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The Assassin's Creed franchise has 13 entries. Play in Release Order for newcomers, Chronological Order for lore completionists.
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| OwnedYour shelfOwn | # | Title | Year | Platform | CIBComplete In BoxCIB $ | WarningsFakes · Region · Audio | Find / Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Assassin's CreedEssential | 2007 | PS3 | —— | — | ||
| 2 | Assassin's Creed IIEssential Best classic entry — start here | 2009 | PS3 | —— | — | ||
| 3 | Assassin's Creed BrotherhoodRecommended | 2010 | PS3 | —— | — | ||
| 4 | Assassin's Creed RevelationsRecommended Completes Ezio trilogy | 2011 | PS3 | —— | — | ||
| 5 | Assassin's Creed IIIRecommended | 2012 | PS3 | —— | — | ||
| 6 | Assassin's Creed IV: Black FlagEssential Works as standalone — pirate game first | 2013 | PS4 | —— | — | ||
| 7 | Assassin's Creed UnityOptional | 2014 | PS4 | —— | — | ||
| 8 | Assassin's Creed SyndicateOptional | 2015 | PS4 | —— | — | ||
| 9 | Assassin's Creed OriginsEssential RPG era begins — good modern entry point | 2017 | PS4 | —— | — | ||
| 10 | Assassin's Creed OdysseyEssential | 2018 | PS4 | —— | — | ||
| 11 | Assassin's Creed ValhallaEssential | 2020 | PS5 | —— | — | ||
| 12 | Assassin's Creed MirageRecommended Shorter, classic feel, good modern entry | 2023 | PS5 | —— | — | ||
| 13 | Assassin's Creed ShadowsOptional Latest entry — feudal Japan | 2025 | PS5 | —— | — |
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Essential marks the installments that carry the spine of Assassin's Creed's main story and world-building — the ones collectors and lore-focused players treat as must-play for the core narrative. On GameOrder, Essential titles include Assassin's Creed, Assassin's Creed II, Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag, Assassin's Creed Odyssey, Assassin's Creed Origins, and Assassin's Creed Valhalla.
Recommended entries meaningfully enrich the franchise — strong stories, fan favorites, or connective tissue that pays off after the essentials, without being strictly required. Recommended picks here: Assassin's Creed Brotherhood, Assassin's Creed III, Assassin's Creed Mirage, and Assassin's Creed Revelations.
Optional games are fair to skip for continuity; they are side paths, experiments, or lighter fare that fans can pick up when they want more, not when they need the main plot. Optional tagged titles: Assassin's Creed Shadows, Assassin's Creed Syndicate, and Assassin's Creed Unity.
Spinoff titles sit apart from the primary saga — different genres, timelines, or branding — and are best treated as extras after you know the heart of the series. No Spinoff tags appear on these rows.