33 Games with a historical setting like War Thunder that you should try

It shares the essentials of what War Thunder does: ranged combat, a contemporary setting and multiplayer gameplay. The common ground extends to a first-person view and free-to-play access. It sets itself apart with deep RPG systems and strong narrative focus.

Shelved next to War Thunder for good reason: melee combat, historical setting and single-player focus. The common ground extends to a first-person view. Where the two diverge is combat and game mode: stealth mechanics and offline play.

Genre puts it alongside War Thunder, and so does melee combat, historical setting and single-player focus. The common ground extends to a first-person view. Where the two diverge is combat and game mode: stealth mechanics.

Genre puts it alongside War Thunder, and so does tactical combat, historical setting and multiplayer gameplay. The common ground extends to a first-person view and free-to-play access. Where the two diverge is setting and visuals: an isometric view.

Its point of contact with War Thunder is tactical combat, historical setting and multiplayer gameplay. Both also lean on a first-person view and free-to-play access. The distance is in setting — its own ground is an isometric view.

It comes from the same genre as War Thunder and shares melee combat, historical setting and single-player focus. To that it adds a first-person view. They part company on setting and game mode: this one brings fantasy world.

Same family as War Thunder: tactical combat, historical setting and single-player focus. The common ground extends to a first-person view. Where the two diverge is setting and combat: stealth mechanics.

Shelved next to War Thunder for good reason: ranged combat, historical setting and multiplayer gameplay. The common ground extends to a first-person view and free-to-play access. Where the two diverge is setting and visuals: 3D presentation.

Its point of contact with War Thunder is ranged combat, historical setting and multiplayer gameplay. The common ground extends to a first-person view and free-to-play access. Where the two diverge is setting: competitive edge and player trading.

The thread back to War Thunder runs through ranged combat, historical setting and multiplayer gameplay. The common ground extends to a first-person view and free-to-play access. Where the two diverge is setting: dark, oppressive atmosphere and an early-access release.

Its point of contact with War Thunder is melee combat, historical setting and single-player focus. The common ground extends to a first-person view. Where the two diverge is setting: horror setting.

What carries over from War Thunder is melee combat, historical setting and single-player focus. The common ground extends to a first-person view. Where the two diverge is setting: horror setting.

Same family as War Thunder: tactical combat, historical setting and multiplayer gameplay. The common ground extends to a first-person view and free-to-play access. Where the two diverge is setting and visuals: 3D presentation.

Genre puts it alongside War Thunder, and so does ranged combat, historical setting and multiplayer gameplay. The common ground extends to a first-person view. Where the two diverge is setting and game mode: dark, oppressive atmosphere.

Its point of contact with War Thunder is tactical combat, historical setting and multiplayer gameplay. To that it adds free-to-play access and a first-person view. They part company on setting: this one brings exploration and discovery, and open world exploration.