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Best Alternate History Games

Top 50 of 179 qualifying games — tagged Alternate History (community voting), 1,000+ reviews · ranked by Wilson lower bound on Steam review score · review data as of 2026-10-22. Under each game: what its Steam reviewers most often mention (+ praise, − complaint), with how many of about 100 most-helpful reviews raise it — from the review consensus on each game's page.

1 A Tower Full of Cats (2024) Cats · Hidden Object · Puzzle · $5.99 + Cat-filled hidden-object gameplay 40+ Charming hand-drawn cat artwork 18 99.5%2,483 reviews 2 South Scrimshaw, Part One (2023) Sci-fi · Linear · Hand-drawn · Free 99.0%1,621 reviews 3 IRON NEST: Heavy Turret Simulator (2026) Military · Simulation · Realistic · $14.99 + Satisfying artillery mechanics 67+ Pressure-driven strategic challenge 19− Repetitive firing routines 10 97.7%15,199 reviews 4 Vampires' Melody (2020) Visual Novel · Casual · Adventure · $3.99 + engaging vampire romance 47+ cute animated character visuals 20− uneven repetitive plotting 14 97.4%5,731 reviews 5 Hypnospace Outlaw (2019) 1990's · Simulation · Point & Click · $19.99 + Immersive exploration and puzzle solving 85+ Emotionally compelling characters and writing 36− Obtuse puzzle design moments 12 96.6%5,573 reviews 6 HROT (2023) Retro · FPS · Shooter · $7.99 + Satisfying gunplay and level design 98+ Unique Soviet brutalist aesthetic and charm 45− Confusing navigation and cheap enemy spawns 13 96.5%6,532 reviews 7 The Roottrees are Dead (2025) Mystery · Puzzle · Detective · $19.99 + research-driven deduction loop 91+ balanced deduction challenge 24− Roottreemania backtracking becomes tedious 10 96.4%10,220 reviews 8 Ages of Conflict: World War Simulator (2023) Idler · Simulation · Sandbox · $6.99 + easy-to-learn creative sandbox 84+ cheap price, excellent value 12− shallow mechanics, becomes repetitive 9 96.3%9,385 reviews 9 Kenshi (2018) Open World · Sandbox · RPG · $29.99 + deep open-ended sandbox freedom 79+ rewarding unforgiving challenge 15− brutal, confusing early learning curve 21 95.6%117,551 reviews 10 Airships: Conquer the Skies (2018) Vehicular Combat · 4X · War · $24.99 + Creative ship and vehicle design 89+ Challenging but well-balanced difficulty 11− Limited campaign or content options 9 95.9%6,640 reviews 11 FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S: HELP WANTED (2019) Horror · VR · Singleplayer · $29.99 + Scary fun minigame collection 75+ Intense challenging minigames 5− Glitches and flatscreen bugs 9 95.7%13,158 reviews 12 Call of Juarez: Gunslinger (2013) Western · FPS · Action · $14.99 + fast, satisfying arcade gunplay 57+ clever unreliable-narrator storytelling 29− campaign ending too soon 7 95.0%44,523 reviews 13 FAITH: The Unholy Trinity (2022) Horror · Pixel Graphics · Psychological Horror · $14.99 + creepy despite simple mechanics 37+ pixel-based horror effectiveness 33− repetitive, punishing design 10 94.9%8,989 reviews 14 Multi Turret Academy (2024) Early Access · Tanks · Top-Down Shooter · $8.99 + Flexible turret-building tank roguelite 52+ Frequent substantial early-access updates 11− Shallow repetitive combat systems 11 95.2%1,860 reviews 15 Strange Horticulture (2022) Mystery · Puzzle · Investigation · $15.99 + Engaging relaxing puzzle mechanics 96+ Atmospheric eerie visual design 32− Tedious grind and