Best Historical games on Steam

Unlike generic lists, our strategy game recommendations use a rigorous analysis of Steam user reviews to identify and feature only the best, community-validated historical games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free historical games are available at the bottom of the page.

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Inkulinati

Inkulinati is a turn-based strategy game straight from medieval manuscripts, where a rabbit’s bum can be deadlier than a dog's sword. Become a master of the Living Ink, build your own bestiary, defeat medieval superstars and collect perks to unleash hidden powers.

Price -96% 1.00€
Rating 8.3
Release 22 Feb 2024

World of Shooting

A first-person shooting sports sim from the developers of World of Guns. Collect hundreds of realistic firearms and accessories, beat practical shooting and tactical training campaigns, set global high scores, and build your own ranges!

Price Free to play
Rating 7.5
Release 19 Feb 2024

CivIdle

CivIdle is an idle/incremental game that allows you to lead your own civilization through thousands of years from ancient times to the modern era. Expand your territory, explore a vast tech tree, build various wonders, and trade with global players: empire must grow and numbers must go up!

Price Free to play
Rating 7.2
Release 16 Feb 2024

Caribbean Legend

An open-world RPG, set in the Golden Age of Caribbean piracy. Embark on a 200-hour-long adventure, plunder cities and ships, explore the unknown, discover treasures, forge friendships, earn bounties on your head, and charm the ladies on your path to ultimate freedom!

Price 28.99€
Rating 7.4
Release 15 Feb 2024

News Tower

Develop your newspaper and become New York’s new media mogul! In this tycoon, build and manage your newspaper from printer to toilet. Create your editorial line and lead your journalists through unique 1930's stories and dig out the latest scoops!

Price 19.99€
Rating 9.2
Release 13 Feb 2024

Arms Trade Tycoon: Tanks

Arms Trade Tycoon: Tanks is a unique combination of tank design and tycoon game. It puts you in charge of an arms trading company specialized in tanks from WWI to the modern era. Research, design, sell and follow your tanks in battle to make your own history!

Price 28.99€
Rating 7.2
Release 06 Feb 2024

Tales of Spark

"Tales of Spark" is a Hack & Slash Action RPG with an Eastern flair. Players assume the role of a young wandering swordsman, exploring the vast desert, seeking treasures, defeating powerful bosses, and even slaying gigantic celestial dragons.

Price 13.79€
Rating 7.6
Release 04 Feb 2024

ALAA-MOGUS MUST DIE

This is a historical action game from 3rd person based on Yakut mythology. Alaa-Mogus the devil has come to seize our land! Uraankhai Sakha, let's take up our weapons and drive him back to the dungeon! Uruy-Aikhal!

Price 0.99€
Rating 9.0
Release 01 Feb 2024

Three Kingdoms: Innovatory

This is a classic historical simulation + real-time strategy game, where you will go back to the era of the Three Kingdoms and play as various renowned sovereigns.

Price 13.79€
Rating 6.1
Release 31 Jan 2024

Corsairs Legacy - Pirate Action RPG & Sea Battles

Get ready for ‘Corsairs Legacy’. It’s an open-world adventure in the Caribbean, the historical pirate life simulator. Sail the sea, fight the enemies, and explore islands. Will you rise to become a legendary pirate or meet your end at the hands of your enemies? The choice is yours.

Price 19.50€
Rating 7.3
Release 30 Jan 2024

Murders on the Yangtze River

"Murders on Yangtze River" is an Ace Attorney-like detective game that takes you on a journey through early 20th century China as you solve a series of intriguing cases. Use your logical reasoning and deduction skills to uncover clues, interrogate suspects, and solve the mysteries.

Price 14.79€
Rating 9.5
Release 30 Jan 2024

Ancient Warfare 3

Dive into a sandbox full of action and customization! Choose from different game modes like deathmatch, conquest, king of the hill, zombie survival and many more. Create your own scenarios and content in the easy to use in-game editors or use one of the 50k+ workshop items from other players...

