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If Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag left you wanting more, this list of 50 similar games is for you. Each one shares part of its essence — adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and open world exploration — and the NextGameLike editorial team ranks them by a similarity score computed across 17 attributes. Far Cry 3 comes closest (91/100).

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Year 2013Dev Ubisoft Montreal

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The closest game to Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag is Far Cry 3 — scoring 91/100 on our similarity scale. Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas and Watch Dogs follow close behind.

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Top games similar to Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag

50 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag. Each one has been evaluated across 17 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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Far Cry 3

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Far Cry 3
Closest on genre
ActionOpen World Action
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeStealthNarrativeOpen WorldSandbox WorldExplorationLootSkill Tree
Year 2012Dev Ubisoft Montreal · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PC

It shares the essentials of what Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag does: strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is visuals: a first-person view.

Same studio: Ubisoft Montreal.

Genre100Tone100World100Game mode93Progression93Combat86
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Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas

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Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
Closest on game mode
ActionOpen World Action
SoloCo-opMultiplayerMeleeStealthNarrativeOpen WorldSandbox WorldExplorationThird Person
Year 2004Dev Rockstar North · CapcomPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

The genre is the same as Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag’s, and with it strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat. Both also lean on a third-person camera and single-player focus. The distance is in progression and tone — its own ground is dark, oppressive atmosphere and a first-person view.

It predates Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100World100Combat84Visuals65Tone64
Details →1/1 agree it's a good match
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Watch Dogs

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Watch Dogs
Closest overall match
ActionOpen World Action
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeStealthNarrativeOpen WorldSandbox WorldSci-FiExplorationSkill TreeThird Person
Year 2014Dev Ubisoft Montreal · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

The resemblance to Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag is about as close as this list gets: they line up on genre, combat and game mode. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. They part company on setting: this one brings a cyberpunk setting.

Same studio: Ubisoft Montreal.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone100World100Visuals100
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Watch Dogs 2

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

It shares the essentials of what Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag does: strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and a third-person camera. They part company on setting and tone: this one brings dark, oppressive atmosphere and a cyberpunk setting.

Same studio: Ubisoft Montreal.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100World100Visuals100Progression83
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Far Cry 4

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

What brings it close to Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag is strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat, and the two track each other on genre, tone and world. Both also lean on loot and gear systems, and historical setting. The distance is in visuals and setting — its own ground is a first-person view.

Same studio: Ubisoft Montreal.

Genre100Tone100World100Progression92Game mode90Combat70
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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

What brings it close to Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag is strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat, and the two track each other on genre, tone and world. Both also lean on fantasy world and single-player focus. The distance is in progression and game mode — its own ground is third-person shooting and ranged combat.

Genre100Tone100World100Visuals100Combat84Setting82
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Saints Row IV

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Saints Row IV
Closest on progression
ActionOpen World Action
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeOpen WorldSandbox WorldSci-FiExplorationSkill TreeLootThird Person
Year 2013Dev High Voltage Software · Deep SilverOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

If Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag worked for you because of open world exploration, melee combat and a sci-fi setting, the same is here. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and multiplayer gameplay. The distance is in combat and setting — its own ground is ranged combat.

Genre100World100Progression100Visuals100Game mode89Setting48
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Just Cause 3

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

If Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag worked for you because of strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat, the same is here. Both also lean on a third-person camera and single-player focus. The distance is in combat and progression — its own ground is shooting mechanics.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100World100Visuals100Progression62
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Grand Theft Auto IV

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Grand Theft Auto IV
ActionOpen World Action
MultiplayerSoloCo-opMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldSandbox WorldExplorationThird Person
Year 2010Dev Rockstar Toronto · Rockstar GamesOn PC · PS · Xbox

If Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag worked for you because of strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat, the same is here. The common ground extends to a third-person camera and multiplayer gameplay. Where the two diverge is combat and progression: dark, oppressive atmosphere and ranged combat.

Genre100Game mode100World100Visuals100Tone69Progression62
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Rise of the Tomb Raider

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Rise of the Tomb Raider
ActionOpen World Action
SoloCo-opMultiplayerMeleeStealthNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationLootSkill TreeThird Person
Year 2015Dev Crystal Dynamics · Microsoft StudiosOn PS4 · Linux · PC

Genre puts it alongside Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag, and so does strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat. Both also lean on loot and gear systems, and a third-person camera. The distance is in visuals and world — its own ground is a first-person view.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Combat86Progression85World69
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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

Shelved next to Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag for good reason: strong narrative focus, a sandbox world and stealth mechanics. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and a third-person camera. Where the two diverge is progression and tone: dark, oppressive atmosphere.

Released 8 years after Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag.

Genre100World100Visuals100Combat81Game mode70Tone55
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Saints Row 2

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Saints Row 2
ActionOpen World Action
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeOpen WorldSandbox WorldExplorationSkill TreeThird Person
Year 2008Dev Volition · Deep SilverPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

If Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag worked for you because of open world exploration, melee combat and single-player focus, the same is here. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and a third-person camera. The distance is in combat — its own ground is ranged combat.

Genre100World100Visuals100Game mode90Progression84Combat42
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Saints Row

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Saints Row
ActionOpen World Action
Co-opSoloMultiplayerMeleeOpen WorldSandbox WorldExplorationSkill TreeThird Person
Year 2022Dev Volition · Deep SilverOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

If Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag worked for you because of open world exploration, melee combat and co-op play, the same is here. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and a third-person camera. Where the two diverge is combat: shooting mechanics.

Released 9 years after Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag.

Genre100Game mode100World100Visuals100Progression86Combat55
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Far Cry 2

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Far Cry 2
ActionOpen World Action
SoloMultiplayerMeleeStealthNarrativeOpen WorldSandbox WorldExploration
Year 2008Dev Ubisoft Montreal · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PC

Same family as Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag: strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. They part company on visuals and progression: this one brings a first-person view.

Same studio: Ubisoft Montreal.

Genre100Combat100Tone100World83Game mode73Progression62
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Generation Zero

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Generation Zero
ActionOpen World Action
MultiplayerCo-opSoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldSandbox WorldSci-FiExploration
Year 2019Dev Systemic ReactionOn PS4 · PC · PS5

What brings it close to Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag 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 exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. The distance is in visuals and setting — its own ground is post-apocalyptic world and base building.

Released 6 years after Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100World100Combat54Progression31

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