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 July 31st 2025. Want to explore even more historical titles available on Steam? Explore the complete list of the best historical games.
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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 game developed and published by . 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 27,800 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.8
305,168
36,982
27,800
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 game developed and published by . 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 21,577 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
21,577
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 game developed and published by . 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 12,201 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
12,201
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 game developed and published by . 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 11,495 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
11,495
players
5. 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 game developed and published by . 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 7,546 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played historical games.
6.6
35,043
17,575
7,546
players
6. 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 game developed and published by . 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 4,293 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played historical games.
8.2
73,559
14,614
4,293
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 game developed and published by . 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 2,886 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
2,886
players
8. Assassin's Creed® Odyssey
In this action-adventure game, set sail for Ancient Greece to alter its fate. Fight in visceral battles on land and sea, shape your destiny from outcast to legend, and uncover secrets of your past. Assassin's Creed® Odyssey is a game developed and published by . 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 2,488 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
2,488
players
9. Total War: EMPIRE – Definitive Edition
Command the seas, control the land, forge a new nation, and conquer the globe. Total War: EMPIRE – Definitive Edition is a game developed and published by . Released on March 04th 2009 has received 35,480 reviews of which 32,211 were positive and 3,269 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. With 2,211 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played historical games.
8.9
32,211
3,269
2,211
players
10. Total War: SHOGUN 2
Total War: SHOGUN 2 is the perfect mix of real-time and turn-based strategy gaming for newcomers and veterans alike. Total War: SHOGUN 2 is a game developed and published by . Released on March 14th 2011 has received 24,952 reviews of which 22,620 were positive and 2,332 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. With 2,098 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played historical games.
8.9
22,620
2,332
2,098
players
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