Rome: Total War™ - Collection vs Total War: PHARAOH
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Rome: Total War™ - Collection wins 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Rome: Total War™ - Collection is R$17.20 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Rome: Total War™ - Collection | Total War: PHARAOH |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 61 | 54 |
| Quality | 95 | 55 |
| Value | 40 | 68 |
| Popularity | 34 | 29 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 24.09 | R$ 41.29 |
| Steam Review Score | 94.6% positive | 63.5% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 722 | 46 |
Where to buy
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Rome: Total War™ - Collection
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Details and requirements
| Item | Rome: Total War™ - Collection | Total War: PHARAOH |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | August 28, 2007 | October 11, 2023 |
| Developers | CREATIVE ASSEMBLY | CREATIVE ASSEMBLY |
| Publishers | SEGA | SEGA |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | — | Windows 10 64-Bit |
| Processor (minimum) | — | Intel i5-6600/Ryzen 5 2600X |
| Memory (minimum) | — | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | — | Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 Ti / AMD RX 480 |
| DirectX (minimum) | — | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | — | 50 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Rome: Total War™ - Collection or Total War: PHARAOH?
Rome: Total War™ - Collection won the comparison against Total War: PHARAOH 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 Rome: Total War™ - Collection worth buying over Total War: PHARAOH?
Based on the metrics, Rome: Total War™ - Collection 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, 02:28 PM UTC