Best Alternate History Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,342 Alternate History games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best picks ranked by Player Score. Our Player Score rankings are calculated directly from reviews left on the Steam store and will be updated in real-time as more players leave their feedback. Alternate History game rankings were last updated on 7/25/2024.
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1. Vampires' Melody
3 centuries have passed after sleeping for one night!? On a rainy night filled with thunderstorms, a young chef Raylan encountered a mysterious girl who resembled Sleeping Beauty in a huge tree hole, but everything suddenly went black before he could find out what happened...
Vampires' Melody holds the #1 spot for "best Alternate History game on Steam" with a Player Score of 94. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,772 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,666 positive reviews and 106 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.79 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Vampires' Melody on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $0.79 |
| Release Date | 10/2/2020 |
| Franchise | SakuraGame |
| Developer | AsicxArt |
| Publisher | SakuraGame |
| Steam App Id | 1377360 |
2. Kenshi
A free-roaming squad based RPG. Focusing on open-ended sandbox gameplay features rather than a linear story. Be a trader, a thief, a rebel, a warlord, an adventurer, a farmer, a slave, or just food for the cannibals. Train your men up from puny victims to master warriors.
Kenshi has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Alternate History games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 85,725 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 81,693 positive reviews and 4,032 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Kenshi on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 12/6/2018 |
| Developer | Lo-Fi Games |
| Publisher | Lo-Fi Games |
| Steam App Id | 233860 |
3. HROT
HROT is a single-player retro FPS set in a small socialist country neighboring Soviet Union (Czechoslovakia) after an unspecified disaster in 1986. Those times were dark and terrifying and so is the game.
HROT has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Alternate History games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,050 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,903 positive reviews and 147 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play HROT on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
4. South Scrimshaw, Part One
South Scrimshaw is the story of a newborn whale in a vast alien ocean. It is a richly illustrated experimental visual novel, written in the style of a nature documentary.
South Scrimshaw, Part One has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Alternate History games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,140 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,133 positive reviews and 7 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play South Scrimshaw, Part One on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 6/9/2023 |
| Developer | Nathan O. Marsh |
| Publisher | Nathan O. Marsh |
| Steam App Id | 2443110 |
5. Hypnospace Outlaw
Greetings Enforcer, and thank you for enlisting in the Hypnospace Patrol Department! As the world falls into its slumber, Hypnospace becomes a bustling global village. These virtual streets aren't going to police themselves!
Hypnospace Outlaw has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Alternate History games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,361 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,235 positive reviews and 126 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Hypnospace Outlaw on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 3/12/2019 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | No More Robots |
| Steam App Id | 844590 |
6. A Tower Full of Cats
A Tower Full of Cats is a hidden object game where you need to gather cats through the whole history of catkind... and beyond!
A Tower Full of Cats has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Alternate History games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,035 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,029 positive reviews and 6 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $3.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play A Tower Full of Cats on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
7. Call of Juarez: Gunslinger
From the dust of a gold mine to the dirt of a saloon, Call of Juarez® Gunslinger is a real homage to the Wild West tales. Live the epic and violent journey of a ruthless bounty hunter on the trail of the West’s most notorious outlaws.
Call of Juarez: Gunslinger has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Alternate History games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 38,054 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 36,194 positive reviews and 1,860 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 5/22/2013 |
| Developer | Techland |
| Publisher | Techland Publishing |
| Steam App Id | 204450 |
8. Day of the Tentacle Remastered
Originally released by LucasArts in 1993 as a sequel to Ron Gilbert’s ground breaking Maniac Mansion, Day of the Tentacle is back in a remastered edition that features all new hand-drawn, high resolution artwork, with remastered audio, music and sound effects.
Day of the Tentacle Remastered has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Alternate History games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,213 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,082 positive reviews and 131 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 3/21/2016 |
| Franchise | Double Fine Productions |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Double Fine Productions |
| Steam App Id | 388210 |
9. Airships: Conquer the Skies
Construct mighty steampunk airships and fly them into battle, waging war and conquering the skies!
Airships: Conquer the Skies has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Alternate History games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,563 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,340 positive reviews and 223 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $17.49 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Airships: Conquer the Skies on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $17.49 |
| Release Date | 8/16/2018 |
| Developer | David Stark |
| Publisher | David Stark |
| Steam App Id | 342560 |
10. BioShock Infinite
Indebted to the wrong people, with his life on the line, veteran of the U.S. Cavalry and now hired gun, Booker DeWitt has only one opportunity to wipe his slate clean. He must rescue Elizabeth, a mysterious girl imprisoned since childhood and locked up in the flying city of Columbia.
BioShock Infinite has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Alternate History games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 137,144 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 128,649 positive reviews and 8,495 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play BioShock Infinite on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 3/25/2013 |
| Franchise | BioShock Franchise |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | 2K |
| Steam App Id | 8870 |
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 | 5 | 10/2/2020 | 94 | $0.79 | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,800 | 12/6/2018 | 94 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 10 | 5/16/2023 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 6/9/2023 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 19 | 3/12/2019 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 27 | 5/20/2024 | 93 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 97 | 5/22/2013 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 15 | 3/21/2016 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 98 | 8/16/2018 | 93 | $17.49 | Steam Charts | |
 | 321 | 3/25/2013 | 93 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 98 | 1/21/2022 | 92 | $15.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 54 | 8/21/2007 | 92 | ??? | Steam Charts | |
 | 46 | 10/21/2022 | 92 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 172 | 2/17/2023 | 92 | $6.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,607 | 3/5/2024 | 92 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 36 | 1/25/2022 | 91 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 27 | 1/18/2024 | 91 | $8.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 304 | 8/26/2021 | 91 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 254 | 12/4/2020 | 90 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 10/13/2021 | 90 | $10.79 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 25). Vampires' Melody on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 15). Kenshi on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 19). HROT on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, June 30). South Scrimshaw, Part One on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 26). Hypnospace Outlaw on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 24). A Tower Full of Cats on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 24). Call of Juarez: Gunslinger on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 24). Day of the Tentacle Remastered on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 24). Airships: Conquer the Skies on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 25). BioShock Infinite on Steam. Steam Store.