The Historical Zone

Games grounded in real periods, events, cultures, warfare, or historical settings.

Latest Standouts

Recent releases that landed well, newest first, filtered to games with enough reviews to trust the score.

Duckoleon - Experience (mildly) accurate historical battles from the Napoleonic era, but from the perspective of DUCKS! Duckoleon is a multiplayer FPS/TPS with strategic elements. Exciting combat with units ranging from line infantry to cavalry and artillery, historical uniforms, cute ducks and much more!
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Oct 9, 2026
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Tidy Up History - Tidy Up History is a cozy cleaning sim where you inherit a chaotic museum. Tidy messy rooms, unlock new abilities, and find hidden keys to open new wings. Uncover historical knowledge to properly identify and showcase artifacts, returning the museum to its former glory.
Train Sim World® 7 - Players say: Drive passenger and freight trains across routes in the US, England, and Germany, or explore freely and build your own train services. Players like: Improved Lighting · New Route Selection · Train Driving ·
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Live life on the tracks and discover the joy of train simulation. Whether looking for a relaxing run on the rails or seeking the thrill of mastering your virtual train driver career, find your way in Train Sim World 7.

Nuclear Design Bureau - Design. Simulate. Detonate. As a junior engineer at the Kurchatov Institute, you design atomic devices to satisfy the demands of the State. A hardcore physics game simulating hydrodynamics, neutron transport, and thermonuclear fusion.
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Sep 14, 2026
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Warlord: Awaji - Lead a samurai invasion into the mysterious island of Awaji! Recruit, promote, and upgrade your warriors while navigating the ancient world of feudal Japan. Use samurai weapons and strategies to conquer the entire island and become Warlord!
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Sep 9, 2026
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For the Fatherland: Chronicle of Park Chung-hee - January 1, 1960. Become Major General Park Chung-hee at a turning point in Korean history. Preserve democracy and rise as the father of a nation—or cling to power and become a dictator. The fate of the Republic of Korea is in your hands.
Red Rocket Defencism - You, a military officer from our great autocratic motherland, must protect our precious rockets from the evil capitalist enemy in this revolutionary base building strategy game. Bribe! Surveil! Purge! Imbibe! The end justifies the means when you have to protect our invaluable rockets!

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Last Room - Players say: Explore a dark labyrinth of medieval rooms, finding clues, solving logic puzzles, and navigating hazards to reach an exit. Players like: Dark atmosphere · Room-by-room puzzles · Thoughtful clue hunting ·
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Dive into a world of puzzles, medieval mysteries, and strategic challenges. Navigate, solve, and leap your way through a thrilling adventure.

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Jun 14, 2021
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Old World - Players say: Guide an ancient kingdom across generations, balancing court politics, city-building, diplomacy, and war with limited orders each turn. Players like: Limited-Order Decisions · Dynasty and Court Drama · Interconnected Strategy ·
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Old World is a revolutionary new historical strategy game where you lead your dynasty over generations of rule against rival kings and queens. Wage massive wars, manage your court, and build a dynasty — or watch your empire crumble to dust. What legacy will you leave behind?

Sid Meier's Colonization (Classic) - Players say: Lead one of four European powers, build trading colonies in the Americas, and prepare to break from the Old World. Players like: Nostalgic Appeal · Deep Colony Economy · Lasting Replayability ·
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The New World lies before you with all its peril, promise and infinite possibility. Your colonists anxiously follow you to shore. The treasures of an entire continent await you.

Stowaway - Players say: Aboard a 16th-century ship, sailors make repairs and seek hidden gunmen while stowaways try to kill the crew before landfall. Players like: Explorable Ship · Pirate Ship Atmosphere · Quirky Character Design ·
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An 10 player online social deduction game inspired by games like Among Us & Town of Salem, where the stowaway is tasked with killing the crew before they reach land!

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Nov 6, 2020
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Soldiers: Heroes of World War II - Enhanced Edition - Players say: Command small WWII forces across 32 missions, switching between tactical orders and hands-on control of soldiers and vehicles. Players like: Childhood Nostalgia · Direct Unit Control · Destructible Battlefields ·
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The first installment in the real-time tactics series that would become known as Men of War, now refreshed and enhanced! Take command of American, British, Soviet, or German forces and fight on the battlefields of World War II in 32 single-player missions or with others in PvP and co-op sessions.

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Jul 3, 2014
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Classified: France '44 - Players say: Lead Allied commandos and French resistance fighters through turn-based raids, using stealth and suppression to prepare for D-Day. Players like: WWII Resistance Setting · Morale-Based Combat · Stealth Ambushes ·
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Command an elite team of allied special operators in Nazi-occupied France wreaking havoc in the run up to D-Day in this ambitious turn-based tactics game. Take on the might of Germany's war machine and launch daring raids in occupied territory. Can you do enough to ensure Allied victory?

