The Best Historical Games

Update : The Mine added at rank #47.
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Scythe (2018)

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Android Mac OS PC Windows IOS iPhone

Scythe transports you to an alternate reality in 1920s Europa, one ravaged by the First World War. Take up the role of leader by assuming command of one of 5 factions, and set out to conquer the coveted "Factory". Lead your mechs to war and your people to victory!


  • board-game
  • 4x
  • mech
  • historical
  • i
  • hex
  • turn-based
  • steampunk
  • visual-novel
  • tabletop
  • alternate
  • eroge
  • strategy
  • beautiful
  • grid

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Gerda: A Flame in Winter - Liva's Story (2023)

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Nintendo Switch PC Windows

You have five days to save your husband, who has just been arrested by the Gestapo. Investigate, explore and form allegiances in this story-rich RPG-lite. Who will you trust?

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  • emotional
  • world-war-2
  • narration
  • casual
  • multiple-endings
  • adventure
  • rpg
  • historical
  • conversation
  • hand-drawn
  • stylized
  • fiction
  • choices
  • top-down
  • interactive

3

Battle Grounds III (2024)

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PC Windows

After 6 years of development, Battle Grounds III (BG3) is the next iteration in the classic franchise which began 17 years ago. Prepare for battle in the American War of Independence!

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  • historical
  • first-person
  • quick-thinking
  • violent
  • multiplayer
  • shooter
  • fps
  • war

4

Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration - Digital Expanded ... (2022)

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95
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PC Windows Xbox One

Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration takes players on an interactive journey through 50 years of video games via interviews with designers, developers and industry leaders, documentary footage, product design documents, high-res original artwork, and a curated list of more than 90 playable games.

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  • historical
  • arcade
  • retro
  • 1980s
  • classic
  • interactive
  • software
  • voxel
  • compilation
  • shoot-em-up
  • education
  • attack
  • score
  • pvp
  • narration

5

LIZARDS MUST DIE 2 (2025)

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PC Windows

LIZARDS MUST DIE 2 is a cooperative slasher action game, a high–quality continuation of the SENSATIONAL first part. Insidious lizards attacked the lands of the Rus again. HYPERBOREA is on fire and only the GLORIOUS HEROES can lick the invaders from their homeland.

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  • campaign
  • spectacle
  • historical
  • cooperative
  • arts
  • cinematic
  • hack-and-slash
  • martial
  • dinosaurs
  • conspiracy
  • action-adventure
  • alternate
  • swordplay
  • third-person
  • realistic

6

Tropical Merge (2021)

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IOS iPhone Android

Help locals save their paradise bay while renovating the island and growing your tropical farm. - Beautiful graphics and stunning landscapes; - Tons of objects to merge and combine; - Daily challenges and awesome rewards; - Dozens of buildings to make and resources to grow; - Commodity exchange with the best rates for your rich harvest; - Lots of quests and story you can't miss! These and many other features make Tropical Merge an absolute klondike of adventures and funky bay experience!


  • turn-based
  • strategy
  • battler
  • historical
  • card
  • grand-strategy
  • wargame
  • stylized
  • farming
  • alternate
  • pvp
  • real-time
  • 2d

7

Yasuke Simulator (2025)

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PC Windows

Step into 1579 as Yasuke, the African samurai, and join Oda Nobunaga in his quest to unite Japan! Master precise katana combat, uncover secret gear, and unleash your ancestral power in this historically inspired action-packed journey through feudal Japan.

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  • historical
  • swordplay
  • ninja
  • satire
  • cinematic
  • hack-and-slash
  • action-adventure
  • realistic
  • story
  • tps
  • medieval
  • third-person
  • violent
  • atmospheric
  • first-person

8

Warriors Orochi 4 (2018)

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Nintendo Switch Playstation 4 PC Windows

The supreme "WARRIORS OROCHI" experience is here! The definitive installment of the "WARRIORS OROCHI 4", featuring all the content of the WARRIORS OROCHI 4: The Ultimate Upgrade Pack, is available now.


  • hack-and-slash
  • battle
  • crossover
  • musou
  • historical
  • combo
  • fight
  • action
  • combat
  • cooperative
  • online
  • visual-novel
  • open-world
  • arena
  • rpg

9

Pentiment (2022)

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Xbox One Xbox Series X PC Windows Playstation 5 Playstation 4 j Nintendo Switch

Pentiment can be seen as a educational game set in the 15th century, combining point-and-click adventure with role-playing elements and a branching narrative. It follows Andreas Mahler as he tries to clear his friend's name while uncovering the secrets of a small Bavarian town.


What we like:
  • Captivating story
  • Immersive atmosphere
  • Beautiful visuals and sound
  • Interesting characters and dialogue
  • Deep RPG elements and replayability
What could be improved:
  • Limited number of puzzles which are not particularly challenging

  • historical
  • narrative
  • mystery
  • medieval
  • rpg
  • choices
  • crime
  • book
  • adventure
  • detective
  • story
  • education
  • local
  • fiction
  • stylized

10

Frontline 1942: World War 2 Online Shooter (2023)

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90
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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
  • shooter
  • battle
  • large-scale
  • online
  • world-war-2
  • tactical
  • first-person
  • reflexes
  • strategy
  • team
  • fast-paced
  • action
  • racing

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