels.

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: Ninja 33.5% ★, Assassins 32.5% ★, Stealth 23.8%, Third Person 3%, Action 2.4%

Why You'll Like It: A more purely stealth-driven ninja game, it focuses on shadows, teleportation, and silent takedowns from start to finish.

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 42.9% ★, Stealth 29%, Parkour 9.5%, Open World 6.4%, Female Protagonist 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: Its vertical level design, stealth tools, and assassination-focused missions make it a great alternative if you enjoy planning silent kills.

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 35% ★, Stealth 29.6%, Assassins 16.9% ★, Samurai 7.1% ★, Historical 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: Even though it is tactical rather than action-adventure, its feudal Japan setting and brilliant ninja/samurai stealth play make it a strong thematic match.

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 53.1%, Open World 27.3%, Third Person 9.3%, Action 6%, Adventure 2.7%

Why You'll Like It: Its wide mission spaces, outpost infiltration, and flexible stealth-action systems make it one of the best non-AC games for stealth-forward freedom.

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 47.4% ★, Stealth 18%, Parkour 12.4%, Historical 8.2%, Female Protagonist 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: Its 2.5D format is different, but its emphasis on agile stealth, historical assassins, and silent kills makes it a worthwhile side recommendation.

As a vow to his dying Master, the young swordsman Hiroki is sworn to protect his town and the people he loves against all threats. Faced with tragedy and bound to duty, the lone samurai must voyage beyond life and death to confront himself and decide his path forward.

Why similar: Ninja 31% ★, Swordplay 17.2%, Historical 14.3%, Action-Adventure 7.9%, Combat 7%

Why You'll Like It: It is far more linear, but its cinematic samurai duels and stylized historical Japan atmosphere echo the moodier side of Shadows.

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 13.8%, Historical 12.4%, Parkour 10.3%, Open World 8%

Why You'll Like It: The original still captures the core template of stalking targets, blending into crowds, and executing planned assassinations.

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 39% ★, Open World 19.2%, Historical 17.1%, Third Person 8.6%, RPG 6.9%

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 43.9% ★, Stealth 31%, Assassins 15% ★, Violent 5.8%, Action 3%

Why You'll Like It: This is one of Steam's best pure ninja stealth games, centered on gadgets, silent movement, and precise assassinations.

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 32.1% ★, Ninja 27% ★, Stealth 19%, Historical 11.8%, Violent 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: This focused stealth tactics game returns to Edo-period Japan for more expertly designed ninja infiltration and samurai-era tension.

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% ★, Stealth 25.2%, Parkour 12.3%, Violent 7%, Third Person 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: If you want systems-driven sneaking, vertical routes, and lethal stealth takedowns, this is a strong assassination-focused stealth pick.

Styx: Master of Shadows is an infiltration game with RPG elements taking place in a dark fantasy universe, where you sneak, steal and assassinate your way through as Styx, a Goblin two-centuries of age.

Why similar: Assassins 35.1% ★, Stealth 28.4%, Parkour 12%, Violent 7.2%, Third Person 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: Another stealth-heavy option, it revolves around infiltration, hiding, and killing enemies without being seen.

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 22%, Parkour 18.6%, Action-Adventure 14%, Third Person 11%, Female Protagonist 10.5%

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 58% ★, Violent 10%, Action-Adventure 9.8%, 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 58.8% ★, Stealth 22.9%, Parkour 8.1%, Action 5.1%, Adventure 4.4%

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

Why similar: Assassins 41.9% ★, Stealth 15.7%, Open World 11.7%, Parkour 8.1%, Historical 7.2%

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 36.1% ★, Historical 25.4%, Swordplay 16.1%, Action-Adventure 7.5%, Violent 5.2%

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 13.1%, Open World 12.2%, Historical 10.1%

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 36.2% ★, Ninja 25.6% ★, Historical 9.7%, Stealth 9.3%, Action-Adventure 5.5%

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 32.1% ★, Stealth 18%, Open World 13%, Parkour 8.7%, Female Protagonist 7.3%

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

Why similar: Swordplay 21%, Open World 19.3%, Parkour 13.3%, Action-Adventure 11.5%, Third Person 10%

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 39.8% ★, Stealth 28.9%, Female Protagonist 8.3%, Third Person 5.2%, Open World 4.8%

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 33.9%, Combat 13.6%, Action-Adventure 11.8%, Third Person 8.5%, Exploration 7.1%

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 46.7% ★, Swordplay 15%, Historical 12.4%, Base Building 8.1%, Action-Adventure 6.5%

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 23%, Open World 19.3%, Female Protagonist 11.3%, Action-Adventure 10.1%, Third Person 10%

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 49.7% ★, Stealth 20.7%, Parkour 15.8%, Action 7.3%, Adventure 5.6%

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% ★, Open World 14%, Stealth 13.7%, Parkour 10.1%, Historical 8.8%

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 32%, Action-Adventure 17.4%, Combat 13.1%, Female Protagonist 10.3%, 3D 6.9%

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 33.5% ★, Stealth 22.7%, Action-Adventure 10.3%, Combat 8.2%, Third Person 7.4%

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 16%, Parkour 12.5%, Historical 12.1%, Open World 11.8%

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 21%, Female Protagonist 16.9%, Action-Adventure 13.5%, Combat 12.3%, Third Person 11.8%

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 22.3%, Action-Adventure 16.4%, Female Protagonist 12.6%, Third Person 11.9%

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 9.2%, RPG 8.8%

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 23.2%, Violent 11%, Third Person 8.9%, RPG 8.3%

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 25.9% ★, Open World 17.9%, Historical 17.3%, Swordplay 17.3%, Third Person 6.9%

From the award-winning developers at Arkane® Studios comes Dishonored®: Death of the Outsider, the next standalone adventure in the critically-acclaimed Dishonored® series.

Why similar: Assassins 39.6% ★, Stealth 29.3%, Female Protagonist 6.6%, Violent 6.5%, Open World 5.7%

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

Why similar: Historical 33.9%, Swordplay 30.3%, Third Person 11.9%, RPG 9.9%, 3D 7.8%

Reclaim your destiny. Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny returns with higher resolution graphics and modernised controls to perform issen critical counter attacks and intense swordplay. Experience this dramatic revenge story set in Feudal Japan.

Why similar: Ninja 34.3% ★, Swordplay 24.7%, Historical 20%, Action-Adventure 7.2%, Third Person 5.3%

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 40.6% ★, Swordplay 20.6%, Historical 10.7%, Female Protagonist 10.6%, Action-Adventure 4.9%

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 46.7% ★, Stealth 22.9%, Female Protagonist 8.1%, Action-Adventure 6.3%, Exploration 4.5%

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 27.3% ★, Open World 21.9%, Stealth 20.4%, Parkour 8.4%, Third Person 7.6%