Price 12.79€
Rating 9.1
Release 26 Jan 2024

Multi Turret Academy

Multi Turret Academy is a top-down tank action game with roguelike elements. Select your vehicle from a growing list of historical models, then equip dozens of weapons and upgrades to lead your local tank club to victory!

Price 8.79€
Rating 9.0
Release 18 Jan 2024

All Quiet in the Trenches

All Quiet in the Trenches is a narrative turn-based strategy RPG set in World War I. Get to know your soldiers, take care of their needs and lead them in battle, trying to strike a precarious balance between the ambitions of your superiors and the survival of your men.

Price 24.50€
Rating 8.5
Release 17 Jan 2024

First Cut: Samurai Duel

Every strike is lethal in this blood-soaked sword fighting game. Slash, clash, parry, dodge and watch limbs fly. Choose your move carefully - the first cut is also the last.

Price 8.79€
Rating 8.5
Release 17 Jan 2024

Three Kingdoms Zhao Yun

At the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, the heroes were fighting for hegemony, and the flames were everywhere. In the game, players played the role of Zhao Yun, a well-known general of the Three Kingdoms, and interpreted the story of his youth.

Price -11% 17.41€
Rating 6.5
Release 17 Jan 2024

FUCK STALIN

Avenge millions of innocent victims and inflict brutal violence on the communist dictator Joseph Stalin using a wide range of torture tools thanks to the blessing of the free market.

Price Free to play
Rating 8.1
Release 12 Jan 2024

Ancient Russian Life Simulator

The most realistic simulator of the life of ancient Rus during the war with lizards! A historical saga about the greatness of our ancestors, bravely fighting the green plague that outnumbered them!

Price -51% 0.49€
Rating 8.6
Release 15 Dec 2023

Knight's Path: The Tournament

Knight's Path: The Tournament is a short medieval RPG featuring challenging combat, an immersive progression system, and a nice little story.

Price Free to play
Rating 8.0
Release 12 Dec 2023

The Last Soldier of the Ming Dynasty

The Japanese pirates have terrorized the Ming Dynasty for generations. You've devoted your life as a soldier to fighting them.And now you are in their turf, alone with your sword; the last soldier in pirate's land in this 3D-action game inspired by traditional Chinese ink painting landscapes.

Price 14.79€
Rating 7.7
Release 06 Dec 2023

Destroyer: The U-Boat Hunter

Destroyer: The U-Boat Hunter brings you an authentic and historically accurate destroyer simulation along with gripping anti-submarine warfare set in the turmoils of the Atlantic Ocean during World War II.

Price -97% 1.00€
Rating 7.2
Release 06 Dec 2023

Last Train Home

The Great War is over - the fight continues. Command a legion of soldiers, desperately trying to make their way home amidst the chaos of civil war. Lead them through the unforgiving wilderness onboard an armored train. Manage your crew and resources and try to survive.

Price -60% 16.07€
Rating 8.4
Release 28 Nov 2023

Anvil Saga

Anvil Saga is a management sim with RPG elements where you take control of a blacksmith shop amidst the Hundred Years' War. Each decision you make impacts the story and gameplay.

Price -71% 5.66€
Rating 7.1
Release 16 Nov 2023

Blazing Sails

Fight for survival in Blazing Sails, a fast-paced pirate PvP game! Create your own unique pirate and ship. Band together with other players to command your mighty vessel! Explore different game-modes, maps, weapons, ship types and more while eliminating other crews in epic battles on land and sea!

Price -89% 1.60€
Rating 8.5
Release 13 Nov 2023

Most played historical games on Steam

Take a look at the top historical games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of April 16th 2025.

