Best Alternate History Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,261 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 4/5/2024.
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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 4,574 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,478 positive reviews and 96 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 Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Vampires' Melody on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $3.99 |
| 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 83,099 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 79,169 positive reviews and 3,930 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 4,915 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,773 positive reviews and 142 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. 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 #4 spot for the best Alternate History games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,155 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,037 positive reviews and 118 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 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best Alternate History games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,059 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,052 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 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best Alternate History games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 36,804 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 34,999 positive reviews and 1,805 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 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best Alternate History games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,163 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,032 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 |
8. 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 #8 spot for the best Alternate History games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 136,225 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 127,836 positive reviews and 8,389 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 |
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 92, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Alternate History games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,417 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,197 positive reviews and 220 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 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 | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 8/16/2018 |
| Developer | David Stark |
| Publisher | David Stark |
| Steam App Id | 342560 |
10. Strange Horticulture
Strange Horticulture is an occult puzzle game in which you play as the proprietor of a local plant store. Find and identify new plants, pet your cat, speak to a coven, or join a cult. Use your collection of powerful plants to influence the story and unravel Undermere’s dark mysteries.
Strange Horticulture has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Alternate History games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,155 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,668 positive reviews and 487 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $15.99 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 | $15.99 |
| Release Date | 1/21/2022 |
| Franchise | Iceberg |
| Developer | Bad Viking |
| Publisher | Iceberg Interactive |
| Steam App Id | 1574580 |
More Alternate History Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best Alternate History games available on Steam.
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 | 2 | 10/2/2020 | 94 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,290 | 12/6/2018 | 94 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 14 | 5/16/2023 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 20 | 3/12/2019 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 6/9/2023 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 102 | 5/22/2013 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 13 | 3/21/2016 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 296 | 3/25/2013 | 93 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 76 | 8/16/2018 | 92 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 37 | 1/21/2022 | 92 | $15.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 38 | 10/21/2022 | 92 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 36 | 8/21/2007 | 92 | ??? | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,482 | 3/5/2024 | 92 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 264 | 2/17/2023 | 92 | $6.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 31 | 1/25/2022 | 91 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 9 | 1/18/2024 | 91 | $8.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 188 | 8/26/2021 | 91 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 283 | 12/4/2020 | 90 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 15 | 10/13/2021 | 90 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 11 | 12/31/2022 | 90 | $1.19 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 5). Vampires' Melody on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 20). Kenshi on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 22). HROT on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 30). Hypnospace Outlaw on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 12). South Scrimshaw, Part One on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 22). Call of Juarez: Gunslinger on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 22). Day of the Tentacle Remastered on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 24). BioShock Infinite on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 7). Airships: Conquer the Skies on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 5). Strange Horticulture on Steam. Steam Store.