Games Like Playing History: Vikings

Go on an exciting journey in the 14th century of Florence, an amazing city struck by a mysterious disease. The story is brimming with fascinating characters, historical events and captivating locations. History is yours to explore.

Why similar: Education 27.9%, Historical 20.1%, Adventure 16.9%, Point & Click 14.7%, Indie 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: Developed by the same studio, this title shares the exact educational philosophy and point-and-click mechanics of the seed game.

Unravel a mystery inspired by Viking myth and legend in The Frostrune, a classic point-and-click adventure based on historically accurate Norse culture and environments.

Why similar: Vikings 68% ★, Adventure 17.1%, Point & Click 14.9%

Why You'll Like It: This point-and-click adventure is deeply rooted in Norse mythology and features a similar atmospheric exploration style.

Travel back in time and witness the horrors of slave trade firsthand. You will be working as young slave steward on a ship crossing the Atlantic. You are to serve the captain and be his eyes and ears. What do you do, when you realize that your own sister has been captured by the slave traders?

Why similar: Adventure 23.4%, Education 19%, Indie 14.7%, Historical 12.9%, Point & Click 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: Another entry in the Playing History series that maintains the educational focus and accessible adventure gameplay.

A retro styled adventure/RPG hybrid with atmosphere like the classics. Play as warrior, sorceress, or rogue as you travel through the rich world of Norse mythology to keep it from eternal winter. Each class has different puzzle solutions, making for good replay value. Fully free, no hidden costs.

Why similar: Adventure 76.7%, RPG 7.5%, Point & Click 7.2%, Family Friendly 4.1%, Indie 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: A classic-style point-and-click adventure and RPG that immerses players in Viking lore and mythology.

Circa 790 AD. A small band of Norse warriors lands on the shores of England. History may have forgotten their names, but their actions live on. As the chieftain of your clan, let ambition guide your choices in the party-based RPG Expeditions: Viking. How will history remember you?

Why similar: Vikings 64.6% ★, RPG 18%, Historical 10.8%, Indie 2.8%, Adventure 2.7%

Why You'll Like It: While more complex, this RPG offers a deep historical dive into Viking culture and decision-making.

Discovery Tour is an educational mode of the game Assassin's Creed® Origins in which you can discover and explore the world free of conflict. *The Discovery Tour is already included in Assassin's Creed® Origins as a free update.*

Why similar: Education 28.5%, RPG 26.8%, Adventure 23.4%, Historical 21.3%

Why You'll Like It: This is a premier example of an educational, non-combat historical exploration game that mirrors the learning-focused intent of the seed game.

Inua is a narrative game in which three protagonists have their destinies intertwined decades apart in the same locations in the far north. Explore each era, collect ideas and manipulate their minds to change the course of history.

Why similar: Point & Click 30.2%, Historical 28.8%, Adventure 23.1%, Indie 15%, Singleplayer 2.9%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven adventure that explores historical and mythological themes through a point-and-click interface.

DEAD IN VINLAND is a survival/management game, mixed with RPG and adventure elements, about a Viking family trying their best to survive on a mysterious island.

Why similar: Vikings 37.5% ★, RPG 31%, Adventure 18.9%, Indie 10.9%, Singleplayer 1.7%

Why You'll Like It: A survival-management game that explores the hardships of Viking life with a strong focus on narrative and character development.

Live through an epic role-playing Viking saga where your strategic choices directly affect your personal journey. Make allies as you travel with your caravan across this stunning yet harsh landscape. Carefully choose those who will help fight a new threat that jeopardizes an entire civilization.

Why similar: Vikings 65.1% ★, RPG 19%, Adventure 8.4%, Indie 5.8%, Singleplayer 1.8%

Why You'll Like It: This game provides a rich, story-driven Viking experience with a focus on narrative choices and historical atmosphere.

