Best Historical Games on Steam
Steam currently has 3,116 Historical 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. Historical game rankings were last updated on 7/15/2024.
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1. Mount & Blade: Warband
In a land torn asunder by incessant warfare, it is time to assemble your own band of hardened warriors and enter the fray. Lead your men into battle, expand your realm, and claim the ultimate prize: the throne of Calradia!
Mount & Blade: Warband holds the #1 spot for "best Historical game on Steam" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 161,776 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 158,124 positive reviews and 3,652 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 Mount & Blade: Warband on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 3/31/2010 |
| Developer | TaleWorlds Entertainment |
| Publisher | TaleWorlds Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 48700 |
2. Totally Accurate Battle Simulator
Be the leader of wobblers from ancient lands, spooky places, and fantasy worlds. Watch them fight in simulations made with the wobbliest physics system ever created, make your own wobblers in the unit creator and send your army off to fight your friends in multiplayer.
Totally Accurate Battle Simulator has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Historical games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 125,450 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 122,745 positive reviews and 2,705 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $6.79 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $6.79 |
| Release Date | 4/1/2021 |
| Franchise | Landfall Games |
| Developer | Landfall |
| Publisher | Landfall |
| Steam App Id | 508440 |
3. The Case of the Golden Idol
A new kind of detective game that allows you to think and investigate freely. Discover clues surrounding 12 strange and gruesome deaths and build your own theory. Pick your suspect, deduce the motive, unmask the awful truth.
The Case of the Golden Idol has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Historical games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,731 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,635 positive reviews and 96 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $17.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play The Case of the Golden Idol on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $17.99 |
| Release Date | 10/13/2022 |
| Franchise | Playstack |
| Developer | Color Gray Games |
| Publisher | Playstack |
| Steam App Id | 1677770 |
4. Stronghold Crusader HD
The highly anticipated sequel to the best-selling Stronghold, Stronghold Crusader HD throws you into historic battles and castle sieges from the Crusades with fiendish AI opponents, new units, 4 historical campaigns and over 100 unique skirmish missions.
Stronghold Crusader HD has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Historical games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18,098 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,661 positive reviews and 437 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Stronghold Crusader HD on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 10/21/2013 |
| Franchise | Firefly Studios |
| Developer | FireFly Studios |
| Publisher | FireFly Studios |
| Steam App Id | 40970 |
5. Sid Meier's Civilization® V
Create, discover, and download new player-created maps, scenarios, interfaces, and more!
Sid Meier's Civilization® V has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Historical games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 198,468 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 190,813 positive reviews and 7,655 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 Sid Meier's Civilization® V on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 9/23/2010 |
| Franchise | Civilization Franchise |
| Developers | |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 8930 |
6. The Hungry Lamb: Traveling in the Late Ming Dynasty
Trek across ancient China in a dark, boundary-pushing visual novel inspired by traditional Chinese art with modern animation. Escort four girls to the prosperous city of Luoyang in a branching narrative with themes of revenge, cannibalism, involuntary servitude, and more on a redemptive journey.
The Hungry Lamb: Traveling in the Late Ming Dynasty has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Historical games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 30,560 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 29,658 positive reviews and 902 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.99 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 | $7.99 |
| Release Date | 4/23/2024 |
| Franchise | 2P Games |
| Developer | 零创游戏(ZerocreationGame) |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2593370 |
7. Murders on the Yangtze River
"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.
Murders on the Yangtze River has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Historical games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 12,261 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,961 positive reviews and 300 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $11.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Murders on the Yangtze River on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $11.99 |
| Release Date | 1/31/2024 |
| Developer | OMEGAMES STUDIO |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1746030 |
8. LIZARDS MUST DIE
The great exploits of the Ancient Rus in the war with the lizards. Immerse yourself in the world of Hyperborea and defeat hordes of Lizards and other unholy who encroached on holy places Ancestors. Choose a blessed hero and go save the world from the green plague.
LIZARDS MUST DIE has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Historical games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24,688 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,944 positive reviews and 744 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play LIZARDS MUST DIE on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $0.99 |
| Release Date | 9/27/2023 |
| Franchise | Agafonoff Official Group |
| Developers | |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2532550 |
9. Return of the Obra Dinn
Lost at sea 1803 ~ The good ship Obra Dinn.
Return of the Obra Dinn has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Historical games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 25,778 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24,952 positive reviews and 826 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 10/18/2018 |
| Developer | Lucas Pope |
| Publisher | 3909 |
| Steam App Id | 653530 |
10. Age of Empires II (Retired)
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.
Age of Empires II (Retired) has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Historical games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 99,827 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 95,585 positive reviews and 4,242 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 4/9/2013 |
| Franchise | Age of Empires Franchise |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Xbox Game Studios |
| Steam App Id | 221380 |
More Historical Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best Historical games available on Steam.
| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 3,397 | 3/31/2010 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,944 | 4/1/2021 | 96 | $6.79 | Steam Charts | |
 | 62 | 10/13/2022 | 95 | $17.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 502 | 10/21/2013 | 95 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 13,579 | 9/23/2010 | 95 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 215 | 4/23/2024 | 95 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 330 | 1/31/2024 | 95 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 9/27/2023 | 95 | $0.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 72 | 10/18/2018 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,006 | 4/9/2013 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 93 | 12/6/2016 | 94 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 143 | 6/16/2020 | 94 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 12 | 3/29/2024 | 94 | $10.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,420 | 11/15/2006 | 94 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 110 | 7/15/2021 | 94 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 17,175 | 11/14/2019 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 137 | 9/29/2021 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 17 | 6/25/2014 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 33 | 5/20/2024 | 93 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 79 | 5/22/2013 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 15). Mount & Blade: Warband on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 24). Totally Accurate Battle Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 26). The Case of the Golden Idol on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 24). Stronghold Crusader HD on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 24). Sid Meier's Civilization® V on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 26). The Hungry Lamb: Traveling in the Late Ming Dynasty on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 24). Murders on the Yangtze River on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 24). LIZARDS MUST DIE on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 25). Return of the Obra Dinn on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 24). Age of Empires II (Retired) on Steam. Steam Store.