The success of Chhaava has shown the impact of historical stories, when written with passion! It also shows how an Indian historical action game with a similar setting would break all records as well!
Chhaava, the historical film based on the life of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, has not just struck a chord with Indian audiences, but Chhaava’s box office collections are also huge, making it the most successful historical film ever commercially. With its intense portrayal of courage, betrayal, and battlefield strategy, it doesn’t just tell a story — it demands a game adaptation. Honestly, if you’re into swords, strategy, and spine-chilling loyalty, this film was practically made to be pixelated.
Now, hear us out.
Remember how Jin Sakai fought off the Mongol invasion in Ghost of Tsushima? Stealth attacks. Hit-and-run tactics. Ambushes in the mist. Sound familiar?
Because that’s exactly how the Marathas fought the Mughals — with brilliant guerrilla warfare that made massive imperial armies look like confused tourists. Swap Mongols with Mughals, Tsushima with the Western Ghats, and boom — you’ve got the perfect setup for an Indian historical action game that would shake up the entire industry.
Why a Maratha vs Mughal Game Is the Indian Ghost of Tsushima We Deserve
Let’s be honest: The Indian AAA game development scene is pretty weak at the moment. But if they create a Maratha vs Mughal game, based on actual history, it has great potential. One side — a rising empire built on speed, intelligence, and guerrilla tactics. The other — a massive imperial force with elephants, cannons, and royal egos the size of Agra Fort. Tell me that’s not screaming “perfect historical action game setting!” The success of both Chhaava and Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior can prove that such a game will not fail!
Think about it — you play an Indian historical action game as a Maratha warrior, striking from the shadows, ambushing Mughal patrols, hiding in the Sahyadris, using the terrain like it’s part of your arsenal. Sounds a bit like Ghost of Tsushima, doesn’t it? Or even classic Assassin’s Creed, back when they cared more about stealth and story than about visuals.
And speaking of Assassin’s Creed… remember Assassin’s Creed Chronicles: India? No? Good. You dodged a bullet. That game was basically Ubisoft saying: “Here, have India, but make it a side-scrolling mobile-looking filler with a senseless story and zero soul.”
They had the setting — 19th-century India, Sikh empire, British conflict — and still managed to make it feel about as thrilling as a history textbook written by someone who hated history. And now, years later, Ubisoft is still ignoring India for a full-blown AAA Assassin’s Creed game, even though fans have been screaming for it louder than a Mughal general getting ambushed in a ravine.
But here’s the real kicker — imagine this:
A game where the Maratha resistance is secretly supported by the Assassins, using Shivaji’s ideology and Sambhaji’s unshakable resolve to expose the tyrannical grip of the Mughal Templars. Fortresses become stealth playgrounds. Political conspiracies unfold like deadly puzzles. And you? You’re the blade in the shadows, the storm in the mountains, the spark that ignites an empire.
Instead of throwing generic RPGs at us, Ubisoft could finally give us an Assassin’s Creed: Hindustan, built around the downfall of the Mughal Empire, with the Marathas as the rightful heirs to justice and freedom. Hell, they could even show an alliance between the Marathas, the Rajputs, Sikhs and the Ahoms — each bringing their own unique fighting style, culture, and motivations — united by one goal: to take the invaders down.
Just imagine whispering “Jai Bhavani” before a leap of faith from the Raigad Fort.
A well-made Maratha vs Mughal game would not just entertain — it would educate, inspire, and finally give Indian gamers the historical masterpiece they’ve waited for. This is the kind of Maratha vs Mughal game that deserves AAA treatment.
There are several other settings in Indian history, which can be the perfect setting for a game. You can play as a young Chandragupta Maurya, who is trained by Chanakya in espionage, warfare, and statecraft, to ultimately take down the corrupt Nanda dynasty. You can also play as one of Prithviraj Chauhan‘s generals in their battles against invaders like Mohammed Ghori. Such a game can involve Large-scale battles, fort defense, horseback combat, and also include political alliances with other Rajput kingdoms.
