5 Best Ubisoft Games That Aren’t Assassin’s Creed

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Despite its issues, Ubisoft has created many excellent games over the years. The studio’s success in the late 2000s and early 2010s wasn’t accidental; its game design heavily influenced open-world games for almost a decade, until titles like Breath of the Wild offered a fresh approach. Regardless of opinions on the studio’s management or canceled projects, Ubisoft is capable of making truly great games, and its history of titles clearly demonstrates this.

It’s tough to pick the best Ubisoft games because so many of their top titles are from the Assassin’s Creed series. While I’ve enjoyed some Assassin’s Creed games, I’m more interested in Ubisoft’s other, more original projects – the ones where they try something different or launch new franchises. These games, which aren’t part of the Assassin’s Creed world, are definitely worth checking out, especially if you like Ubisoft’s signature style of open-world gameplay.

5. Beyond Good & Evil

I have a hazy childhood memory of playing Beyond Good & Evil without really understanding the story. Even as a young gamer, I could tell it was something truly unique. Beyond Good & Evil is one of those early 2000s games that still holds up incredibly well – it’s brimming with creativity, passion, and attention to detail, making it instantly captivating. It’s baffling that Ubisoft didn’t follow up on the game after its release, considering the positive reviews and the rich world that begged to be explored further. While a sequel is supposedly in development, it’s been stuck in limbo for years, and I doubt we’ll see it anytime soon.

I discovered and fell in love with Beyond Good & Evil as an adult, and I can confidently say Ubisoft created something truly special. It perfectly captures the spirit of its time—in the best way—making it just as enjoyable to play now as it was then. Thankfully, a recent remaster keeps the game accessible. I’m glad this strange, unique, and excellent game has been preserved, and that Ubisoft still appreciates it, especially considering how many of their projects get canceled. If you’ve never played Beyond Good & Evil and want to understand what made Ubisoft the renowned developer it is today, I highly recommend giving it a try.

4. Watch Dogs 2

It’s no secret that Ubisoft’s Watch Dogs series hasn’t been a fan favorite, particularly since the first and third games weren’t well-received. However, Watch Dogs 2, despite its flaws, did a lot of things right, even offering features that other games at the time didn’t. While it definitely had some typical Ubisoft elements, Watch Dogs 2 created a surprisingly lively and responsive world. You’d see things happening organically – citizens starting fights, gang conflicts, and police chases – making it a truly open sandbox with a lot of potential for creative players.

Despite its flaws, Watch Dogs 2 is still a genuinely fun game thanks to its vibrant world, refined stealth gameplay, enhanced hacking, and moments of witty writing. It successfully demonstrated the potential of the series, showing what it could become with a little more development. It’s disappointing to hear reports that the Watch Dogs franchise is unlikely to continue after facing commercial and critical challenges. Ubisoft took a risk with this series, especially with Watch Dogs 2, and hopefully will revisit it with a new installment in the future.

3. Immortals Fenyx Rising

I recall when Immortals Fenyx Rising was originally known as Gods & Monsters. It was announced around the time Breath of the Wild was incredibly popular, and Ubisoft clearly intended it as their take on that game. Many of us, myself included, initially thought it would miss the mark and feel uninspired, simply trying to capitalize on the trend. But that wasn’t what happened at all. Ubisoft Quebec actually created a truly lovely game inspired by the Breath of the Wild formula, and they brought their love of Greek mythology – which they developed while making Assassin’s Creed Odyssey – to life beautifully.

While not perfect, Immortals Fenyx Rising was a surprisingly strong open-world game, particularly for Ubisoft. It stood out by letting players explore and discover things on their own, without constant guidance, and its bright, cheerful style was a welcome change. It felt like a real step forward for the studio. Even now, the game’s smart quests, fun characters, beautiful world, and exciting combat are memorable. It’s a shame we won’t be getting a sequel, as this game had the potential to become a major franchise for Ubisoft. I truly enjoy Immortals Fenyx Rising and would encourage anyone who passed it over simply because of the developer to give it a try.

2. Far Cry 5

While everyone has a favorite Far Cry – and many would say it’s Far Cry 3 – I think Far Cry 5 is not only the best in the series, but one of Ubisoft’s best games overall. It’s a surprisingly underrated title. From the very beginning, it’s a gripping experience, and that feeling continues right through to the unsettling ending. A big reason for this is the expertly crafted story. The way the narrative unfolds in episodes allows each villain to stand out, and the phenomenal twist ending is perfectly foreshadowed throughout the game – even in the excellent soundtrack, so listen closely! It all builds to a truly rewarding conclusion.

Far Cry 5 boasts exceptional shooting mechanics, a consistently enjoyable open world, and a chaotic yet engaging companion system, all wrapped in a stunningly detailed environment. While it can occasionally feel overwhelming, and some side quests aren’t particularly interesting, the game still represents the series at its finest. It avoids the common problems of other open-world games and improves upon the story of the previous installment. I thoroughly love Far Cry 5, and I believe it will be a long time before we see another game in the series that reaches this level of quality.

1. Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege

I don’t usually enjoy multiplayer games, but Rainbow Six Siege is truly exceptional. It stands out from everything else available – its focus on realistic, tactical combat combined with the hero shooter format creates a one-of-a-kind experience that really requires teamwork. Every match is incredibly tense and important, and the fact that you can destroy parts of the environment means that the most clever and flexible players will win, even in competitive situations.

Man, it’s crazy to look back at how rocky the launch of Rainbow Six Siege was. Huge props to Ubisoft for turning things around, though! They’ve consistently kept the game interesting with different modes, really cool crossovers, and always adding new Operators that pull me back in. Now that part of it is free-to-play, it’s way more approachable – honestly, the steep learning curve used to intimidate me. Ubisoft definitely stumbles sometimes, but they almost always nail Rainbow Six Siege. Let’s just… not talk about that extraction spin-off, okay? That one wasn’t great.

What’s your favorite Ubisoft game that isn’t part of the Assassin’s Creed series? Share your thoughts in the comments and join the discussion on the ComicBook Forum!

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2026-03-21 20:15