10 Video Games That Secretly Teach Us History

The year is 1403. Bohemia is on the edge of a civil war; the nobles are taking sides, and the future of the country is unsure. Luckily, you’re just a blacksmith's son, so this doesn’t bother you much; you’re just looking to have a good time and maybe find some adventure. This is until the war finds you. With your village burnt down and your family dead there is only one thing left to do: get revenge.

Kingdom Come Deliverance is a very realistic simulation of Medieval Bohemia. The towns and villages are all based on ones that really exist, matching their names, layout and medieval structures. Many real-life historical figures and events are also included in the game, in fact, most of the plot takes place during a real war.

The daily activities and quest also reflect the historical accuracy of the game, though. For instance, you can’t read when you start, after all, you are only a blacksmith's son. But with enough time and money, you can learn most skills. There are no doctors to heal you, you must go to the bathhouse to be bandaged and have your wounds cared for.

Quests are equally realistic. You can hunt down bandits, but that is quite dangerous for an untrained and unarmed young fighter. Maybe you should just take the quest where you choose who brings up the water and empties the toilet. No, that isn’t a joke.