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History, Fantasy, Sci-Fi & Art Games
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items Games are my fuel, and if you are here I bet yours too. Check my selection. I enjoy stories based on history, myths, fantasy, but also science, art, and retro games. Most can be found on Steam, and some are even free.
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History & Fantasy Games
Sci-Fi & Retro Games
Photography & Art Games
History & Fantasy Games
Games for those who like stories closely or losely based on history, myths, or fantasy worlds.
Ancient clay tablets, unearthed in Anatolia by archaeologists, have revealed the tales of the Gods of these mighty people who dwelt more than three millennia ago, between 1650 and 1180 before the common era. The Hittites cherished the telling of tale...
Illuyanka: A Hittite Story - Free on Now In Time
A timeless Egyptian adventure. Delve into the depths of the Great Pyramid and uncover its secrets. With its haunting atmosphere and challenging puzzles, Giza offers a unique gaming experience. Giza, released in 1996, transports players to the mysteri...
Giza - Free on Macintosh Repository
A nostalgic city-builder. Transport yourself to ancient Rome and build your empire. While the historical accuracy is impressive, the gameplay can become repetitive. A classic that holds up in some aspects but feels dated in others. Caesar III, a clas...
Caesar™ 3 - Steam
A visually striking but narratively weak adventure. The game's beautiful art style is overshadowed by repetitive puzzles and underdeveloped characters. While the themes of grief and loss are commendable, the execution falls short. Apocalipsis offers ...
Apocalipsis - Steam
A superficial fantasy. While the game’s world-building is promising, the gameplay and AI are lackluster. The combat is repetitive, and the strategic layer feels shallow. A missed opportunity for a truly immersive fantasy experience. Age of Wonders II...
Age of Wonders III - Steam
A shallow medieval intrigue. The game promises depth but often delivers superficial gameplay. While the historical setting is intriguing, the strategic depth and historical accuracy are lacking. Crusader Kings II offers a grand stage for medieval int...
Crusader Kings II - Free on Steam
A dark and twisted fairy tale. Delve into a haunting forest and unravel the secrets of a wicked witch. With stunning visuals and a captivating atmosphere, Gretel and Hansel offers a fresh take on a classic story. Gretel and Hansel is a haunting reima...
Gretel and Hansel - Free on Newgrounds.com
A visually stunning action-adventure game that transports you to the heart of Hindu mythology. Rich storytelling and engaging gameplay. Raji: An Ancient Epic is a stunningly beautiful and culturally rich action-adventure game that takes players on a ...
Raji: An Ancient Epic - Steam
A Norse disappointment. While the visuals are stunning, the gameplay and story fail to live up to the franchise's legacy. The game's take on Norse mythology feels superficial and the combat lacks the depth of previous entries. God of War attempts a f...
God of War - Steam
Explore a haunted Salem, Massachusetts as a recently deceased detective. With its unique blend of mystery and supernatural elements, it offers a truly haunting experience. Murdered: Soul Suspect is a unique blend of detective mystery and supernatural...
Murdered: Soul Suspect - Steam
A stone-cold bore. While the game's medieval setting is intriguing, the slow pace and repetitive gameplay make it a tedious experience. A missed opportunity to bring the novel's grandeur to life. Based on Ken Follett's acclaimed historical novel, The...
Ken Follett's The Pillars of the Earth - Steam
A Nordic masterpiece. Lose yourself in a vast, open world filled with dragons, magic, and endless possibilities. Explore ancient ruins, forge your own destiny, and become the Dragonborn. I've played many, but for me, this is my favorite game ever. So...
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - Steam
Step into a 16th-century Bavarian abbey, where art, history, and intrigue intertwine. Unravel a tale of murder and secrets in a world inspired by medieval illuminated manuscripts. Beautiful. Pentiment is more than just a video game; it's a meticulous...
Pentiment - Steam
A cinematic adventure that will leave you breathless. Explore ancient ruins, solve mind-bending puzzles, and experience the thrill of discovery. With stunning visuals and a captivating story, Uncharted 4 is a treasure trove of gaming experiences. Unc...
UNCHARTED™ 4: A Thief's End - Steam
The great Northmen saga in the perfect style of Assassin's Creed. The places are so historically accurate, while the story is a mix of the Vikings series, Northern myths, and great fantasy. Assassin's Creed: Valhalla is a triumphant blend of meticulo...
Assassin's Creed Valhalla - Steam
Splendid prequel to the famous 90s games, far from real archaeology as usual but with excellent playability (even better than other chapters) and beautiful scenarios, full of great action and puzzles. This Tomb Raider successfully reimagines the icon...
Tomb Raider Game of the Year - Steam
Play the favorite puzzle of ancient Egypt, best played when a friend comes visiting or as a solitaire, quite historically accurate though with vintage graphics. Also, consider the mobile version. Egyptian Senet is a digital adaptation of one of the o...
Egyptian Senet - Steam
Build and fight for your empire in this beautiful game. Tips always give interesting historical facts, though some buildings and armors are not accurate. Teasing and epic. Total War: Rome II is a grand strategy game that successfully transports playe...
Total War: ROME II - Steam
Play as the assassin Ezio Auditore jumping on roofs to foil conspiracies in Renaissance Italy. Decent historical base, great gameplay, and beautiful sceneries. A-m-a-z-i-n-g. Assassin's Creed II is a game that manages to blend historical accuracy wit...
Assassin's Creed 2 - Steam
Based on Tolkien's world, you need to survive and kill orcs and beasts in the gloomy land of Mordor. Funny, easy learned and with beautiful graphics, but somehow repetitive. Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor is a dark and gritty action RPG that expertly...
