All Assassin's Creed Games In Order

1. Assassin's Creed Odyssey (2018)

Set in 431 BCE during the Peloponnesian War, the story follows a mercenary known as a Misthios, a descendant of the legendary Spartan King Leonidas. Carrying the broken Spear of Leonidas, which possesses mysterious powers, the protagonist is drawn away from a quiet life on the island of Kephallonia. A discovery regarding their fragmented family leads them into the heart of a conflict that spans the entire Greek world.

As the war between Athens and Sparta ravages the landscape, the protagonist discovers the existence of the Cult of Kosmos, a shadowy organization manipulating the conflict from both sides. To reunite their family, the Misthios must hunt down members of this cult who have infiltrated every level of Greek society. The journey becomes a desperate race to stop the Cult’s plan to control the fate of the Mediterranean.

The narrative dives deep into the protagonist’s heritage, revealing their connection to the First Civilization and the powerful artifacts they left behind. Tensions rise as the hero encounters historical figures like Perikles and Sokrates, while personal vendettas clash with the grander geopolitical struggle. The protagonist must navigate the murky ethics of war while grappling with the realization that their bloodline carries a heavy burden.

As the Cult's influence reaches its peak, the protagonist faces a final confrontation that will determine the survival of their kin. With the Spear’s power fading and the world on the brink of collapse, they are forced to decide if redemption is possible for those who betrayed them. Will the blood of Leonidas be enough to dismantle the conspiracy, or will the protagonist lose everything in the attempt to reclaim their past?

2. Assassin's Creed Origins (2017)

In the fading years of Ptolemaic Egypt, Bayek of Siwa, a traditional protector known as a Medjay, finds his world shattered by a personal tragedy. Following the death of his son at the hands of five masked men, Bayek embarks on a relentless quest for vengeance across the desert sands. His journey takes him from the Great Pyramids to the bustling streets of Alexandria, as he tracks those responsible for his loss.

Bayek’s hunt reveals that his targets are part of the Order of the Ancients, a precursor to the Templars that seeks to control Egypt through the puppet Pharaoh Ptolemy XIII. Amidst a civil war between Ptolemy and his sister Cleopatra, Bayek and his wife Aya become key players in a massive political power struggle. They soon realize that their personal vendetta is merely a small piece of a much larger, darker conspiracy.

As the conflict escalates, the bond between Bayek and Aya is tested by their differing views on how to achieve justice. While Bayek remains tethered to his Medjay roots, Aya's ambitions align more closely with the shifting tides of Roman and Egyptian politics. They begin to understand that to fight a shadow organization, they must create an organization of their own that operates within the darkness.

The story culminates in a series of high-stakes assassinations that bring the couple face-to-face with the true architects of Egypt's suffering. As the Roman Republic begins to exert its influence over the Nile, the Medjay’s role becomes obsolete, forcing a transformation. Can Bayek and Aya find peace after their revenge is complete, or will the birth of their new brotherhood require them to sacrifice their personal lives forever?

3. Assassin's Creed Mirage (2023)

In 9th-century Baghdad during its Golden Age, Basim Ibn Ishaq is a cunning street thief haunted by strange, nightmarish visions he cannot explain. Living on the fringes of society, he seeks a life of greater purpose and a way to silence the darkness in his mind. After a daring heist goes wrong, he is rescued and recruited by the Hidden Ones, an ancient organization dedicated to fighting injustice.

Basim travels to the mountain fortress of Alamut, where he undergoes rigorous training under the mentorship of the stern master Roshan. He learns the ways of the blade and the philosophy of the Creed, transforming from a desperate thief into a disciplined apprentice. His mission eventually leads him back to the streets of Baghdad to dismantle the grip of the Order of the Ancients on the Caliphate.

The narrative explores the friction between Basim's loyalty to the Hidden Ones and his growing obsession with his own mysterious origins. As he eliminates high-ranking members of the Order, he discovers clues that suggest his visions are not mere hallucinations but memories of a forgotten past. Roshan grows increasingly concerned that Basim’s search for personal truth will compromise the mission of the Brotherhood.

The tension reaches a breaking point as Basim nears the heart of the conspiracy buried beneath the city. He is forced to confront the reality that the answers he seeks may lie in the very places the Hidden Ones forbid him to enter. Will Basim remain a loyal servant of the light, or will the truth behind his visions lead him down a path that changes the fate of the Hidden Ones forever?

4. Assassin's Creed Valhalla (2020)

In 873 CE, Eivor Varinsdottir is a fierce Viking raider leading the Raven Clan away from the endless wars and dwindling resources of Norway. Seeking a new home, Eivor and her brother Sigurd lead their people across the North Sea to the fractured kingdoms of Anglo-Saxon England. They aim to establish a settlement in Ravensthorpe, but they soon find that the land is already claimed by rival kings and internal dissent.