Step into a living illustrated world in a time when Europe is at a crossroads of great religious and political change. Walk in the footsteps of Andreas Maler, a master artist who finds himself in the middle of murders, scandals, and intrigue in the Bavarian Alps.

Why similar: Historical 47.2%, Adventure 24.7%, Point & Click 23.7%, Singleplayer 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: A historically rich, narrative-driven game that emphasizes dialogue and investigation in a beautifully realized historical setting.

Enter The House of Da Vinci, a new must-try 3D puzzle adventure game. Solve mechanical puzzles, discover hidden objects, escape from rooms and dive into the authentic atmosphere of the Renaissance. Use all your wits to find out what's behind your master's disappearance.

Why similar: Point & Click 35.2%, Historical 23.7%, Adventure 23.4%, Indie 12.6%, Singleplayer 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: A high-quality puzzle adventure that captures the point-and-click exploration and historical curiosity found in the seed game.

Exciting adventures of young Ingolf await you! New story filled with magic, treachery and brave feats. Are you ready?

Why similar: Vikings 80.8% ★, Adventure 19.2%

Why You'll Like It: A casual strategy game that offers a lighthearted take on Viking adventures and resource gathering.

Explore the ancient theatre of Arausio and discover Roman antiquity in this narrative exploration game!

Why similar: Education 30.8%, Historical 23.9%, Point & Click 21.9%, Adventure 18.4%, Indie 2.6%

Why You'll Like It: An interactive fiction adventure that focuses on historical storytelling and decision-making.

An archaeologist uncovers a lost history in an ancient space Nebula. Award-winning narrative adventure game with hieroglyphic language puzzles, from the creators of 80 DAYS.

Why similar: Point & Click 34.4%, Adventure 30.4%, Historical 16.2%, Indie 14.3%, Singleplayer 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: An archaeological adventure game that focuses on deciphering ancient languages and uncovering historical truths.

Want to improve your French? Need a break from flash cards and listening exercises? Ready to put what you've already learned into practice? Félicitations ! This is the game for you.

Why similar: Education 40.1%, Point & Click 25.5%, Family Friendly 16.9%, Adventure 16.6%, Singleplayer 0.9%

Why You'll Like It: This game shares the educational goal of the seed game by using adventure mechanics to teach a new language.

Viking Hiking is a cheerful 3D Platformer. Join Bøf on his adventure to reach Valhalla. Jump, dash and use the horn as you explore a lush but challenging island! Viking Hiking is a FREE game made by second year students from Breda University.

Why similar: Adventure 43.3%, Family Friendly 27.8%, Indie 24.2%, Singleplayer 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: A lighthearted 3D exploration game that focuses on the adventure aspect of Viking life.

Discovr Egypt takes you into the ancient tomb of King Tutankhamun using the HTC Vive, where you can not only learn about some of the rich history surrounding his legacy, but also uncover his treasures.

Why similar: Adventure 38.8%, Historical 34.1%, Indie 27.1%

Why You'll Like It: An educational experience designed to teach players about historical sites through interactive exploration.

Join Kate Walker as she travels to remote locations and time periods in this timeless voyage to discover her true destiny.

Why similar: Adventure 48.9%, Point & Click 43.3%, Third Person 5.2%, Singleplayer 2.6%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential point-and-click adventure that focuses on storytelling and environmental puzzle-solving.

Lost at sea 1803 ~ The good ship Obra Dinn.

Why similar: Historical 39.5%, Indie 29%, Adventure 21.1%, Singleplayer 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: A brilliant historical mystery game that requires careful observation and deduction to piece together past events.

An edutainment jRPG experience, spanning from ancient Greece to the 12th century European Renaissance, brimming with historically-accurate characters and events, experienced through two realms: of spirits, thoughts and emotions, and the material world.

Why similar: RPG 56.4%, Historical 27.8%, Indie 13.5%, Singleplayer 2.3%

Why You'll Like It: An educational RPG that focuses on the history and development of European cultures.

