ICBM: Escalation 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 12 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Total War: THREE KINGDOMS is $7.57 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | ICBM: Escalation | Total War: THREE KINGDOMS |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Worth It | 54 | 75 |
| Quality | 69 | 83 |
| Value | 60 | 81 |
| Popularity | 25 | 41 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $15.39 | $7.82 |
| Steam Review Score | 85.9% positive | 82% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 110 | 4.9K |
Where to buy
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Side by side over time
ICBM: EscalationTotal War: THREE KINGDOMS
Details and requirements
| Item | ICBM: Escalation | Total War: THREE KINGDOMS |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | November 21, 2024 | May 23, 2019 |
| Developers | SoftWarWare | CREATIVE ASSEMBLY, Feral Interactive (Mac) |
| Publishers | Slitherine Ltd. | SEGA, Feral Interactive (Mac) |
| Platforms | Windows | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | 64-bit Windows 10/11 | Windows 10 64 Bit |
| Processor (minimum) | 8-core CPU | Intel i5-6600 | Ryzen 5 2600X |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | GPU GTX 1060 | GTX 970 | R9 Fury X 4GB VRAM |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | 8 GB available space | 60 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: ICBM: Escalation or Total War: THREE KINGDOMS?
Total War: THREE KINGDOMS won the comparison against ICBM: Escalation 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 ICBM: Escalation 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, 01:49 PM UTC