Historical Hidden Gems on Steam

Unlike generic lists, our game recommendations use a rigorous analysis of Steam user reviews to identify and feature only the best, community-validated historical games.

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Marble Age: Remastered Marble Age is a turn-based historical strategy where your task is to turn a small Ancient Greek village into a flourishing Polis, powerful enough to conquer the known world!

Price 9.75€
Rating 7.9
Release 03 Nov 2020
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...

Price 9.99€
Rating 7.1
Release 02 Oct 2020
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.

Price -92% 4.90€
Rating 7.8
Release 31 Aug 2020
Hex of Steel Hex of Steel is a refreshing WWII wargame covering all fronts featuring a certain amount of original mechanics. Fight in solo against finally a decent AI throughout Europe, Africa or the Pacific, or against a friend in the cross-platform PBEM or real time multiplayer. Coop is also an option!

Price 24.99€
Rating 8.9
Release 31 Aug 2020
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!

Price 29.99€
Rating 8.0
Release 30 Jul 2020
[Chilla's Art] The Ghost Train | 幽霊列車 The Ghost Train | 幽霊列車 is a psychological train horror game.

Price 2.99€
Rating 7.5
Release 23 Jul 2020
Britannic: Patroness of the Mediterranean Explore the Britannic, sister ship of the infamous Titanic, and relive her tragic sinking after striking a mine in the First World War.

Price 12.49€
Rating 8.5
Release 19 Jun 2020
SAMURAI SHODOWN NEOGEO COLLECTION The ULTIMATE collection is here! It all began in ’93, and now, the weapon-based fighting game series that swept the world is ready to be taken home in a new stellar collection! Six NEOGEO titles as well as one mysterious, unreleased game are featured!

Price -85% 5.99€
Rating 7.7
Release 18 Jun 2020
A Hand With Many Fingers Unravel a real conspiracy from deep within the CIA’s archives. Search classified documents and follow new leads in this non-linear investigative thriller.

Price 3.99€
Rating 8.2
Release 09 Jun 2020
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

Price 27.99€
Rating 7.7
Release 30 May 2020
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!

Price -82% 6.27€
Rating 7.9
Release 22 May 2020
Help Will Come Tomorrow In an uninhabitable Siberian wilderness, in a wake of October Revolution, a group of passengers survives the mysterious catastrophe of Trans-Siberian railway train. They must endure in a harsh ice-clad climate until rescue arrives. Facing many dangers, their own weaknesses and, their own prejudice.

Price -97% 0.64€
Rating 7.6
Release 21 Apr 2020
Radio General It's WWII. You're a general sitting in a tent. All you have is a map, and a radio. Can you win the battle? Radio General is a unique strategy game where you interact with your units over the radio using speech recognition. Test your mettle and relive famous battles as a WWII general.

Price -5% 16.00€
Rating 7.8
Release 09 Apr 2020
Ancient Enemy Ancient Enemy is an RPG card battler set in a crumbling world where the forces of evil have already won. Blast distorted enemies with a satisfying range of spells and abilities. Journey into a scarred wilderness and draw power and hope from the landscape to defeat the deadliest foe of all!

Price -93% 1.31€
Rating 8.3
Release 09 Apr 2020
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.

Price -97% 0.91€
Rating 7.5
Release 25 Feb 2020
Through the Darkest of Times Berlin 1933. “Adolf Hitler is chancellor!” We all know the consequences this message bore. Unspeakable horrors and suffering would sweep across the world. Few would stand and fight the monstrosity that was the German Reich. Will you? Lead an underground resistance group Through the Darkest of Times.

Price -96% 0.70€
Rating 8.0
Release 30 Jan 2020
Praetorians - HD Remaster Relive the celebrated real-time strategy classic Praetorians, re-imagined in high definition. Praetorians is set amidst the political machinations of an emerging Roman Empire.

Price -89% 2.38€
Rating 8.6
Release 24 Jan 2020
Uncharted Ocean This is a world of oceans, islands and ships. Players will start their own journey from Faro, facing an impermanent ocean and awkward opponents, and gradually build a strong fleet with wisdom and luck. The chaotic seas and tempting treasures, under the guidance of the banner, work hard for survival!

Price 4.99€
Rating 6.8
Release 08 Dec 2019
Plutocracy The business simulator Plutocracy gives you the chance to become wealthy and powerful to take control over the world. Where policy, laws, officials and people are only the chess pieces how do you play your game?

Price 24.50€
Rating 7.6
Release 21 Nov 2019
Strategic Mind: The Pacific Strategic Mind: The Pacific is a turn-based strategy set in the WW2 period depicting the war between the USA and the Empire of Japan waged in the Pacific Ocean with mindblowing historical accuracy and attention to detail. Two Sides. Two Commanders. Two Destinies.

