The Best Historical Games - Page 2

Update : DYNASTY WARRIORS: ORIGINS added at rank #27.
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Twilight Struggle (2016)

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Twilight Struggle is a two-player game where players play as either the US or USSR during the Cold War. Using actual events from history, players must plan out their strategies in order to obtain world dominance. Play Twilight Struggle and change the course of history.


  • historical
  • card
  • cold
  • tabletop
  • asynchronous
  • political
  • board-game
  • turn-based
  • war
  • strategy
  • simulation
  • alternate
  • multiplayer
  • atmospheric
  • chess

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ARIDA: Backland's Awakening (2019)

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ARIDA: Backland's Awakening. A story of survival and adventure in the brazilian backlands. Face the drought to explore the more arid regions, gather resources and discover clues about the fate of the young Cícera.


  • historical
  • crafting
  • collectathon
  • survival
  • emotional
  • nature
  • family-friendly
  • short
  • cartoony
  • linear
  • stylized
  • inventory
  • adventure
  • third-person
  • 3d

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The Legend of Tianding (2021)

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The Legend of Tian Ding takes you on a journey into the depths of Taiwanese history and culture, through fast-paced combat and platforming. This game puts its own spin on the legend of Liao Tian Ding, a Taiwanese Robin Hood-like character, while remaining true to his character. With its mix of kung fu combat and platforming, this game is sure to satisfy any itch for an action-packed adventure set in Taiwan's past.


What we like:
  • Fast-paced combat and platforming
  • Rich story based on real events
  • Charming manhua aesthetic
  • Atmospheric soundtrack
  • Freedom to chain abilities in combat & movement
  • Variety of secrets hidden throughout levels
What could be improved:
  • Cutscenes can be too long & unskippable at times
  • Uneven progression with upgrades only available later in the game
  • Difficulty spikes during some boss battles

  • historical
  • platform
  • spectacle
  • fight
  • side-scrolling
  • comic
  • boss
  • martial
  • boss-fight
  • beat-em-up
  • combat
  • scroller
  • action
  • hack-and-slash
  • book

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Frontline 1942: World War 2 Online Shooter (2023)

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early access Android

From-the-ground-up remake features two campaigns that cover the events of Advance Wars and Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising! Up to four players can test their wits on dozens of maps. Each player can choose one of the many Commanding Officers from either campaign.


  • tanks
  • historical
  • large-scale
  • battle
  • online
  • world-war-2
  • shooter
  • tactical
  • first-person
  • reflexes
  • strategy
  • team
  • fast-paced
  • action
  • racing

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War of Rights (2018)

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early access PC Windows

War of Rights is a first person multiplayer game featuring massive 300 player battles with a focus on historical authenticity, teamplay and immersion. It is set during the perilous days of the American Civil War, in the Maryland Campaign of September, 1862.


  • historical
  • first-person
  • shooter
  • war
  • military
  • fps
  • realistic
  • multiplayer
  • stealth
  • america
  • simulation
  • violent

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Death From Above (2023)

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You are a lone Ukrainian military drone operator battling Russian occupation forces. Hidden deep behind enemy lines, you operate your drone to seek and destroy tanks and armored vehicles, shatter communication lines, and recover stolen goods. Slava Ukraini!


  • destruction
  • wargame
  • humor
  • emotional
  • attack
  • score
  • tps
  • flight
  • 3d
  • dark
  • military
  • historical
  • simulation
  • alternate
  • sandbox

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Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration (2022)

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Immerse yourself in 50 years of gaming history with Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration! Enjoy over 100 classic and new games, unlock hidden gems, and delve into fascinating interviews and archival material. Whether you're a nostalgic gamer or a history buff, this collection will keep you entertained and educated.


What we like:
  • Rich collection of classic and new Atari games
  • Exciting hidden games to discover
  • Comprehensive history through interviews and archival materials
  • Good value for money
  • Appeals to both gamers and history enthusiasts
What could be improved:
  • Absence of Activision games and some licensed games
  • Limited subtitle availability for non-English speakers

  • arcade
  • classic
  • retro
  • historical
  • 1980s
  • interactive
  • software
  • voxel
  • compilation
  • vector
  • platform
  • shoot-em-up
  • education
  • pinball
  • pvp

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Hellish Quart (2021)

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early access PC Windows

A physics-based, realistic, 3D sword dueling game set in the 17th century. Currently, it features an arcade mode, survival mode, modern HEMA mode, duels vs. AI, wooden weapons sparring, and a local multiplayer mode. Optional VR mode. Early Access.


  • arts
  • swordplay
  • 3d
  • martial
  • historical
  • pve
  • fight
  • character
  • medieval
  • pvp
  • vr
  • customization
  • realistic
  • physics
  • third-person

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Fire and Maneuver (2022)

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early access PC Windows

From the team that brought you The Armchair Historian comes a new strategy game set in the Victorian Era. As muskets become rifles and infantry are replaced by Gatling guns, you must adapt to a rapidly changing battlefield. This is a new age, not of courage and chivalry, but of Blood and Iron.

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  • turn-based
  • historical
  • tactical
  • logic
  • strategy
  • stylized
  • military
  • movement
  • pvp
  • character
  • 3d
  • customization
  • tutorial
  • multiplayer

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Europa Universalis IV: Winds of Change (2024)

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Europa Universalis IV gives you control of a nation through four dramatic centuries. Rule your land and dominate the world with unparalleled freedom, depth and historical accuracy. Write a new history of the world and build an empire for the ages.


  • grand-strategy
  • historical
  • diplomacy
  • 4x
  • moddable
  • wargame
  • nonlinear
  • political
  • economy
  • military
  • pause
  • alternate
  • sandbox
  • replay-value
  • real-time

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