Discounted Alternate History 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 alternate history games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free alternate history games are available at the bottom of the page.
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Wolfenstein: The Old Blood
Wolfenstein®: The Old Blood™ is a standalone prequel to the critically acclaimed first-person action-adventure shooter, Wolfenstein®: The New Order. This adventure spans eight chapters and features the hallmarks of MachineGames – thrilling action, immersive story, and intense FPS combat.
Making History: The Great War
The Great War is a turn-based grand strategy game based on the epic struggles of the WWI era. Experience the battles of attrition and punishing artillery barrages. Play as any nation of the period as the modern world of industrialized warfare replaces an age of kings with a struggle of ideologies.
Supreme Ruler Ultimate
Real-Time Strategy/Wargame. From World War II through the Cold War and into the future, re-live or re-imagine the tensions and crises of our recent history! Guide your nation through the era of your choice in Campaigns, Scenarios, and Sandboxes, as you make every effort to become Supreme Ruler!
NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Souzou
The 14th entry of the the historical simulation series "Nobunaga's Ambition." Become a daimyō of the Warring States era, and unite the land! With "the creation of a new age" as the key concept, this title features beautifully recreated castle towns, dynamic battlefield action and dramatic event scenes.
Wolfenstein: The New Order
Wolfenstein®: The New Order reignites the series that created the first-person shooter genre. Wolfenstein offers a deep game narrative packed with action, adventure and first-person combat.
Wargame: Red Dragon
The new reference in RTS at its best! The Wargame series returns to duty, larger, richer and more spectacular than ever before. In Wargame Red Dragon, you are engaged in a large-scale conflict where Western forces clash against the Communist bloc.
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.
Wargame: Airland Battle
2 SIDES, 12 NATIONS, 750 UNITS: THE STRATEGY GAME REFERENCE IS BACK! Richer, more beautiful and more accessible, Wargame AirLand Battle is the sequel to the explosive real-time strategy game Wargame European Escalation! 1985.
Call of Juarez: Gunslinger
From the dust of a gold mine to the dirt of a saloon, Call of Juarez® Gunslinger is a real homage to the Wild West tales. Live the epic and violent journey of a ruthless bounty hunter on the trail of the West’s most notorious outlaws.
BioShock Infinite
Indebted to the wrong people, with his life on the line, veteran of the U.S. Cavalry and now hired gun, Booker DeWitt has only one opportunity to wipe his slate clean. He must rescue Elizabeth, a mysterious girl imprisoned since childhood and locked up in the flying city of Columbia.
Wargame: European Escalation
The New Fatal Error DLC includes a new 5-mission Operation and touch-screen controls.
Victoria II
Carefully guide your nation from the era of absolute monarchies in the early 19th century, through expansion and colonization, to finally become a truly great power by the dawn of the 20th century. Victoria II is a grand strategy game played during the colonial era of the 19th century, where the player takes control of a country, guiding...
NecroVisioN: Lost Company
NecroVisioN: Lost Company is the prequel to original horror FPS shooter, taking place before the NecroVisioN story begins. It contains a bunch of unique levels, characters, weapons and gameplay elements as well as new main hero that presents the original game story from opposite perspective.
NecroVision
War is Hell. NecroVision is a first-person shooter that takes gamers across the frantic battlegrounds of World War I and into a dark underworld of vampires, demons and dark magic.
Return to Castle Wolfenstein
World War II rages and nations fall. The Nazis are twisting science and the occult into an army capable of annihilating the Allies once and for all. As US Army Ranger William “B.J.” Blazkowicz, pierce the black heart of the Third Reich and stop them...or die trying.Most played alternate history games on Steam
Take a look at the top alternate history games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of April 30th 2025.
1. Age of History 3
Grand strategy wargame where the destiny of Civilizations rests in your hands - will they stand united under your leadership or fall divided in conflict? Journey through the entire saga of human civilization, from its earliest days to the futuristic era, crafting your legacy age by age. Age of History 3 is a wargame, strategy and grand strategy game developed by Łukasz Jakowski and published by Łukasz Jakowski Games. Released on October 23rd 2024 has received 11,986 reviews of which 10,498 were positive and 1,488 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played alternate history game, thanks to its 532 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.5
10,498
1,488
532
players
2. Wolfenstein: The New Order
Wolfenstein®: The New Order reignites the series that created the first-person shooter genre. Wolfenstein offers a deep game narrative packed with action, adventure and first-person combat. Wolfenstein: The New Order is a fps, action and shooter game developed by MachineGames and published by Bethesda Softworks. Released on May 19th 2014 has received 56,165 reviews of which 51,390 were positive and 4,775 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9 out of 10. While seeing 249 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among alternate history games based on player count.
