Best Historical Games on Steam
Steam currently has 3,879 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 5/16/2025.
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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 166,307 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 162,537 positive reviews and 3,770 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 135,785 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 132,819 positive reviews and 2,966 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 |
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 19,775 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19,310 positive reviews and 465 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 8,600 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,448 positive reviews and 152 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. 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 #5 spot for the best Historical games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18,142 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,648 positive reviews and 494 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 | 1/31/2024 |
| Developer | OMEGAMES STUDIO |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1746030 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best Historical games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 28,855 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 27,938 positive reviews and 917 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 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best Historical games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 204,123 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 195,596 positive reviews and 8,527 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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| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 8930 |
8. 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 #8 spot for the best Historical games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,986 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,931 positive reviews and 55 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $8.79 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 | $8.79 |
| Release Date | 3/29/2024 |
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| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2299900 |
9. 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 #9 spot for the best Historical games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 52,651 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 50,737 positive reviews and 1,914 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 4/22/2024 |
| Franchise | 2P Games |
| Developer | 零创游戏(ZerocreationGame) |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2593370 |
10. 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 94, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Historical games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,942 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,932 positive reviews and 10 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $5.99 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).
More Historical Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best Historical games available on Steam.
| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2,112 | 3/31/2010 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,405 | 4/1/2021 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 531 | 10/21/2013 | 95 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 48 | 10/13/2022 | 95 | $17.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 27 | 1/31/2024 | 95 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 219 | 10/18/2018 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 13,038 | 9/23/2010 | 95 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 16 | 3/29/2024 | 95 | $8.79 | Steam Charts | |
| 55 | 4/22/2024 | 95 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 5 | 5/20/2024 | 94 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 11 | 9/27/2023 | 94 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,545 | 4/9/2013 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 90 | 12/6/2016 | 94 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 81 | 6/16/2020 | 94 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 19 | 9/29/2021 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,703 | 11/15/2006 | 94 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 15,281 | 11/14/2019 | 94 | $34.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 34 | 7/15/2021 | 94 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 37 | 10/26/2023 | 93 | $18.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 13 | 6/25/2014 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 16). Mount & Blade: Warband on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 21). Totally Accurate Battle Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 15). Stronghold Crusader HD (2012) on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 30). The Case of the Golden Idol on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 22). Murders on the Yangtze River on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). Return of the Obra Dinn on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 23). Sid Meier's Civilization® V on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 30). Felvidek on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 27). The Hungry Lamb: Traveling in the Late Ming Dynasty on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 15). A Tower Full of Cats on Steam. Steam Store.