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12 Games with a historical setting like Iron Brigade that you should try

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We filtered the 50 games similar to Iron Brigade down to the 12 that fit the “Historical” category. Uncharted 2: Among Thieves, Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception and The Order: 1886 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Iron Brigade.

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Year 2010Dev Double Fine Productions

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Within the “Historical” category, the closest game to Iron Brigade is Uncharted 2: Among Thieves — scoring 72/100 on our similarity scale. Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception and The Order: 1886 follow close behind.

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The best games with a historical setting like Iron Brigade

12 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Iron Brigade. Each one has been evaluated across 11 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

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Uncharted 2: Among Thieves

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Uncharted 2: Among Thieves
Closest overall match
ShooterTPS
SoloMultiplayerCo-opFantasyHistoricalThird Person
Year 2009Dev Naughty Dog · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3

It shares the essentials of what Iron Brigade does: fantasy world, single-player focus and a third-person camera. What it adds of its own: loot and gear systems, and precision platforming.

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Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception

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Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception
ShooterTPS
SoloMultiplayerCo-opFantasyHistoricalThird Person
Year 2011Dev Naughty Dog · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3

If Iron Brigade worked for you because of fantasy world, single-player focus and a third-person camera, the same is here. It sets itself apart with loot and gear systems, and precision platforming.

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The Order: 1886

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The Order: 1886
ShooterTPS
SoloMultiplayerFantasyHistoricalThird Person
Year 2015Dev Ready At Dawn · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PS4

What carries over from Iron Brigade is fantasy world, single-player focus and a third-person camera. The distance is in game mode — its own ground is adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere.

Released 5 years after Iron Brigade.

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Vigilante 8

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Vigilante 8
ShooterTPS
SoloMultiplayerFantasyHistoricalThird Person
Year 1998Dev Luxoflux · Activision

The thread back to Iron Brigade runs through fantasy world, single-player focus and a third-person camera. Where the two diverge is game mode: offline play.

It predates Iron Brigade by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

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Uncharted: Drake's Fortune

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Uncharted: Drake's Fortune
ShooterTPS
SoloFantasyHistoricalThird PersonNarrative
Year 2007Dev Naughty Dog · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3

What carries over from Iron Brigade is fantasy world, single-player focus and a third-person camera. The distance is in game mode — its own ground is precision platforming and strong narrative focus.

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Iron Warriors: T-72 Tank Command

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Iron Warriors: T-72 Tank Command
ShooterTPS
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeRangedHistorical
Year 2006Dev Strategy FirstPlaytime ~1hOn PC

Its point of contact with Iron Brigade is melee combat, historical setting and single-player focus. They part company on visuals: this one brings a first-person view.

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Armored Warfare

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Armored Warfare
Closest on combat
ShooterTPS
Co-opSoloMultiplayerRangedMeleeHistoricalThird Person
Year 2015Dev Obsidian Entertainment · Wishlist GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC

Shelved next to Iron Brigade for good reason: ranged combat, historical setting and co-op play. The common ground extends to a third-person camera. Where the two diverge is setting and game mode: a contemporary setting and online features.

Released 5 years after Iron Brigade.

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Sunset Riders

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Sunset Riders
ShooterTPS
SoloMultiplayerCo-opHistoricalThird Person
Year 1991Dev Konami

What carries over from Iron Brigade is historical setting, single-player focus and a third-person camera. The distance is in visuals — its own ground is 2D presentation.

It predates Iron Brigade by 19 years, with what that implies technically.

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Uncharted: The Lost Legacy

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Uncharted: The Lost Legacy
ShooterTPS
SoloMultiplayerMeleeHistoricalThird Person
Year 2017Dev Naughty Dog · Sony Interactive EntertainmentOn PS4

Same family as Iron Brigade: melee combat, historical setting and single-player focus. The common ground extends to a third-person camera. Where the two diverge is combat and game mode: puzzle design.

Released 7 years after Iron Brigade.

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Red Dead Revolver

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Red Dead Revolver
ShooterTPS
SoloMultiplayerHistoricalThird PersonSandbox World
Year 2004Dev Capcom · Take-Two InteractiveOn PS4

What carries over from Iron Brigade is historical setting, single-player focus and a third-person camera. Where the two diverge is game mode: adventure storytelling and a sandbox world.

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Red Dead Redemption: Undead Nightmare

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Red Dead Redemption: Undead Nightmare
ShooterTPS
SoloMultiplayerHistoricalThird PersonDark
Year 2010Dev Rockstar North · Rockstar GamesOn PlayStation 3

Genre puts it alongside Iron Brigade, and so does historical setting, single-player focus and a third-person camera. The distance is in setting and game mode — its own ground is horror setting.

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The Godfather

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The Godfather
ShooterTPS
SoloHistoricalThird PersonNarrativeOpen World
Year 2006Dev Headgate Studios · Electronic ArtsOn PC

What carries over from Iron Brigade is historical setting, single-player focus and a third-person camera. They part company on game mode: this one brings adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus.

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