Ubisoft has been given criticism for relying on franchise games starting from the seventh generation of consoles, rather than creating new IPs for them to have a wider variety of series to offer. However, the publisher has an impressive resume that covers a surprisingly wide spectrum of genres.

Ubisoft is not going anywhere anytime soon, and the company can be relied upon to deliver annual Tom Clancy, Far Cry, and Assassin's Creed projects. On occasion, the publisher might even develop a new IP like Immortals Fenyx Rising or the upcoming Skull and Bones. Which are the best Ubisoft games?

To streamline the selection, the following criteria will be used:

  • One game per franchise, although subseries will be considered. For example, Rainbow Six and The Division count as separate entities.
  • The main focus will be on games developed by Ubisoft's in-house teams.
  • Games published but not developed by Ubisoft will only be considered if they are part of a larger franchise that is generally associated with the company. Furthermore, the game must have been published exclusively by Ubisoft. Therefore, South Park and Anno qualify, but Outland and Flanker do not.

Updated February 24, 2024, by Mark Sammut: Ubisoft has hit the ground running in 2024, publishing two games: Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown and Skull and Bones. The former is a brilliant Metroidvania, while the latter is a pirate-themed open-world title that has garnered a fairly mixed reaction. While neither release ranks among the best Ubisoft games for one reason or another, they should not be dismissed either. Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora is also decent.

22 Scott Pilgrim vs. the World: The Game

Metascore: 79 (Complete Edition)

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Scott Pilgrim vs. the World: The Game

Platform(s)
PC , PS3 , PS4 , Xbox One , Xbox Series X , Xbox Series S , Switch
Released
August 10, 2010
Developer(s)
Ubisoft Montreal , Ubisoft Chengdu
Genre(s)
Beat 'Em Up

While not a completely foreign concept, beat 'em ups are not Ubisoft's bread and butter, and the publisher rarely attempts to dip its fingers into the genre. If Scott Pilgrim vs. the World: The Game is anything to go by, that might be a mistake. Originally released in 2010 but receiving an updated version in 2021, this release primarily takes inspiration from the comics, although fans of the movie will not be lost either. Supporting co-op, players get to rampage through a fairly enjoyable campaign as Scott gradually takes on Ramona's exes.

With a timeless art style that complements the source material and solid gameplay that walks the line between accessibility and challenge, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World: The Game is a great entry-level beat 'em up option while also catering to more experienced players. The Complete Edition is especially fantastic.

21 Anno 2070

Metascore: 83

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Anno 2070

Platform(s)
PC
Released
November 17, 2011
Developer
Related Designs, Ubisoft Blue Byte
Genre(s)
City Builder , Real-Time Strategy

Out of all of Ubisoft's properties, Anno is probably the most niche, even though the series has been around in some form since the late '90s. While the license started out in Max Design's hands, the series eventually transitioned to Related Designs and eventually Blue Byte, two companies that are nowadays under the Ubisoft umbrella. Anno 2070 and its immediate predecessor, Anno 1404, are generally regarded as the franchise's high points, although 2019's Anno 1800 is also pretty great.

For the uninitiated, Anno games are city-builders that, like most of the genre's offerings, focus on resource management. The franchise's gameplay loop is fairly unique within its genre since players spend their time colonizing islands that can then be used to farm specific resources. Anno 2070 shook things up by taking place in the future, although it largely plays the same as the other entries in the series.

20 Tom Clancy's The Division 2

Metascore: 84

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Tom Clancy's The Division 2

Platform(s)
PS4 , PC , Xbox One , Stadia
Released
March 15, 2019
Developer(s)
Massive Entertainment
Genre(s)
Third-Person Shooter

Maybe due to not being as inescapable as Destiny, it can be easy to forget that Ubisoft's The Division has enjoyed a very successful run. Debuting in 2019 to a fairly positive reception, the sequel is still going strong all these years later. The third-person shooter has amassed a dedicated community who love to engage in the endgame co-op and the polarizing PvP; meanwhile, newcomers have a robust campaign waiting for them, one that can be treated like a single-player experience if that is what somebody wants.

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Ubisoft regularly puts the base game on sale for dirt cheap, so The Division 2 does not require all that much of an investment in this day and age. That said, the Warlords of New York expansion is basically mandatory since it enormously enhances the endgame. It is also just a quality release.

