History geography games
History happened somewhere. Corto's History packs put you on the ground: the beaches of 1944, the caravan routes to Cathay, the capitals of empires long since fallen. Ten packs that reward a good memory for maps as much as for dates.
Free to play. Always.
Corto is free to download, and it is not pay-to-play. No ads interrupt you, no energy meter runs out, no lives to wait for. Play as many rounds as you like. World Cities and the learning packs are free forever; the rest are a one-time unlock, never a subscription.
The 10 History packs
- Age of ExplorationChart the ports and landfalls of the Age of Exploration from Lisbon to the Pacific.
- Ancient EmpiresFind the lost capitals of empires that once ruled the ancient world.
- Ancient WorldLost cities and ruins of the ancient world.
- Cold War SitesLocate the defining sites of the Cold War from Berlin to Bikini Atoll.
- Colonial CapitalsLocate the colonial-era capitals and trading posts that shaped the modern world.
- Napoleonic BattlesLocate the battlefields where Napoleon's armies clashed with the powers of Europe.
- Silk RoadFollow the ancient trade routes linking China to Rome across deserts and mountains.
- The CrusadesFind the cities, castles, and battlefields of the medieval Crusades.
- Tyrants & KingpinsSee the name of a dictator, warlord or crime boss from history. Tap the country they ruled or ran.
- WWII BattlegroundsBombing sites, beaches, and battle locations from the European and Pacific theatres.
How it works
Every pack runs on the same engine. A place is named, you tap it on the map, and you score up to 1,000 points per question on accuracy and speed. A game is ten questions, two minutes, 10,000 points possible. Play solo, or challenge a friend head-to-head over Game Center. Miss a tap and Corto shows you the right spot, so every round teaches you something.
Frequently asked questions
Which history packs are in Corto?
Corto's History category has 10 packs: Age of Exploration, Ancient Empires, Ancient World, Cold War Sites, Colonial Capitals, Napoleonic Battles, Silk Road, The Crusades, Tyrants & Kingpins, WWII Battlegrounds.
Is Corto free, or pay-to-play?
Corto is free to download and it is not pay-to-play. No ads interrupt you, no energy meter runs out, no lives to wait for. Play as many rounds as you like. World Cities and the learning packs are free forever; themed packs like WWII Battlegrounds are a one-time unlock, never a subscription.
Is this good for learning historical geography?
Yes. Each pack ties events to real places, from the Silk Road's trade cities to WWII's 150 battle sites, and every miss reveals the correct location. Tyrants & Kingpins even names a ruler and asks you to tap the country they ran.
Coming to the App Store, summer/fall 2026
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