4 Games like Assassin's Creed II on PS5 that you should try

The common ground with Assassin's Creed II is structural: adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and a sandbox world. To that it adds a third-person camera and stealth mechanics. They part company on genre and progression: this one brings shooting mechanics and dark, oppressive atmosphere.

What brings it close to Assassin's Creed II is strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat, and the two track each other on genre, game mode and tone. Both also lean on loot and gear systems, and a third-person camera.

Shelved next to Assassin's Creed II for good reason: open world exploration, stealth mechanics and historical setting. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and a third-person camera. Where the two diverge is setting and progression: deep RPG systems.

Held in common with Assassin's Creed II: adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and open world exploration. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is visuals and progression: survival mechanics and crafting mechanics.