Assassin's Creed Shadows vs Kingdom Come: Deliverance II
Feudal Japan spectacle versus 15th-century Bohemian grit — one is a flashy ninja playground, the other a slow-burn history lesson.
Updated 11d ago
The wait-for-the-complete-edition play just expired: Ubisoft shipped its closing patch this month and never cut the $69.99. Overpriced at list, sharp on sale.
The quest writing and side characters are why people replay it at 500 hours — it deserves the medieval-RPG crown, if you can live with save limits and slow travel.
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 Shadows | Kingdom Come: Deliverance II |
|---|---|---|
| Value Kingdom Come: Deliverance II wins on value | ||
| Price now | $28.35 −59% · GreenManGaming | $23.99 −60% · GOG |
| All-time low | $28.35 | $20.99 |
| Cost / hour | $0.80/hr $28.35 · 36 h main story | $0.44/hr $23.99 · 55 h main story |
| Off its low | At its low low was Jul 2026 | +14% low was Jul 2026 |
| Main story | 36 h | 55 h |
| Health Kingdom Come: Deliverance II wins on player health | ||
| Steam reviews | 75% 39k reviews | 94% 191k reviews |
| Recent reviews | 63% 1k votes · vs 75% lifetime · souring | 89% 3k votes · vs 94% lifetime · souring |
| Peak players | 7,211 Jul 2026 · ↑ 30% MoM | 29,234 Jul 2026 · ↑ 22% MoM |
| Launch peak | 11% of Mar 2025 launch peak · as of Jul 2026 | 11% of Feb 2025 launch peak · as of Jul 2026 |
| All-time peak | 64,627 Mar 2025 | 255,607 Feb 2025 |
| Support | ||
| Last patch | 12 days ago | 6 weeks ago |
| Patch cadence | 2 in last 90 days | 1 in last 90 days |
| Steam Deck | Gold | Platinum |
Shared scale — same months across the bottom, same player-count axis up the side, so the two lines are directly comparable. A shorter line means a younger game.
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 Shadows
Feudal Japan itself — the seasons, the light and Naoe's stealth kit keep 100-hour players exploring long after the story stops mattering.
A thin story, an open world that repeats itself, and a launcher that locks them out — and the Claws of Awaji expansion made the first two worse.
from our July 2026 verdict
Kingdom Come: Deliverance II
The writing and quest design stay unmatched to 500 hours — side characters and missions are what long-haul fans replay for.
Late-game save freedom and travel pacing still grate on 100-hour veterans, though the story keeps them pushing.
from our August 2026 verdict
Key differences
Which one is for you?
Pick Assassin's Creed Shadows if
- You want a stealth-focused open-world in feudal Japan with dynamic seasons.
- You have 60+ hours for one playthrough and enjoy build variety.
- You're okay with Ubisoft launcher and Denuvo requirements.
Pick Kingdom Come: Deliverance II if
- You loved KCD1's realistic swordplay and survival mechanics.
- You prefer slow, deliberate RPGs with punishing save systems.
- You value historical accuracy over cinematic spectacle.
Bottom line
Choose Shadows for feudal Japan stealth; choose KCD2 for a deep, realistic medieval RPG that rewards patience and skill.
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