Assassin's Creed Freedom Cry vs Assassin's Creed® Origins
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Assassin's Creed® Origins wins 11 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Assassin's Creed® Origins is $5.39 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 Freedom Cry | Assassin's Creed® Origins |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Worth It | 50 | 70 |
| Quality | 64 | 70 |
| Value | 50 | 79 |
| Popularity | 28 | 41 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $13.49 | $8.10 |
| Steam Review Score | 77.7% positive | 85.7% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 10 | 1.3K |
Where to buy
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Assassin's Creed Freedom Cry
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Details and requirements
| Item | Assassin's Creed Freedom Cry | Assassin's Creed® Origins |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | February 25, 2014 | October 26, 2017 |
| Developers | Ubisoft Montreal | Ubisoft Montreal |
| Publishers | Ubisoft | Ubisoft |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows Vista SP2 or Windows 10(64-bit versions only) | Windows 10 (64-bit versions only) |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i5 2400S @ 2.5 GHz or AMD Phenom II x4 940 @ 3.0 GHz or better | Intel Core i7- 3770 @ 3.5 GHz or AMD FX-8350 @ 4.0 GHz |
| Memory (minimum) | 4 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 470 or AMD Radeon HD 5850 (1024MB VRAM with Shader Model 5.0) or better | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 or AMD R9 280X (3GB VRAM with Shader Model 5.0 or better) |
| Storage (minimum) | 30 GB available space | 42 GB available space |
| Sound Card (minimum) | DirectX Compatible Sound Card with latest drivers | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Assassin's Creed Freedom Cry or Assassin's Creed® Origins?
Assassin's Creed® Origins won the comparison against Assassin's Creed Freedom Cry 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 Freedom Cry worth buying over Assassin's Creed® Origins?
Based on the metrics, Assassin's Creed® Origins 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® Origins currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:22 PM UTC