The Victorian period is one of the most iconic and recognizable periods in human history due to its rapidly changing nature and all the technological and artistic advancements that took place during the era. From the Wild West to the streets of London, the World was going through changes that completely shaped history for the better and for the worse.

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10 Ultimate General: Gettysburg

Either follow the course of history, or change it

• Platforms: Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Linux, Windows, Xbox One, MacOS, iOS
• Developer: Game-Labs
• Release Date: 06-11-2014

Ultimate General: Gettysburg offers players the chance to relive one of the most iconic battles from the American Civil War, which took place during the Victorian era. Players can either follow the exact course the soldiers took and recreate the battle, or they can change how things played out and witness what could have happened if things were slightly different.

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Ultimate General: Gettysburg is a historically accurate tactical military strategy game that invites players to see an alternative version of one of the defining battles of the era.

9 Fire And Maneuver

Conquer the battlefields of the Victorian era

• Platforms: Windows
• Developer: Armchair History Interactive, Targon Studios
• Release Date: 07-16-2022

Fire and Maneuver is a historically accurate game strictly about military strategy on the battlefields of the Victorian era. The units are all extremely accurate and true to life, meaning for historical accuracy, there aren't many games better than this one. Players can strictly recreate historical battles or go off-track and take Europe down a different road to see how they can change the course of history.

For players strictly seeking a game about the military strategy of the era, Fire and Maneuver is a great option. Players seeking a wider strategy experience, however, should look elsewhere.

8 Renowned Explorers: International Society

Hunt for the World's treasure

• Platforms: Linux, Windows, MacOS
• Developer: Abbey Games
• Release Date: 09-02-2015

For players seeking a different kind of strategy, Renowned Explorers: International Society is a more unique offering. This game is all about exploring and treasure hunting, and players must explore the procedurally-generated world and interact with the people in it. There are three personality types in the game: a military and combat-focused one, a charismatic one, and a personality designed to frighten opponents.

Renowned Explorers: International Society offers players a less military-focused strategy game set in the Victorian era.

7 Grand Tactician: The Civil War

Manage the strategy of the American Civil War

• Platforms: Windows
• Developer: Grand Engineer Corps
• Release Date: 08-21-2020

Grand Tactician: The Civil War is another offering set during the American Civil War. Players have control over every aspect of their armies as they must prepare their nation for war and recruit an army before they even get a chance to focus on the actual military strategy. The game also offers alternate history campaigns, such as what might happen if Lincoln lost the election.

Grand Tactician: The Civil War is an ambitious and interesting real-time strategy game set during a pivotal period of American history.

6 Ultimate Admiral: Dreadnoughts

Conquer the seas of the Victorian era

Ultimate Admiral: Dreadnoughts begins near the end of the Victorian era, with its time period covering 1890-1950 for a variety of different nations. Players must construct a fleet of naval ships that can take on enemies successfully, but they have almost total control over how each ship in the fleet looks. Designing the ships with technology that is accurate to the time period is a huge aspect of this game, with strategy tying in when they get on the water.

Ultimate Admiral: Dreadnoughts is a naval-based strategy game that offers players full control of their ships and the battles they engage in.

5 Antihero

A digital board game centered on a thieves' guild

• Platforms: Android, Windows, MacOS, iOS
• Developer: Tim Conkling
• Release Date: 07-10-2017

Antihero is a digital strategy board game set in a Dickensian version of a Victorian city. Players control a thieves' guild and must recruit the best people for their guild, upgrade the guild, and be dishonorable in order to win. Players can infiltrate businesses in the city to earn extra money an upgrade the guild. However, they must work quickly, as this is also the goal of their opponents.

Antihero is a fast-paced, unique, and fun digital board game set in the era of thieves and cities with dark undercurrents.

4 Age Of Empires 3: Definitive Edition

Build an empire that lasts through the ages

Age Of Empires 3: Definitive Edition is a game that covers the European colonization of America from 1492 to 1876. The Victorian era is the latest era of the game, but it is still a vital part of it. Players pick their civilization and lead them through time to become an empire that earns its place in the history books. Winning can be tricky, especially for players new to the genre, but with enough strategic thinking, players can find a path to success.

Age Of Empires 3: Definitive Edition forces players to think strategically in order to conquer other nations and dominate the globe.

3 Desperados 3

Be strategically stealthy in the Wild West

Desperados 3 is a game set in the Wild West. A real-time strategy game, players go through a story mode and must play smart in order to survive. The story takes players through a variety of environments, from rural Western locations to cities and towns. A large part of the strategy revolves around stealth, as players will need to quietly take out enemies in order to succeed.

Desperados 3 is a unique combination of a linear story, a Wild Weat setting, and strategy, making it a great gaming experience.

2 Victoria 3

Build an ideal society in the Victorian era

Victoria 3 is a powerhouse in the strategy genre, and for good reason. Players must build a city and society that can last through all the changes of the Victorian era while keeping their population happy and their finances in check. Players have full control of their city, which can either be great or very bad, depending on how successful players are at managing everything. Still, this game is one of the giants in the strategy genre.

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Victoria 3 is a city-builder strategy game set firmly in the Victorian era for players seeking a micromanaging challenge.

1 Anno 1800

Develop a lasting society during the chaotic 19th century

Anno 1800 is the best strategy game set in the Victorian era available for players today. Players have one goal: build the best society they can during the Industrial Revolution, which sounds simple, but in reality, it can quickly become complicated. Managing everything about society can take up so much time that players can forget to expand, meaning everything becomes meaningless. It can be a real challenge, but it's an enjoyable and worthwhile one.

Anno 1800 is a challenging strategy game set during a pivotal period of Victorian history, where players must manage every detail of their society.

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