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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. 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. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played historical game, thanks to its 1,374 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.9
66,359
7,450
1,374
players
2. 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 idler, base building and automation game. Released on December 04th 2025 has received 1,023 reviews of which 761 were positive and 262 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.1 out of 10. While seeing 405 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among historical games based on player count.
7.1
761
262
405
players
3. 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, war and historical game. 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. While seeing 200 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among historical games based on player count.
7.3
2,895
978
200
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. Released on June 10th 2025 has received 443 reviews of which 288 were positive and 155 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played historical games.
6.3
288
155
31
players
5. 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, multiplayer and action game. 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 #5 spot among the most played historical games.
8.3
3,404
543
13
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 indie, strategy and historical game. 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 #6 spot among the most played historical games.
8.2
1,155
189
8
players
7. Daisho: Survival of a Samurai
Daisho: Survival of a Samurai is an Action RPG with casual survival game mechanics and big village-building possibilities. You'll experience a new type of survival game with quests, continuous open world progression, monthly events and your dumb ways to die not harming your fun level. Daisho: Survival of a Samurai is a ninja, crafting and action-adventure game. Released on June 10th 2025 has received 506 reviews of which 357 were positive and 149 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played historical games.
6.7
357
149
8
players
8. Long Knives
An oriental narrative mystery. The story branches upon your choices. The dice lies. Long Knives is a detective, martial arts and historical game. Released on December 31st 2025 has received 353 reviews of which 351 were positive and 2 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played historical games.
9.1
351
2
6
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. 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 historical games.
6.4
864
461
5
players
10. Aviators
An educational adventure game about Polish air personnel during World War II. Meet the pilots of the 1586 Special Destiny Squadron and join them on incredible assignments. Explore and solve puzzles to learn more about the history of Polish aviation. Aviators is a education, world war ii and historical game. Released on January 24th 2024 has received 1,881 reviews of which 1,417 were positive and 464 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played historical games.
7.3
1,417
464
2
players
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