May2024History Unearthed
Delve into the annals of time and uncover the rich tapestry of human history through video games. This month, we're celebrating games that intricately weave historical accuracy into their narratives, settings, and characters. From the battlefields of ancient Rome to the courts of medieval Europe, immerse yourself in meticulously researched depictions of the past. Whether you're strategizing in the midst of a pivotal moment in history or exploring daily life in a bygone era, choose games that transport you to a vividly recreated past.
Long 🏆 Pentiment
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Short 🏆 Ryse: Son of Rome
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All Nominations
These games were nominated for this month's Game of the Month.

Pentiment
2022

Mafia
2002

Total War: Shogun 2
2011

Assassin's Creed Origins
2017

Yakuza 0
2015

Railway Empire
2018

Assassin's Creed Odyssey
2018

Live A Live
1994

Assassin's Creed II
2009

Rise of Nations: Extended Edition
2014

Age of Empires III
2005

Dawn of Man
2019

Grand Theft Auto: Vice City
2002

Humankind
2021

Europa Universalis IV
2013

Ryse: Son of Rome
2013

Sniper Elite V2
2012

The Abbey of Crime Extensum
2016

Versailles 1685
1996

A Legionary's Life
2019

A Plague Tale: Innocence
2019

Walden, a game
2017

Aviary Attorney
2015

The Oregon Trail
2021

Valiant Hearts: The Great War
2014

Medal of Honor
1999

11-11: Memories Retold
2018

Amazon Trail 3rd Edition: Rainforest Adventures
1998

The Procession to Calvary
2020

Banished
2014