A Total War Saga: FALL OF THE SAMURAI vs Total War: THREE KINGDOMS
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Total War: THREE KINGDOMS wins 11 of 15 head-to-head metrics. A Total War Saga: FALL OF THE SAMURAI is $1.13 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: THREE KINGDOMS |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Worth It | 69 | 75 |
| Quality | 74 | 83 |
| Value | 77 | 81 |
| Popularity | 49 | 41 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $6.69 | $7.82 |
| Steam Review Score | 69.4% positive | 82% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 0 | 4.9K |
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 Side by side over time
A Total War Saga: FALL OF THE SAMURAITotal War: THREE KINGDOMS
Details and requirements
| Item | A Total War Saga: FALL OF THE SAMURAI | Total War: THREE KINGDOMS |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | March 22, 2012 | May 23, 2019 |
| Developers | CREATIVE ASSEMBLY, Feral Interactive (Mac) | CREATIVE ASSEMBLY, Feral Interactive (Mac) |
| Publishers | SEGA, Feral Interactive (Mac) | SEGA, Feral Interactive (Mac) |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7 / Vista / XP | Windows 10 64 Bit |
| Processor (minimum) | 2nd Generation Intel Core i5 processor (or greater), or AMD equivalent | Intel i5-6600 | Ryzen 5 2600X |
| Memory (minimum) | 2GB RAM (XP), 4GB RAM (Vista / Windows7) | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | AMD Radeon HD 5000 and 6000 series graphics card or equivalent DirectX 11 compatible card | GTX 970 | R9 Fury X 4GB 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 Total War: THREE KINGDOMS?
Total War: THREE KINGDOMS 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 Total War: THREE KINGDOMS?
Based on the metrics, Total War: THREE KINGDOMS 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. Total War: THREE KINGDOMS currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 01:07 PM UTC