1. Hearts of Iron IV

Victory is at your fingertips! Your ability to lead your nation is your supreme weapon, the strategy game Hearts of Iron IV lets you take command of any nation in World War II; the most engaging conflict in world history. Hearts of Iron IV is a strategy, world war ii and grand strategy game developed by Paradox Development Studio and published by Paradox Interactive. Released on June 06th 2016 has received 337,250 reviews of which 300,980 were positive and 36,270 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played historical game, thanks to its 23,881 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.8
300,980
36,270

23,881
players

2. Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI

Expand your empire, advance your culture and go head-to-head against history’s greatest leaders. Will your civilization stand the test of time? Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI is a strategy, turn-based strategy and multiplayer game developed by Firaxis Games, Aspyr (Mac) and Aspyr (Linux) and published by Aspyr (Mac), Aspyr (Linux) and 2K. Released on October 20th 2016 has received 346,976 reviews of which 301,328 were positive and 45,648 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. While seeing 19,030 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among historical games based on player count.
8.6
301,328
45,648

19,030
players

3. Sid Meier's Civilization® V

Create, discover, and download new player-created maps, scenarios, interfaces, and more! Sid Meier's Civilization® V is a turn-based strategy, strategy and turn-based game developed by Firaxis Games, Aspyr (Mac) and Aspyr (Linux) and published by Aspyr (Mac), Aspyr (Linux) and 2K. Released on September 23rd 2010 has received 203,484 reviews of which 194,977 were positive and 8,507 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. While seeing 11,866 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among historical games based on player count.
9.5
194,977
8,507

11,866
players

4. Europa Universalis IV

Rule your land and dominate the world with unparalleled freedom, depth and historical accuracy. Write a new history of the world and build an empire for the ages. Europa Universalis IV is a grand strategy, strategy and historical game developed by Paradox Development Studio and Paradox Tinto and published by Paradox Interactive. Released on August 13th 2013 has received 133,375 reviews of which 115,447 were positive and 17,928 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. With 10,757 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played historical games.
8.6
115,447
17,928

10,757
players

5. Victoria 3

Paradox Development Studio invites you to build your ideal society in the tumult of the exciting and transformative 19th century. Balance the competing interests in your society and earn your place in the sun in Victoria 3, one of the most anticipated games in Paradox’s history. Victoria 3 is a grand strategy, economy and historical game developed by Paradox Development Studio and published by Paradox Interactive. Released on October 25th 2022 has received 51,679 reviews of which 34,331 were positive and 17,348 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.6 out of 10. With 4,537 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played historical games.
6.6
34,331
17,348

4,537
players

6. Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition

Emperor Edition is the definitive edition of ROME II, featuring an improved politics system, overhauled building chains, rebalanced battles and improved visuals in both campaign and battleEmperor Edition contains all free feature updates since its release in 2013, which includes bug fixes, balancing, Twitch. Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition is a strategy, historical and turn-based strategy game developed by Creative Assembly and published by SEGA. Released on September 02nd 2013 has received 87,437 reviews of which 72,882 were positive and 14,555 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. With 3,633 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played historical games.
8.2
72,882
14,555

3,633
players

7. Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition

Spanning the most turbulent era in Western history, your quest for territory and power takes you through Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and even onto the shores of the New World. Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition is a strategy, medieval and historical game developed by Creative Assembly and Feral Interactive (Linux) and published by Feral interactive (Mac), Feral Interactive (Linux) and SEGA. Released on November 15th 2006 has received 32,998 reviews of which 31,584 were positive and 1,414 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. With 2,668 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played historical games.
9.4
31,584
1,414

2,668
players

8. Assassin's Creed® Odyssey

Assassin's Creed Odyssey is an action-adventure game where you choose the hero you want to become. Embark on an epic journey from outcast to living legend to uncover the secrets of your past and change the fate of Ancient Greece. Fight in visceral battles on both land and sea to become a true hero Assassin's Creed® Odyssey is a open world, rpg and singleplayer game developed by Ubisoft Quebec, Ubisoft Montreal, Ubisoft Bucharest, Ubisoft Singapore, Ubisoft Montpellier, Ubisoft Kiev and Ubisoft Shanghai and published by Ubisoft. Released on October 05th 2018 has received 170,399 reviews of which 151,574 were positive and 18,825 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. With 2,534 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played historical games.
8.8
151,574
18,825

