| Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition |
3500000 |
94.8 |
1224 |
0.7 |
Features the Persian civilization with units and aesthetics based on historical Persia. |
| Rome: Total War - Alexander |
750000 |
75.7 |
0 |
0.8 |
Campaign includes the ancient Persian Empire as a key region and adversary. |
| The Cat and the Coup |
150000 |
93.5 |
0 |
0.95 |
The game centers on Dr. Mohammed Mossadegh, a key historical figure in modern Iranian history, which is rooted in Persian culture. |
| Islands of the Caliph |
75000 |
88.9 |
999 |
0.8 |
Middle Eastern folklore and Islamic spiritual tradition strongly align with Persian cultural influences. |
| 1979 Revolution: Black Friday |
75000 |
76.4 |
999 |
0.95 |
The game is set in Iran during the 1979 Revolution, focusing on political and social upheaval in Persian cultural context. |
| 30 Birds |
35000 |
95.8 |
899 |
0.95 |
The game features the Goddess Simurgh, a figure from Persian mythology, and is explicitly inspired by Persian art and aesthetics. |
| The Land of the Magnates |
35000 |
78.0 |
1499 |
0.95 |
The name 'Shahbaz', use of the sitar, and references to 'Land of the Sun' and Middle Eastern myths point strongly to Persian cultural and mythological roots. |
| Taste of Power |
35000 |
66.2 |
1499 |
0.6 |
The Middle East is mentioned as a participating region, which may include Persian cultural influences, though it's less specific. |
| The Dragon and the Djinn |
10000 |
64.7 |
593 |
0.7 |
Djinn appear frequently in Persian mythology and literature, such as in the 'One Thousand and One Nights,' which has strong Persian influences. The mention of an emir and magical wishes aligns with Persian-influenced tales. |
| The Tale of Bistun |
10000 |
89.1 |
449 |
0.9 |
The game's title and setting reference Mount Bistun (Behistun), a real historical site in Iran associated with ancient Persian inscriptions and mythology. The narrative context suggests ties to Persian cultural and mythological themes. |
| Shahmaran |
10000 |
88.9 |
299 |
0.9 |
The name 'Shahmaran' is a mythical creature from Persian and Middle Eastern folklore, often depicted as a queen of serpents or half-woman, half-serpent. The title 'Vizier' is also a historically Persian administrative title, supporting a Persian cultural setting. |
| For Sparta |
10000 |
84.2 |
99 |
0.7 |
The mention of 'One million Persians invaded Greece' references the Persian Empire as an antagonist force, placing it within the cultural context of ancient Persia. |
| Ancient Warlords: Aequilibrium |
10000 |
0.0 |
0 |
0.9 |
Explicitly mentioned as part of the game's setting. |
| TAMERLANE |
10000 |
87.5 |
99 |
0.8 |
The name 'TAMERLANE' refers to Timur, a Turco-Mongol conqueror of the 14th century who founded the Timurid Empire in Persia and Central Asia. The game's medieval combat and inclusion of horse archers and elephants align with Persian and Central Asian military history. |
| Compass of Destiny: Istanbul |
10000 |
72.8 |
999 |
0.6 |
Ottoman Empire had strong Persian cultural influences, especially in art, literature, and dreams symbolism. |
| Rise and Fall: Bronze Age |
10000 |
77.8 |
1499 |
0.4 |
Proto-Elamite and early Iranian cultures existed in the region, but the Persian Empire emerged later; limited relevance. |
| AlexanderBall: A Countryball Tale |
10000 |
87.3 |
909 |
0.7 |
Alexander's conquests included the Persian Empire, and the game likely features Persian adversaries and settings, making Persian culture relevant to the narrative. |
| Knights of Light: The Prologue |
10000 |
15.4 |
2499 |
0.6 |
7th century Middle East context may include Persian cultural influences due to regional history and proximity. |
| Chariots of War |
10000 |
71.4 |
1049 |
0.7 |
As the Middle East includes ancient Persia, Persian cultural elements are likely present in several playable nations. |
| New Yankee: Under the Genie's Thumb |
10000 |
85.7 |
699 |
0.8 |
Genies (jinn) in lamps originate from Middle Eastern, particularly Persian and Arabic, folklore such as in 'One Thousand and One Nights'. |
| Arete |
10000 |
87.5 |
999 |
0.8 |
The game includes battles against Darius, the Persian king, indicating engagement with Persian historical and cultural context. |