9
51,390
4,775
249
players
3. Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus
America, 1961. The assassination of Nazi General Deathshead was a short-lived victory. The Nazis maintain their stranglehold on the world. You are BJ Blazkowicz, aka “Terror-Billy,” member of the Resistance, scourge of the Nazi empire, and humanity’s last hope for liberty. Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus is a fps, action and gore game developed by Machine Games and published by Bethesda Softworks. Released on October 26th 2017 has received 44,179 reviews of which 35,785 were positive and 8,394 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. While seeing 201 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among alternate history games based on player count.
8.0
35,785
8,394
201
players
4. Armored Warfare
Wage war against players around the world with an unstoppable arsenal of powerful armored combat vehicles. Use 300+ vehicles to engage in furious PvP tank combat, complete co-op missions, and crush your enemies on breathtaking maps, from scorching deserts to neon-drenched urban jungles. Armored Warfare is a realistic, shooter and alternate history game developed by Obsidian Entertainment and Wishlist Games and published by Wishlist Games. Released on November 17th 2017 has received 4,885 reviews of which 3,201 were positive and 1,684 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played alternate history games.
6.4
3,201
1,684
95
players
5. Fantasy Map Simulator
Fantasy Map Simulator: Create and watch imaginary worlds evolve over centuries. Design maps, simulate nations, and control destinies. See empires rise and fall on your desktop wallpaper. A unique simulation for history buffs and creative minds. Fantasy Map Simulator is a early access, god game and sandbox game developed and published by The Stranger. Released on September 04th 2024 has received 2,665 reviews of which 2,401 were positive and 264 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played alternate history games.
8.6
2,401
264
78
players
6. Wolfenstein: The Old Blood
Wolfenstein®: The Old Blood™ is a standalone prequel to the critically acclaimed first-person action-adventure shooter, Wolfenstein®: The New Order. This adventure spans eight chapters and features the hallmarks of MachineGames – thrilling action, immersive story, and intense FPS combat. Wolfenstein: The Old Blood is a fps, action and world war ii game developed by MachineGames and published by Bethesda Softworks. Released on May 04th 2015 has received 20,600 reviews of which 18,560 were positive and 2,040 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played alternate history games.
8.8
18,560
2,040
77
players
7. Ara: History Untold
Build a nation and lead your people throughout history to the pinnacles of human achievement as you explore new lands, develop arts and culture, conduct diplomacy, and go head-to-head with your rivals to prove you are the greatest ruler ever known. It's Your World Now. Ara: History Untold is a strategy, 4x and grand strategy game developed by Oxide Games and published by Xbox Game Studios. Released on September 24th 2024 has received 1,760 reviews of which 1,209 were positive and 551 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played alternate history games.
6.7
1,209
551
47
players
8. Curious Expedition 2
Curious Expedition 2 is a turn-based narrative roguelike set in a reimagined version of the late 19th century that uses procedural gameplay and story elements to create completely unique and epic adventures every time you play. Curious Expedition 2 is a adventure, simulation and dynamic narration game developed and published by Maschinen-Mensch. Released on January 28th 2021 has received 3,832 reviews of which 3,412 were positive and 420 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played alternate history games.
8.6
3,412
420
33
players
9. Iron Order 1919
An unique long-term strategy game with week-long matches with up to 101 players, set in the alternate reality of 1919. Iron Order 1919 is a strategy, simulation and alternate history game developed and published by Bytro Labs GmbH. Released on August 24th 2022 has received 373 reviews of which 262 were positive and 111 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played alternate history games.
6.7
262
111
29
players
10. KAISERPUNK
Build a city to rule the world in Kaiserpunk, a grand city builder blending production-focused city building with the world conquest of strategy games in an alternate 20th century world. Manage your city, grow industries, build a military, and defeat rivals to become the greatest empire. KAISERPUNK is a city builder, strategy and resource management game developed by Overseer Games and published by Overseer Games and Elda Entertainment. Released on March 21st 2025 has received 370 reviews of which 253 were positive and 117 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played alternate history games.
6.5
253
117
23
players
Best deals on alternate history games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of alternate history games available on Steam right now, updated on April 30th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted alternate history games.
1. Paradise Lost
It's winter, 1980. Szymon, a boy raised in a post-apocalyptic wasteland, finds an abandoned Nazi bunker. Will he find what he’s looking for? Play Paradise Lost and explore an underground world, where Slavic mythology mixes with retrofuturistic technology. Discover the last story on Earth. Paradise Lost is a underground, walking simulator and exploration game developed by PolyAmorous and published by Walkabout. Released on March 24th 2021 has received 2,370 reviews of which 1,523 were positive and 847 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.3 out of 10. Featuring a massive 92% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for alternate history category.
6.3
1,523
847
-92%
15.38€
1.23€
2. Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus
America, 1961. The assassination of Nazi General Deathshead was a short-lived victory. The Nazis maintain their stranglehold on the world. You are BJ Blazkowicz, aka “Terror-Billy,” member of the Resistance, scourge of the Nazi empire, and humanity’s last hope for liberty. Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus is a fps, action and gore game developed by Machine Games and published by Bethesda Softworks. Released on October 26th 2017 has received 44,179 reviews of which 35,785 were positive and 8,394 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 78% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in alternate history games.
