When people start discussing some of the best assassin games, they immediately go to PC games or whatever is trending on Steam. I must admit that yes, some of the best games can only be found on PC, but that isn’t to say that there aren’t any great games to take with you on the go. Everybody has a phone, but not everyone has the money nor equipment to play these higher-end assassin games.
There are some spectacular games anyone could pick up and play on their Android or iOS devices. Some of the names may even be recognizable, because most franchises have started to recognize the untapped potential mobile games have. Although, obviously, they are more limited, there are some true geniuses who have created mobile games that rival what’s trending on Steam. And what genre can we discuss that is more beloved than assassins?
The assassin genre has many, many games under its wing, but you don’t need a fancy PC to play some of its truly great titles. So, here are some of the best assassin games you can play on your phone.
10. Stealth Master: Assassin Ninja
Released 2022 (Android, iOS)
Starting off this list, Stealth Master: Assassin Ninja is a wonderfully fun game which employs the very basics of assassin stealth games. It follows the popular, colorful, blob style of game many free mobile games have. Though Stealth Master is fun, it doesn’t offer anything besides something to occupy a quick minute.
You play as your typical assassin, infiltrating bases and offices to eliminate guards and your contracted target. While avoiding gazes, you must sneak behind your target and take them out with a katana or the weapon of your choosing. While this premise is fine, after a few levels you will find you are simply doing the same thing over and over again. And with no defined characters, bland graphics, and a mountain of ads, Stealth Master is just another forgettable game you will see advertised on Instagram.
Choose this game if you like:
- Taking contracts and eliminating different gangsters, bosses, and executives.
- Playing with a myriad of different weapons.
- Mastering stealth by dodging guards, flashlights, and cameras.
Fun factor score: 45/100
9. Hunter Assassin 2
Released in 2021 (Android, iOS)
Hunter Assassin is another fun game with a simple premise that is easy to master. It employs much of what assassin fans would want and find original. It’s a big step up from its original title, but you can’t always outrun your past.
As an assassin, your mission is to eliminate enemy guards in puzzle-like maps and even engage in exciting boss fights. You collect gold coins and gems which can be used to upgrade weapons, buy new ones, and even unlock different playable characters. The game also has a fun and bright art style but suffers the same fate as Stealth Master: Assassin Ninja. There are too many ads to count, and levels get super repetitive. However, it’s still better than the first one.
Choose this game if you like:
- Eliminating mercenaries and hardened criminals.
- Making quick, strategic decisions.
- Becoming a master assassin.
Fun factor score: 50/100
8. Assassin’s Creed: Rebellion
Released in 2018 (Android, iOS)
Assassin’s Creed: Rebellion is one of Ubisoft’s attempts at making Assassin’s Creed mobile. There is much to love about Rebellion, and though it pains me to place an AC game so far down on this list, I can’t deny how the game is basically just fan service.
The story is pretty on the nose, as the game describes itself as a mobile Animus device, allowing players to experience the lives of different, well-known assassins and templars. Rebellion has an adorable chibi style which is great for its mobile setting and works as an RPG, with the player having the ability to build their own team of famous characters from the AC franchise. Though it doesn’t suffer from a barrage of ads, it does get repetitive, and it’s very much suited for AC fans, so casual players may not even know who they’re playing as.
Choose this game if you like:
- Creating your own Assassin’s Creed brotherhood.
- Infiltrating bases and eliminating templars.
- Reliving iconic Assassin’s Creed maps and moments.
Fun factor score: 55/100
7. PUBG: Mobile
Released in 2018 (Android, iOS)
PUBG: Mobile is, as the name suggests, the mobile version of the uber-popular Player Unknown’s Battlegrounds. Well, it used to be uber-popular. PUBG is still a fun game, but today the name is like a whisper in the wind.
In PUBG, you drop into an open-world map with 99 other players, picking up items and weapons found on the ground attempting to be the last player remaining. It has a captivating premise that started the whole battle royale craze a few years ago. The graphics in PUBG are great, and the game has always been fun as you must kill other players to be the last alive. However, there just isn’t any buzz around the game anymore, and what I meant by describing it as a “whisper in the wind” was that it just isn’t heard of anymore.
Choose this game if you like:
- Battle Royale settings where it is up to you to survive.
- Fighting against a map full of different enemy players.
- Exploring a beautiful, open world map.
Fun factor score: 60/100
6. Bright Paw
Released in 2020 (Android, iOS, PC, Nintendo Switch)
Bright Paw is a highly enjoyable game much different from the other games on this list. It’s the first paid game on this list, and though it pains me to put it this low, it just barely misses what makes these other games great.
You play as Theo, a house cat who finds his family murdered in their bedroom. You now must uncover the truth and avenge your family doing so as the family cat. This premise is very original, and though you’re not playing as an assassin, it’s a theme very prevalent in this story. Each level is small but arranged almost like a chess board where each moment counts. Though the story of Bright Paw is great, it can get a little repetitive after a while.