19 Immortals Fenyx Rising

Metascore: 81

Immortals Fenyx Rising
Immortals Fenyx Rising

Released
December 3, 2020
Developer(s)
Ubisoft Quebec
Genre(s)
Action RPG

In many ways, Immortals Fenyx Rising is just another Ubisoft open-world game, and it came out well after that formula started to wear thin. However, the Greek mythology-inspired project does more than enough to separate itself from Assassin's Creed and Far Cry. For one, the game takes direct inspiration from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, a decision that results in a vibrant world that balances puzzles, action, and exploration quite well.

Immortals Fenyx Rising looks set to be a one-off release since, according to speculation, Ubisoft canceled a potential sequel. If a second entry never comes to pass, at least the first game will always exist and offer a fun way to spend 20 hours.

18 Might & Magic: Clash Of Heroes

Metascore: 86

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Might & Magic: Clash of Heroes

Platform(s)
Nintendo DS , PC , PS3 , Xbox 360 , Xbox One , PS4 , Switch
Released
December 1, 2009
Genre(s)
Adventure , Puzzle
Developer
Capybara Games

Might & Magic: Clash of Heroes debuted on the DS and instantly proved to be a solid twist on the storied franchise. While RPG ingredients are included, Clash of Heroes is closer to a puzzle game than a traditional entry in the license, although it is by no means lacking in story or depth.

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Visually, the game does look a bit uninspired, coming across as something of a mobile game; however, the tactical and addictive gameplay more than makes up for it.

17 Mario + Rabbids Sparks Of Hope

Metascore: 85

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Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope

Platform(s)
Switch
Released
October 20, 2022
Developer(s)
Ubisoft Milan , Ubisoft Paris
Genre(s)
Strategy

Mario + Rabbids came out of nowhere, and the crossover proved to be far better than anyone could have anticipated. 2017's Kingdom Battle is a great entry-level strategy game for Switch owners. Its sequel, Sparks of Hope, manages to shake up just enough things to deliver a fresh experience, albeit one that is not a significant departure from its predecessor.

Opting for a free-flowing combat system that provides a fair amount of customization options in the form of weapons and Sparks, Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope is an absolute delight to play.

16 IL-2 Sturmovik

Metascore: 91

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IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946

Platform(s)
PC
Released
March 13, 2007
Genre(s)
Flight Simulator
Developer
1C:Maddox Games

IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946 is arguably not the best game in this flight sim series, but it is the only one that was published solely by Ubisoft. However, this compilation package is basically the definitive version of 2001's IL-2 Sturmovik.

A combat flight simulator, this series produced quite a few great titles during the 2000s, but it has been inactive for more than a decade.IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946 is a challenging WWII game that comes with a steep learning curve. While certainly not for everyone, this game (and franchise) fills a niche.

15 South Park: The Stick Of Truth

Metascore: 85

South Park The Stick of Truth
South Park: The Stick of Truth

Platform(s)
PS4 , PS3 , Xbox One , Xbox 360 , Switch , PC
Released
March 4, 2014
Developer(s)
Obsidian Entertainment
Genre(s)
RPG

South Park has firmly written its name in TV history and arguably sits alongside The Simpsons as the greatest long-running animation series of all time. The franchise had dipped its toes into gaming prior to 2014, but Obsidian's The Stick of Truth was the first adaptation to fully capture the magic of the source material. Cast as the New Kid on the block, players find themselves dragged into a world of fantastical make-believe.

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South Park: The Stick of Truth is a turn-based RPG that plays around with the genre's conventions to deliver a humorous but still engaging experience. As strong as the combat system is, the main reason to play this game is its writing and presentation. The Stick of Truth perfectly replicates the aesthetic and humor of the show.

14 Valiant Hearts: The Great War

Metascore: 87

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Valiant Hearts: The Great War

Platform(s)
Switch , PS3 , PS4 , Xbox 360 , Xbox One , PC , Android , iOS
Released
June 25, 2014
Developer(s)
Ubisoft Montpellier
Genre(s)
Adventure

A powerful war game that prioritizes educating people about WWI without resorting to popular genres like first-person shooters, Valiant Hearts: The Great War succeeds in implementing a personal touch to this broad subject. Beautifully animated and boasting decent story-driven puzzles, Valiant Hearts' strength lies in its gripping and emotionally moving narrative, one that blends trying with touching moments.

Developed by Ubisoft Montpellier, Valiant Hearts: The Great War highlights the publisher's capacity for variety and experimentation. The world could use a few more titles like Valiant Hearts.