To ensure the survival of her clan, Eivor must forge alliances with the kings of Wessex, Mercia, East Anglia, and Northumbria. During her travels, she encounters Basim and Hytham, members of the Hidden Ones, who introduce her to the threat of the Order of the Ancients. Though not an Assassin herself, Eivor agrees to hunt the Order's members as their goals often align with the security of her new home.

The narrative centers on the deepening rift between Eivor and Sigurd, as Sigurd becomes obsessed with the idea that he is a reincarnation of a Norse god. While Eivor focuses on the practical needs of the settlement and the politics of England, Sigurd’s erratic behavior threatens their alliance. Themes of fate and destiny permeate the story as Eivor experiences visions of Odin, suggesting a cosmic cycle that repeats through time.

As the Order's influence in England begins to crumble, Eivor is drawn into a final confrontation with the "Father" of the Order. Simultaneously, she must follow Sigurd back to the frozen wastes of Norway to uncover a secret buried within an ancient Isu temple. Can Eivor balance her loyalty to her brother with her duty to her clan, or will the ancient ghosts of their past destroy everything they built in the new world?

5. Assassin's Creed (2007)

During the Third Crusade in 1191, Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad is a Master Assassin whose arrogance leads to a disastrous failure at Solomon's Temple. His mistake allows the Templars to escape with a powerful artifact and results in the death of a fellow brother. In response, the Mentor of the Assassins, Al Mualim, strips Altaïr of his rank and demands he prove his worth through a series of trials.

To regain his status, Altaïr is tasked with assassinating nine key figures across the Holy Land who are fueling the war between the Crusaders and the Saracens. As he travels between Masyaf, Acre, Damascus, and Jerusalem, he discovers that his targets are not merely corrupt men but members of the Templar Order. Each target's dying words challenge Altaïr's rigid worldview, suggesting that their goal of peace through order is noble.

The tension shifts from the physical act of the hunt to a philosophical struggle within Altaïr himself. He begins to question the motives of Al Mualim and the true nature of the "Piece of Eden" that everyone seems desperate to possess. His investigations reveal a web of secrets that connect his targets in a way that suggests a conspiracy far larger than the Crusade itself.

As Altaïr prepares to face his final target, he realizes that the lines between friend and foe have become dangerously blurred. The power of the Apple of Eden begins to manifest, threatening to enslave the minds of all who behold it. With the brotherhood's future at stake, Altaïr must decide if the Creed he serves is a path to freedom or just another form of control.

6. Assassin's Creed II (2009)

In the vibrant landscape of Renaissance Italy, Ezio Auditore da Firenze is a young nobleman whose life is upended by a horrific conspiracy. After his father and brothers are falsely accused of treason and executed, Ezio is forced to flee Florence with his mother and sister. Seeking refuge at his uncle Mario’s villa in Monteriggioni, he discovers that his father was a member of a secret brotherhood of Assassins.

Under his uncle’s guidance, Ezio trains in the ways of combat and stealth to seek revenge against those who betrayed his family. His quest leads him through the canals of Venice and the streets of Tuscany, where he aligns himself with historical figures like Leonardo da Vinci. As he hunts the members of the Pazzi and Barbarigo families, he uncovers a massive plot led by the sinister Rodrigo Borgia.

The story follows Ezio's growth from a vengeful youth into a dedicated member of the Assassin Order. He learns of the "Prophet" who is destined to open a secret vault containing the knowledge of the gods. The conflict intensifies as Rodrigo Borgia ascends to the papacy, using the power of the Church to further the Templar agenda and secure the legendary Apple of Eden.

Ezio finally tracks Rodrigo to the heart of the Vatican, hoping to end the threat once and for all. Armed with the tools left behind by the legendary Altaïr, he prepares for a confrontation that transcends personal revenge. As the secret of the vault is revealed, Ezio faces a choice that will determine the fate of humanity. Will he find the answers he seeks, or is the truth something no mortal was meant to know?

7. Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood (2010)

Following his confrontation in Rome, Ezio Auditore returns to Monteriggioni, believing his struggle against the Templars is over. However, the peace is short-lived when Cesare Borgia, the son of Rodrigo, launches a devastating surprise attack on the villa. The siege results in the death of Ezio’s uncle Mario and the loss of the Apple of Eden, leaving Ezio wounded and once again seeking justice.

