Assassin’s Creed® Chronicles: China vs Assassin’s Creed® IV Black Flag™
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Assassin’s Creed® IV Black Flag™ wins 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Assassin’s Creed® Chronicles: China is $35.70 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Assassin’s Creed® Chronicles: China | Assassin’s Creed® IV Black Flag™ |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Wait for Sale | 56 | 50 |
| Quality | 62 | 72 |
| Value | 71 | 30 |
| Popularity | 29 | 39 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $4.29 | $11.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 73.9% positive | 88.1% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 6 | 311 |
Where to buy
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Assassin’s Creed® Chronicles: China
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Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Assassin’s Creed® Chronicles: China | Assassin’s Creed® IV Black Flag™ |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | April 21, 2015 | January 1, 1901 |
| Developers | Climax Studios | Ubisoft Montreal |
| Publishers | Ubisoft Entertainment | Ubisoft |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 (64-bit versions only) | Windows Vista SP2 |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i3 2105 @ 3.1 GHz or AMD Phenom II X4 955 @ 3.2 GHz | Intel Core i5 2400S @ 2.5 GHz or better or AMD Phenom II x4 940 @ 3.0 GHz |
| Memory (minimum) | 4 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | nVidia GeForce GTX 470 or AMD Radeon HD5870 or better (1024MB VRAM with Shader Model 5.0) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 470 or AMD Radeon HD 5850 (1024MB VRAM with Shader Model 5.0) or better |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 10 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 4 GB available space | 30 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Assassin’s Creed® Chronicles: China or Assassin’s Creed® IV Black Flag™?
Assassin’s Creed® IV Black Flag™ won the comparison against Assassin’s Creed® Chronicles: China based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.
How is the comparison calculated?
The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.
Is Assassin’s Creed® Chronicles: China worth buying over Assassin’s Creed® IV Black Flag™?
Based on the metrics, Assassin’s Creed® IV Black Flag™ won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.
Which game has better player reviews?
Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.
Which game offers better value for money?
The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Assassin’s Creed® Chronicles: China currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 04:40 PM UTC