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We filtered the 50 games similar to Assassin's Creed III down to the 32 that fit the “Xbox” category. Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain, Hitman and Untitled Goose Game top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Assassin's Creed III.

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GenreActionSubgenreStealth
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NarrativeSoloMultiplayer
Year 2012Dev Ubisoft Montreal

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Within the “Xbox” category, the closest game to Assassin's Creed III is Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain — scoring 94/100 on our similarity scale. Hitman and Untitled Goose Game follow close behind.

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The best games like Assassin's Creed III on Xbox

32 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Assassin's Creed III. Each one has been evaluated across 16 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

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Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain

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Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain
Closest overall match
ActionStealth
SoloMultiplayerStealthMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldSandbox WorldFantasyHistoricalSci-FiExplorationLootSkill TreeThird Person
Year 2015Dev Kojima Productions · KonamiOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

The resemblance to Assassin's Creed III is about as close as this list gets: they line up on genre, game mode and setting. Both also lean on fantasy world and single-player focus. What it adds of its own: shooting mechanics and dark, oppressive atmosphere.

Released 3 years after Assassin's Creed III.

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Hitman

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Hitman
Closest on tone
ActionStealth
SoloStealthMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldSandbox WorldExplorationThird Person
Year 2016Dev IO Interactive · Square EnixOn PS4 · Linux · PC

If Assassin's Creed III worked for you because of strong narrative focus, open world exploration and stealth mechanics, the same is here. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and a third-person camera. They part company on game mode and progression: this one brings shooting mechanics and tactical combat.

Released 4 years after Assassin's Creed III.

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Untitled Goose Game

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Untitled Goose Game
Closest on combat
ActionStealth
SoloMultiplayerStealthMeleeSandbox WorldThird Person
Year 2019Dev House House · PanicOn PS4 · PC · Mac

Genre puts it alongside Assassin's Creed III, and so does a sandbox world, stealth mechanics and single-player focus. Both also lean on a third-person camera. The distance is in tone and game mode — its own ground is cozy, relaxing feel and offline play.

Released 7 years after Assassin's Creed III.

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Mafia II (Classic)

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Mafia II (Classic)
ActionOpen World Action
SoloMultiplayerMeleeStealthNarrativeOpen WorldSandbox WorldFantasyHistoricalExplorationThird Person
Year 2010Dev 2K Czech · 2K GamesPlaytime ~13hOn PC · PS · Xbox

If Assassin's Creed III worked for you because of adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and open world exploration, the same is here. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and multiplayer gameplay. They part company on genre and progression: this one brings third-person shooting.

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Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag

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Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag
ActionOpen World Action
SoloMultiplayerMeleeStealthNarrativeOpen WorldSandbox WorldHistoricalFantasySci-FiExplorationLootSkill TreeThird Person
Year 2013Dev Ubisoft Montreal · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

Of everything here, this is the nearest thing to Assassin's Creed III — the two agree on combat, tone and setting. To that it adds melee combat and historical setting. They part company on genre: this one brings co-op play.

Same studio: Ubisoft Montreal.

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Watch Dogs

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Watch Dogs
ActionOpen World Action
SoloMultiplayerMeleeStealthNarrativeOpen WorldSandbox WorldSci-FiExplorationSkill TreeThird Person
Year 2014Dev Ubisoft Montreal · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

If Assassin's Creed III worked for you because of adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and open world exploration, the same is here. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and multiplayer gameplay. They part company on setting and genre: this one brings shooting mechanics and a cyberpunk setting.

Same studio: Ubisoft Montreal.

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Mafia III

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Mafia III
ActionOpen World Action
SoloMultiplayerMeleeStealthNarrativeOpen WorldSandbox WorldExplorationThird Person
Year 2016Dev Hangar 13 · 2K GamesOn PS4 · PC · Mac

What brings it close to Assassin's Creed III is adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and open world exploration, and the two track each other on combat, game mode and world. Both also lean on a third-person camera and melee combat. The distance is in genre and tone — its own ground is shooting mechanics and dark, oppressive atmosphere.

