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
Short 🏆 Ryse: Son of Rome
All Nominations
These games were nominated for this month's Game of the Month.
Long Games
15 nominations
Winner
Pentiment
2022

Jury Selected
Mafia
2002

Jury Selected
Total War: Shogun 2
2011

Live A Live
1994

Assassin's Creed II
2009

Grand Theft Auto: Vice City
2002

Assassin's Creed Origins
2017

Europa Universalis IV
2013

Humankind
2021

Rise of Nations: Extended Edition
2014

Yakuza 0
2015

Assassin's Creed Odyssey
2018

Age of Empires III
2005

Railway Empire
2018

Dawn of Man
2019
Short Games
15 nominations
Winner
Ryse: Son of Rome
2013

Jury Selected
The Abbey of Crime Extensum
2016

Jury Selected
Sniper Elite V2
2012

The Procession to Calvary
2020

11-11: Memories Retold
2018

Versailles 1685
1996

Aviary Attorney
2015

A Legionary's Life
2019

Medal of Honor
1999

The Oregon Trail
2021

Valiant Hearts: The Great War
2014

Walden, a game
2017

A Plague Tale: Innocence
2019

Amazon Trail 3rd Edition: Rainforest Adventures
1998

Banished
2014