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Assassin's Creed: Odyssey
RPG 05 October 2018
The new entry in the bestselling open-world action game series developed by Ubisoft. Assassin’s Creed Odyssey takes the players on a journey to ancient Greece. The players assume the role of one of the titular Assassins.
God of War III
Action 16 March 2010
The third installment in a best-selling slasher series, God of War, and the first one designed for the PlayStation 3 console. The game’s story picks up after the previous two installments, focusing on the war between titans and Olympian gods, fanned by the vengeful Kratos. The gameplay premise does not stray far from the standards of the series, focusing on spectacular battles with numerous opponents and mighty bosses.
Total War Saga: Troy
Strategy 13 August 2020
The second spin-off of the Total War strategy cycle in which players can take part in a conflict known as the Trojan War. In Total War Saga: Troy we can lead the army of the title city or the Greek army attacking it. The game created by Creative Assembly studio features eight famous heroes, headed by Achilles and Ulysses.
God of War: Ascension
Action 12 March 2013
The fourth chapter of the adventures of Kratos, the Spartan warrior-gone-god. The title is a prequel to the God of War trilogy. The protagonist of the game was deceived by Ares into murdering his family. He decides to be no longer obedient to the god of war, for what he is sent to the titan prison. Despite the madness and tortures, he doesn’t abandon his hopes for revenge. Once he manages to escape, he can start his bloody revenge on the gods of the Olympus.
God of War II
Action 13 March 2007
A follow-up to the Sony's bestselling slasher released in 2005, whose plot is loosely based on the characters and events from Greek mythology. In God of War II we, once again, take on the role of Kratos, a Spartan warrior seeking vengeance, who, after having killed Ares, has become the new god of war. Tormented by nightmares of his past, the hero – despite the goddess Athena’s warnings – descends to Earth to help his fellow Spartans in conquering Rhodes.
Zeus: Master of Olympus
Strategy 17 October 2000
Another economic strategy game by Impressions Games, known from e.g. Lords of the Realm and the Caesar series. The production is set in ancient Greece, where you play as a leader of a city, which means, you have not only to develop your domain, but also to care for its citizens and appease the gods overseeing the region.
Kingdom: Two Crowns - Call of Olympus
Strategy 08 October 2024
Second paid DLC for Kingdom: Two Crowns - a side-scrolling strategy with RPG elements. In Call of Olympus DLC we end up in a land inspired by Ancient Greece. It's our job to protect this realm against Greed and we can rely on mythical mounts and artifacts to make that happen.
God of War: Origins Collection
Action 13 September 2011
A compilation of two God of War spin-offs, originally released only on the PlayStation Portable console, made for PlayStation 3 users. The first of these, Chain of Olympus, is a prequel to the entire series and takes place before the events shown in the first game, when the protagonist of the series, Kratos, is still a Spartan warrior.
Ancient Wars: Sparta
Strategy 08 December 2006
Sparta: Ancient Wars is the first part of a cycle of PeCet Real-Time Strategies, dealing with the famous ancient wars. As the name suggests, we take control of the legendary Spartan troops from the Peloponnese Peninsula, famous for their incredible battle.
God of War Collection
Action 17 November 2009
A pack containing the first two games from the bestselling God of War series, remastered for the users of next generation consoles. In both games, originally released for PlayStation 2 in 2005 and 2007 respectively, we learn the story of the Spartan warrior Kratos, currently a hatchet man working for the Olympians. The gameplay is implemented in the form of a brutal third-person slasher, as we deal with a throng of mythological monsters and even mighty gods like Ares, or Zeus himself.
Spartan: Gates of Troy
Strategy 02 July 2004
An addition to Spartan turn-based strategy based on events for which the (un)indirect reason was the beautiful Helena. In addition to the battle for Troy, the supplement contains scenarios describing the colonization of Greece and earlier famous conflicts: the Ionian campaign, the Battle of Thermopylae and the Roman-Persian campaign.
