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Summary
Assassins have been a staple of video games for decades.
While their methods may vary, they all have one thing in common: they get the job done.
Sure, its 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.”
Sometimes, stealth goes wrong.
These games let you fight back even when everything goes wrong.
A literal shadow spirit.
In Aragami, you dont just hide in the dark - you become the dark.
While not a traditional assassin, Fisher is a master of silent takedowns and eliminating high-value targets with precision.
Whether you play as a ghost or a ruthless operative, few are as efficient as Fisher.
A legendary operative whose mastery of espionage, assassination, and combat shapes Naked Snakes transformation into Big Boss.
Trained in the arts of stealth, deception, and silent elimination, Snake learns from the best.
5Deathloop
Kill.
Set in the same universe as Dishonored, Deathloop flips the stealth-assassin formula from its predecessors on its head.
In these games death is not the end, it’s all part of the plot.
But heres the catch.
Another assassin, Julianna, is hunting you at the same time.
And the real twist?
Think youve got the perfect plan?
Think again, because shes coming for you.
Its a thrilling battle of wits, deception, and stylish action where only the best assassin can win.
4Dishonered 2
Silent Or Chaos?
Silent killer or merciful ghost?
The choice is yours.
Dishonored 2 offers an incredibly flexible assassination experience.
3Ghost Of Tsushima
Samurai Or Ninja?
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That means sneaky assassinations, parkour-like climbs, and striking fear into enemies from the shadows.
Is he a hero?
He is the Ghost of Tsushima, a warrior who does whatever it takes to protect his people.
2Hitman Series
One Man, A Thousand Identities (And Games)
47.
For this barcode-branded man of a thousand disguises, its an identity.
Oh right, thats you.
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.
There are a lot of games about hooded figures wielding blades.