2,534
players

9. Total War: EMPIRE – Definitive Edition

Command the seas, control the land, forge a new nation, and conquer the globe. Total War: EMPIRE – Definitive Edition is a strategy, historical and military game developed by Creative Assembly and Feral Interactive (Linux) and published by Feral interactive (Mac), Feral Interactive (Linux) and SEGA. Released on March 04th 2009 has received 35,137 reviews of which 31,892 were positive and 3,245 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. With 1,897 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played historical games.
8.9
31,892
3,245

1,897
players

10. Total War: THREE KINGDOMS

Total War: THREE KINGDOMS is the first in the award-winning series to recreate epic conflict across ancient China. Combining a gripping turn-based campaign of empire-building & conquest with stunning real-time battles, THREE KINGDOMS redefines the series in an age of heroes & legends. Total War: THREE KINGDOMS is a strategy, historical and war game developed by Creative Assembly and Feral Interactive (Linux) and published by Feral interactive (Mac), Feral Interactive (Linux) and SEGA. Released on May 23rd 2019 has received 103,141 reviews of which 74,436 were positive and 28,705 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. With 1,762 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played historical games.
7.2
74,436
28,705

1,762
players

Best deals on historical games on Steam

Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of historical games available on Steam right now, updated on April 16th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted historical games.

1. Ancestors Legacy

Ancestors Legacy is a squad-based real time strategy with a strong focus on tactics. Inspired by medieval European history, it brings to life four different nations and their conflicts, usually solved by war. Ancestors Legacy is a strategy, rts and medieval game developed and published by Destructive Creations. Released on May 22nd 2018 has received 8,335 reviews of which 6,569 were positive and 1,766 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. Featuring a massive 95% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for historical category.
7.7
6,569
1,766

-95% 37.20€ 1.86€

2. Ozymandias: Bronze Age Empire Sim

Build an empire in a single sitting. All the strategy of a classic 4X in a faster format, which also shines in multiplayer. Ozymandias: Bronze Age Empire Sim is a grand strategy, turn-based strategy and 4x game developed by The Secret Games Company and published by Goblinz Publishing and IndieArk. Released on October 11th 2022 has received 1,508 reviews of which 1,325 were positive and 183 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 93% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in historical games.
8.4
1,325
183

-93% 14.29€ 1.00€

3. Oriental Empires

Turn based 4X strategy game, recreating the civilizations of ancient China. Develop your land, build great cities, raise huge armies and fight epic battles, with hundreds of soldiers fighting right on the game map. Advance your technologies, culture and religion to create one of mankind’s biggest empires. Oriental Empires is a strategy, simulation and indie game developed by Shining Pixel Studios and published by Iceberg Interactive. Released on September 14th 2017 has received 2,928 reviews of which 2,354 were positive and 574 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 92% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in historical games.
7.8
2,354
574

-92% 29.25€ 2.34€

4. 11-11 Memories Retold

11th November 1916, a young photographer leaves Canada to join the western front in Europe. The same day, a German technician is told that his son is missing in action. Both want to preserve their humanity and come back alive to their loved ones. 11-11 Memories Retold is a adventure, casual and world war i game developed by Aardman Animations and Digixart and published by BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe. Released on November 08th 2018 has received 1,963 reviews of which 1,688 were positive and 275 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for historical games.
8.2
1,688
275

-90% 25.20€ 2.52€

5. Grand Ages: Rome

As Governor of a Roman Province in the time-honoured Roman Empire, its fortune very much lies in your hands. Choose one of five Roman noble families such as Caesar’s Julii with different abilities to accomplish the comprehensive missions. Grand Ages: Rome is a strategy, city builder and simulation game developed by Haemimont Games and published by Kalypso Media Digital. Released on March 05th 2009 has received 780 reviews of which 585 were positive and 195 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for historical games.
7.2
585
195

