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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Company of Heroes: Tales of Valor Company of Heroes®: Tales of Valor™ is the expansion to the Game of the Year winner and highest rated real time strategy franchise Company of Heroes®. Featuring new campaigns to overcome, units to command, and battlefields to conquer, Company of Heroes®: Tales of Valor™ delivers evolved gameplay mechanics and 3 episodic adventures...

Price -80% 3.69€
Rating 8.9
Release 08 Apr 2009
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.

Price -90% 1.01€
Rating 7.2
Release 05 Mar 2009
Total War: EMPIRE – Definitive Edition Command the seas, control the land, forge a new nation, and conquer the globe.

Price -75% 6.24€
Rating 8.9
Release 04 Mar 2009
Knights of Honor As King, it is your duty to lead your people in their struggle to raise your kingdom from its humble beginnings to a position of power and prestige. War, diplomacy and a burgeoning economy are the means by which you increase your power and expand your influence.

Price -68% 3.20€
Rating 8.9
Release 04 Feb 2009
Europa Universalis III Complete Europa Universalis III Complete includes the original Europa Universalis III as well as the expansions In Nomine and Napoleons Ambition Europa Universalis III delves deeply into the areas of exploration, trade, warfare and diplomacy.

Price 14.99€
Rating 8.0
Release 04 Feb 2009
Hearts of Iron 2 Complete Includes Hearts of Iron II plus the two expansions, Doomsday and Armageddon When Germany is defeated in 1945, the Allies and the new Soviet alliance fight for supremacy. World War III is drawing closer. Play as the ruler of one of 175 countries through World Wars II and III.

Price -95% 0.82€
Rating 8.1
Release 23 Jan 2009
Imperium Romanum Gold Edition The city builder strategy game Imperium Romanum is set in the time-honoured Roman Empire. As governor of a Roman province, you will devise a strategy to build a well organised, prosperous and commanding settlement. Its fortune very much lies in your own hands.

Price -96% 0.47€
Rating 7.9
Release 25 Nov 2008
Call of Duty: World at War Call of Duty is back, redefining war like you've never experienced before. Building on the Call of Duty 4®: Modern Warfare engine, Call of Duty: World at War immerses players into the most gritty and chaotic WWII combat ever experienced.

Price 19.99€
Rating 9.1
Release 18 Nov 2008
Mount & Blade Calradia is a land at war, offering great riches and even greater dangers to adventurers and mercenaries that flock to shed their blood on its soil. With courage and a strong sword, an unknown stranger can make a name as a warrior. Free-form sand-box gameplay.

Price -79% 2.13€
Rating 8.9
Release 03 Nov 2008
Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway™ Brothers in Arms Hell's Highway brings the critically acclaimed squad-based WWII shooter into the next generation of gaming with amazing graphics and sound, new cutting-edge gameplay features and a totally redesigned online component.

Price 9.99€
Rating 8.7
Release 08 Oct 2008
Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization is the third offering in the award winning Civilization IV series. A re-imagining of the classic Colonization game Sid Meier created in 1994, Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization is a total conversion of the Civilization IV engine into a game experience in which players will lead a European...

Price -88% 2.42€
Rating 8.3
Release 23 Sep 2008
Children of the Nile: Enhanced Edition Children of the Nile™ is a unique gem of a city-building game, unparalleled in both grandeur and attention to detail.As Pharaoh you will guide your people through thousands of years of history: from simple hunter-gatherers to the creation of an immortal civilization.

Price 6.99€
Rating 7.9
Release 08 Jul 2008
IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946 Il-2 1946 includes all of the original IL-2 series content: IL-2 Sturmovik™: Forgotten Battles, Ace Expansion Pack, Pacific Fighters™ and alternate histry campaigns of year 1946. What was years ago began as a one-aircraft study sim is now an astonishing anthology, with a whopping 229 flyable aircraft and over 300 aircraft total!

Price -94% 0.63€
Rating 8.5
Release 13 Jun 2008
Silent Hunter® III The king of submarine simulations returns with an all-new 3D engine, new crew command features, and more realistic WWII naval action than ever before. The movie-like graphics and simple, tension-filled gameplay make this the perfect game for the realism fanatic and the casual gamer.

Price 4.99€
Rating 8.4
Release 13 Jun 2008
Rayman Raving Rabbids™ Hordes of crazed out-of control bunnies have invaded, enslaving Rayman and forcing him to participate in 'gladiator' style trials. Help Rayman win his freedom back by entertaining and outwitting these fury foes. Use the most hilarious fighting moves imaginable.

Price 4.99€
Rating 8.0
Release 13 Jun 2008
Brothers in Arms: Road to Hill 30™ Based on a true story. Set during the famous airdrop before the invasion at Normandy, where Sgt. Matt Baker and his squad of 101st Airborne Paratroopers were scattered over the French countryside.

