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A Total War Saga: FALL OF THE SAMURAIVSCompany of Heroes 2

Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

A Total War Saga: FALL OF THE SAMURAI

A Total War Saga: FALL OF THE SAMURAI

Quality
74Popularity
49Value
75
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 3 days
−75% $7.55
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Company of Heroes 2

Company of Heroes 2

Quality
80Popularity
39Value
73
GAMIVOBetter Deal· GAMIVO
−81% $3.79
Buy Now

Winner

Company of Heroes 2 wins 11 of 13 head-to-head metrics.

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

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A Total War Saga: FALL OF THE SAMURAI
2 of 13 metrics
Company of Heroes 2
11 of 13 metrics
11

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$7.55 -
$3.79 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$6.75 -
$2.62 Wins
Best Current Discount
-75% -
-81% Wins
Sales Frequency
81 price changes -
144 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
86/100 Wins
80/100 -
Steam Review Score
69.7% positive -
80.8% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
1.1K -
68.7K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
768 -
55.6K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
334 Wins
13.2K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
0 -
2.1K Wins
Steam Recommendations
1.1K -
68.4K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
0 -
452 Wins
Supported Languages
8 languages
8 languages
Release Date
Mar 2012 -
Jun 2013 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeA Total War Saga: FALL OF THE SAMURAI

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

MaybeCompany of Heroes 2

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Statistics Over Time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time Range:
A Total War Saga: FALL OF THE SAMURAI
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Player Count Trends

· Concurrent players over time

Review Score Trends

· Positive review ratio over time

Review Volume Trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price Comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

A Total War Saga: FALL OF THE SAMURAI

A Total War Saga: FALL OF THE SAMURAI

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Company of Heroes 2

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A Total War Saga: FALL OF THE SAMURAI

Quality

Well received by the community, with more hits than misses.

70% positive (1,102 reviews) — mixed opinions
Metacritic 86/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
1,102 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.

$7.55 — very accessible price
75% off — solid discount
Historical low: $5.40 — room for better deals

Company of Heroes 2

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

81% positive (68,737 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 80/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
68,737 reviews — extremely reliable sample

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$3.79 — very accessible price
81% off — massive discount

Popularity

Activity a bit low — loyal community but no instant queues.

2,539 concurrent players — solid base
68,737 total reviews — major title
Game DetailsA Total War Saga: FALL OF THE SAMURAICompany of Heroes 2
Release Date
March 22, 2012
June 25, 2013
Developers
CREATIVE ASSEMBLY, Feral Interactive (Mac), Feral Interactive (Linux)
Relic Entertainment, Feral Interactive (Mac), Feral Interactive (Linux)
Publishers
SEGA, Feral Interactive (Mac), Feral Interactive (Linux)
Relic Entertainment, Feral Interactive (Mac), Feral Interactive (Linux)
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
452

A Total War Saga: FALL OF THE SAMURAI

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7 / Vista / XP
  • Processor: 2nd Generation Intel Core i5 processor (or greater), or AMD equivalent
  • Memory: 2GB RAM (XP), 4GB RAM (Vista / Windows7)
  • Graphics: AMD Radeon HD 5000 and 6000 series graphics card or equivalent DirectX 11 compatible card
  • DirectX®: DirectX 9.0c
  • Hard Drive: 32GB free hard disk space
  • Screen Resolution: 1280x1024 minimum

Microsoft no longer supports Windows 10 or older versions

Company of Heroes 2

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Memory: 4GB RAM
  • Processor: 3Ghz Intel i5 quad core or equivalent
  • Graphics: 1024 MB Direct3D 11 capable video card (GeForce GTX 470 or Radeon HD 5850)
  • OS *: 64bit Windows 7 and above
  • Internet: Broadband Internet connection
  • Hard Drive: 30GB free Hard disc space
Which is better: A Total War Saga: FALL OF THE SAMURAI or Company of Heroes 2?

Company of Heroes 2 won the comparison against A Total War Saga: FALL OF THE SAMURAI based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.

How is the comparison calculated?

The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.

Is A Total War Saga: FALL OF THE SAMURAI worth buying over Company of Heroes 2?

Based on the metrics, Company of Heroes 2 won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.

Which game has better player reviews?

Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.

Which game offers better value for money?

The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. A Total War Saga: FALL OF THE SAMURAI currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Aug 10, 2026, 09:57 AM UTC

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