Best Historical Games on Steam
Steam currently has 4,504 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 1/31/2026.
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1. 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 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 144,249 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 141,117 positive reviews and 3,132 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 | 4/1/2021 |
| Franchise | Landfall Games |
| Developer | Landfall |
| Publisher | Landfall |
| Steam App Id | 508440 |
2. 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 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 169,816 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 165,949 positive reviews and 3,867 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 |
3. Stronghold Crusader HD (2012)
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 (2012) 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 20,660 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,152 positive reviews and 508 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 (2012) 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 |
4. 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 #4 spot for the best Historical games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,944 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,737 positive reviews and 207 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $17.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $17.99 |
| Release Date | 10/13/2022 |
| Franchise | Playstack |
| Developer | Color Gray Games |
| Publisher | Playstack |
| Steam App Id | 1677770 |
5. Felvidek
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.
Felvidek 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 5,181 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,106 positive reviews and 75 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $10.99 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 | $10.99 |
| Release Date | 3/29/2024 |
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| Steam App Id | 2299900 |
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 95, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Historical games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,321 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,310 positive reviews and 11 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $3.59 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. 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 #7 spot for the best Historical games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 32,985 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 31,911 positive reviews and 1,074 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 |
8. 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 #8 spot for the best Historical games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 20,203 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19,609 positive reviews and 594 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 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 | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 1/30/2024 |
| Developer | OMEGAMES STUDIO |
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| Steam App Id | 1746030 |
9. 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 94, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Historical games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 208,183 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 198,986 positive reviews and 9,197 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 |
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| Steam App Id | 8930 |
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 102,278 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 97,996 positive reviews and 4,282 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 |
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| Publisher | Xbox Game Studios |
| Steam App Id | 221380 |
More Historical Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best Historical games available on Steam.
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| 1,544 | 4/1/2021 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4,082 | 3/31/2010 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 354 | 10/21/2013 | 95 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 63 | 10/13/2022 | 95 | $17.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 16 | 3/29/2024 | 95 | $10.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 13 | 5/20/2024 | 95 | $3.59 | Steam Charts | |
| 164 | 10/18/2018 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 208 | 1/30/2024 | 95 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 12,350 | 9/23/2010 | 94 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2,459 | 4/9/2013 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 9/27/2023 | 94 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 113 | 12/6/2016 | 94 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 194 | 6/16/2020 | 94 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 17,249 | 11/14/2019 | 94 | $34.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 43 | 9/29/2021 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,061 | 11/15/2006 | 94 | $6.24 | Steam Charts | |
 | 9 | 7/15/2021 | 94 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 21 | 10/26/2023 | 94 | $18.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 7 | 6/25/2014 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 39 | 5/22/2013 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 12). Mount & Blade: Warband on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 10). Stronghold Crusader HD (2012) on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 5). The Case of the Golden Idol on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 16). Felvidek on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 14). A Tower Full of Cats on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 11). Return of the Obra Dinn on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 10). Murders on the Yangtze River on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 20). Sid Meier's Civilization® V on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 26). Age of Empires II (Retired) on Steam. Steam Store.