The Best Historical Games

Update : Romance of the Three Kingdoms 8 Remake added at rank #45.
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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

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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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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

Ages of Conflict: World War Simulator (2023)

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early access Linux Mac OS PC Windows

Ages of Conflict is a versatile Map Simulation game where you spawn and observe custom or random AI nations battle it out across an infinite number of worlds. Command nations to nudge the world events into your liking.

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  • god-game
  • historical
  • diplomacy
  • artificial
  • intelligence
  • wargame
  • sandbox
  • simulation
  • political
  • fiction
  • alternate
  • interactive
  • colourful
  • minimalist
  • pixel

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Hearts of Iron IV (2016)

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PC Windows Mac OS Linux

Control your own nation during World War II and dominate the planet in Hearts of Iron IV. With intricate military simulations, choose any nation and build your industrial and technological power to achieve glory, either playing solo or competing online. The game is both immersive and challenging, with engaging visuals that bring the experience to life.


What we like:
  • Historical accuracy
  • Mod community
  • Rewarding strategic gameplay
What could be improved:
  • DLC locks parts of the game
  • Overly complicated mechanics
  • Limited AI orders

  • grand-strategy
  • strategy
  • historical
  • world-war-2
  • war
  • military
  • real-time
  • naval
  • economy
  • tactical
  • grand
  • political
  • alternate
  • tanks
  • simulation

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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

8

Age of Empires III (2020)

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PC Windows Mac OS

Step into the shoes of a powerful civilization leader in Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition. Command epic battles, explore stunning 4K graphics, and dive into captivating story campaigns. With a robust community and rotating content, there's always a new challenge waiting. Whether you're a seasoned strategist or a newbie, this game will keep you hooked!


What we like:
  • Updated edition with all DLCs
  • Beautiful graphics and immersive gameplay
  • Fun story campaigns with engaging storytelling
  • Unique RTS ideas
  • Smooth gameplay with minimal bugs
What could be improved:
  • Overwhelming information display
  • Limited team game options in multiplayer

  • strategy
  • real-time
  • historical
  • battle
  • economy
  • resource
  • military

9

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

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Detective Di: The Silk Rose Murders (2019)

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PC Windows Mac OS Nintendo Switch Xbox One

A thrilling point-and-click adventure game where you play as Di Renjie, ancient China's most famous and gifted investigator, as he tracks a serial killer in the heart of the Tang Dynasty's capital city.


  • detective
  • point-and-click
  • conversation
  • historical
  • investigation
  • pixel
  • fiction
  • interactive
  • minimalist
  • mystery
  • thriller
  • linear
  • narrative
  • story
  • crime

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