Choose this game if you like:
- Complex storylines that will keep you on your toes.
- Beautiful graphics and an even better soundtrack.
- Simple controls that are easy to master.
Fun factor score: 63/100
5. Sniper 3D: Gun Shooting Game
Released in 2014 (Android, iOS)
Sniper 3D: Gun Shooting Game is one of the best sniper games I have ever played. It has a premise similar to every other sniper game in its genre, but what sets it apart is its masterful execution. Though this game is only number 5 on this list, every game from here on is nothing short of great.
In Sniper 3D, you play as a sniper and must go on various missions and take out a variety of different targets. Each mission has its own interesting premise and objective, making them all interesting, and the player has the ability to unlock and upgrade different weapons, meaning they can customize their play style. It’s shocking that Sniper 3D is a free game. It’s already somewhat popular, or it was a few years ago, and for very good reason.
Choose this game if you like:
- Engaging in realistic sniper gameplay.
- Building your own arsenal of advanced weapons.
- Becoming the hero by saving hostages and defeating hardened criminals.
Fun factor score: 65/100
4. Hitman: Sniper
Released in 2015 (Android, iOS)
Hitman: Sniper was IOIs first attempt at making the Hitman franchise into a mobile game. It has the core basics of why people love the Hitman franchise, just with a twist. It’s mainly a sniper game, but it’s above Sniper 3D for its cohesive story and characters,
You play as Agent 47, a genetically engineered assassin who takes contracts for the ICA. You follow the orders from the trusted Diana Burnwood and have the liberty to take out your target in whatever way you want. Though, obviously, there isn’t as much creativity as with the mainstream games, it’s amazing to see what has been accomplished in a mobile game. Hitman: Sniper is a hit, though not the best Hitman game on this list.
Choose this game if you like:
- Playing with tactical sniper gameplay.
- Continuing the Hitman storyline and playing with familiar characters.
- Engaging in a variety of sandbox missions and contracts.
Fun factor score: 68/100
3. Inotia 4
Released in 2012 (Android, iOS)
Inotia 4 is a game that took me by surprise. I had never heard of that game or any in the franchise, but when I started researching for this list and downloaded Inotia to play it, I found a lot of joy in something I assumed was going to be mundane. It has something about it I find very nostalgic yet refreshing at the same time.
In Inotia 4, you play as Kiyan, an assassin working for the Shadow tribe and, after being tasked with assassinating Grafton, is thrust into an overarching story of assassination and heroism. When you first boot up the game, you’re given the option of choosing between six class types, such as warrior and priest, which alter gameplay drastically. Also, the graphics remind me of something you would find on a Gameboy, which is a stylistic choice I love. With a great story, great combat, and much assassination, Inotia 4 is a hidden gem.
Choose this game if you like:
- Customizing your gameplay with the choice of six different classes.
- Engaging and emotional storylines.
- Exploring beautiful and fantastical world settings.
Fun factor score: 70/100
2. République
Released in 2016 (Android, iOS, PC, PlayStation 4, Oculus, Nintendo Switch)
République is another game that caught me by surprise, because I had never heard of it, but I was delighted by its existence. It’s very different from the games on this list yet I feel it sits very nicely near the front spot.
In République, you play as a set of eyes that a prisoner named Hope pleads to for help. Hope is stuck in an elusive, totalitarian facility called République, and you must look through different electronics and help guide her to her escape. I love how you never directly control Hope but more give her advice which she soon follows. It has a very interesting premise, and though not a super traditional assassin game, the aspects of sneaking around and taking out guards are very familiar.
Choose this game if you like:
- Completing various engaging puzzles and stealth missions.
- Interesting storylines with well-developed characters
- Engaging in masterful stealth action gameplay.
Fun factor score: 75/100
1. Hitman: GO
Released in 2014 (Android, iOS)
To no one’s surprise, Hitman: GO snuck its way to the top of this list. I believe it is not only Hitman’s best attempt at a mobile game but one of the best assassin games for mobile devices. It’s so original and different yet has a masterful execution with everything.
GO is played almost exactly the same as a traditional Hitman level, just reduced to a smaller scale and presents itself almost like a board game. You move around in a grid similarly to Bright Paw, and every move counts as you grow closer to targets and don new disguises. It’s amazing how much was done in such a small capacity. I could go on and on about how great this game is, but I truly believe it is something you just need to try for yourself.
Choose this game if you like:
- Challenging puzzles and challenges.
- Playing with familiar Hitman characters.
- Beautiful maps and environments with many secrets to behold.
Fun factor score: 80/100
There are some truly great assassin games out there that, 1) don’t cost that much and, 2) can be played just on your phone. You don’t always need some crazy setup to have a good gaming experience, and I believe these games are just what any assassin fan would need.