Which setting do you think is perfect for an Indian historical action game? You can let us know!
Where Are the Best Indian History-Based Video Games?
Let’s not sugarcoat it — when you Google “best Indian history-based video games,” the results are as dry as Delhi in summer.
Sure, a few indie attempts do come up. There are a few games set in India. Games like Raji: An Ancient Epic did a splendid job of giving us a mythological adventure with stunning art and genuine heart. But it was rooted in myth, not history — and it still lacked the scale, depth, and grit of something like Ghost of Tsushima or Assassin’s Creed.
And that’s where the problem lies: India has thousands of years of powerful, bloody, complex history, but barely a handful of games that even touch it — let alone bring it to life.
Where’s the game that lets you ride with the Marathas against the Mughals? Where’s the one that drops you into a Sikh fortress mid-siege, musket in hand and courage in your veins? Where’s the Ahom warrior, defending the northeast with war elephants and guerrilla brilliance?
Nowhere. We just have a handful of strategy games that mention India, and maybe the odd historical RTS faction — but nothing that truly lets you live the stories you read in history books (or watch in movies like Chhaava).
India needs an Indian historical action game — not just to showcase our past, but to turn it into something playable, immersive, and unforgettable. We’ve got the empires, the betrayals, the resistance, the culture, the terrain — hell, even the cinematic slow-motion sword fights write themselves.
That’s why the list of the best Indian history-based video games remains shockingly short. It’s time we added a game that truly belongs on that list — something epic, story-driven, and worthy of being called one of the best Indian history-based video games ever made.
What a Ghost of Tsushima Indian Version Would Look Like
Imagine this: a Ghost of Tsushima Indian version where you roam the Western Ghats as a lone Maratha warrior. The fog rolls in. You slip past Mughal patrols. One silent takedown at a time, you liberate forts, sabotage supply lines, and carve your legend into the cliffs.
But it’s not just about fighting. It’s about choices. Honor vs revenge. Submission vs rebellion. The Indian historical action game we deserve would blend deep emotional storytelling with fast-paced combat and stealth mechanics that reward strategy over brute force.
Like Jin Sakai, you’d be torn between tradition and survival. Maybe you’re trained in the ways of a warrior by the Peshwa but forced to adopt the stealth of a mountain fox to outwit the Mughals. The terrain becomes your weapon. Your horse becomes your companion. Your sword becomes your voice.
The West got Assassin’s Creed franchise, Call of Duty, Ryse: Son of Rome, Mount and Blade, Age of Empires, Rise of Nations and more! Japan got countless samurai epics and games like Sekiro and Ghost of Tsushima. Europe has turned nearly every war ever turned into a game.
India? Still sitting on a goldmine of untapped stories. A Ghost of Tsushima Indian version wouldn’t just be loved — it would go viral. It would break the Internet. A true Ghost of Tsushima Indian version would blow minds, dominate headlines, and finally put India on the international gaming map.
So let’s stop asking “What if?” and start saying “When?”
Conclusion: It’s Time to Pick Up the Sword
Whether it’s a stealthy Maratha vs Mughal game, a grand open-world epic showing the birth of the Magadha Empire, or a heartfelt Ghost of Tsushima Indian version set during the time of Prithviraj Chauhan, one thing is clear: the world is more than ready for an Indian historical action game.
Gamers want more than just fantasy. We want grit. We want legacy. We want history that hits hard. And Indian history has more than enough firepower needed for that.
Let game studios take note: the demand is real. The audience is hungry. And the opportunity? Absolutely massive.
So who’s going to make it first?? Ubisoft? Sucker Punch? An Indian studio? An indie developer with guts?
Whoever it is — pick up the sword. Tell our story.
Because this time, history isn’t just written by the victors.
It’s played.
Read our interview with screenwriter of Chhaava.
(Update: In May 2025, the trailer for The Age of Bhaarat dropped, India’s first AAA title based on Hindu mythology. Read more about The Age of Bhaarat here.)
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