8.0
35,785
8,394
-78%
30.27€
6.66€
3. Wolfenstein: The New Order
Wolfenstein®: The New Order reignites the series that created the first-person shooter genre. Wolfenstein offers a deep game narrative packed with action, adventure and first-person combat. Wolfenstein: The New Order is a fps, action and shooter game developed by MachineGames and published by Bethesda Softworks. Released on May 19th 2014 has received 56,165 reviews of which 51,390 were positive and 4,775 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 77% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in alternate history games.
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51,390
4,775
-77%
20.35€
4.68€
4. Wolfenstein: The Old Blood
Wolfenstein®: The Old Blood™ is a standalone prequel to the critically acclaimed first-person action-adventure shooter, Wolfenstein®: The New Order. This adventure spans eight chapters and features the hallmarks of MachineGames – thrilling action, immersive story, and intense FPS combat. Wolfenstein: The Old Blood is a fps, action and world war ii game developed by MachineGames and published by Bethesda Softworks. Released on May 04th 2015 has received 20,600 reviews of which 18,560 were positive and 2,040 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 77% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for alternate history games.
8.8
18,560
2,040
-77%
20.35€
4.68€
5. The Inquisitor
Jesus did not die on the cross, but came down and unleashed vengeance on all the nonbelievers. 1500 years later, an army of Inquisitors brutally enforce the faith. In this dark fantasy adventure you solve intricate cases and unveil abysmal secrets as Inquisitor Mordimer Madderdin. The Inquisitor is a action-adventure, alternate history and fantasy game developed by The Dust S.A. and published by Kalypso Media. Released on February 08th 2024 has received 351 reviews of which 249 were positive and 102 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 51% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for alternate history games.
6.7
249
102
-51%
40.10€
19.65€
6. Ara: History Untold
Build a nation and lead your people throughout history to the pinnacles of human achievement as you explore new lands, develop arts and culture, conduct diplomacy, and go head-to-head with your rivals to prove you are the greatest ruler ever known. It's Your World Now. Ara: History Untold is a strategy, 4x and grand strategy game developed by Oxide Games and published by Xbox Game Studios. Released on September 24th 2024 has received 1,760 reviews of which 1,209 were positive and 551 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a 35% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for alternate history games.
6.7
1,209
551
-35%
59.99€
38.99€
7. Age of History 3
Grand strategy wargame where the destiny of Civilizations rests in your hands - will they stand united under your leadership or fall divided in conflict? Journey through the entire saga of human civilization, from its earliest days to the futuristic era, crafting your legacy age by age. Age of History 3 is a wargame, strategy and grand strategy game developed by Łukasz Jakowski and published by Łukasz Jakowski Games. Released on October 23rd 2024 has received 11,986 reviews of which 10,498 were positive and 1,488 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a 30% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for alternate history games.
8.5
10,498
1,488
-30%
9.99€
6.99€
Free alternate history games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play alternate history games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on April 30th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play alternate history games.
1. Armored Warfare
Wage war against players around the world with an unstoppable arsenal of powerful armored combat vehicles. Use 300+ vehicles to engage in furious PvP tank combat, complete co-op missions, and crush your enemies on breathtaking maps, from scorching deserts to neon-drenched urban jungles. Armored Warfare is a realistic, shooter and alternate history game developed by Obsidian Entertainment and Wishlist Games and published by Wishlist Games. Released on November 17th 2017 has received 4,885 reviews of which 3,201 were positive and 1,684 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #1 spot among the most played free alternate history games on Steam.
6.4
3,201
1,684
95
players
2. Iron Order 1919
An unique long-term strategy game with week-long matches with up to 101 players, set in the alternate reality of 1919. Iron Order 1919 is a strategy, simulation and alternate history game developed and published by Bytro Labs GmbH. Released on August 24th 2022 has received 373 reviews of which 262 were positive and 111 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played free alternate history games on Steam.
6.7
262
111
29
players
3. 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 #3 spot among the most played free alternate history games on Steam.
9
1,024
48
2
players
4. South Scrimshaw, Part One
South Scrimshaw is the story of a newborn whale in a vast alien ocean. It is a richly illustrated experimental visual novel, written in the style of a nature documentary. South Scrimshaw, Part One is a linear, sci-fi and hand-drawn game developed and published by Nathan O. Marsh. Released on June 09th 2023 has received 1,355 reviews of which 1,344 were positive and 11 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played free alternate history games on Steam.
9.4
1,344
11
5. Project Hailstorm
Step into the shoes of a researcher in the depths of the antarctic and uncover the mysteries behind Project Hailstorm. Project Hailstorm is a walking simulator, 3d and first-person game developed and published by Imbrium. Released on February 10th 2025 has received 429 reviews of which 351 were positive and 78 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played free alternate history games on Steam.
7.7
351
78