-90% 10.10€ 1.01€

6. CivCity: Rome

CivCity: Rome, an innovative city builder inspired by the world of Sid Meiers Civilization, and created by a collaboration between Firefly Studios and Firaxis Games, invites players to shift focus from building a multi-city empire and zoom-in on the great cities of the Roman Empire, culminating in Rome itself! CivCity: Rome is a strategy, city builder and rome game developed by FireFly Studios and Firaxis Games and published by 2K. Released on April 06th 2007 has received 846 reviews of which 615 were positive and 231 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.0 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for historical games.
7.0
615
231

-90% 10.00€ 1.00€

7. Total War: ATTILA

Against a darkening background of famine, disease and war, a new power is rising in the great steppes of the East. With a million horsemen at his back, the ultimate warrior king approaches, and his sights are set on Rome… The next instalment in the multi award-winning PC series that combines turn-based strategy with real-time tactics,... Total War: ATTILA is a strategy, historical and war game developed by Creative Assembly and published by SEGA. Released on February 17th 2015 has received 34,794 reviews of which 28,546 were positive and 6,248 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 89% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for historical games.
8.1
28,546
6,248

-89% 44.36€ 4.88€

8. Hearts of Iron III

Hearts of Iron III lets you play the most engaging conflict in world history, World War 2, on all fronts as any country and through multiple different scenarios. Guide your nation to glory between 1936 and 1948 and wage war, conduct diplomacy and build your industry in the most detailed World War 2 game ever made. Hearts of Iron III is a grand strategy, strategy and world war ii game developed by Paradox Development Studio and published by Paradox Interactive. Released on August 07th 2009 has received 5,940 reviews of which 4,525 were positive and 1,415 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 88% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for historical games.
7.4
4,525
1,415

-88% 9.83€ 1.18€

9. Total War: THREE KINGDOMS

Total War: THREE KINGDOMS is the first in the award-winning series to recreate epic conflict across ancient China. Combining a gripping turn-based campaign of empire-building & conquest with stunning real-time battles, THREE KINGDOMS redefines the series in an age of heroes & legends. Total War: THREE KINGDOMS is a strategy, historical and war game developed by Creative Assembly and Feral Interactive (Linux) and published by Feral interactive (Mac), Feral Interactive (Linux) and SEGA. Released on May 23rd 2019 has received 103,141 reviews of which 74,436 were positive and 28,705 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 85% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for historical games.
7.2
74,436
28,705

-85% 58.73€ 8.81€

10. The Great War: Western Front™

The Great War: Western Front is the definitive WW1 strategy game. Play a deciding role in history with this real-time tactical experience as you take charge in the iconic Western Front from 1914 to 1919. Pick your faction and lead your forces to victory. The Great War: Western Front™ is a strategy, world war i and rts game developed by Petroglyph and published by Frontier Foundry. Released on March 30th 2023 has received 2,853 reviews of which 1,931 were positive and 922 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 85% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for historical games.
6.6
1,931
922

-85% 34.99€ 5.24€

Free historical games on Steam

Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play historical games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on April 16th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play historical games.

1. Crusader Kings II

Explore one of the defining periods in world history in an experience crafted by the masters of Grand Strategy. Crusader Kings II is a grand strategy, strategy and medieval game developed by Paradox Development Studio and published by Paradox Interactive. Released on February 14th 2012 has received 73,649 reviews of which 66,224 were positive and 7,425 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. With 1,430 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free historical games on Steam.
8.9
66,224
7,425

1,430
players

2. Supremacy 1914: World War 1

Take over the control of one of the mighty nations during the times of World War 1 in the biggest WW1 strategy game of all time. Conquer provinces, forge alliances and build up your economy in real-time on persistent maps. Build experimental weapons of World War 1 and become the one true superpower! Supremacy 1914: World War 1 is a strategy, free to play and war game developed and published by Bytro Labs GmbH. Released on July 16th 2019 has received 3,781 reviews of which 2,833 were positive and 948 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 311, this historical game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free historical games on Steam.
7.3
2,833
948

