A Total War Saga: FALL OF THE SAMURAI vs Shadow Tactics: Aiko's Choice
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Shadow Tactics: Aiko's Choice wins 13 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Shadow Tactics: Aiko's Choice is R$26.62 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | A Total War Saga: FALL OF THE SAMURAI | Shadow Tactics: Aiko's Choice |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Worth It | 69 | 76 |
| Quality | 74 | 90 |
| Value | 66 | 81 |
| Popularity | 49 | 29 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 34.39 | R$ 6.70 |
| Steam Review Score | 69.4% positive | 93.4% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 0 | 17 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
A Total War Saga: FALL OF THE SAMURAI
Loaded Cheapest Authorized resellerR$34.39−54%Buy 
Kinguin Key marketplaceR$43.88−41%Buy 
Nuuvem Authorized resellerR$74.99Buy Side by side over time
A Total War Saga: FALL OF THE SAMURAIShadow Tactics: Aiko's Choice
Details and requirements
| Item | A Total War Saga: FALL OF THE SAMURAI | Shadow Tactics: Aiko's Choice |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | March 22, 2012 | December 6, 2021 |
| Developers | CREATIVE ASSEMBLY, Feral Interactive (Mac) | Mimimi Games |
| Publishers | SEGA, Feral Interactive (Mac) | Daedalic Entertainment |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Linux, Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7 / Vista / XP | Windows 10 |
| Processor (minimum) | 2nd Generation Intel Core i5 processor (or greater), or AMD equivalent | Intel i3 4th-Generation 3.5GHz, AMD Quad-Core 3.9GHz |
| Memory (minimum) | 2GB RAM (XP), 4GB RAM (Vista / Windows7) | 6 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | AMD Radeon HD 5000 and 6000 series graphics card or equivalent DirectX 11 compatible card | Nvidia GTX 570, AMD Radeon HD 6950, 2GB Vram |
| DirectX® (minimum) | DirectX 9.0c | — |
| Hard Drive (minimum) | 32GB free hard disk space | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: A Total War Saga: FALL OF THE SAMURAI or Shadow Tactics: Aiko's Choice?
Shadow Tactics: Aiko's Choice 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 Shadow Tactics: Aiko's Choice?
Based on the metrics, Shadow Tactics: Aiko's Choice 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. Shadow Tactics: Aiko's Choice currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 02:53 PM UTC