Making History: The Calm & the Storm vs Total War: EMPIRE – Definitive Edition
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Total War: EMPIRE – Definitive Edition wins 11 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Making History: The Calm & the Storm is $3.81 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Making History: The Calm & the Storm | Total War: EMPIRE – Definitive Edition |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Worth It | 68 | 74 |
| Quality | 72 | 90 |
| Value | 81 | 77 |
| Popularity | 44 | 36 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $0.68 | $4.49 |
| Steam Review Score | 78.3% positive | 89.5% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 0 | 2.0K |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Making History: The Calm & the Storm
Kinguin Cheapest Key marketplace$0.68−83%Buy 
GAMIVO Key marketplace$0.69−83%Buy 
Loaded Authorized reseller$1.19−70%Buy Total War: EMPIRE – Definitive Edition
Kinguin Cheapest Key marketplace$4.49−78%Buy GAMIVO Key marketplace$5.11−74%Buy Loaded Authorized reseller$5.39−73%Buy Side by side over time
Making History: The Calm & the StormTotal War: EMPIRE – Definitive Edition
Details and requirements
| Item | Making History: The Calm & the Storm | Total War: EMPIRE – Definitive Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | March 13, 2007 | March 4, 2009 |
| Developers | Muzzy Lane | CREATIVE ASSEMBLY, Feral Interactive (Mac) |
| Publishers | Strategy First | SEGA, Feral Interactive (Mac) |
| Platforms | Windows | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Making History: The Calm & the Storm or Total War: EMPIRE – Definitive Edition?
Total War: EMPIRE – Definitive Edition won the comparison against Making History: The Calm & the Storm 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 Making History: The Calm & the Storm 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. Making History: The Calm & the Storm currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 04:35 PM UTC