Best Historical games on PC
Games set during or modeled on real periods, civilizations, and conflicts from the past, including medieval societies and the world wars. Play ranges from commanding nations and armies to fighting battles or exploring open worlds.
- Past eras and civilizations
- Period warfare and military strategy
Related: Strategy, War, Medieval, World War II
1,681 games on PC, with requirements, reviews and prices.
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A Tower Full of Cats
Hidden-object game about finding cats in a time-spanning tower
99% positive
2,481 reviews
Ultimate General: Gettysburg
Real-time Civil War tactics across a changing Gettysburg battlefield
82% positive
2,480 reviews
Stronghold Legends: Steam Edition
Fantasy castle-building strategy with magical armies and siege battles
87% positive
2,466 reviews
Demo Warriors of the Nile
Turn-based tactics roguelite with three units and randomized upgrades
80% positive
2,464 reviews
Demo Battlestations Pacific
World War II naval action and strategy across rival campaigns
69% positive
2,463 reviews
Urban Empire
Historical city management strategy with council politics across centuries
34% positive
2,462 reviews
The Lion's Song: Episode 1 - Silence
A point-and-click adventure about a musician struggling with creative block
92% positive
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Grand Tactician: The Civil War (1861-1865)
Civil War grand strategy with national management and tactical battles
74% positive
2,436 reviews
NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Awakening
Historical grand strategy about commanding retainers and unifying Japan
73% positive
2,427 reviews
Demo Nova Roma
Roman city building shaped by water, weather, and divine intervention
93% positive
2,347 reviews
LIZARDS MUST DIE 2
Third-person co-op slasher against invading lizard hordes in Rus
94% positive
2,339 reviews
Knights of Honor
Medieval grand strategy with knight management and real-time battles
91% positive
2,335 reviews
Medieval: Total War™ - Collection
Medieval grand strategy with turn-based conquest and real-time battles
67% positive
2,324 reviews
Panzer Corps Gold
World War II hex wargame with persistent campaign armies
91% positive
2,314 reviews
Brothers in Arms: Road to Hill 30™
World War II tactical first-person shooter built around squad commands
87% positive
2,297 reviews
Han Xiongnu Wars
Open-world action RPG and strategy amid ancient Chinese wars
66% positive
2,296 reviews
Achilles: Legends Untold
Isometric action RPG with Greek myths and stamina-based combat
77% positive
2,286 reviews
Demo Tabletop Tavern
Real-time tactical battles with armies built through randomized campaign runs
90% positive
2,263 reviews
Military Conflict: Vietnam
Arcade Vietnam War shooter with faction battles and zombies
89% positive
2,262 reviews
WARRIORS OROCHI 3 Ultimate Definitive Edition
Crowd-clearing fantasy action with 145 heroes and multiple battle modes
88% positive
2,243 reviews
Rayman Raving Rabbids™
A minigame collection where captive Rayman dances and shoots plungers
84% positive
2,241 reviews
Through the Ages
Turn-based civilization board game built on cards and resource management
90% positive
2,231 reviews
Tiny Civilization
Match-three strategy game about managing a civilization's resources through history
92% positive
2,219 reviews
Ara History Untold: Anniversary Edition
Historical 4X strategy with production chains and simultaneous turns
67% positive
2,210 reviews