In an age where gamers crave immersion, meaning, and mastery, historical video games are undergoing a cultural and commercial renaissance. No longer niche, they’re captivating mainstream audiences across generations by merging authentic storytelling, exploration of the past, and modern gameplay systems.

History isn’t dead; It’s playable.

A Market on the Rise

  • Franchises like Assassin’s Creed, Kingdom Come: Deliverance, and Ghost of Tsushima have sold tens of millions of units—proof that players want more than fantasy; they want legacy.

  • Educational meets entertainment: These titles provide players with agency inside meticulously recreated worlds—from ancient Greece to medieval Japan—bridging the gap between gameplay and global culture.

  • Community demand is growing: Social platforms like YouTube, TikTok and Instagram are overflowing with historical analysis, reenactments, and fan theories about game lore. Gamers are no longer just playing—they're learning and sharing.

Opportunity Snap Shot

  • With AAA studios investing heavily in history-themed titles (Ubisoft, Paradox, SEGA), and indie studios exploring lesser-known cultures and conflicts, now is the perfect time to make our mark on the genre.

  • The release of Assassin’s Creed Shadows, the massive playerbase of Sea of Thieves, and the critical acclaim of Hellblade II’s Norse realism show a clear appetite for historical immersion.

  • Valheim, set in a mythologized Viking world, sold over 12 million copies and redefined what survival-crafting games could achieve with its blend of exploration, base-building, and cooperative play.

  • The Forest and Sons of the Forest followed suit, selling millions of units by combining atmospheric tension, resource management, and tribal survival—each rooted in semi-historical visual themes

  • Paving the way for this genre, DayZ began as a mod for ARMA 2 and evolved into a standalone phenomenon, cultivating an ever-loyal, hardcore player base drawn to its unforgiving realism, emergent storytelling, and PvP survival tension. Together, these titles prove the lasting appeal of immersive, survival-driven gameplay in grounded or historically inspired settings.

  • The Forest and Sons of the Forest followed suit, selling millions of units by combining atmospheric tension, resource management, and tribal survival—each rooted in semi-historical visual themes

  • Assassin’s Creed Valhalla surpassed 20 million players, while Black Flag and Origins each sold over 10–15 million units. Ubisoft’s continued expansion into diverse historical eras (e.g., Shadows in feudal Japan) shows sustained demand for deep, historically inspired worlds.

  • Kingdom Come: Deliverance (2018) sold over 5 million copies despite its grounded, permadeath medieval realism—proving that historically accurate, low-fantasy worlds can thrive without dragons or magic.

  • Ghost of Tsushima blended open-world design with accurate cultural representation and sold over 9.7 million copies on PS4 alone. Its mix of historical fiction, stealth, and action-RPG mechanics set a new benchmark for authenticity-driven engagement.

Join the Historical Gaming Revolution

The demand is clear: players are hungry for grounded, immersive experiences that challenge, educate, and entertain. Whether it’s surviving the elements, navigating political intrigue, or rewriting history through player agency, historical and survival-driven games are reshaping the industry.

  • Developers: Build the next genre-defining title with rich historical depth and hardcore survival mechanics.

  • Publishers & Investors: Back a growing segment with proven market performance and a passionate, evergreen fan base.

  • Creators & Influencers: Share stories, strategies, and challenges that resonate with millions worldwide.

History is trending. Survival is timeless. The future of gaming lies in the past.

Step in. Stand out. Shape what’s next.