What Kind of Gamer Are You? Match Your Playstyle to the Perfect Ubisoft Game
Ubisoft publishes a lot of games. Like, a genuinely staggering amount. Between Assassin's Creed dropping new mainline entries every couple of years, Rainbow Six Siege constantly evolving, and everything in between, it can feel overwhelming trying to figure out where to actually start — or what to play next.
This guide is here to help. We've broken things down by playstyle, not by franchise name or release date. Because the truth is, the best Ubisoft game for you isn't necessarily the most popular one. It's the one that fits how you actually spend your gaming time.
First, a Quick Self-Assessment
Before we dive in, ask yourself a few honest questions:
- Do you prefer playing alone or with friends?
- Are you looking for something story-driven or more gameplay-focused?
- How many hours a week do you realistically game?
- Do you enjoy challenge, or do you like to kick back and explore at your own pace?
Keep those answers in mind as you read through. We've organized this guide into five distinct playstyle profiles, and you might find yourself fitting more than one — that's totally normal.
The Story-First Player
You want: A rich narrative, memorable characters, and a world you can get genuinely lost in.
Best picks: Assassin's Creed Odyssey, Assassin's Creed Origins, Far Cry 3
Time commitment: 40–80+ hours depending on how deep you go
Difficulty recommendation: Normal — these games reward exploration, not punishment
If you're the type who reads every piece of in-game lore, watches cutscenes twice, and genuinely cares whether the protagonist gets a satisfying arc, the Assassin's Creed RPG trilogy is your home base. Odyssey in particular gives you a sprawling ancient Greece to unpack, with branching dialogue, multiple endings, and side quests that are actually worth doing.
Far Cry 3 is older but still holds up remarkably well as a narrative experience. The villain writing is some of the best in the genre, and the story's psychological edge keeps it from feeling like just another open-world checklist.
Honest pros: Deep worlds, gorgeous settings, tons of content Honest cons: Can feel bloated if you're not into collectibles or side content padding
The Competitive Multiplayer Grinder
You want: High skill ceiling, ranked play, team coordination, and the satisfaction of outplaying real opponents.
Best picks: Rainbow Six Siege, For Honor
Time commitment: Effectively unlimited — these are live-service games with active metas
Difficulty recommendation: Steep learning curve, but worth it
If your idea of a great gaming session involves voice comms, strat callouts, and reviewing your own mistakes afterward, Rainbow Six Siege is the obvious answer. It's one of the most mechanically deep tactical shooters on the market, and the operator system means there's always something new to master. Be warned: the early hours can be brutal. Stick with it.
For Honor is a different flavor but scratches a similar competitive itch. The melee combat system is unlike anything else out there, and the ranked modes have a dedicated community that takes it seriously.
Honest pros: Incredibly rewarding at high skill levels, strong community, constant updates Honest cons: Both games have steep entry curves and can feel punishing for newcomers
The Chill Explorer
You want: A beautiful open world, no pressure, and the freedom to wander without a timer ticking.
Best picks: Assassin's Creed Valhalla, Immortals Fenyx Rising, Far Cry 6
Time commitment: 30–60 hours for the main story, much more if you explore
Difficulty recommendation: Easy to Normal — lean into the atmosphere
Not every gaming session needs to be high stakes. Sometimes you just want to ride a horse through a snowy Norwegian landscape or glide off a cliff in ancient Greece. Valhalla is basically a Viking tourism simulator at its best, and if you dial the combat difficulty down, it becomes a genuinely meditative open-world experience.
Immortals Fenyx Rising is criminally underrated for this playstyle. It's colorful, funny, and built around exploration puzzles rather than combat pressure. Think of it as Ubisoft's answer to Breath of the Wild — lighter in tone but genuinely charming.
Honest pros: No pressure, gorgeous visuals, great for unwinding after a long day Honest cons: Can feel repetitive if you're playing for more than a few hours at a stretch
The Co-Op Crew Player
You want: Games you can run with friends, ideally with solid communication and shared objectives.
Best picks: Ghost Recon Wildlands, Tom Clancy's The Division 2, Far Cry 6 Co-op
Time commitment: 20–50 hours for the core experience, more for endgame content
Difficulty recommendation: Normal to Hard — co-op makes harder difficulties more manageable
If your Discord server is always looking for the next game to run together, Ghost Recon Wildlands remains one of the best co-op sandbox experiences in Ubisoft's catalog. Four-player co-op across a massive open world, with enough tactical flexibility to accommodate different playstyles in the same squad.
The Division 2 scratches the looter-shooter itch in a co-op package, with solid endgame content for groups that want to keep pushing. And if your crew already has a favorite franchise, Far Cry 6 added seamless co-op that lets two players tackle the full campaign together.
Honest pros: Great for friend groups, strong replayability in co-op, varied mission types Honest cons: Some of these games feel less engaging when played solo
The Newcomer Just Getting Started
You want: An accessible entry point that doesn't require franchise knowledge, with a forgiving difficulty curve.
Best picks: Assassin's Creed Origins, Far Cry: New Dawn, Riders Republic
Time commitment: 15–40 hours depending on how deep you go
Difficulty recommendation: Easy or Normal — no shame in it
If you're new to Ubisoft games entirely, Origins is the cleanest starting point in the AC franchise — it was literally designed as a soft reboot. The tutorial systems are thorough, the world is inviting, and you don't need any prior knowledge of the series.
Riders Republic is worth a mention here because it's genuinely unique in Ubisoft's lineup. It's a multiplayer sports game set across America's national parks — snowboarding, mountain biking, wingsuit flying. It's fun, accessible, and a great way to get a feel for Ubisoft's live-service model without the pressure of a competitive shooter.
Honest pros: Easy to pick up, great introduction to Ubisoft's design philosophy Honest cons: May not scratch the itch for players looking for more depth right away
The Bottom Line
Ubisoft's catalog is wide enough that there's genuinely something for everyone — you just have to know where to look. Whether you're grinding ranked in Siege, exploring ancient Egypt, or cruising through Far Cry 6 with a friend on the couch, the right game is out there.
Not sure which profile fits you best? Drop a comment below and tell us a bit about how you like to play. The UPlay Lounge community is full of players who've been down every one of these roads — and they're happy to point you in the right direction.
