The historical video game belongs to a video game genre in which stories are based upon historical events, environments, or people. Some historical video games are simulators, which attempt an accurate portrayal of a historical event, civilization or biography, to the degree that the available historical research will allow. Other historical video games are fictionalized tales that are based on mythology, legends or a fictional character within a historical setting.
Games set in Antiquity and before (before 500 AD)
Games set in the Middle Ages (500–1500)
Games set in the Renaissance era (1500–1700)
Games set in the industrial era (1700–1900)
Games set in the Modern Period (1900–now)
See also
References
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