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Early modern period

Historical theme

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113
games
24
platforms

A significant portion of the story takes place during the early modern period, spanning from 15th to 19th century.

Notable people involved: Sid Meier, Jesper Kyd, Michael Kimball, American McGee and Brian Johnson

Alternate name: Renaissance

Related:
* Early modern period theme

Related:
* 15th century
* 16th century
* 17th century
* 18th century
* 19th century

Succeeded by:
* Late modern period (from 18xx onward)

Preceded by:
* Middle ages (4xx – 14xx)

Overlaps:
* Age of Revolution (1775 – 1848)
* Age of Sail (15xx – 18xx)
* Age of Discovery (14xx – 16xx)
* Victorian era (1837 – 1901)
* Industrial Age (although started in 17xx, explosive growth happened near the end of what is considered early modern period, around 1830s)

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Parent group

Time periods

Child group

Napoleonic wars

Games by year

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The first Early modern period video game was released in 1981.

Microprose, Paradox Interactive, Ubisoft and Tycoon Games published most of these games.

Platforms

Windows37
Linux14
MS-DOS13
Mac OS X7
Amiga6
Apple II E5
NES3
Mac OS Classic3
Atari ST3
Amstrad CPC3
PS33
X3603
C642
Atari 400/8001
Mega Drive1
ZX Spectrum1
NEC PC98011
Amiga AGA1
NEC PC88011
Thomson1
Amiga CD321
Apple IIGS1
GBA1
Arcade1

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