Established in the mid-1980s, Ubisoft is a staple of the gaming industry that has stamped its logo on the boxes of hundreds of releases. If somebody has owned a console or PC over the last few decades, they have likely played multiple Ubisoft games, be it Prince of Persia, Far Cry, Tom Clancy, Rayman, or Splinter Cell.
In recent years, the company’s projects have been somewhat inconsistent and occasionally have the habit of overstaying their welcome, which has resulted in the company’s reputation taking a hit. Customer exhaustion of the Ubisoft formula can also be an issue. While a lot can be said about its current state, it should not be forgotten that the best Ubisoft games are also plainly among the greatest releases of all time. The publisher’s high points are astronomical, and let’s highlight them.
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, Anno qualifies, but Outland and Flanker do not.
Updated March 19, 2025, by Mark Sammut: Assassin’s Creed Shadows has, at long last, arrived. Along with being a major release, this trip to Japan is arguably Ubisoft’s most important project in a very long time; hopefully, the game delivers on its potential. While still too early to determine whether it should rated among the greatest Ubisoft games ever, this article has been expanded with two more titles.
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Scott Pilgrim vs. the World: The Game
A Polished Beat ‘Em Up With A Retro Art Style
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.
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Star Wars Outlaws
Open-World
Action-Adventure
As the first full open-world Star Wars game, Outlaws garnered natural hype in its lead-up; however, this excitement seemed to be neutered by Ubisoft’s involvement, at least if the online discourse were to be taken as fact (which is not always advised). With games like The Division 2 and Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora under its belt, Massive Entertainment knows how to put together a fun, attractive, and generally safe Ubisoft open-world experience, and Outlaws is not much of an exception. Ultimately, this project’s appeal comes down to someone’s love for the IP AND the formula that has come to define most of the publisher’s biggest releases.
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Now, to its credit, Outlaws shakes up a few things. For one, the game pays quite a lot of attention to the optional content, specifically the side quests. Compared to some older Ubisoft games, this title minimizes busy work in favor of more personal storylines. The filler is not completely absent, which is not necessarily a criticism, since it can be entertaining in its own right. Beyond that, Outlaws is periodically pretty, although not quite on the same level as Massive’s Avatar. The gameplay is generally fine, even if the combat is fairly weak.
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Anno 2070
A Futuristic Take On A Great Formula
City Builder
Real-Time Strategy
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November 17, 2011
- Developer(s)
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Related Designs, Blue Byte Software
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.
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Immortals Fenyx Rising
A Fun Greek Twist On The Ubisoft Open-World Blueprint
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December 3, 2020
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.
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Just Dance (All Of Them?)
More Than A Decade Of Dependable Rhythm Games
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November 17, 2009
Producing annual releases for 15 years and now based around a subscription service, Just Dance is one of the most successful Ubisoft franchises of all time. This tentpole series is the picture of consistency, to the point that most people’s favorites are likely to come down to their taste in music.
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That’s not to say other differences do not exist, as the games incorporate new moves and modes, but the core appeal is largely the same. While 2009’s Just Dance focused quite a bit on classic artists, the sequels largely shifted toward the current music landscape; consequently, personal preference and even nostalgia will determine someone’s preference. From 2023, Ubisoft has decided to shift Just Dance‘s format to packs rather than new releases. Nowadays, that version is the one to pick up.
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Might & Magic: Clash Of Heroes
An Awesome Puzzle Spin-Off
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December 1, 2009
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Capybara Games, Tag Games, Dotemu
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.
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Valiant Hearts: The Great War
A Powerful War Epic
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June 25, 2014
- Developer(s)
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Ubisoft Montpellier
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.
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Mario + Rabbids Sparks Of Hope
Accessible Tactics Game With That Mario Charm
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October 20, 2022
- Developer(s)
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Ubisoft Milan, Ubisoft Paris
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.
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Watch Dogs 2
The Best Game In A Polarizing Ubisoft Franchise
Open-World
Action
Adventure
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November 15, 2016
Watch Dogs arguably never quite managed to live up to its potential, even though all three games are decent at the very least. While notoriously failing to match the high quality demonstrated in its trailers, the original Chicago-set entry might be a bit better than its reputation suggests, and its self-serious protagonist and tone have somehow become charming over the last decade. Watch Dogs: Legion‘s NPC recruitment concept was ambitious and the London setting exciting, but the former unfortunately did not translate into a particularly fun system in practice.
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That leaves Watch Dogs 2, a sequel that benefited from neutered expectations set by its polarizing predecessor. Opting for sunny San Francisco and a far more lighthearted tone, the 2016 release is just a well-done open-world game with good visuals, solid gameplay, and mostly likable characters who do not get in the way. It is very much an Ubisoft sandbox experience from start to finish, albeit with the ability to hack nearly everything taking center stage.
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IL-2 Sturmovik
A Top-Notch Flight Sim
IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946
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March 13, 2007
- Developer(s)
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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.
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South Park: The Fractured But Whole
An RPG Worthy Of The South Park Brand
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October 17, 2017
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Ubisoft San Francisco
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 before 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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While Ubisoft only published The Stick of Truth, the San Francisco department took charge of the sequel, The Fractured but Whole. Even if it arguably does not reach the same heights as its predecessor, the sequel is nevertheless a fantastic adaptation of the source material, delivering a fun story that pokes fun at the superhero movie craze. Beyond that, the combat is arguably better in the sequel.
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Tom Clancy’s The Division 2
A Lot Of Content & Generally Great Multiplayer Experience
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.
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Brothers In Arms: Road To Hill 30
Gone But Not Forgotten
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November 20, 2006
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.
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Child Of Light
A Beautiful Turn-Based Adventure
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.
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Rocksmith (2014)
A Learning Tool
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October 22, 2013
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. A great game that would have been revolutionary if it arrived five years earlier.
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Silent Hunter 3
A Unique Simulation
Nowadays, simulator games are rare nowadays, especially outside 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.
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Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six: Vegas
Perfect Blend Of Tactics & Accessible FPS Gameplay
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November 22, 2006
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.
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Trials Rising
The Pinnacle Of A Unique Series
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February 26, 2019
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. Ultimately, this puzzle-like racer will not suit everybody’s needs, but there is also nothing else quite like it.
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Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter
A Timeless Tactical Shooter
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March 9, 2006
- Developer(s)
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Red Storm Entertainment, Ubisoft Paris
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 on separate platforms that make this a game rich with variety. More importantly, Warfighter is still a triumph nearly two decades following its debut.
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Beyond Good & Evil
A Fantastic And Ambitious Adventure That Is Still Brilliant
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November 11, 2003
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Ubisoft Milan, Ubisoft Montpellier
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.