God of War (2005)
Action 22 March 2005
An action-adventure game that tells the story of Kratos – once a Spartan warrior, currently the servant of Olympus. The protagonist isn’t a flawless, noble warrior – he is a specialist when it comes to “dirty work”.
God of War III Remastered
Action 14 July 2015
A remastered version of the third installment in a cult action-game franchise, whose consecutive parts were released on different generations of Sony’s consoles. This product was prepared to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the series and was released on PlayStation 4. The story is a direct sequel to God of War II. It tells about the war between titans and gods, which was ignited by Kratos. This time players get brand new weapons, each one characterized by a different combat style.
Builders of Greece
Strategy 27 February 2024
Builders of Greece is a classic city builder strategy, set in the times of ancient Greece. The player's task is to build a well-functioning city and take care of the needs of its inhabitants.
Ancient Conquest: Quest for the Golden Fleece
Strategy 08 June 1999
A real time strategy taking place in mythological realities. The creators prepared 14 missions comprising the Golden Fleece campaign and a multitude of individual scenarios. During the game we collect raw materials, fight against mythical beasts, recruit heroes and develop the fleet. In addition, a map and mission editor is available in the game.
Spartan
Strategy 18 March 2004
Expanded turn-based strategy by Slitherine Studios (creators of Legion and Chariots of War). We are moving into a distant past when the Greeks fought a fierce battle with the Persian Empire.
God of War: Ghost of Sparta
Action 02 November 2010
The next installment of a series of brutal action games. Again, we play the hateful spartite of Kratos, who this time has to face his own past. The game remains true to the tradition of home consoles and offers clashes with powerful bosses, an advanced combat system, an epic story referring to Greek mythology and a great visual setting.
God of War: Chains of Olympus
Action 04 March 2008
The next installment of the legendary God of War slasher series, which was prepared for PlayStation Portable. The authors use the power of the device to provide spectacular action and graphics that were impossible to achieve on competing mobile devices at the time.
Poseidon: Zeus Official Expansion
Strategy 01 July 2001
Poseidon: The God of Atlantis is the official extension to the highly popular economic strategy of Zeus: Mr. Olympus. Just like in the base game, the action of the add-on was set in antiquity. This time, however, players take control over the development of mythical Atlantis. Developers from Impressions Games studio have also decided to add a functional editor, allowing you to create your own play scenarios.
Apotheon
Action 03 February 2015
A 2D platform game with an open world, inspired by Greek mythology. It was developed by an indie Canadian studio Alien Trap, known from, e.g. the well-received platform game Capsized. The game tells the story of Hera, who overthrows her husband, Zeus, and, driven by her dislike towards mortals, decides to obliterate them. You play as a hero, who has to reach the summit of Mount Olympus to save humanity and end the tyranny of the gods.
Assassin's Creed: Odyssey - Legacy of the First Blade
RPG 04 December 2018
The first big expansion to Assassin's Creed Odyssey, divided into three episodes. Legacy of the First Blade allows the players to stand by the side of Darius, the first hero to use the series' iconic hidden blade.
Total War Saga: Troy - Mythos
Strategy 02 September 2021
The first big DLC for A Total War Saga: Troy, the second part of the Total War spin-off series. Mythos introduces new campaign types, units and modifies some of the core gameplay elements.
Imperiums: Greek Wars
Strategy 30 July 2020
A strategy game with an action set in ancient Greece, beginning when Philip II of Macedon took the throne. Imperiums: Greek Wars offers typical 4X turn-based gameplay and mixes historical realities with mythological elements.
Assassin's Creed: Odyssey - The Fate of Atlantis
RPG 23 April 2019
The Fate of Atlantis is a second DLC to Assassin's Creed Odyssey. The developers divided the story into several episodes. This expansion takes the players to a mythical city where they not only have to face divine beings, but also discover the secrets of the first civilization.