Ezio travels to Rome, the crumbling heart of the Borgia's power, to rebuild the Assassin Brotherhood from the ground up. He recruits citizens oppressed by the Templars, training them to take back the city district by district. With the help of allies like Niccolò Machiavelli, Ezio begins to dismantle Cesare’s military and financial influence through calculated strikes and sabotage.

The narrative explores the weight of leadership as Ezio transitions from a lone operative to a Mentor. He must manage the growing brotherhood while balancing the urgent need to recover the Apple of Eden before Cesare can use it to conquer all of Italy. The tension rises as Cesare's desperation grows, leading to a brutal internal power struggle within the Borgia family itself.

The conflict culminates in a massive battle for the future of Rome and the Papacy. Ezio pursues Cesare across the battlefield, determined to ensure the Templar threat is permanently extinguished. With the Apple’s power back in his hands, Ezio must decide how to keep such a dangerous relic safe from those who would misuse it. Can he truly free Rome, or will the Borgia legacy continue to haunt the city from the shadows?

8. Assassin's Creed: Revelations (2011)

An aging Ezio Auditore travels to the ancient Assassin fortress of Masyaf, seeking the wisdom of his predecessor, Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad. Upon arrival, he finds the fortress overrun by Templars who are searching for the keys to Altaïr's secret library. Ezio learns that he must find five ancient seals hidden in Constantinople to unlock the library and discover the ultimate truth behind the Creed.

In Constantinople, Ezio finds himself caught in a civil war between the Ottoman princes and a resurgent Byzantine Templar threat. He mentors the local Assassins and forms a bond with Sofia Sartor, a librarian who assists him in his search for the seals. Each seal Ezio recovers allows him to relive pivotal moments in Altaïr’s life, bridging the gap between the two legendary masters across the centuries.

The story focuses on themes of legacy, mortality, and the exhaustion of a life spent in shadow. Ezio begins to realize that he is a conduit for a message he may never fully understand, while Altaïr’s memories reveal the high personal cost of guarding the Apple of Eden. The tension increases as the Byzantine Templars launch a final, desperate attempt to seize the keys and restore their fallen empire.

After a final confrontation in the mountains of Cappadocia, Ezio returns to Masyaf to finally open the library. He prepares to face whatever knowledge Altaïr left behind, knowing it will likely mark the end of his journey as an Assassin. Will the library contain the answers to the mysteries of the First Civilization, or will Ezio find that some secrets are better left buried with the dead?

9. Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag (2013)

During the Golden Age of Piracy in the early 18th century, Edward Kenway is a charismatic but selfish privateer turned pirate seeking fame and fortune. After a chance encounter with a rogue Assassin, Edward steals the man's robes and identity, hoping to sell a mysterious artifact to the highest bidder. This greed leads him directly into the crosshairs of both the Assassin Brotherhood and the Templar Order in the Caribbean.

Edward’s primary goal is to find "The Observatory," a legendary site said to hold the power to spy on anyone in the world. As he sails the seas alongside famous pirates like Blackbeard and Mary Read, he builds a crew and a reputation that strikes fear into the British and Spanish navies. However, his obsession with the Observatory begins to alienate his friends and draw him deeper into the Templar's grand design.

The narrative examines the hollow nature of a life lived only for oneself. While the Templars seek to use the Observatory to enforce total control, the Assassins struggle to protect it from falling into the wrong hands. Edward finds himself caught in the middle, realizing that his pirate "freedom" is increasingly threatened by the encroaching empires and the secret war he blundered into.

As the pirate republic of Nassau crumbles and his closest allies fall, Edward is forced to reckon with the consequences of his choices. He discovers that the key to the Observatory involves a mysterious figure known as the Sage, who possesses memories of another life. Will Edward continue his pursuit of gold until there is nothing left, or will he finally accept the responsibility of the Creed to save what remains of his world?

10. Assassin's Creed Rogue (2014)

During the mid-18th century and the chaos of the Seven Years' War, Shay Patrick Cormac is a young and talented member of the Colonial Assassin Brotherhood. He is sent on a high-stakes mission to Lisbon to retrieve an ancient Precursor artifact from a hidden temple. However, the mission goes horribly wrong, triggering a massive earthquake that levels the city and kills thousands of innocent people.

Horrified by the destruction caused in the name of the Assassins, Shay attempts to steal the brotherhood's manuscripts to prevent them from finding other temples. His betrayal leads to a violent confrontation with his former mentors and friends, ending with Shay falling from a cliff and being presumed dead. He is eventually rescued and nursed back to health by a family with ties to the Templar Order.

Shay decides to join the Templars, believing that their philosophy of order and control is the only way to prevent the Assassins from accidentally destroying the world. He begins a systematic hunt to eliminate his former brothers across the North Atlantic, the River Valley, and New York. The story highlights the moral ambiguity of the conflict, as Shay's targets are men he once loved and respected.

