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A Total War Saga: THRONES OF BRITANNIAVSTotal War: EMPIRE – Definitive Edition

Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.

A Total War Saga: THRONES OF BRITANNIA

A Total War Saga: THRONES OF BRITANNIA

Quality
60Popularity
33Value
38
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
-69% $12.26
Buy Now
VS
Total War: EMPIRE – Definitive Edition

Total War: EMPIRE – Definitive Edition

Quality
90Popularity
35Value
81
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈1d
-82% $4.61
Buy Now

Winner

Total War: EMPIRE – Definitive Edition wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 12 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

3
A Total War Saga: THRONES OF BRITANNIA
3 of 15 metrics
Total War: EMPIRE – Definitive Edition
12 of 15 metrics
12

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$13.60 -
$4.61 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$9.00 -
$5.63 Wins
Best Current Discount
-66% -
-82% Wins
Sales Frequency
42 price changes -
95 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
N/A -
90/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
70.3% positive -
89.6% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
12.2K -
21.0K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
8.6K -
18.8K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
3.6K -
2.2K Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
211 -
1.6K Wins
Steam Recommendations
12.2K -
21.0K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
137 Wins
30 -
Supported Languages
13 languages Wins
8 languages -
Release Date
May 2018 Wins
Mar 2009 -
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleA Total War Saga: THRONES OF BRITANNIA

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Worth ItTotal War: EMPIRE – Definitive Edition

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
A Total War Saga: THRONES OF BRITANNIA
Total War: EMPIRE – Definitive Edition

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: THRONES OF BRITANNIA

A Total War Saga: THRONES OF BRITANNIA

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -69% $12.26Buy Now
Steam
Steam +226% $39.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +226% $39.99View
Total War: EMPIRE – Definitive Edition

Total War: EMPIRE – Definitive Edition

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -82% $4.61Buy Now
Steam
Steam +442% $24.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +442% $24.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

A Total War Saga: THRONES OF BRITANNIA

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

70% positive (12,204 reviews) — mostly positive
12,204 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Price too high for what's offered — better options available.

$12.26 — reasonable price
69% off — solid discount

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

-22% minor player decrease
164 concurrent players — smaller but active
12,204 total reviews — proven game with large community

Total War: EMPIRE – Definitive Edition

Quality

Consistent high ratings show real quality, not just hype.

90% positive (20,967 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 90/100 — critics unanimous, one of the best
20,967 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Price near historical low — a solid moment to consider buying.

$4.61 — very accessible price
82% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($4.50)

Popularity

Past its peak but still active — niche experience.

1,522 concurrent players — solid base
20,967 total reviews — proven game with large community

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsA Total War Saga: THRONES OF BRITANNIATotal War: EMPIRE – Definitive Edition
Release Date
May 2, 2018
March 4, 2009
Developers
CREATIVE ASSEMBLY, Feral Interactive (Mac), Feral Interactive (Linux)
CREATIVE ASSEMBLY, Feral Interactive (Mac), Feral Interactive (Linux)
Publishers
SEGA, Feral Interactive (Mac), Feral Interactive (Linux)
SEGA, Feral Interactive (Mac), Feral Interactive (Linux)
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
137
30

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

A Total War Saga: THRONES OF BRITANNIA

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7 / 8 (8.1)/ 10 64Bit
  • Processor: Intel® Core™ i5-4570 3.20GHz
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770 4GB | AMD Radeon R9 290X 4GB @1080p
  • Storage: 30 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: Microsoft no longer supports Windows 10 or older versions

Total War: EMPIRE – Definitive Edition

No PC requirements data available

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: A Total War Saga: THRONES OF BRITANNIA or Total War: EMPIRE – Definitive Edition?

Total War: EMPIRE – Definitive Edition won the comparison against A Total War Saga: THRONES OF BRITANNIA 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: THRONES OF BRITANNIA worth buying over Total War: EMPIRE – Definitive Edition?

Based on the metrics, Total War: EMPIRE – Definitive Edition 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: EMPIRE – Definitive Edition currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 11, 2026, 09:23 AM UTC

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