Survival of your people - that's the only thing that matters. Become the leader of a newly founded Viking settlement and lead it to safety and glory. Gather, build, craft, hunt, raid and follow your Gods to endure hardships of nature and save your clan from violent destruction.

Why similar: Vikings 57.4% ★, RPG 17.6%, Historical 12.7%, Adventure 10.1%, Singleplayer 2.1%

Why You'll Like It: An open-world simulation that allows players to experience the daily life and expansion of a Viking settlement.

Feel yourself a Viking, play alone, developing attention, or with a friend on one computer.

Why similar: Adventure 53%, Indie 47%

Why You'll Like It: A casual adventure game that features Viking themes and simple, accessible gameplay mechanics.

Hey you, warrior! Do you want to go to MeowHalla? Then grab your axe and sail with us to new lands full of glorious battles and rich booty.

Why similar: Vikings 75.4% ★, Adventure 11.5%, Indie 6.7%, Family Friendly 6%, Singleplayer 0.4%

Where the Water Tastes Like Wine is a Narrative-Adventure game about traveling, sharing stories, and surviving manifest destiny.

Why similar: Adventure 37.1%, RPG 33.7%, Indie 25.9%, Singleplayer 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-heavy exploration game that weaves together American folklore and history through interactive storytelling.

We all dreamed of adventures full of mysteries and mysticism, dreamed of finding ourselves in unusual situations and emerging from them as a hero. Liber is an adventure about travel in time, the search for truth and oneself, about friendship and revaluation of values..

Why similar: Historical 27.3%, Vikings 21.2% ★, Adventure 20.5%, Third Person 20%, Indie 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: A historical adventure game that focuses on exploration and uncovering secrets in a 3D environment.

Eschalon: Book III brings the trilogy to a climactic end as you seek to uncover the mystery of your past, the secrets of the Crux stones, and who the Orakur really are. You’ll traverse miles of virtual wilderness and dungeons, filled with secrets and danger, in an unparalleled role-playing experience designed to feel like a true...

Why similar: RPG 53.6%, Adventure 23.4%, Indie 20.8%, Singleplayer 2.3%

Why You'll Like It: A traditional isometric RPG that emphasizes exploration and narrative depth in a fantasy-historical setting.

Back by popular demand, The Secret of Monkey Island™: Special Edition faithfully re-imagines the internationally-acclaimed classic game (originally released in 1990) for original and new audiences alike.

Why similar: Point & Click 59.4%, Adventure 37.4%, Singleplayer 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: A foundational point-and-click adventure that defines the genre's focus on humor and inventory-based puzzles.

Viking Vengeance is a God-Worshiping Rogue-lite Dungeon Crawler ARPG set in a historical fiction world. You play as a Templar with pagan origins who rediscovers his roots and learns to wield the powers of the Norse Gods in his quest to change the destiny of his people and stop Ragnarok.

Why similar: RPG 64.7%, Indie 29.2%, Singleplayer 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG that provides a more combat-oriented look at Viking mythology and history.

The grand finale to The House of Da Vinci trilogy is here! Solve numerous new puzzles and mind benders and explore new mystifying locations of ravishing beauty.

Why similar: Historical 33.4%, Point & Click 29.2%, Adventure 20.3%, Indie 13.3%, Singleplayer 3.8%

Experience the Bible in a new, interactive way. Read, Watch, and Play through the Scriptures in this action-adventure faith-based game!

Why similar: RPG 22.7%, Education 19.8%, Adventure 16.8%, Historical 14.1%, Family Friendly 13.8%

Banner Saga 3 is the epic conclusion to a sweeping viking saga six years in the making. This strategic RPG, acclaimed for its strong story and compelling characters has won over 20 awards and been nominated for 4 BAFTA awards.

Why similar: Vikings 43.8% ★, RPG 40.9%, Indie 13.4%, Singleplayer 1.9%

Experience the Viking way of life. Sail, explore, trade, build a fleet, and lead your fearless army to raid and conquest. Write your own story of the golden Viking age. You have many choices, and a leader can always find his own.

