4 Games with a historical setting like This War of Mine that you should try

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We filtered the 17 games similar to This War of Mine down to the 4 that fit the “Historical” category. Banished, Sunless Sea and Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to This War of Mine.

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The best games with a historical setting like This War of Mine

4 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to This War of Mine. Each one has been evaluated across 15 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

#1Banished

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GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloStealthDarkHorrorHistorical

OC74· 19

Year 2021Dev Twilight LAB GamesOn Web

✓ If you enjoyed This War of Mine, expect deep simulation, survival mechanics and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Its own twist: real-time strategy and visual isometric, while skipping adventure storytelling

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorHistorical2D

Steam👍 83%· 9.5KIGDB85· 4OC81· 28

Year 2015Dev Failbetter GamesOn Linux · PC · iOS

✓ Like This War of Mine, it's known for survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with real-time strategy, deep RPG systems and roguelike runs, while skipping deep simulation

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#3Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive

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GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloTacticalStealthNarrativeHistorical

Steam👍 88%· 2.4K

Year 2001Dev Spellbound Entertainment · InfogramesOn PC

✓ If you enjoyed This War of Mine, expect strong narrative focus, combat tactical and stealth mechanics

≠ Its own twist: real-time strategy, melee combat and visual isometric, while skipping survival mechanics

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#4Travellin Cats in China

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GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloTacticalNarrativeHistoricalManagement2D

Steam👍 92%· 1.0K

Dev KremlingamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Like This War of Mine, it's known for deep simulation, strong narrative focus and combat tactical

≠ Stands apart with deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and open world exploration, while skipping survival mechanics

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