6 Games with a historical setting like Red Dead Redemption that you should try

On paper it is what Red Dead Redemption is — dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and horror setting — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. The distance is in visuals and combat — its own ground is loot and gear systems, and ranged combat.

Same family as Red Dead Redemption: strong narrative focus, melee combat and historical setting. The common ground extends to single-player focus and 3D presentation. Where the two diverge is visuals and combat: a casual, approachable feel and ranged combat.

It comes from the same genre as Red Dead Redemption and shares strong narrative focus, melee combat and historical setting. The common ground extends to single-player focus. Where the two diverge is visuals and combat: stealth mechanics and a first-person view.

The genre is the same as Red Dead Redemption’s, and with it historical setting, single-player focus and a third-person camera. Where the two diverge is visuals and setting: fantasy world and a first-person view.

On paper it is what Red Dead Redemption is — strong narrative focus, melee combat and historical setting — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. Both also lean on multiplayer gameplay. The distance is in visuals and setting — its own ground is stealth mechanics and a sci-fi setting.

It comes from the same genre as Red Dead Redemption and shares melee combat, historical setting and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is progression and visuals: stealth mechanics and fantasy world.