Price 4.99€
Rating 8.4
Release 13 May 2008
Assassin's Creed™: Director's Cut Edition Assassin's Creed™ is the next-gen game developed by Ubisoft Montreal that redefines the action genre. While other games claim to be next-gen with impressive graphics and physics, Assassin's Creed merges technology, game design, theme and emotions into a world where you instigate chaos and become a vulnerable, yet powerful, agent of...

Price -75% 2.49€
Rating 8.0
Release 09 Apr 2008
Death to Spies Smersh is Russian for "Death to Spies" and was the name of a set of counterintelligence agencies formed in the Soviet Army during World War II. Their mission was to secure the rear of the active Red Army by arresting traitors, deserters, spies and criminal cells.

Price 4.99€
Rating 7.3
Release 12 Mar 2008
Company of Heroes: Opposing Fronts The next chapter in the #1 rated RTS franchise thrusts players into a hellish war torn landscape to command two battle-hardened armies in relentless campaigns for honor and country. Players lead the tenacious British 2nd Army during the heroic World War II liberation of Caen, France, and command the German Panzer Elite as they struggle...

Price -97% 0.62€
Rating 8.7
Release 24 Sep 2007
Medieval II: Total War™ Kingdoms Medieval II: Total War Kingdoms is the official expansion to last year's award-winning Medieval II: Total War, presenting players with all-new territories to explore, troops to command, and enemies to conquer.

Price -80% 4.99€
Rating 8.9
Release 28 Aug 2007
Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword Sid Meier's Civilization IV®: Beyond the Sword is the second expansion pack for Civilization IV - the 2005 PC Game of the Year that has become a worldwide hit.

Price 9.99€
Rating 9.3
Release 24 Jul 2007
Company of Heroes - Legacy Edition Delivering a visceral WWII gaming experience, Company of Heroes redefines RTS by bringing the sacrifice of heroic soldiers, war-ravaged environments, and dynamic battlefields to life. This legacy version also grants access to the latest version of COH, just called "Company of Heroes".

Price -70% 9.89€
Rating 9.0
Release 17 Jul 2007
Railroad Tycoon II Platinum Includes Railroad Tycoon II and the expansion The Second Century It can take you from New York to South Africa. It can take you from the year 1804 to the year 2000. It can take you from penniless manual laborer to powerful multi-millionaire.

Price 4.99€
Rating 8.5
Release 04 May 2007
Railroad Tycoon 3 Railroad Tycoon 3 features 25 scenarios challenging players to recreate magnificent feats of railroading history from around the world. Players can lay track (including tunnels and overpasses), pick from over 40 locomotives from early steams to modern bullets, choose to haul over 35 types of cargo in a dynamic economy, and participate in...

Price -98% 0.25€
Rating 7.4
Release 04 May 2007

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 June 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 342,150 reviews of which 305,168 were positive and 36,982 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 30,016 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.8
305,168
36,982

30,016
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 349,920 reviews of which 304,053 were positive and 45,867 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. While seeing 23,194 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among historical games based on player count.
8.6
304,053
45,867

23,194
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 204,265 reviews of which 195,724 were positive and 8,541 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. While seeing 13,866 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among historical games based on player count.
9.5
195,724
8,541

13,866
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 134,436 reviews of which 116,432 were positive and 18,004 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. With 13,299 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played historical games.
8.6
116,432
18,004

13,299
players

5. 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 Feral Interactive and published by SEGA and Feral Interactive. Released on September 02nd 2013 has received 88,173 reviews of which 73,559 were positive and 14,614 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. With 5,155 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played historical games.
8.2
73,559
14,614

5,155
players

6. 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 52,618 reviews of which 35,043 were positive and 17,575 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.6 out of 10. With 4,601 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played historical games.
6.6
35,043
17,575

4,601
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 33,344 reviews of which 31,910 were positive and 1,434 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. With 3,215 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played historical games.
9.4
31,910
1,434

3,215
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 172,193 reviews of which 153,091 were positive and 19,102 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. With 2,846 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played historical games.
8.8
153,091
19,102

2,846
players

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 103,745 reviews of which 74,951 were positive and 28,794 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. With 2,562 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played historical games.
7.2
74,951
28,794

2,562
players

10. Call to Arms - Gates of Hell: Ostfront

Call to Arms - Gates of Hell is a realistic RTS/ RTT game that offers endless replay value. Command all types of troops in historical singleplayer, dynamic campaign, PvP and PvE battles. Are you ready for some serious immersion in World War 2? Call to Arms - Gates of Hell: Ostfront is a world war ii, historical and real time tactics game developed by Barbedwire Studios and Digitalmindsoft and published by Digitalmindsoft. Released on June 11th 2021 has received 23,811 reviews of which 19,837 were positive and 3,974 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. With 2,435 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played historical games.
8.2
19,837
3,974

2,435
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 June 16th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted historical games.

