Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced vs Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
Open-world piracy with a price tag versus a subscription-friendly Indy adventure — which blockbuster fits your wallet and playstyle?
Updated 25d ago
Faithful remake that dethrones the original — the naval combat is untouched, and the new Anvil engine makes sailing feel brand new.
Deserves your Game Pass queue slot — Great Circle holds its own next to Last Crusade, and the April 2025 PS5 port added native 4K Pro support.
By the numbers
Prices checked Aug 7; they move faster than we refresh, so confirm on the store page.
Recent-review figures are Steam's own last-30-days window, read Aug 7.
| Measure | Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced | Indiana Jones and the Great Circle |
|---|---|---|
| Value Indiana Jones and the Great Circle wins on value | ||
| Price now | $51.59 −14% · GamesPlanet US | $36.11 −48% · GreenManGaming |
| All-time low | $53.99 | $35.69 |
| Cost / hour | — | $2.25/hr $36.11 · 16 h main story |
| Off its low | At its low low was Jun 2026 | +1% vs $35.69 low |
| Main story | — | 16 h |
| Health | ||
| Steam reviews | 80% 27k reviews | 90% 20k reviews |
| Recent reviews | improving trend only | 85% 316 votes · vs 90% lifetime · souring |
| Peak players | — Not yet charted | 1,398 Jul 2026 · ↑ 20% MoM |
| Launch peak | — | 17% of Dec 2024 launch peak · as of Jul 2026 |
| All-time peak | — | 8,242 Dec 2024 |
| Support | ||
| Last patch | 5 days ago | 8 weeks ago |
| Patch cadence | 5 in last 90 days | 2 in last 90 days |
| Steam Deck | Gold | Gold |
What players say
Patterns from long-haul reviewers, taken from each game's verdict. Not live sentiment — each side is dated below.
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced
The Jackdaw's naval combat and open-sea freedom still dominate 100-hour reviews, with the improved crafting and ship upgrades earning constant praise.
Boarding sea physics and stiff new cutscenes are the recurring frictions for long-time players, plus the $60 DLC policy that still stings.
from our August 2026 verdict
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
The narrative and cinematic immersion, rivaling the best Indy films, is what high-hour players consistently celebrate.
Hand-to-hand combat and clunky gunplay are the persistent friction points that mar the otherwise polished adventure.
from our May 2026 verdict
Key differences
Which one is for you?
Pick Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced if
- You want a visual update of Black Flag's sailing and piracy.
- You are willing to pay for DLC and accept 30fps cutscenes.
- You prefer third-person open-world adventure.
Pick Indiana Jones and the Great Circle if
- You have Game Pass and want a high-quality stealth game.
- You love Indiana Jones movies and want to live that fantasy.
- You enjoy first-person puzzle and stealth gameplay.
Bottom line
Game Pass subscribers and Indy fans should choose Great Circle. Black Flag is only for those who must have enhanced visuals and can ignore aggressive monetization.
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