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
757 games on PC, with requirements, reviews and prices.
Uncharted Ocean
Historical sailing RPG about trading, fighting, and building fleets
71% positive
599 reviews
Builders of Greece
Ancient Greek city builder balancing resources, citizens, and warfare
55% positive
598 reviews
Gary Grigsby's War in the East
Turn-based World War II wargame with division-level Eastern Front campaigns
90% positive
586 reviews
Maestro
VR rhythm game where your hands conduct an orchestra
96% positive
585 reviews
Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration
Retro game collection organized around interactive history timelines
92% positive
584 reviews
Combat Mission Black Sea
Modern tactical wargame commanding squads in a fictional Ukraine conflict
83% positive
576 reviews
Hegemony III: Clash of the Ancients
Real-time strategy in ancient Italy built around armies and supply lines
82% positive
558 reviews
Demise of Nations
Turn-based 4X strategy across ancient and modern conflicts
81% positive
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Gerda: A Flame in Winter
Top-down World War II adventure shaped by difficult choices
95% positive
558 reviews
Civilization IV®: Warlords
Turn-based historical strategy about conquest, vassals, and military expansion
90% positive
553 reviews
Viking Frontiers
First-person Viking survival game about building and managing a settlement
52% positive
551 reviews
Imperiums: Greek Wars
Turn-based 4X strategy in ancient Greece with myth-inspired quests
85% positive
549 reviews
Republic of Pirates
Pirate city builder with island management and real-time naval battles
71% positive
543 reviews
The Succession of Changing Kings
Turn-based medieval kingdom management with faction politics and deadly choices
86% positive
543 reviews
Boxing School
Boxing management sim where you train fighters and coach bouts
90% positive
530 reviews
古代风流传
Ancient China life sim with farming, gathering, and romance
72% positive
526 reviews
Rise of Venice
Renaissance trade strategy with fleets and Venetian political intrigue
62% positive
517 reviews
SAMURAI WARRIORS 4 DX
Warring States hack-and-slash battles against crowds of soldiers
86% positive
517 reviews
Strategic Mind: Blitzkrieg
Turn-based World War II wargame centered on Germany's land battles
85% positive
512 reviews
The Beekeeper's Picnic - A Sherlockian Adventure
Cozy point-and-click adventure where mysteries interrupt Holmes's picnic plans
97% positive
511 reviews
Builders of Egypt
Ancient Egyptian city builder balancing trade, temples, and defense
33% positive
509 reviews
Ancient Wars: Sparta Definitive Edition
Ancient-world real-time strategy with customizable troops and naval battles
75% positive
496 reviews
Close Combat - Gateway to Caen
World War II tactical wargame spanning battles and campaigns near Caen
70% positive
495 reviews
HEART of CROWN Online
Turn-based deck-building card game about backing a princess for succession
86% positive
495 reviews