13 Brothers In Arms: Road To Hill 30

Metascore: 88

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Brothers in Arms: Road to Hill 30

Platform(s)
PC , PS3 , PSP , Xbox 360
Released
November 20, 2006
Genre(s)
Tactical , FPS

Brothers in Arms: Road to Hill 30 is based on the exploits of a real-life Parachute Infantry Regiment whose actions and bravery played a huge part in the allied war effort during WW2. It was hailed by many as being one of the best and most realistic World War 2 games of its era and was even used by the History Channel to recreate scenarios back in 2005.

The game's success led to ten sequels over the following decade, although none of them were able to live up to the original game in terms of its critical success. The series has been dormant for more than six years now following the cancelation of its 12th installment although a television show based on the series is currently in development.

12 Child Of Light

Metascore: 89

Aurora in Child Of Light
Child of Light

Platform(s)
PS4 , PS3 , PS Vita , Xbox One , Xbox 360 , Switch , Wii U , PC , Stadia
Released
April 30, 2014
Developer(s)
Ubisoft Montreal
Genre(s)
RPG

With its mesmerizing art style and intuitive gameplay mechanics, Child of Light was and still is a refreshing change of pace from Ubisoft's typical in-house project. Everything about the game is lovingly crafted, from its beautiful world to its hybrid combat system and these things combine perfectly to provide one heck of an experience.

Although a prequel to the game was teased over the course of many years, it's now looking unlikely due to a recent shift in Ubisoft's focus. Thankfully though, the original game has been ported to modern consoles meaning that curious gamers can at the very least enjoy it without having to track down old hardware or resort to emulation.

11 Rocksmith (2014)

Metascore: 89

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Rocksmith 2014 Edition

Platform(s)
PC , PS3 , PS4 , Xbox 360 , Xbox One
Released
October 22, 2013
Developer(s)
Ubisoft
Genre(s)
Rhythm

Rocksmith was a lot more technical than other rhythm-based series like Rock Band and Guitar Hero. While this undoubtedly led to a more realistic experience, it perhaps explains why the series struggled to gain as much traction as its competition. Of course, it also didn't help that Rocksmith was so late to the party either.

For those looking for a realistic rhythm game, there's perhaps none finer than Rocksmith 2014 Edition, although Rocksmith+ is a great option for anyone looking to learn how to play a guitar. Being able to plug in a real guitar or bass provides players with a fun and effective tool for improving their abilities while the game's great soundtrack (providing, of course, that the player likes rock music) provides plenty of variety. It really is a great game but had it arrived five years earlier, it would have been revolutionary.

10 Silent Hunter 3

Metascore: 90

Silent Hunter 3
Silent Hunter 3

Platform(s)
PC
Released
March 15, 2005
Developer(s)
Ubisoft
Genre(s)
Simulation

Nowadays, simulator games are rare nowadays, especially outside of the life and farming subgenres.. Still, Silent Hunter 3 manages to be among the best Ubisoft offerings due to how it effortlessly makes submarine simulation a fun and accessible ride while retaining plenty of depth and realism.

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Dropping players off in World War 2, the campaign sees the player in charge of a variety of battleships seen during this time in history, featuring the likes of convoys and destroyer submarines. There’s also an option for the player to be dropped in specific World War II moments, making it something of a period piece.

9 Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Vegas

Metascore: 88

Rainbow Six Vegas
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Vegas

Platform(s)
PC , PS2 , PS3 , PSP , Xbox (Original) , Xbox 360
Released
November 22, 2006
Developer(s)
Ubisoft Montreal
Genre(s)
FPS , Tactical

While Siege is undoubtedly the most popular Rainbow Six game of all time, the online shooter had to overcome a somewhat rough launch before eventually becoming one of the best multiplayer shooters on the market. However, anyone seeking a single-player tactical-shooter experience should look toward the Vegas entries, two titles that set the standard for the subgenre in the late-2000s. Although still very good, the sequel stuck very close to its 2006 predecessor, a side effect of the original Vegas nailing its core gameplay formula.

Rainbow Six: Vegas follows Logan Keller and two rookie operatives as they try to stop a terrorist attack in the eponymous city, an ambition that can be described as many things but not easy. Utilizing a smart cover system, Vegas combines ideas from popular shooters of its era with the tactical nuance that helped put Rainbow Six on the map. The result is a challenging but approachable game that holds up well.

8 Trials Rising

Metascore: 85

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Trials Rising

Platform(s)
Switch , Xbox One , PC , PS4
Released
February 26, 2019
Developer(s)
Ubisoft , Red Lynx
Genre(s)
Racing

For the most part, the Trials series has yet to produce a bad entry, although the pre-Evolution era can be hard to revisit in this day and age. The three most recent releases all have their strengths, and someone's preference might simply come down to which project was their gateway into the franchise. While fantastic, Fusion is not that accessible to newcomers, especially when compared to its much more welcoming successor.