As the war between France and Britain escalates, Shay becomes the most feared Assassin hunter in history. He tracks his final targets to the frozen reaches of the Arctic, determined to ensure the remaining artifacts are never disturbed again. Will Shay’s path of vengeance bring the stability he seeks, or will his campaign of elimination leave him as the very thing he once fought against?

11. Assassin's Creed III (2012)

During the American Revolution, Ratonhnhaké:ton, also known as Connor, is a young Mohawk warrior whose village is burned to the ground by colonial forces. Seeking justice and a way to protect his people’s land, he is led to Achilles Davenport, a retired Assassin who trains him in the ways of the Creed. Connor becomes a pivotal figure in the revolution, working alongside George Washington and Samuel Adams.

Connor’s primary antagonist is his own father, Haytham Kenway, who is the Grand Master of the Templar Order in the colonies. While Connor fights for the freedom of the new nation and his tribe, Haytham believes that only Templar guidance can bring peace to a chaotic world. The two are forced into an uneasy alliance to stop a rogue Templar agent, leading to deep philosophical debates about the nature of liberty.

The narrative explores the tragic realization that the revolution's promise of freedom does not necessarily extend to Connor’s people. As he participates in historical events like the Boston Tea Party and the Battle of Monmouth, he sees the corruption and greed that exist on both sides of the war. His personal quest for justice becomes increasingly complicated as he realizes the colonial "patriots" may be just as dangerous as the British.

The conflict reaches a breaking point as the war nears its end and the fate of Connor's village hangs in the balance. He must finally confront his father in a battle that symbolizes the clash between the Assassin and Templar ideologies. Can Connor secure a future for his people in a world that seems determined to move past them, or will his sacrifices for the revolution prove to be in vain?

12. Assassin's Creed Unity (2014)

In the midst of the French Revolution in 1789, Arno Dorian is a young man seeking redemption for a crime he didn't commit. After his adoptive father, the Templar Grand Master Francois de la Serre, is murdered, Arno is imprisoned in the Bastille. There, he meets an Assassin who reveals Arno's true heritage, prompting him to join the Brotherhood to hunt down those responsible for the murder.

Arno's investigation reveals a shadowy group of radical Templars who are intentionally fueling the chaos of the Revolution to establish a new world order. As the Reign of Terror begins, Arno navigates the dangerous streets of Paris, from the storming of the Bastille to the execution of King Louis XVI. He discovers that the conspiracy involves "Sages" and artifacts that could tip the balance of power forever.

The heart of the story is Arno’s relationship with Elise de la Serre, the daughter of the murdered Grand Master and a dedicated Templar herself. Despite their opposing factions, they work together to find the true killer and stop the radical elements within their respective orders. Their bond is tested by the increasing violence of the revolution and the rigid rules of the Assassin council.

The tension escalates as the conspirators consolidate their power behind the rising political figures of the era. Arno must decide if his loyalty belongs to the Creed, his love for Elise, or the desperate people of France. As they track the mastermind to the heart of the Temple, will Arno find the peace he seeks, or will the fires of the revolution consume everything he holds dear?

13. Assassin's Creed Syndicate (2015)

In 1868, at the height of the Industrial Revolution, twin Assassins Jacob and Evie Frye arrive in London to liberate the city from Templar control. The city is ruled by the iron fist of Grand Master Crawford Starrick, who controls the economy, the media, and the criminal underworld. The twins decide to start their own gang, the Rooks, to challenge the Templar-backed Blighters on the streets.

Jacob is a brash brawler who focuses on dismantling Starrick’s infrastructure through direct action and gang warfare. Meanwhile, Evie is a calculated strategist who searches for a legendary Isu artifact known as the Shroud of Eden, which Starrick plans to use to ensure his immortality. Their differing methods often lead to conflict between the siblings as they navigate the smog-filled streets of Victorian London.

The narrative showcases the twins' interactions with historical figures like Charles Darwin, Charles Dickens, and Florence Nightingale. As they take back London’s boroughs one by one, they realize that Starrick’s influence is more deeply rooted than they imagined. The friction between Jacob’s desire for chaos and Evie’s insistence on the Creed’s principles threatens to tear their partnership apart.

The struggle culminates in a final push to infiltrate Buckingham Palace and stop Starrick from seizing the Shroud. With the fate of the British Empire at stake, the twins must put aside their differences to face the Grand Master together. Can they successfully unite the working class of London against their oppressors, or will Starrick’s vision of a controlled, industrial future become an inescapable reality?