Summary
Assassins have been a staple of video games for decades. They take down targets, slip through the shadows, and leave nothing behind—except maybe a ridiculously long trail of bodies. While their methods may vary, they all have one thing in common: they get the job done. Sure, it’s illegal in real life, but fortunately, we are not talking about reality here. Or, as a certain Brotherhood likes to say: “Nothing is true, everything is permitted.”
Video games have redefined what it means to be an assassin, offering different playstyles - from brutal war machines to silent predators. The choice is yours: do you strike like a ghost in the night, or do you make a grand entrance in broad daylight?
What’s stealthier than an assassin? A literal shadow spirit. In Aragami, you don’t just hide in the dark - you become the dark. As a vengeful spirit, you can teleport through shadows, vanish instantly, and even summon a Shadow Tiger to drag enemies into another dimension (because why settle for a regular takedown?).
With a co-op mode that lets a friend join the mayhem, Aragami is a beautifully crafted stealth game that makes the night your deadliest weapon.
From Ghost Recon’s cover spec-ops missions to Rainbow Six Siege’s calculated takedown, Clancy’s game lets you embody different kinds of killers. But if we’re talking about the most legendary assassin from this universe, that honor goes to Sam Fisher of Splinter Cell.
While not a traditional assassin, Fisher is a master of silent takedowns and eliminating high-value targets with precision. An icon of stealth-action gaming, he gives you the choice: knock out enemies and let them ‘take a nap’ or embrace his deadlier side and eliminate them for good. Whether you play as a ghost or a ruthless operative, few are as efficient as Fisher.
While Metal Gear Solid 3 doesn’t cast you as a traditional assassin, it does put you under the wing of one - The Boss. A legendary operative whose mastery of espionage, assassination, and combat shapes Naked Snake’s transformation into Big Boss. Trained in the arts of stealth, deception, and silent elimination, Snake learns from the best.
Whether he’s sneaking through the jungle, taking down high-profile targets, orfacing his mentor in one of the most emotional battles in gaming history, his journey is one of transformation - from soldier to something far more dangerous.
Set in the same universe as Dishonored, Deathloop flips the stealth-assassin formula from its predecessors on its head. Instead of sneaking through the shadows, Colt - a highly skilled assassin - must break free from a never-ending time loop by eliminating eight targets before the day resets.
But here’s the catch. Another assassin, Julianna, is hunting you at the same time. And the real twist? She’s not just an AI-controlled enemy - another player can invade your game and take control of her, turning every encounter into an unpredictable duel. Think you’ve got the perfect plan? Think again, because she’s coming for you. It’s a thrilling battle of wits, deception, and stylish action where only the best assassin can win.
Silent killer or merciful ghost? The choice is yours. Dishonored 2 offers an incredibly flexible assassination experience. You can kill every target in sight, but beware: the more you do, the higher the chaos level rises, warping the world around you. That rate plague? All your fault.
Alternatively, you’re able to complete the game without taking a single life, proving that the deadliest assassin is sometimes the one who leaves no trace. Whether you play as Corvo or Emily, Dishonored 2 lets you decide what kind of assassin you want to be.
Honor or victory? That’s the dilemma haunting Jin Sakai.As a noble samurai, Jin was raised to fight with honor, facing enemies head-on. But when the Mongols invaded, he is forced to abandon his old ways, embracing the path of the ghost.
That means sneaky assassinations, parkour-like climbs, and striking fear into enemies from the shadows. Is he a hero? A villain? Neither. He is the Ghost of Tsushima, a warrior who does whatever it takes to protect his people.
- Just a number? Think again. For this barcode-branded man of a thousand disguises, it’s an identity. Agent 47 is the ultimate master of deception, seamlessly blending into any crowd by literally becoming anyone - from a chef to a security guard to a flaming mascot (yes, really).
Whether he’s slipping undetected into high-society parties or creatively ‘repurposing’ everyday objects into deadly weapons, Hitman is a masterclass in assassination done right and getting into anywhere. If you see a guy with a barcode on the back of his head, the best you can do is to walk the other way. Oh right, that’s you.
1Assassin’s Creed Series
A Legacy Of Assassins
From Altair’s ancient beginnings to Ezio Auditore’s legendary rise,Assassin’s Creedhas defined the assassin genre for nearly two decades. The series revolutionized stealth gameplay with its parkour movement, assassination mechanics, and open-world historical settings - turning history into your personal playground. From the Italian Reinassance in Ezio’s Trilogy to the Sengoku period in Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Ubisoft has practically covered every major era in history.
“We work in the dark to serve the light.”
And at the heart of it all? The Hidden Blade, the most iconic assassin weapon in gaming. A sleek, deadly wrist blade perfect for silent takedowns and dramatic leaps of faith. Sure, recent games may have shifted away from the classics, but the Assassin Order remains.