Why similar: RPG 41.3%, Historical 32.5%, Third Person 24.9%, Singleplayer 1.3%

Osman Gazi 3D RPG Game

Why similar: Adventure 39.4%, Historical 29.9%, RPG 19.2%, Indie 9.3%, Singleplayer 2.2%

The award-winning adventure continues in Banner Saga 2! This epic, story-based, role-playing game continues its emotional journey across a breaking world. Bold leadership decisions, wise use of resources, and skillful battle tactics are vital to ensure your viking clans make it through alive.

Why similar: Vikings 41.8% ★, RPG 38.8%, Indie 10.7%, Adventure 6.5%, Singleplayer 2.2%

Survival of your people - that's the only thing that matters. Become the leader of a newly founded Viking settlement and lead it to safety and glory. Gather, build, craft, hunt, raid and follow your Gods to endure hardships of nature and save your clan from violent destruction.

Why similar: RPG 30.4%, Vikings 23.1% ★, Historical 22.8%, Adventure 22.4%, Singleplayer 1.3%

Welcome to Han Xiongnu Wars. A stand-along game and synergy of historical Far East and multiple features in role-playing, real-time strategy and action gameplay. This game brings you to the eventful years of the early Han Dynasty, and faithfully presents the ancient eastern culture with many objects and scenes faithfully reconstructed...

Why similar: Historical 31%, RPG 25.7%, Adventure 18.1%, Third Person 13%, Indie 12.2%

Explore a frozen fantasy world in an educational point-and-click adventure. Follow Flora, Freyja and Ramia through story-driven quests, learn English spelling and grammar, and face turn-based battles where words become your greatest weapon.

Why similar: Education 42.6%, Adventure 25.6%, Point & Click 23.2%, Indie 6.6%, Singleplayer 2%

Wordle 3 is the ultimate word game with more challenges, power-ups, and levels than ever before. Improve your vocabulary and spelling skills while having fun with an addictive and educational word puzzle adventure.

Why similar: Point & Click 43.1%, Family Friendly 27.6%, Indie 23.8%, Singleplayer 5.6%

Guildford Castle is a free roaming, narrative VR experience with light interactivity.

Why similar: Education 37.8%, Historical 33.9%, Adventure 20.9%, Indie 4.8%, Singleplayer 2.7%

You know their stories. Now it's time to step aboard! Board iconic ocean liner and warships from history like SS United States, Morro Castle and more as you explore and learn about the secrets that made them into legends.

Why similar: Historical 37.1%, Adventure 29.7%, Education 19.8%, Third Person 12.5%, Singleplayer 0.9%

This is a continuation of the fascinating game aMAZE. Now in 3D!

Why similar: Family Friendly 37.7%, Adventure 29.5%, Indie 22.9%, Singleplayer 9.9%

Enter the world of Narborion Saga: an epic, high fantasy, role-playing game. A mixture of game-book, tactical combat, rogue-like dungeoneering, minigames, and much more ̶ Narborion Saga will satisfy the fans of narrative, story-driven RPGs.[/b]

Why similar: RPG 57.9%, Adventure 42.1%

Welcome to the exciting world of My Museum! Experience the adventure of your life and get the exhibits. Use your talents to restore ancient artefacts! Build the greatest exhibition of all time! Will you become a part of HISTORY?

Why similar: Education 36.1%, Historical 27.2%, Adventure 19.7%, Family Friendly 14.7%, Singleplayer 2.4%

Arrange Viking villages in the islands to expand their domains, in this logic puzzle game! After years of battles, a group of Vikings decided to conquer new lands. Under the protection of the god Njord, a new clan sets out in search of glory!

Why similar: Vikings 100% ★

In the Raven Shadow is in the best sense an old-fashioned adventure game for all sense-seeking people.