Trials Rising not only represents the series at its most polished but also arguably at its best. The physics-based stunts steadily ramp up in difficulty and absurdity, and the game even comes with a creative co-op option.

7 Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter

Metascore: 90

Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter

Platform(s)
PC , PS2 , Xbox (Original) , Xbox 360
Released
March 9, 2006
Developer(s)
Red Storm Entertainment , Ubisoft Paris
Genre(s)
Tactical , Shooter

There was a time when tactical shooters were all the rage, and it was for good reason too since the gaming landscape was flooded by quality offerings. Chief among them were the Tom Clancy games, where the best-reviewed one turned out to be Warfighter.

The beauty of this game is the fact that the weapons are based on real guns, which makes it an authentic serving in a dish of tactical shooters. There’s also the presence of armored vehicles, various obstacles, and added features in separate platforms that make this a game rich with features.

6 Beyond Good & Evil

Metascore: 87

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Beyond Good And Evil

Platform(s)
PS3 , PS2 , Xbox 360 , Xbox (Original) , Nintendo GameCube , PC
Released
November 11, 2003
Developer(s)
Ubisoft Milan , Ubisoft Montpellier
Genre(s)
Action , Adventure

There are plenty of video games that allow players to step into the shoes of an investigative reporter, but few journalists have the martial arts skills possessed by Jade. She's the main protagonist of Ubisoft's 2002 title Beyond Good & Evil in which she works together with her contacts to uncover a worldwide alien conspiracy.

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Despite poor sales, the game garnered critical acclaim and won several awards. It's perhaps as a result of these plaudits that Ubisoft announced a prequel to the game in 2017, although there's still no word yet on when it will actually see the light of day.

5 Assassin's Creed 2

Metascore: 91

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Assassin's Creed 2

Platform(s)
PS3 , PS4 , Xbox 360 , Xbox One , Switch , PC , macOS
Released
November 7, 2009
Developer(s)
Ubisoft
Genre(s)
Action , Adventure

Assassin's Creed is Ubisoft's most well-known franchise, and it has quite a few great games under its belt. Origins marked an exciting new era that focused more on combat rather than stealth, leading to two sequels that are basically bona fide RPGs. Despite a terrible debut, Unity eventually fixed its rough edges and became arguably the authoritative example of the "classic" Assassin's Creed formula. Black Flag is one of the best pirate games of all time, if not the outright best.

With so many contenders, picking the standout title is difficult; consequently, Assassin's Creed 2 is getting the nod as the license's representative. The 2009 game was groundbreaking at the time of its release, and while it has not aged particularly well, it is still the most fondly remembered entry in the series.

4 Far Cry 3

Metascore: 91

Vass from Far Cry 3
Far Cry 3

Platform(s)
PS4 , PS3 , Xbox One , Xbox 360 , PC
Released
November 29, 2012
Developer(s)
Ubisoft Montreal
Genre(s)
FPS , Open-World

While the series had been active for several years by 2012, it was Far Cry 3 that exploded the franchise into relevance. The reason for its rejuvenated success was that the game handed out a third-person shooter-style experience in the form of a first-person offering.

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There wasn’t the baggage that comes with usual first-person games, and Far Cry 3 cut straight to the chase in its campaign mode, where the twist in the story was such that first-person shooter gamers actually cared about the story mode for a change. The game was such a big success that Ubisoft stuck very close to its blueprint for Far Cry 4 and 5, both of which are great open-world FPSs despite suffering from some fatigue. An argument could be made that Far Cry 3 shows its age nowadays, but its overall influence and popularity justify this placement.

3 Rayman Legends

Metascore: 92

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Rayman Legends

Platform(s)
PS4 , PS3 , PS Vita , Xbox One , Xbox 360 , Switch , Wii U , PC , Stadia
Released
August 30, 2013
Developer(s)
Ubisoft Montpellier
Genre(s)
Platformer

Rayman Origins was made with kids in mind as its main target base. Although the game was not an especially huge commercial success at launch, nobody can argue over its quality. Its sequel, Rayman Legends, offers more of the same, with "more" being the operative word.

It takes players back to the good old days of side-scrolling gameplay when the rules were simple and levels radiated charm and imagination. The variety is presented through upgrading the character and unlocking a host of new abilities as the game progresses.