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
1,802 games on PC, with requirements, reviews and prices.
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Demo Mashinky
Sandbox transport strategy with grid-built rail networks across evolving eras
83% positive
2,562 reviews
Demo Eriksholm: The Stolen Dream
Isometric stealth adventure built around three characters with different abilities
95% positive
2,549 reviews
江湖客栈-The Jianghu
Multiplayer martial arts action with exploration, trade, and PvP
54% positive
Free
Conqueror's Blade: Three Kingdoms
Multiplayer action strategy where weather and terrain affect army movement
17% positive
Free
Xuan-Yuan Sword: The Scar of Sky
Turn-based RPG mixing Chinese history, mythology, and elemental magic
93% positive
2,534 reviews
Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway™
World War II first-person shooter about squad tactics and flanking
90% positive
2,529 reviews
Demo Battle Cry of Freedom
Civil War multiplayer shooter with AI troop command
72% positive
2,520 reviews
Call of Duty: United Offensive
World War II first-person shooter with three Allied campaigns
86% positive
2,506 reviews
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
Free
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