A Total War Saga: THRONES OF BRITANNIA vs Total War: PHARAOH
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Total War: PHARAOH wins 7 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Total War: PHARAOH is $8.47 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: THRONES OF BRITANNIA | Total War: PHARAOH |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Maybe | 50 | 54 |
| Quality | 60 | 55 |
| Value | 43 | 73 |
| Popularity | 33 | 29 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $12.26 | $5.13 |
| Steam Review Score | 70.4% positive | 63.5% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 245 | 46 |
Where to buy
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A Total War Saga: THRONES OF BRITANNIA
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A Total War Saga: THRONES OF BRITANNIATotal War: PHARAOH
Details and requirements
| Item | A Total War Saga: THRONES OF BRITANNIA | Total War: PHARAOH |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | May 2, 2018 | October 11, 2023 |
| Developers | CREATIVE ASSEMBLY, Feral Interactive (Mac) | CREATIVE ASSEMBLY |
| Publishers | SEGA, Feral Interactive (Mac) | SEGA |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7 / 8 (8.1)/ 10 64Bit | Windows 10 64-Bit |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel® Core™ i5-4570 3.20GHz | Intel i5-6600/Ryzen 5 2600X |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770 4GB | AMD Radeon R9 290X 4GB @1080p | Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 Ti / AMD RX 480 |
| Storage (minimum) | 30 GB available space | 50 GB available space |
| Additional Notes (minimum) | Microsoft no longer supports Windows 10 or older versions | Microsoft no longer supports Windows 10 or older versions |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: A Total War Saga: THRONES OF BRITANNIA or Total War: PHARAOH?
Total War: PHARAOH 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: PHARAOH?
Based on the metrics, Total War: PHARAOH 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: PHARAOH currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 04:06 PM UTC