Released 4 years after Assassin's Creed III.

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Hitman 3

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Hitman 3
ActionOpen World Action
SoloMultiplayerStealthMeleeNarrativeSandbox WorldOpen WorldExplorationThird Person
Year 2021Dev IO InteractiveOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

The common ground with Assassin's Creed III is structural: adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and a sandbox world. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and a third-person camera. The distance is in genre and tone — its own ground is shooting mechanics and dark, oppressive atmosphere.

Released 9 years after Assassin's Creed III.

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Watch Dogs 2

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Watch Dogs 2
ActionOpen World Action
SoloMultiplayerMeleeStealthNarrativeOpen WorldSandbox WorldSci-FiExplorationSkill TreeThird Person
Year 2016Dev Ubisoft Montreal · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

Its point of contact with Assassin's Creed III is adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and open world exploration. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and a third-person camera. They part company on setting and genre: this one brings shooting mechanics and dark, oppressive atmosphere.

Same studio: Ubisoft Montreal.

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Far Cry 4

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Far Cry 4
ActionOpen World Action
SoloMultiplayerMeleeStealthNarrativeOpen WorldSandbox WorldHistoricalExplorationLootSkill Tree
Year 2014Dev Ubisoft Montreal · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

With Assassin's Creed III it shares adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and open world exploration. To that it adds historical setting and single-player focus. They part company on visuals and genre: this one brings shooting mechanics and co-op play.

Same studio: Ubisoft Montreal.

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Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas

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Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
ActionOpen World Action
SoloMultiplayerMeleeStealthNarrativeOpen WorldSandbox WorldExplorationThird Person
Year 2004Dev Rockstar North · CapcomPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

Its point of contact with Assassin's Creed III is adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and open world exploration. To that it adds stealth mechanics and single-player focus. They part company on genre and tone: this one brings racing gameplay and dark, oppressive atmosphere.

It predates Assassin's Creed III by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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Details →1/1 agree it's a good match
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Just Cause 3

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Just Cause 3
ActionOpen World Action
SoloMultiplayerMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldSandbox WorldExplorationThird Person
Year 2015Dev Avalanche Studios · Square EnixOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

What brings it close to Assassin's Creed III is adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and open world exploration, and the two track each other on tone, world and visuals. To that it adds melee combat and single-player focus. They part company on genre and combat: this one brings shooting mechanics.

Released 3 years after Assassin's Creed III.

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Grand Theft Auto: Vice City

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Grand Theft Auto: Vice City
ActionOpen World Action
SoloMultiplayerMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldSandbox WorldExplorationThird Person
Year 2002Dev Rockstar North · Rockstar GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

What it holds in common with Assassin's Creed III is shape: adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and open world exploration. Both also lean on a third-person camera and melee combat. The distance is in combat and genre — its own ground is third-person shooting and dark, oppressive atmosphere.

It predates Assassin's Creed III by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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Just Cause 2

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Just Cause 2
ActionOpen World Action
SoloMultiplayerMeleeOpen WorldSandbox WorldExplorationThird Person
Year 2010Dev Square EnixPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

It resembles Assassin's Creed III most in how it is built: adventure storytelling, open world exploration and melee combat. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. The distance is in combat and genre — its own ground is third-person shooting and ranged combat.

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Assassin's Creed Syndicate

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Assassin's Creed Syndicate
ActionStealth
SoloMultiplayerMeleeStealthNarrativeOpen WorldHistoricalSci-FiFantasyExplorationLootSkill TreeThird Person
Year 2015Dev Ubisoft Québec · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

The resemblance to Assassin's Creed III is about as close as this list gets: they line up on genre, combat and game mode. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and single-player focus.

Released 3 years after Assassin's Creed III.

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