Making History: The Calm & the Storm vs Total War: SHOGUN 2
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Total War: SHOGUN 2 wins 10 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Making History: The Calm & the Storm is $8.03 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: SHOGUN 2 |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Worth It | 68 | 77 |
| Quality | 72 | 91 |
| Value | 81 | 68 |
| Popularity | 44 | 74 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $0.68 | $8.71 |
| Steam Review Score | 78.3% positive | 90.1% positive |
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 
Side by side over time
Making History: The Calm & the StormTotal War: SHOGUN 2
Details and requirements
| Item | Making History: The Calm & the Storm | Total War: SHOGUN 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | March 13, 2007 | March 15, 2011 |
| Developers | Muzzy Lane | CREATIVE ASSEMBLY, Feral Interactive (Mac) |
| Publishers | Strategy First | SEGA, Feral Interactive (Mac) |
| Platforms | Windows | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | — | Windows 7 / Vista / XP |
| Processor (minimum) | — | 2nd Generation Intel Core i5 processor (or greater), or AMD equivalent |
| Memory (minimum) | — | 2GB RAM (XP), 4GB RAM (Vista / Windows7) |
| Graphics (minimum) | — | AMD Radeon HD 5000 and 6000 series graphics card or equivalent DirectX 11 compatible card |
| DirectX® (minimum) | — | DirectX 9.0c |
| Hard Drive (minimum) | — | 32GB free hard disk space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Making History: The Calm & the Storm or Total War: SHOGUN 2?
Total War: SHOGUN 2 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: SHOGUN 2?
Based on the metrics, Total War: SHOGUN 2 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, 05:22 PM UTC