organization 14 94.4%16,173 reviews 16 Eriksholm: The Stolen Dream (2025) Stealth · Real Time Tactics · Isometric · $39.99 + Character cooperation stealth puzzles 63+ Beautiful detailed environments 60− Linear single-solution stealth puzzles 21 95.0%2,699 reviews 17 Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (2025) RPG · Medieval · Open World · $59.99 + deep, immersive role-playing systems 61+ compelling story and memorable characters 50− clunky combat and tedious missions 11 93.9%196,691 reviews 18 Freedom Fighters (2020) Action · Third-Person Shooter · Shooter · $14.99 + Squad command and tactical combat 47+ Atmospheric Jesper Kyd soundtrack 22− Short campaign and levels 7 94.6%2,897 reviews 19 BioShock (2007) FPS · Atmospheric · Story Rich · $19.99 + fun weapon-and-plasmid combat 37+ immersive twists and world-building 32− crashes and broken audio 15 94.0%32,281 reviews 20 A Monster's Expedition (2020) Puzzle · Open World · Adventure · $19.99 + Deep, interconnected log puzzles 50+ Challenging but generally fair puzzles 19− Boring or confusing puzzle exploration 6 94.8%1,754 reviews 21 风信楼 (2021) Multiple Endings · Choices Matter · Drama · $11.99 + Rich, emotionally engaging stories 17+ Many branching endings 7− Missing harem, simple management 7 94.3%3,682 reviews 22 Not For Broadcast (2022) Adventure · 1980s · Choices Matter · $24.99 + Engaging multitasking, immersive mechanics 61+ Multiple endings, compelling storytelling 57− Politics confused, tonal inconsistency 10 93.8%12,709 reviews 23 LIZARDS MUST DIE 2 (2025) Hack and Slash · Co-op Campaign · Action-Adventure · $9.99 + Chaotic, satisfying lizard combat 13+ Absurd, humorous Slavic narrative 9− Bad AI and dubbing voices 5 94.3%2,513 reviews 24 BioShock Infinite (2013) FPS · Story Rich · Action · $29.99 + mind-bending story and memorable characters 50+ fun gunplay and vigor combinations 40− simplified, repetitive, restrictive combat 19 93.5%145,956 reviews 25 Sumerian Six (2024) Action · 3D · Colorful · $29.99 + Distinct supernatural character abilities 53+ Likeable, interesting characters 13− Crashes, freezes, and gameplay jank 10 94.5%1,280 reviews 26 Jamestown (2011) Shoot 'Em Up · Bullet Hell · Local Co-Op · $9.99 94.0%2,366 reviews 27 Gem Defender: Soyjak Survivors (2023) Action · Bullet Hell · Shooter · $3.99 + Fast-paced simple survival action 10+ Funny soyjak-themed presentation 10 94.3%1,256 reviews 28 TR-49 (2026) Investigation · Puzzle · Story Rich · $6.99 + Deductive archive puzzle mechanics 69+ Intriguing unfolding mystery 42− Confusing, obtuse puzzle progression 25 94.1%1,278 reviews 29 The Silent Age (2015) Point & Click · Side Scroller · Adventure · $9.99 + Engaging time-travel narrative 43+ Clever time-travel puzzles 38− Short, brief adventures 16 93.3%7,196 reviews 30 Vampire Therapist (2024) Visual Novel · Dark Comedy · LGBTQ+ · $14.99 + Cognitive-distortion therapy mechanics 52+ Heartfelt vampire character narratives 46− Limited or frustrating gameplay depth 10 94.2%1,019 reviews 31 Singularity (2010) FPS · Action · Sci-fi · $9.89 + Time-travel gunplay mechanics 71+ Plot keeps players intrigued 19− Campaign is fairly short 7 93.0%5,982 reviews 32 Return to Castle Wolfenstein (2007) FPS · Action · World War II · $4.99 + Tight gunplay and relentless enemy AI 57+ Nazi occult narrative with atmospheric lore 12− Frequent crashes, modern OS incompatibility 12 