1. Railroad Corporation

Relive the pioneering spirit of the Golden Age of Steam by establishing your own railroad empire across 19th century North America. Bring settlements together, produce and trade goods and develop new technologies to stay ahead of the competition. Want more? RAILROAD CORPORATION 2 Out Now! Railroad Corporation is a strategy, trains and management game developed by Corbie Games and published by Iceberg Interactive. Released on November 18th 2019 has received 1,387 reviews of which 1,028 were positive and 359 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.1 out of 10. Featuring a massive 99% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for historical category.
7.1
1,028
359

-99% 35.10€ 0.44€

2. Field of Glory II

Field of Glory II is a turn-based tactical game set during the Rise of Rome from 280 BC to 25 BC. Field of Glory II is a strategy, simulation and turn-based strategy game developed by Byzantine Games and published by Slitherine Ltd.. Released on October 12th 2017 has received 1,157 reviews of which 960 were positive and 197 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 98% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in historical games.
7.9
960
197

-98% 28.99€ 0.66€

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 2,934 reviews of which 2,358 were positive and 576 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 98% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in historical games.
7.8
2,358
576

-98% 28.99€ 0.84€

4. Buzz Aldrin's Space Program Manager

Space Program Manager (SPM) is the ultimate game of space exploration. It is the mid 1950s and the race for dominance between the US and the Soviet Union is about to move into a new dimension: space. Buzz Aldrin's Space Program Manager is a simulation, strategy and space game developed by Polar Motion and published by Slitherine Ltd.. Released on October 31st 2014 has received 479 reviews of which 369 were positive and 110 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 98% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for historical games.
7.3
369
110

-98% 28.99€ 0.77€

5. 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 858 reviews of which 624 were positive and 234 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.0 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 98% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for historical games.
7.0
624
234

-98% 9.99€ 0.29€

6. 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 1,977 reviews of which 1,699 were positive and 278 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 97% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for historical games.
8.2
1,699
278

-97% 24.99€ 0.82€

7. Egyptian Senet

The Mysterious Afterlife Journey And The Favorite Pastime Of The Pharaoh Tutankhamun. Don't Miss The Opportunity To Play The World's Oldest Board Game From Ancient Egypt. Egyptian Senet is a board game, historical and tabletop game developed and published by Ezzat Studios. Released on August 20th 2015 has received 354 reviews of which 277 were positive and 77 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 97% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for historical games.
7.3
277
77

-97% 9.75€ 0.38€

8. Shadowhand: RPG Card Game

Shadowhand is a strategic RPG card game. Duel powerful enemies in 18th Century England with unique solitaire-style turn-based combat. Equip your character strategically to sneak, slice and blast through foes! Shadowhand: RPG Card Game is a crpg, visual novel and character customization game developed by Grey Alien Games and published by Positech Games. Released on December 07th 2017 has received 814 reviews of which 669 were positive and 145 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 96% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for historical games.
7.8
669
145

-96% 16.49€ 0.71€

9. 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 134,436 reviews of which 116,432 were positive and 18,004 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 95% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for historical games.
8.6
116,432
18,004

-95% 49.99€ 2.57€

10. 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 1,520 reviews of which 1,337 were positive and 183 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 95% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for historical games.
8.4
1,337
183

-95% 14.99€ 0.83€

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 June 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 73,809 reviews of which 66,359 were positive and 7,450 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. With 1,554 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free historical games on Steam.
8.9
66,359
7,450

1,554
players

2. Supremacy: 1914

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 is a strategy, free to play and war game developed and published by Bytro Labs GmbH. Released on July 16th 2019 has received 3,873 reviews of which 2,895 were positive and 978 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 361, this historical game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free historical games on Steam.
7.3
2,895
978

361
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 by FishPond and published by Fish Pond Studio. Released on February 16th 2024 has received 636 reviews of which 480 were positive and 156 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 193, this historical game has secured the #3 spot in the ranking of free historical games on Steam.
7.2
480
156

193
players

4. 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 rome, action rpg and survival game developed and published by Colossi Games. Released on June 10th 2025 has received 376 reviews of which 242 were positive and 134 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played free historical games on Steam.
6.2
242
134

17
players

5. 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 1,344 reviews of which 1,155 were positive and 189 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played free historical games on Steam.
8.2
1,155
189

7
players

6. 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 3,947 reviews of which 3,404 were positive and 543 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played free historical games on Steam.
8.3
3,404
543

1
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 614 reviews of which 496 were positive and 118 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played free historical games on Steam.
7.6
496
118

1
players

8. Heads Will Roll: Downfall

Heads Will Roll: Downfall is a combination of a tactical role-playing game and visual novel, in which you will assume the role of a medieval soldier. Heads Will Roll: Downfall is a turn-based combat, roguelike and historical game developed by 1917 Studios and published by Valkyrie Initiative. Released on October 20th 2022 has received 412 reviews of which 279 were positive and 133 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played free historical games on Steam.
6.5
279
133

1
players

9. 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 1,325 reviews of which 864 were positive and 461 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played free historical games on Steam.
6.4
864
461

1
players

10. 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 #10 spot among the most played free historical games on Steam.
9.0
1,024
50