Middle-earth™: Shadow of Mordor™ - Steam
Help Lara in a non-archaeological but fun mission around the world in different amazing locations with a good gameplay that helps uncover her own past. Tomb Raider: Legend marked a significant departure from the series' traditional focus on ancient c...
Tomb Raider: Legend - Steam
Beautifully vintage, good gameplay once you learn it, no real archaeology as usual plus dinosaurs! Tomb Raider: Anniversary is a masterful reimagining of the original Tomb Raider, offering a nostalgic trip down memory lane while introducing modern ga...
Tomb Raider: Anniversary - Steam
Fight monsters, learn magic, and solve mysteries in this old game, now with a vintage look and slow gameplay. The Witcher, released in 2007, has aged gracefully, offering a rich and immersive fantasy experience that continues to captivate players. Th...
The Witcher - Steam
Take all you know about history and throw it away, because this is a total mishmash of it, but a really funny one, where you choose your faction and play against the others for loot. Pirates, Vikings, and Knights II is a delightful concoction of hist...
Pirates Vikings & Knights II - Free on Steam
A vintage classic fantasy RPG, where you lead four characters through the mysteries and dungeons of a land populated by mages and monsters, good example of the series. Avernum 2: Crystal Souls is a throwback to a golden age of RPGs, offering a deep, ...
Avernum 2: Crystal Souls - Steam
Sci-Fi & Retro Games
Games for those who like science, science fiction, dreaming about the future, or retro nostalgia.
A post-apocalyptic masterpiece. Boston's ruins become a playground for survival and exploration. The blend of history, sci-fi, and RPG elements is unparalleled. A must-play for any gamer seeking a deep and immersive experience. Fallout 4 is more than...
Fallout 4 - Steam
A soaring masterpiece. Explore a breathtaking floating city and uncover a dark secret. With stunning visuals, a compelling story, and innovative gameplay, Bioshock Infinite is a must-play for any gamer. Bioshock Infinite is an absolute masterpiece th...
BioShock Infinite - Steam
A safe sequel. Return to Rapture for more underwater adventures, but don't expect to be blown away. While the game offers a familiar and comforting experience, it lacks the innovation and excitement of the original. While Bioshock 2 offers a return t...
BioShock 2 - Steam
A vault full of fun. Build and manage your underground shelter in the post-apocalyptic wasteland. Survive the dangers of the outside world and create a thriving community. Easy to pick up, hard to put down. Fallout Shelter offers a surprisingly addic...
Fallout Shelter - Free on Steam
A quiet, contemplative adventure. Explore a beautiful, post-apocalyptic world filled with mystery and wonder. Discover the fate of humanity and find your place in a world without people. The Uncertain: Last Quiet Day is a game that invites you to slo...
The Uncertain: Last Quiet Day - Steam
A breathtaking adventure. Hunt colossal machines in a lush, post-apocalyptic world. Uncover the mysteries of a lost civilization and discover your place in this stunning world. Horizon Zero Dawn is a captivating journey through a post-apocalyptic wor...
Horizon Zero Dawn™ - Steam
If you love adventure and killing in a steampunk scary atmosphere this is the best game for you. As you explore the wrecked underwater city built in the 50s you will fight zombies and moral conflicts. Bioshock is more than just a first-person shooter...
BioShock™ Remastered - Steam
A sound engineer’s daily adventures in court. Help Marco navigate his way through stern judges, eccentric colleagues, and a boss who’s always hot on his heels. The first game we created for the Game Boy. Dedicated to our friend Marco, it was born ami...
A Day With Marco – Gameboy Adventure Game (Italian Language) - Free on Now In Time
If you grew up in the 90s, there’s a good chance you’ve got fond memories of the Game Boy—a pocket-sized miracle that brought Mario, Pokémon, and Tetris right into our hands. The Game Boy was more than just a console; it was our travel companion, our...
Game Boy Renaissance: Breathing New Life into a 90s Icon with Modern Modding - Now In Time
A tiny adventure. Shrink down to the size of a dinosaur and explore a world of everyday objects. With its unique concept and charming gameplay, Nanosaur offers a nostalgic and fun experience. Nanosaur, released in 1998, was a unique and charming expe...
Nanosaur Files - Free on Pangea Software, Inc.
The game consists of just clicking pointlessly on the screen to gain points to unlock life forms and then technologies. Cell to Singularity presents an intriguing premise: guiding the evolution of life from a single cell to advanced civilizations. Ho...
Cell to Singularity: Evolution Never Ends - Free on Steam
Photography & Art Games
Games for those who like photography, art, books, music, and quiet stories.
A photographer's dream. Capture stunning images, rewind time, and shape the destiny of your friends. Stunning visuals and a heartfelt narrative. Life is Strange is a game that truly captures the essence of photography and its power to shape our memor...
Life is Strange™ - Steam
Beautiful yet simple graphics and straightforward gameplay accompany this game based on the most famous Kafka's short stories and novels, sometimes diving into his feelings, always keeping the mood. Playing Kafka is a unique gaming experience that at...
Playing Kafka - Free on Steam
Delicate journey into the music of a pianist locked in a mountain hut to find inspiration. Splendid jewel where you will find the right elements to insert into her wonderful music. The Lion's Song is an exquisite piece of interactive storytelling tha...
The Lion's Song - Steam
Experience the thrill of first-person drone flying in stunning open worlds. With realistic flight mechanics and breathtaking visuals, FPV SkyDive is a must-play for aviation enthusiasts and photographers that teaches drone flight. FPV SkyDive is more...
FPV SkyDive: FPV Drone Simulator - Free on Steam