Price -98% 0.63€
Rating 7.2
Release 25 Oct 2019
Abandon Ship Take command of an 'Age of Sail' ship and her crew, exploring a vast, story-filled world that reacts to your decisions. Engage enemy vessels, fortifications and sea monsters in brutal tactical combat, all framed in an art style inspired by classic Naval Oil Paintings.

Price -92% 2.12€
Rating 7.1
Release 22 Oct 2019
Franchise Hockey Manager 6 Franchise Hockey Manager returns for the 2019-20 season with plenty of additions to the deepest, most authentic hockey strategy gaming experience you can find. Choose one of 32 leagues around the globe and select a team to guide to glory, including a chance at the ultimate prize, the Stanley Cup®.

Price -59% 8.20€
Rating 7.3
Release 11 Oct 2019
ARIDA: Backland's Awakening ARIDA: Backland's Awakening. A story of survival and adventure in the brazilian backlands. Face the drought to explore the more arid regions, gather resources and discover clues about the fate of the young Cícera.

Price -83% 0.59€
Rating 8.2
Release 15 Aug 2019
Field of Glory: Empires Field of Glory: Empires is a grand strategy game in which you will have to move in an intricate and living tapestry of nations and tribes, each one with their distinctive culture.

Price -94% 2.53€
Rating 7.8
Release 11 Jul 2019
Astrologaster Astrologaster is a comedy game set in Shakespeare’s London. Play as 'Doctor' Simon Forman and treat his patients using astrology. A story-driven adventure based on a truly ridiculous story.

Price -95% 0.50€
Rating 8.8
Release 09 May 2019
Never Again Never Again - Horror/first-person Quest. The main essence of the game is research locations and puzzles, plunging in the dramatic story of a little girl suffering from asthma.

Price 13.79€
Rating 7.7
Release 09 May 2019
Precipice A game of diplomacy and war in the atomic age. Safeguard your closest allies and change unfavorable regimes without giving away your long-term ambitions. Every action risks an enemy reprisal, and if nobody backs down from a standoff, we all lose.

Price 6.59€
Rating 7.5
Release 01 May 2019
Ymir Ymir is a 4X multiplayer strategy game combined with a city builder where each player develops a civilization of pigmen starting at the stone age.

Price 29.99€
Rating 7.3
Release 16 Mar 2019
Boxing School BOXING SCHOOL! Take control of a boxing gym in the 80s. You’ll hire the boxers, teach them to fight and climb the ranks. Management game made by the developers of Gladiator School.

Price 8.19€
Rating 8.4
Release 10 Jan 2019
My Memory of Us My Memory of Us is a moving fairy tale about friendship and hope in the darkest moments of our times. Enter a hand-crafted, gorgeously animated 2D world full of adventure, exploration, stealth and puzzles. Meet the kids brought up in different worlds and help them survive during times of occupation.

Price -93% 1.18€
Rating 8.7
Release 09 Oct 2018
1943 Berlin Blitz Join a Lancaster bomber crew during a raid over Berlin in World War Two.

Price Free to play
Rating 8.5
Release 03 Oct 2018
Titanic: Adventure Out Of Time Intrigue and adventure await you on board the Titanic, the most famous ocean liner in history. As a British secret agent on a vital mission, it is up to you to change the course of history as you explore the world’s most luxurious ocean vessel in all its original splendour.

Price 4.99€
Rating 8.1
Release 26 Apr 2018
Ostalgie: The Berlin Wall The confrontation between the East and the West is coming to an end, but not between East and West Germany. The old party leaders are still sitting in their offices, not changing anything and waiting for exclamations from Moscow. But their end is close – Gorbachev and Kohl have already decided...

Price -93% 0.42€
Rating 8.7
Release 25 Mar 2018
Hakuoki: Edo Blossoms Continue your journey to Edo in Hakuoki™: Edo Blossoms, where you play as the heroine Chizuru Yukimura. Romance the famous warriors of the Shinsengumi as you enter a fantasy drama of battles and self-discovery. Your narrative choices unlock multiple branching storylines and 30 different endings!

Price -90% 1.06€
Rating 9.0
Release 13 Mar 2018
Diesel Railcar Simulator Drive vintage diesel trains, shifting gears manually and trying to reach a perfect score. Create new routes, trains and timetables. Share your creations and download new content from the Workshop.

Price 19.50€
Rating 8.7
Release 05 Mar 2018
A Case of Distrust A Case of Distrust is a narrative mystery from 1924 San Francisco. Play as private investigator Phyllis Cadence Malone in this historical 2D adventure game.

Price -96% 0.62€
Rating 7.7
Release 08 Feb 2018

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