92.9%9,386 reviews 33 The Outlast Trials (2024) Horror · Multiplayer · Co-op · $39.99 + fun immersive trial mechanics 66+ fun teamwork-focused co-op 40− generative AI assets 12 92.4%112,471 reviews 34 Reverse: 1999 (2024) RPG · Story Rich · Visual Novel · Free + Distinctive beautiful visual direction 26+ Captivating historically inspired stories 25− Confusing, punishing gacha banners 8 92.9%5,322 reviews 35 Sprocket (2021) Early Access · Sandbox · Building · $19.99 + Fun creative tank design 82+ Dedicated dev with solid updates 7− Slow development with broken updates 17 92.4%13,073 reviews 36 Suzerain (2020) Visual Novel · Choose Your Own Adventure · Political Sim · $19.99 + Engaging political narrative and characters 51+ Consequential choices drive story outcomes 34− Punishing design limiting player agency 16 92.4%11,923 reviews 37 Tiny Civilization (2022) Strategy · God Game · Grand Strategy · $1.99 + Strategic match-three resource management 46+ Cheap price, substantial entertainment 26− Limited strategic depth and variety 11 93.0%2,193 reviews 38 Romance of the Three Kingdoms XI with Power Up Kit (2018) Turn-Based Tactics · Wargame · War · $19.99 + deep strategic management 18+ reasons to keep returning 7− missing official English support 17 92.4%4,123 reviews 39 Victoria II (2010) Grand Strategy · Strategy · Historical · $19.99 + deep economic and political simulation 20− crashes glitches and jank 7 91.9%20,021 reviews 40 Wolfenstein: The New Order (2014) FPS · Action · Alternate History · $19.99 + satisfying fast-paced gunplay and stealth 62+ emotional story with memorable characters 40− plain, corny, or goofy writing 13 91.7%62,742 reviews 41 Alien Shooter 2: Reloaded (2009) Aliens · Looter Shooter · Shoot 'Em Up · $4.99 91.8%3,637 reviews 42 Cloud Climber (2021) Free to Play · Walking Simulator · Adventure · Free + Thought-provoking worldbuilding and narration 28+ Beautiful, distinctive visual styles 24− Extremely brief playtimes 33 91.7%4,157 reviews 43 Gunner, HEAT, PC! (2022) Early Access · Simulation · Tanks · $29.99 + Realistic, immersive tank simulation 81+ Excellent crew voice acting 24− Limited vehicles and features 12 91.4%8,207 reviews 44 A Plague Tale: Requiem (2022) Adventure · Action · Action-Adventure · $49.99 + emotional Amicia-Hugo narrative 54+ stunning visuals and atmosphere 32− inconsistent characters and pacing 16 90.7%27,537 reviews 45 Crisis: The Third Way (2025) Casual · Visual Novel · Adventure · Free + Interesting political lore 16+ Original visual style 5− Missing English translation 12 91.1%3,890 reviews 46 Wolfenstein: The Old Blood (2015) FPS · Action · World War II · $19.99 + satisfying combat and stealth 40+ engaging prequel with twists 16− overly short campaign 13 90.3%23,704 reviews 47 Home Safety Hotline (2024) Horror · 1990's · Interactive Fiction · $14.99 + creature diagnosis puzzle loop 39+ retro analog horror aesthetics 25− short overall experience 18 90.9%2,959 reviews 48 Hearts of Iron IV (2016) Strategy · World War II · Grand Strategy · $49.99 + fun deep strategy gameplay 67+ mods and varied campaigns 15− steep confusing learning curve 36 89.8%363,348 reviews 49 The Necromancer's Tale (2025) CRPG · Story Rich · Magic · $16.24 91.6%1,007 reviews 50 KLETKA (2026) Early Access · Horror · Co-op · $5.99 + Fun core gameplay 50+ Fun with friends 29− Boring repetitive gameplay 12 90.3%7,936 reviews