Why similar: Adventure 43.5%, Indie 29.4%, Point & Click 27.1%

Welcome to the Museum of Mechanics: Lockpicking. We're happy to have you! Explore an interactive exhibition of meticulously recreated lockpicking minigames from throughout video game history.

Why similar: Education 59.6%, Historical 27.4%, Family Friendly 10.8%, Singleplayer 2.2%

Valiant Hearts: Coming Home continues the story started with the award-winning Valiant Hearts: The Great War. This sequel continues and concludes the story of these ordinary people thrust into the extraordinary circumstances of World War I.

Why similar: Adventure 51.7%, Historical 24.4%, Education 14.6%, Singleplayer 5.2%, Indie 4.1%

Want to improve your Spanish? Need a break from flash cards and listening exercises? Ready to put what you've already learned into practice? ¡Felicidades amigos! This is the game for you.

Why similar: Education 44.5%, Point & Click 28.2%, Family Friendly 14.3%, Adventure 13%

Rituals is a 3D puzzle-exploration-adventure about the relation between civilisation and nature. It aims to be a gripping, memorable and meaningful experience with story told through gameplay and interaction.

Why similar: Adventure 44.5%, Point & Click 28.4%, Indie 27.1%

Monuments Renovator is a game in which you play the role of a professional monument renovator. You choose from among the world's greatest monuments, restore them to their former glory and learn about history and architecture.

Why similar: Education 40.9%, Historical 36.4%, Family Friendly 19.3%, Singleplayer 3.4%

Trine 3: The Artifacts of Power is a platforming game of action, puzzles and adventure, and the sequel to the award winning Trine and Trine 2. Reunite with the three heroes in an all-new adventure, now for the first time in full 3D!

Why similar: Adventure 41.8%, RPG 31.3%, Indie 21.6%, Singleplayer 5.3%

A pyramid-building adventure of historic proportions!

Why similar: Historical 36.7%, Education 29.7%, Adventure 15.7%, Indie 14.1%, Singleplayer 3.8%

Sons of Valhalla is a roguelike strategy game set in the Viking Age. Build fortresses, gather warriors, and lay siege to enemy strongholds, engaging in personal combat as you raid and conquer across England.

Why similar: Historical 30.6%, RPG 28.2%, Third Person 19%, Adventure 18.6%, Singleplayer 3.7%

Assassin’s Creed Valhalla is an action-adventure game in which you are a Viking warrior raised on tales of battle and glory. Explore a dynamic open world set in England’s Dark Ages. Raid your enemies and grow your settlement to earn your place among the gods in Valhalla.

Why similar: Vikings 60.9% ★, Historical 12.5%, RPG 10.7%, Third Person 8.2%, Adventure 6.1%

A Turn-Based Tactics game set in Viking-Age Norway. Build a settlement, forge alliances, and fight strategic battles. Manage a community of craftspeople, farmers, and warriors, as you grow strong on your path to vengeance in this story-rich saga.

Why similar: Historical 51.2%, RPG 48.8%

It's Raiding Season! Plunder your way to Viking adventure in the digital adaptation of the award-winning worker-placement board game!

Why similar: Historical 57.6%, Indie 42.4%

The classic, school-based 3D dungeon-crawling RPG is back! After a 15 year wait, the third instalment in the series comes to the West, with new features, more characters, classes and bigger dungeons.

Why similar: RPG 38.3%, Education 31.3%, Adventure 25.9%, Singleplayer 4.5%

Great Paintings from the Great Museums of the World in Virtual Reality. More than 1000 famous paintings to admire and enjoy.

Why similar: Education 45.3%, Historical 30.7%, Family Friendly 13%, Indie 8.4%, Singleplayer 2.6%

A choose your adventure, resource management and decision-making game focused on Portuguese culture.

Why similar: Education 29.3%, Historical 29.1%, Point & Click 19.6%, Adventure 14.7%, Indie 3.9%