Playing History - The Plague

Playing History - The Plague

Serious Games Interactive · October 21, 2015 · Adventure, Casual, Indie, Memes, Education

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Playing History - The Plague price by region

Playing History - The Plague costs £0.33 in the United Kingdom, €0.38 in Europe (EUR), $0.45 in the United States, $0.45 in Georgia (USD), zł2.13 in Poland, CA$12.99 in Canada, A$14.50 in Australia, NZ$14.75 in New Zealand and R$32.99 in Brazil right now.

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RegionBest priceOfficial storeKey shopStores
United Kingdom £0.33 −96% £8.50 £0.33 3
Europe (EUR) €0.38 −96% €9.99 €0.38 4
United Statesyour region $0.45 −95% $9.99 $0.45 5
Georgia (USD) $0.45 — $0.45 4
Poland zł2.13 −95% zł45.99 zł2.13 2
Canada CA$12.99 CA$12.99 — 1
Australia A$14.50 A$14.50 — 1
New Zealand NZ$14.75 NZ$14.75 — 1
Brazil R$32.99 R$32.99 — 1

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About Playing History - The Plague

Go on an exciting journey in the 14th century of Florence, an amazing city struck by a mysterious disease. The story is brimming with fascinating characters, historical events and captivating locations. History is yours to explore.

Playing History - The Plague — game info

Platforms
Windows, macOS
Steam Deck
Playable
Player modes
Single-player
PC Game Pass
Not included
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What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

✦ AI summary

Playing History - The Plague succeeds as an educational experience that brings 14th-century Florence and the Black Death to life through engaging narrative and well-developed characters, though players note that the graphics and character designs are dated and generic. The game effectively combines historical facts with personal storytelling that makes the period feel emotionally resonant for history enthusiasts. Most players recommend it for those interested in historical education and interactive narratives, though the visual presentation may be a limitation for some.

Recommended May 12, 2026
"Playing History - The Plague" is an absolutely fascinating educational game! The journey through 14th-century Florence is both captivating and informative, combining historical facts with an engaging narrative. The characters are well-developed, and the atmosphere truly allows you to feel the tension of the Black Death era. The attention to detail in the locations and events is impressive, bringing history to life in a way that is both fun and educational. Highly recommended for anyone who loves history or interactive storytelling!
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Recommended May 19, 2026
Playing History: The Plague is an educational historical adventure developed by Serious Games Interactive and published by My Way Games that transforms the devastating events of the Black Death into an interactive narrative experience. Set in Florence during the 14th century, the game places players directly inside one of history’s deadliest pandemics, allowing them to experience the fear, confusion, and social collapse caused by the plague through exploration and story-driven gameplay. Rather than teaching history through static information alone, the game attempts to make the historical setting feel personal and emotionally engaging by focusing on the lives of ordinary people struggling to survive. The story follows a young protagonist searching for a way to help their sick mother while the plague spreads rapidly throughout the city. As fear consumes the population, Florence slowly changes from a lively medieval center into a place dominated by panic, superstition, and death. This transformation gives the game much of its emotional power because players witness the collapse of daily life firsthand rather than simply hearing about it through historical narration. The personal nat…
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Not recommended Jun 14, 2026
okay so this review might suck but like this game is just trash, straight up garbage. and yeah i'm saying that as a gay guy btw. the graphics are just bad, really ugly. they could totally fix that with an update, and like, maybe update the character details too? they look so generic.
Recommended Jun 8, 2026
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Recommended May 24, 2026
Playing History - The Plague is an absolutely fascinating educational game! Traveling through 14th-century Florence is both exciting and informative, combining historical facts with an engaging narrative. The characters are well-developed, and the atmosphere truly allows you to feel the tension of the Black Death era. The attention to detail in the locations and events is impressive, bringing history to life in an engaging and educational way. Highly recommended for anyone who loves history or interactive storytelling!
Recommended May 23, 2026
Playing History - The Plague - is an absolutely captivating educational game! The journey through 14th-century Florence is both thrilling and informative, combining historical facts with an engaging narrative. The characters are well-developed, and the atmosphere truly allows you to feel the tension of the Black Death era. The attention to detail in the locations and events is impressive, bringing history to life in an engaging and educational way. Highly recommended for anyone who loves history or interactive storytelling!

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