Assassin's Creed® Syndicate vs Assassin's Creed® Unity
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Assassin's Creed® Unity wins 8 of 13 head-to-head metrics. Assassin's Creed® Unity is $0.16 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® Syndicate | Assassin's Creed® Unity |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 69 | 66 |
| Quality | 77 | 65 |
| Value | 75 | 75 |
| Popularity | 36 | 40 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $6.75 | $6.59 |
| Steam Review Score | 80.1% positive | 77.6% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 389 | 574 |
Where to buy
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Assassin's Creed® Syndicate
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Details and requirements
| Item | Assassin's Creed® Syndicate | Assassin's Creed® Unity |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | November 18, 2015 | November 11, 2014 |
| Developers | Ubisoft Quebec, in collaboration with Ubisoft Annecy, Bucharest, Kiev, Montreal, Montpellier, Shanghai, Singapore, Sofia, Toronto studios | Ubisoft |
| Publishers | Ubisoft | Ubisoft |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 (64-bit versions only) | Windows 10 (64-bit versions only) |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i7 3770 @ 3.5 GHz / AMD FX 8350 @ 4.0 GHz | Intel Core i7-3770 @ 3.4 GHz or AMD FX-8350 @ 4.0 GHz or better |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 (4GB) or the newer GTX 970 (4GB) / AMD Radeon R9 280X (3GB of VRAM) or better | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 or AMD Radeon R9 290X (3 GB VRAM) |
| Sound Card (minimum) | DirectX Compatible Sound Card with latest drivers | DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card with latest drivers |
| Additional Notes (minimum) | *Technical Notice from the developer: For a recommended experience, the game requires a video card with at least 3GB of VRAM when playing at a full HD resolution. While we encourage you to fiddle with the advanced options to fully customize your gaming experience, please keep an eye out for the VRAM meter usage when you adjust these settings. | Supported video cards at the time of release: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 or better, GeForce GTX 700 series; AMD Radeon HD7970 or better, Radeon R9 200 series Note: Laptop versions of these cards may work but are NOT officially supported. |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Assassin's Creed® Syndicate or Assassin's Creed® Unity?
Assassin's Creed® Unity won the comparison against Assassin's Creed® Syndicate 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® Syndicate worth buying over Assassin's Creed® Unity?
Based on the metrics, Assassin's Creed® Unity 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. Too close to call currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 12:16 PM UTC