Isonzo - Players say: Fight as a soldier on the Italian Front, capturing or defending Alpine objectives with class-based weapons and team tactics. Players like: WWI Atmosphere · Satisfying Rifle Combat · Detailed Alpine Maps ·
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Ferocious Alpine warfare will test your tactical skills in this authentic WW1 FPS. Battle among the scenic peaks, rugged valleys and idyllic towns of northern Italy. The Great War on the Italian Front is brought to life and elevated to unexpected heights!

Card Shark - Players say: In 18th-century France, learn card cheats and execute them under pressure while traveling with a gambler through a courtly conspiracy. Players like: Original Cheating Mechanics · Distinctive Hand-Drawn Art · Intriguing Period Story ·
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Card Shark is an adventure game full of cunning, intrigue, and delectable deceit. Enter a world where you’ll need to play your opponents better than you play your cards.

Trek to Yomi - Players say: A young samurai protects his village in a cinematic side-scrolling sword adventure that carries him beyond the mortal world. Players like: Black-and-White Art · Cinematic Camera Work · Atmospheric Music ·
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As a vow to his dying Master, the young swordsman Hiroki is sworn to protect his town and the people he loves against all threats. Faced with tragedy and bound to duty, the lone samurai must voyage beyond life and death to confront himself and decide his path forward.

Achilles: Legends Untold - Players say: Revived after his death at Troy, Achilles fights through mythic Greece in an isometric RPG built around stamina-based combat. Players like: Greek Mythology · Satisfying Combat · Weapon Choices ·
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Rewrite fate with every strike. Face gods, mythic heroes, and legendary beasts in this souls-like Action RPG set in ancient Greece. Master brutal combat, unlock divine skills, and shape Achilles into the warrior only you can become.

A Case of Distrust - Players say: In 1924 San Francisco, private investigator Phyllis Malone searches crime scenes, questions suspects, and tests their stories against evidence. Players like: Distinctive Silhouette Art · Jazz And Atmosphere · Engaging Dialogue ·
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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.

Tannenberg - Players say: A World War I squad shooter on the Eastern Front, where teams maneuver across open maps to capture shifting strategic sectors. Players like: Eastern Front Setting · Historical Detail · Immersive Battle Atmosphere ·
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Experience authentic First World War action with 64 player battles of maneuver on the Eastern Front. Grab your rifle, ready your sabre and keep your gas mask close as you prepare to play a part in one of the most significant conflicts in history!

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Nov 16, 2017
86% 👍
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Hidden Gems

Well-liked but under-played: strong scores, small review counts.

Juufuutei Raden™'s Guide for Pixel Museum - Solve the puzzle and complete the art! "Pixel Puzzle" that lets you experience art and culture with Juufuutei Raden.
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Jun 4, 2025
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Prose & Codes - Explore the wonderful world of books through deceptively simple cryptograms. 10% of every purchase benefits Project Gutenberg, an online library of over 60,000 free ebooks.
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Feb 11, 2022
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Misericorde Volume Two: White Wool & Snow - White Wool & Snow is the second visual novel in the Misericorde series.
Hidden Cats in Berlin - HALLO! Our cats are now in the awesome city of Berlin! Let's search for them. A short and pleasant experience in a big and lovely illustration! Start with a Beautiful monochromatic scenario, relax, and find all the cats to reveal the final colored art.
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Mar 16, 2024
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Misericorde: Volume One - Players say: In a 1482 English convent, an isolated anchoress is drawn into investigating a nun’s murder in a choice-free gothic mystery. Players like: Distinctive Sister Cast · Character-Driven Writing · Atmospheric Soundtrack ·
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Misericorde: Volume One is the first part of a series of mystery visual novels set in a convent in 1482.

Judero - A handmade action/adventure game based on the rich folklore of the Scottish Borders.
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Sep 16, 2024
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Shigatari - Shigatari is a samurai role-playing game with historical artwork.
Perfect Tides: Station to Station - A narrative adventure about the momentum and whiplash of young adulthood. Explore the big city through 18-year-old Mara's eyes. Collect items, nurture ideas, and experience complex relationships while attempting to find your place in the world.
Regency Solitaire II - Revisit romantic Regency Britain to build a glorious garden, in this charming solitaire sequel. Tour historic hotspots, silence gossips, and host the season’s most anticipated soiree. Play your cards right to unlock bonus levels and a love story. Don't miss the party everyone's talking about!
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Feb 22, 2024
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Worlds Upon The Wind - Resettle the shards of a shattered world in this peaceful roguelite deckbuilder, covering centuries of classical Japanese art. Nurture communities, befriend animal spirits, and shape a new civilization through choices that echo across generations.
Hidden Cats in Rome - Mamma mia! Our cats are now in the great city of Rome! Let's find them! Start with a monochromatic illustration and reveal the final colored art. Play through different modes, find special cats, and unlock bonus levels! More than 970 hidden objects to find! Enjoy the extra bonus level, NERD ARENA!
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Nov 17, 2023
98% 👍
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Top Rated

Defining examples of the genre, all rated 85%+ across 1,000+ reviews.

