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13 Games with a historical setting like Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception that you should try

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We filtered the 50 games similar to Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception down to the 13 that fit the “Historical” category. Uncharted 2: Among Thieves, Uncharted 4: A Thief's End and The Order: 1886 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception.

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Year 2011Dev Naughty Dog

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Within the “Historical” category, the closest game to Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception is Uncharted 2: Among Thieves — scoring 95/100 on our similarity scale. Uncharted 4: A Thief's End and The Order: 1886 follow close behind.

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The best games with a historical setting like Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception

13 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception. Each one has been evaluated across 12 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
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ShooterTPS
SoloMultiplayerCo-opFantasyHistoricalLootSkill TreeThird Person
Year 2009Dev Naughty Dog · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3

If Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception worked for you because of loot and gear systems, fantasy world, and single-player focus, the same is here. Both also lean on a third-person camera.

Same studio: Naughty Dog.

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Uncharted 4: A Thief's End

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Uncharted 4: A Thief's End
ShooterTPS
SoloMultiplayerFantasyHistoricalThird Person
Year 2016Dev Naughty Dog · Sony Interactive EntertainmentOn PS4

Held in common with Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception: fantasy world, single-player focus and a third-person camera. It sets itself apart with stealth mechanics.

Same studio: Naughty Dog.

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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

Held in common with Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception: fantasy world, single-player focus and a third-person camera. What it adds of its own: dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting.

Released 4 years after Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception.

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Iron Brigade

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Iron Brigade
ShooterTPS
Co-opSoloMultiplayerFantasyHistoricalThird Person
Year 2010Dev Double Fine Productions · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Xbox

If Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception worked for you because of fantasy world, co-op play and a third-person camera, the same is here. It sets itself apart with tower defense planning and melee combat.

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Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker

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Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker
ShooterTPS
SoloCo-opFantasyHistoricalThird Person
Year 2010Dev Kojima Productions · Konami

What carries over from Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception is fantasy world, single-player focus and a third-person camera. Its own ground is tactical combat.

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Vigilante 8

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Vigilante 8
ShooterTPS
SoloMultiplayerFantasyHistoricalThird Person
Year 1998Dev Luxoflux · Activision

With Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception it shares fantasy world, single-player focus and a third-person camera. The distance is in game mode — its own ground is offline play.

It predates Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

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Battlefield Heroes

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Battlefield Heroes
ShooterTPS
MultiplayerFantasyHistoricalThird PersonStealth
Year 2009Dev Easy Studios · Electronic ArtsOn PC

What carries over from Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception is fantasy world, multiplayer gameplay and a third-person camera. The distance is in game mode — its own ground is stealth mechanics and free-to-play access.

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Armored Warfare

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Armored Warfare
ShooterTPS
Co-opSoloMultiplayerHistoricalThird Person
Year 2015Dev Obsidian Entertainment · Wishlist GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC

On paper it is what Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception is — historical setting, co-op play and a third-person camera — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. The distance is in setting and game mode — its own ground is a contemporary setting and online features.

Released 4 years after Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception.

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Uncharted: The Lost Legacy

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

What carries over from Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception is historical setting, single-player focus and a third-person camera. It sets itself apart with puzzle design and melee combat.

Same studio: Naughty Dog.

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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

Held in common with Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception: historical setting, single-player focus and a third-person camera. What it adds of its own: sandbox freedom.

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Sunset Riders

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Sunset Riders
ShooterTPS
SoloMultiplayerCo-opHistoricalThird Person
Year 1991Dev Konami

Held in common with Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception: historical setting, single-player focus and a third-person camera. They part company on visuals: this one brings 2D presentation.

It predates Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception by 20 years, with what that implies technically.

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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

It comes from the same genre as Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception and shares historical setting, single-player focus and a third-person camera. They part company on progression and setting: this one brings exploration and discovery, and horror setting.

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Iron Warriors: T-72 Tank Command

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

Held in common with Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception: historical setting and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is visuals: a first-person view.

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