311
players

3. CivIdle

CivIdle is an idle/incremental game that allows you to lead your own civilization through thousands of years from ancient times to the modern era. Expand your territory, explore a vast tech tree, build various wonders, and trade with global players: empire must grow and numbers must go up! CivIdle is a early access, idler and base building game developed and published by Fish Pond Studio. Released on February 16th 2024 has received 606 reviews of which 457 were positive and 149 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 216, this historical game has secured the #3 spot in the ranking of free historical games on Steam.
7.2
457
149

216
players

4. Battle Grounds III

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! Battle Grounds III is a historical, free to play and multiplayer game developed and published by The Battle Grounds Game Development Team. Released on July 14th 2024 has received 3,949 reviews of which 3,403 were positive and 546 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played free historical games on Steam.
8.3
3,403
546

14
players

5. Gladiators: Survival in Rome

Gladiators: Survival in Rome is an Action RPG with casual survival game mechanics and active city building. You'll experience a new type of survival game with quests & dungeons, continuous progression, seasonal events and lots of spear poking. Gladiators: Survival in Rome is a early access, rome and action rpg game developed and published by Colossi Games. Released on April 13th 2023 has received 359 reviews of which 233 were positive and 126 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played free historical games on Steam.
6.2
233
126

11
players

6. 中华三国志 the Three Kingdoms of China

Three Kingdoms of China is a free, open-source single-machine strategy three-country game developed by the domestic folk team. The game does not have any commercial nature, hoping to create a dream of Three Kingdoms for the fans of the three kingdoms. 中华三国志 the Three Kingdoms of China is a free to play, indie and strategy game developed and published by 中三之家. Released on March 30th 2019 has received 1,343 reviews of which 1,153 were positive and 190 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played free historical games on Steam.
8.2
1,153
190

2
players

7. Cyphers Game

It is the end of 1920. The Polish-Bolshevik war has been going on for almost two years. The battle for Korosteń – a key railway junction and technical supply base – is underway. Break Bolshevik cyphers, ensure radio communication, and neutralise the fearsome armoured trains. Cyphers Game is a historical, education and puzzle game developed by Chronospace and published by Instytut Pamięci Narodowej. Released on April 21st 2022 has received 604 reviews of which 489 were positive and 115 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played free historical games on Steam.
7.7
489
115

2
players

8. WARSAW RISING: City of Heroes

WARSAW RISING: City of Heroes is a challenging turn-based tactical RPG set in an occupied capital during WWII. Pick your heroes. Navigate historic streets. Confront occupiers. And try to survive the 63 days of hell in this historically accurate portrayal of Poles fighting for their city. WARSAW RISING: City of Heroes is a tactical rpg, wargame and turn-based strategy game developed by Pixelated Milk and Retrovibe Games and published by Instytut Pamięci Narodowej. Released on October 02nd 2019 has received 1,306 reviews of which 850 were positive and 456 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played free historical games on Steam.
6.3
850
456

2
players

9. 攻城与召唤 Siege and Summons 【5分钟一局 策略竞技 】

Siege and Summon is an online turn-based competitive card game set in the Three Kingdoms era. Players can use soldier cards and skill cards to build a deck of cards to challenge powerful players in the world of the tk. NPCs can also fight against other players and form teams to challenge dungeons. 攻城与召唤 Siege and Summons 【5分钟一局 策略竞技 】 is a multiplayer, historical and alternate history game developed and published by Siege and Summons. Released on May 17th 2024 has received 1,072 reviews of which 1,024 were positive and 48 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played free historical games on Steam.
9
1,024
48

10. The Cat and the Coup

In The Cat and the Coup, you play the cat of Dr. Mohammed Mossadegh, the first democratically elected Prime Minister of Iran. During the summer of 1953, the CIA engineered a coup to bring about his downfall. The Cat and the Coup is a free to play, indie and cats game developed by Peter Brinson and Kurosh ValaNejad and published by Peter Brinson and Kurosh ValaNejad and USC Games. Released on June 15th 2011 has received 1,061 reviews of which 994 were positive and 67 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played free historical games on Steam.
8.8
994
67