The Order: 1886 is an action-adventure game developed by Ready At Dawn. The game is set in an alternate version of Victorian England and follows the story of the Order of the Knights of the Round Table. The knights use a substance called Black Water to live forever and regenerate their wounds. As a player, you have to solve the conspiracy involving the high ranks of the Order.

The game is a third-person shooter with a cover system that allows players to lock into cover and peek out to shoot. The game consists of multiple linear levels where the player fights against humans and mutants. The protagonist has access to different types of weapons, including automatic rifles, grenades, and pistols. Melee attacks are also useful in the game, and quick-time events are heavily used. The game also has collectibles scattered around the levels that provide more lore in the game.