Best Historical Setting

Grave of the Fireflies is a harrowing, essential masterpiece that depicts the human cost of war. Set during the final months of World War II in Japan, it follows two siblings, Seita and Setsuko, as th...

Assassin's Creed Origins revolutionized the series with a complete overhaul of the combat system and the introduction of a 'discovery' system that encourages exploration and learning about ancient Egy...

World at War, released in 2008, marked a return to World War II for the franchise. It delivered a visceral and brutal combat experience, with a focus on historical accuracy. The games zombie mode, a d...

Aku no Hana, by Shintaro Kago, while not strictly historical in the traditional sense, is deeply rooted in the aesthetics and anxieties of 1990s Japan, offering a unique historical snapshot. The story...

Stronghold Crusader is a real-time strategy game focused on castle building and siege warfare in the Middle East during the Crusades. Players construct and defend their castles, manage resources, and...

Caesar IV allows players to build and manage cities in the Roman Empire. The game combines city planning with economic simulation and military campaigns. Players must construct roads, buildings, and i...

The Silent Inheritance is a gothic mystery set in a crumbling ancestral estate. A young woman returns to her familys estate after the death of a distant relative, only to discover a dark secret hidden...

Pharaoh + Cleopatra places players in the role of a pharaoh, tasked with building and managing cities in ancient Egypt. The game features detailed buildings, a complex economic system, and a dynastic...

Alan Bradley's 'The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie' introduces Flavia de Luce, an eleven-year-old chemistry enthusiast who solves mysteries in 1920s England. The book is known for its witty prose,...

Expeditions: Rome is a turn-based tactical RPG set during the Roman Republic's expansion. Players lead a Roman legion, exploring new territories, engaging in tactical combat, and making crucial decisi...

Rise of Nations combines elements of RTS and civilization-building games, allowing players to guide a nation through centuries of history. The game features a vast map, a deep tech tree, and a wide ra...

Inuyasha is a classic fantasy adventure that blends feudal Japan, yokai mythology, and a compelling romance. Following Kagome and the half-demon Inuyasha, the series is a journey of discovery and grow...

Shadow of the Hawk is a real-time strategy game set in 13th-century Eastern Europe, focusing on the Kingdom of Hungary. Players manage resources, build cities, train armies, and engage in diplomacy to...

The 10266 Medieval Marketplace is a vibrant and detailed recreation of a bustling medieval town square. It features a variety of stalls, buildings, and minifigures, creating a lively and immersive sce...

Nebuchadrezzar is a niche city builder set in ancient Mesopotamia. Players manage resources, construct buildings, and develop irrigation systems to sustain their growing population. The game features...

Ancestors Legacy is an action RPG with a focus on visceral and impactful combat. Set in a historical fantasy world, the game features a unique combat system that emphasizes timing and positioning. Whi...

Rise of Kingdoms blends city building with real-time strategy elements, tasking players with developing a civilization from ancient times. While primarily focused on military conquest, the city-buildi...

Chivalry 2 is a first-person melee combat game set in medieval Europe. Players participate in large-scale battles, engaging in visceral and chaotic combat. The game features a variety of weapons, armo...

Age of Empires II: The Age of Kings, released in 1999, combined historical accuracy with engaging real-time strategy gameplay. Players could build and manage civilizations, gather resources, and wage...

Assassin's Creed Rogue offers a unique perspective by allowing players to control Shay Patrick Cormac, a Templar assassin during the American Revolution. The game features naval combat and a different...

Babylon Rising is a unique city builder that combines construction with tower defense elements. Players build and manage a Babylonian city while defending it from hordes of enemies. The game features...

Grand Ages: Roman Empire II allows players to build and manage a Roman city, expanding their empire through trade, diplomacy, and military conquest. The Steam Deck version is playable with adjusted se...

Call of Duty: WWII, released in 2017, returned the series to its World War II roots. The game featured a gritty and realistic campaign, focusing on the experiences of American soldiers. The multiplaye...

Dawn of Discovery is a colonial city builder set in the age of exploration. Players establish and manage colonies in the New World, focusing on trade routes, resource management, and exploration. The...

Empires: Immortals is a mobile 4X game with real-time combat and a focus on building a powerful civilization. Players manage resources, train troops, and engage in battles with other players. The game...

Kingdom Come: Deliverance is a first-person, open-world RPG set in 15th-century Bohemia. It distinguishes itself with its commitment to historical realism, eschewing fantastical elements for a grounde...

Radiant Historia features a unique time-travel mechanic that allows players to jump between different timelines to alter the course of events. The games branching narrative and multiple endings provid...

Assassin's Creed Unity aimed to recreate the French Revolution in stunning detail. While the game's visuals were impressive, it was plagued by technical issues at launch. The co-op mode added a new di...

Assassin's Creed Mirage attempts to return to the series' roots, emphasizing stealth and parkour in 9th-century Baghdad. While it offers a more focused experience than recent installments, it lacks th...