A Tower Full of Cats - Players say: Climb a tower spanning history and beyond, finding more than 1,400 hidden cats while uncovering secrets and side quests. Players like: Cute Cat Artwork · Relaxing Search · Historical Era Variety ·
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A Tower Full of Cats is a hidden object game where you need to gather cats through the whole history of catkind... and beyond!

Felvidek - Players say: An alcoholic knight investigates a crisis in 15th-century Slovakia, exploring hand-painted sites and fighting in turn-based battles. Players like: Witty, Absurd Writing · Distinctive Visual Style · Engaging Story ·
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In Felvidek, a JRPG set in 15th century Slovakia, you embrace the role of an alcoholic knight Pavol. Meet diverse and interesting characters to help you drive out the Hussites and Ottomans who blight this land.

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Mar 29, 2024
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Walkabout Mini Golf VR - Players say: Putt through themed VR mini-golf courses, search for hidden collectibles, and play solo or with friends. Players like: Social Play With Friends · Distinctive Course Design · Natural Putting Physics ·
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Escape into a fun and beautiful world filled with the best mini golf courses you’ve ever seen! Play by yourself, meet someone new, or challenge your friends in a private game with up to 8 people. Extremely realistic physics create the perfect experience for hardcore golfers and casual players alike.

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Jul 15, 2021
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Return of the Obra Dinn - Players say: As an insurance investigator aboard a deserted merchant ship, revisit deaths and deduce the crew’s identities and fates. Players like: Satisfying Logical Deductions · Distinctive Monochrome Art · Unfolding Ship Story ·
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Lost at sea 1803 ~ The good ship Obra Dinn.

Murders on the Yangtze River - Players say: A traveling detective investigates murders along early-20th-century China’s Yangtze, seeking clues to his brother’s death. Players like: Connected Case Story · Historical Detail · Memorable Characters ·
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"Murders on Yangtze River" is an Ace Attorney-like detective game that takes you on a journey through early 20th century China as you solve a series of intriguing cases. Use your logical reasoning and deduction skills to uncover clues, interrogate suspects, and solve the mysteries.

Desperados III - Players say: Lead John Cooper's outlaw crew through Wild West missions, scouting patrols and combining skills for real-time stealth takedowns. Players like: Tactical Puzzle Solving · Distinct Character Abilities · Flexible Mission Approaches ·
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Desperados III is a story-driven, hardcore tactical stealth game, set in a ruthless Wild West scenario. Play smart if you want to succeed. A good plan can make the difference between survival and finding yourself at the business end of a pistol.

Yasuke Simulator - Players say: Play Yasuke in a chaotic take on 1579 Japan, fighting with a katana and other weapons while aiding Oda Nobunaga’s campaign. Players like: Absurd Meme Humor · Quick Playthrough · Straightforward Combat ·
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Step into 1579 as Yasuke, the African samurai, and join Oda Nobunaga in his quest to unite Japan! Master precise katana combat, uncover secret gear, and unleash your ancestral power in this historically inspired action-packed journey through feudal Japan.

Proverbs - Players say: Fill a 54,000-tile logic grid, region by region, to reveal a Bruegel-inspired painting and Dutch proverbs. Players like: Relaxing Background Play · Satisfying Tile Patterns · Gradual Mural Reveal ·
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Proverbs is a picross/minesweeper hybrid featuring a single ENORMOUS puzzle, inspired by Bruegel the Elder's 1559 painting "Netherlandish Proverbs"

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Nov 7, 2024
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Sid Meier's Civilization® V - Players say: Lead a civilization from its first settlement into the space age, balancing city growth, research, diplomacy, and hex-grid warfare. Players like: Endless Replayability · Accessible Strategic Depth · Tactical Hex Combat ·
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Create, discover, and download new player-created maps, scenarios, interfaces, and more!

Age of Empires II (Retired) - Players say: Lead a medieval civilization in real time: gather resources, build settlements, advance through ages, and command armies in campaigns or matches. Players like: Childhood Nostalgia · Strategic Depth · Replayable Matches ·
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Age of Empires II has been re-imagined in high definition. With the release of Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition, this product will not be updated further.

Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun - Players say: Lead five Edo-era specialists through stealth missions, combining unique skills and synchronized plans to evade or eliminate guards. Players like: Tactical Puzzle Solving · Distinct Specialist Abilities · Multiple Mission Routes ·
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Shadow Tactics is a hardcore tactical stealth game set in Japan around the Edo period. A new Shogun seizes power over Japan and enforces nationwide peace. In his battle against conspiracy and rebellion, he recruits five specialists with extraordinary skills for assassination, sabotage and espionage.

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Dec 6, 2016
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