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Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play historical games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on September 22nd 2026. Looking for even more free titles? Explore the complete list of the best free to play historical games on Steam.
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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 1,147 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.9
66,359
7,450
1,147
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 1,128 reviews of which 829 were positive and 299 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.1 out of 10. While seeing 310 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among historical games based on player count.
7.1
829
299
310
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 180 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
180
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 456 reviews of which 296 were positive and 160 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
296
160
19
players
5. 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 515 reviews of which 360 were positive and 155 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played historical games.
6.7
360
155
17
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, 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 #6 spot among the most played historical games.
8.3
3,404
543
16
players
7. Long Knives
Role-play as an ancient Chinese constable. Solving cases and bringing criminals to justice is only part of your duty. Every choice leads the story down a different path, and the world itself evolves in response to your actions. Long Knives is a detective, historical and story rich game. Released on December 31st 2025 has received 624 reviews of which 619 were positive and 5 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played historical games.
9.2
619
5
5
players
8. The Cat and the Coup
In The Cat and the Coup, you play the cat of Dr. Mohammed Mossadegh, the first democratically elected Prime Minister of Iran. During the summer of 1953, the CIA engineered a coup to bring about his downfall. The Cat and the Coup is a indie, cats and historical game. Released on June 15th 2011 has received 1,068 reviews of which 1,000 were positive and 68 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played historical games.
8.8
1,000
68
3
players
9. 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 1,923 reviews of which 1,449 were positive and 474 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played historical games.
7.3
1,449
474
3
players
10. 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 #10 spot among the most played historical games.
6.4
864
461
3
players
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