Best 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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Suzerain
Assume the role of President Anton Rayne and guide the nation of Sordland. Amidst brewing international conflicts, need for reform, deep-seated corruption, and economic recession, you must make the decisions in this political drama. How will you lead?
~Be a maid in the Demon World~ The Secret Café of the Demon Angel Hero.
The protagonist who Reincarnated to the Demon World became a black mascot, in order to restore his original appearance. Use the knowledge of the "different world" to transform the little devil's tavern into a maid cafe, and aim for the first maid cafe in the demon world!
Mars Horizon
Lead a major space agency as you guide humanity to Mars in this strategy simulation game. Construct a base, design and build rockets, conduct missions throughout the Solar System, and write your own history of Space exploration. Created with support from the European Space Agency.
Observer: System Redux
The year is 2084. In a dark cyberpunk world shattered by plagues and wars, become a neural police detective and hack into the jagged minds of others. Make use of anything they felt, thought, or remembered to solve the case and catch the elusive killer.
Möbius Front '83
Defend America from an alternate-universe America using state-of-the-art 1980s military hardware in this intricate and tactical turn-based strategy game.
The Emperor's Own: Alpha Teaser
The Emperor’s Own is a story-driven adventure game with RPG elements, set in an alternate universe, inspired by the Russian Empire at the dawn of the 19th century. It features multi-dimensional characters, difficult moral dilemmas, and a mature, branching narrative.
Vampires' Melody
3 centuries have passed after sleeping for one night!? On a rainy night filled with thunderstorms, a young chef Raylan encountered a mysterious girl who resembled Sleeping Beauty in a huge tree hole, but everything suddenly went black before he could find out what happened...
Evil Democracy: 1932
In the unique world of this political simulator, you travel to Europe, 1932-1935, to become the party leader in one of the following countries: Germany, France, or England. You have a real chance to become the winner of WWII even before it begins...
Freedom Fighters
Freedom Fighters is an intense third-person action game set in an alternate history New York during the invasion of a foreign superpower. Take on the role of Chris Stone, a hard-working plumber, and rise through the ranks of the resistance to prove yourself as a charismatic leader.
A Monster's Expedition
An adorable and relaxing open world puzzle adventure for monsters who love to learn about humans!
Combat Mission Shock Force 2
The latest title in the famous Combat Mission franchise of wargames, now on Steam. Shock Force 2 brings you to a hypothetical conflict in Syria between the forces of NATO and the Syrian Army. Play either on WeGo or Real Time in an incredibly detailed and realistic 1:1 tactical simulation.
Iron Harvest
A classic real-time strategy game with an epic single player campaign, multiplayer & coop, set in the alternate reality of 1920+
Imperiums: Greek Wars
Unique combination of turn-based 4X and historical grand strategy with a mythological twist. Explore the ancient world and build a world leading civilization. Survive, expand, conquer... and win!
The Night Fisherman
A short, twisted tale about a smuggler and a late night encounter in the English Channel. Control the camera and make tough choices, will you escape with your life?
Tales Of Glory
Tales Of Glory is setting a new standard for medieval melee fights, bringing best of both worlds by combining large scale battles and full physics one vs many combat, everything packed into a 30+ hours sandbox campaign
Strategic Mind: Blitzkrieg
Strategic Mind: Blitzkrieg is a turn-based strategy set in the period of WW2. It brings a modern look and new features to a good old wargame genre. You are to lead the German Armed forces overcoming unthinkable odds and claiming the ultimate bittersweet victory in Europe. Blitzkrieg is the way!
BEAR, VODKA, FALL OF BERLIN! 🐻
This time, Motherland sent you to fight against the Nazi forces to capture Berlin. Kill enemies to get the maximum chance of survival.
Conqueror's Blade
Conqueror's Blade gives you a chance to be a true warlord. Commanding medieval troops in epic 15 vs. 15 siege battles, conquering cities with allies in the open world or fighting against players from all over the world – it's you who make the choice.
BEAUTIFUL DESOLATION
BEAUTIFUL DESOLATION is an isometric, point & click adventure game set in a post-apocalyptic future. Explore an unscene landscape, solve puzzles, meet new friends and make powerful enemies, mediate conflicts and fight for your life as you unravel the secrets of the desolate world around you.
Broken Lines
Broken Lines is a story-driven tactical RPG set in an alternate-history version of WWII. Lead a squad of soldiers and face the horrors of war. In the included expansion, 'The Dead and the Drunk', guide your troops through fights against both the living and the undead.
ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS XIV
Triumph over the land, take charge of the fate of China! Conquer territories and fly your colors!
Mr. Pumpkin 2: Kowloon walled city
Mr. Pumpkin 2: Kowloon Walled City is a sequel to the Mr. Pumpkin franchise. Our protagonist, an insignificant guy with a pumpkin head, will explore the Kowloon Walled City of Hong Kong, and witness the stories happening within these walls.
Unity of Command II
Unity of Command II is the sequel to one of the most critically acclaimed strategy games of all time; a game critics called 'the perfect gateway' into computer war games.
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 June 16th 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 12,712 reviews of which 11,105 were positive and 1,607 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 753 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.5
11,105
1,607
753
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 alternate history game developed by MachineGames and published by Bethesda Softworks. Released on May 19th 2014 has received 56,469 reviews of which 51,691 were positive and 4,778 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9 out of 10. While seeing 410 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among alternate history games based on player count.
9
51,691
4,778
410
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 44,497 reviews of which 36,084 were positive and 8,413 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. While seeing 333 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
36,084
8,413
333
players
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 20,813 reviews of which 18,761 were positive and 2,052 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. With 158 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played alternate history games.
8.8
18,761
2,052
158
players
5. 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 4,951 reviews of which 3,238 were positive and 1,713 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.4 out of 10. With 108 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played alternate history games.
6.4
3,238
1,713
108
players
6. 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 2,818 reviews of which 2,536 were positive and 282 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played alternate history games.
8.6
2,536
282
85
players
7. Ara: History Untold
Build a nation starting at any point in human history and compete for supremacy in this epic turn-based strategy game. Engage in diplomacy, fight wars, and go head-to-head with other leaders from history. 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 1,790 reviews of which 1,231 were positive and 559 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
1,231
559
30
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 3,860 reviews of which 3,436 were positive and 424 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
3,436
424
16
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 381 reviews of which 267 were positive and 114 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
267
114
16
players
10. KAISERPUNK
Build a city to rule the world in Kaiserpunk, a grand city builder blending production-focused city building with world conquest 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 460 reviews of which 321 were positive and 139 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played alternate history games.
6.7
321
139
11
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 June 16th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted alternate history games.
1. 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 20,813 reviews of which 18,761 were positive and 2,052 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. Featuring a massive 95% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for alternate history category.
8.8
18,761
2,052
-95%
19.99€
1.04€
2. 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 2,377 reviews of which 1,526 were positive and 851 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.3 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 92% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in alternate history games.
6.3
1,526
851
-92%
14.79€
1.24€
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 alternate history game developed by MachineGames and published by Bethesda Softworks. Released on May 19th 2014 has received 56,469 reviews of which 51,691 were positive and 4,778 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 90% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in alternate history games.
9
51,691
4,778
-90%
19.99€
2.14€
4. 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 44,497 reviews of which 36,084 were positive and 8,413 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for alternate history games.
8.0
36,084
8,413
-90%
29.99€
3.22€
5. 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 3,860 reviews of which 3,436 were positive and 424 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 67% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for alternate history games.
8.6
3,436
424
-67%
19.99€
6.75€
6. 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 358 reviews of which 255 were positive and 103 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 67% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for alternate history games.
6.8
255
103
-67%
39.99€
13.24€
7. KAISERPUNK
Build a city to rule the world in Kaiserpunk, a grand city builder blending production-focused city building with world conquest 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 460 reviews of which 321 were positive and 139 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a 40% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for alternate history games.
6.7
321
139
-40%
29.99€
18.19€
8. 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 12,712 reviews of which 11,105 were positive and 1,607 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a 34% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for alternate history games.
8.5
11,105
1,607
-34%
9.99€
6.59€
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 June 16th 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 4,951 reviews of which 3,238 were positive and 1,713 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.4 out of 10. With 108 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free alternate history games on Steam.
6.4
3,238
1,713
108
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 381 reviews of which 267 were positive and 114 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
267
114
16
players
3. 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 1,382 reviews of which 1,371 were positive and 11 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played free alternate history games on Steam.
9.4
1,371
11
2
players
4. 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 1,074 reviews of which 1,024 were positive and 50 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played free alternate history games on Steam.
9.0
1,024
50
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 501 reviews of which 412 were positive and 89 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
412
89