The Archaeoludic Archive
A curated database of video games engaging with archaeology, cultural heritage, and the ancient past
About the Archive
The Archaeoludic Archive is a curated database documenting video games that engage with archaeology, cultural heritage, and the ancient past. From iconic adventurers like Lara Croft to strategy games set in ancient civilizations, these games shape how millions of players perceive and interact with history.
Each entry is enriched with linked open data connections to Wikidata, IGDB, Steam, and GOG, ensuring interoperability with other digital humanities projects. Scholarly references are managed through Zotero, linking games directly to academic literature that analyzes their historical representations, gameplay mechanics, and cultural impact.
This resource serves researchers studying digital heritage, educators seeking to incorporate games into teaching, and anyone interested in how interactive media represent and interpret the past. By applying a controlled vocabulary for archaeological and historical content, the archive enables systematic analysis of player roles, time periods, and cultural contexts across the gaming landscape.
