A Total War Saga: FALL OF THE SAMURAI vs Total War: SHOGUN 2 - Complete Edition
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Green Man GamingLowestA Total War Saga: FALL OF THE SAMURAI wins 9 of 15 head-to-head metrics. A Total War Saga: FALL OF THE SAMURAI is $28.10 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 | Total War: SHOGUN 2 - Complete Edition |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Wait for Sale | 69 | 39 |
| Quality | 74 | 24 |
| Value | 77 | 63 |
| Popularity | 49 | 30 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $6.69 | $34.79 |
| Steam Review Score | 69.4% positive | 15.8% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 0 | 1.6K |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
A Total War Saga: FALL OF THE SAMURAI
Loaded Cheapest Authorized reseller$6.69−78%Buy 
Kinguin Key marketplace$8.80−71%Buy Green Man Gaming Authorized reseller$29.99Buy Total War: SHOGUN 2 - Complete Edition
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Details and requirements
| Item | A Total War Saga: FALL OF THE SAMURAI | Total War: SHOGUN 2 - Complete Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | March 22, 2012 | October 13, 2026 |
| Developers | CREATIVE ASSEMBLY, Feral Interactive (Mac) | Creative Assembly, MATABOO |
| Publishers | SEGA, Feral Interactive (Mac) | SEGA |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7 / Vista / XP | Windows 11 64-bit |
| Processor (minimum) | 2nd Generation Intel Core i5 processor (or greater), or AMD equivalent | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X Eight-Core |
| Memory (minimum) | 2GB RAM (XP), 4GB RAM (Vista / Windows7) | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | AMD Radeon HD 5000 and 6000 series graphics card or equivalent DirectX 11 compatible card | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER |
| 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 Total War: SHOGUN 2 - Complete Edition?
A Total War Saga: FALL OF THE SAMURAI won the comparison against Total War: SHOGUN 2 - Complete Edition 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 Total War: SHOGUN 2 - Complete Edition?
Based on the metrics, A Total War Saga: FALL OF THE SAMURAI 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.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 12:56 PM UTC