Best Historical Games
Real eras, real events, and the games that bring them to life. Ranked by player rating. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Game of the Year Edition, God of War and Metal Gear Solid 3: Subsistence lead the pack. Ranked from 1,369 rated historical games using combined player and critic scores, weighted by vote count and refreshed daily.
1,369 rated games4.5 avg score of top 50daily updated
New historical games
4.1
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy
Adventure
3.4
Going Medieval
Role-playing (RPG) · Simulator
1
1348: Ex Voto
Adventure · Indie
3.5
Assassin’s Creed Mirage: Valley of Memory
Adventure
4.3
Europa Universalis V
Strategy
3.9
Once Upon a Katamari
Puzzle · Adventure
4.4
Ghost of Yotei
Role-playing (RPG) · Adventure
3.8
Sworn
Role-playing (RPG) · Adventure
4.2
Road to Empress I
Role-playing (RPG) · Adventure
4
The Rogue Prince of Persia
Platform · Hack and slash/Beat 'em up
2.5
Pirates, Vikings, and Knights II
Shooter · Indie
3.2
Titan Quest II
Role-playing (RPG) · Hack and slash/Beat 'em up
Top 50 historical games
Weighted by player & critic ratings
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Game of the Year Edition
2016·CD Projekt REDRole-playing (RPG)AdventureThe Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Game of the Year Edition is a complete version of the game released in August 2016 for PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. It includes the base game along with all post-launch content, including t
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best historical game of all time?
Based on combined player and critic ratings, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Game of the Year Edition (2016) currently ranks first among historical games on Tsumi, followed by God of War and Metal Gear Solid 3: Subsistence.
How are historical games ranked on this page?
Scores come from IGDB player and critic ratings, weighted by the number of votes so a game with three perfect ratings does not outrank a classic with thousands. The list updates daily.
How many historical games are on Tsumi?
This page draws from 1,369 historical games with enough ratings to rank. Tsumi tracks hundreds of thousands of games overall, so nearly any title can be added to your library.
Can I track my historical games backlog on Tsumi?
Yes. Press the plus button on any game to add it to your backlog, or link your Steam account to import your entire library with hours played. Historical games you own on other platforms can be added manually.
