Total War: ATTILA vs Total War: EMPIRE – Definitive Edition
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Total War: ATTILA wins 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Total War: EMPIRE – Definitive Edition is R$0.92 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Total War: ATTILA | Total War: EMPIRE – Definitive Edition |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Worth It | 71 | 74 |
| Quality | 81 | 90 |
| Value | 76 | 72 |
| Popularity | 37 | 36 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 23.30 | R$ 22.38 |
| Steam Review Score | 82.5% positive | 89.5% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 2.0K | 2.0K |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Total War: ATTILA
GAMIVO Cheapest Key marketplaceR$23.30−71%Buy 
Kinguin Key marketplaceR$25.64−68%Buy 
Nuuvem Authorized resellerR$80.90Buy Total War: EMPIRE – Definitive Edition
Kinguin Cheapest Key marketplaceR$22.38−72%Buy GAMIVO Key marketplaceR$25.83−68%Buy 
Loaded Authorized resellerR$27.49−66%Buy Side by side over time
Total War: ATTILATotal War: EMPIRE – Definitive Edition
Details and requirements
| Item | Total War: ATTILA | Total War: EMPIRE – Definitive Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | February 17, 2015 | March 4, 2009 |
| Developers | CREATIVE ASSEMBLY, Feral Interactive | CREATIVE ASSEMBLY, Feral Interactive (Mac) |
| Publishers | SEGA, Feral Interactive | SEGA, Feral Interactive (Mac) |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7* | — |
| Processor (minimum) | 2nd Generation Intel Core i5 | — |
| Memory (minimum) | 4 GB RAM | — |
| Graphics (minimum) | 2 GB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti or AMD Radeon HD 5870 | — |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 35 GB available space | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Total War: ATTILA or Total War: EMPIRE – Definitive Edition?
Total War: ATTILA won the comparison against Total War: EMPIRE – Definitive Edition 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 Total War: ATTILA worth buying over Total War: EMPIRE – Definitive Edition?
Based on the metrics, Total War: ATTILA 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: ATTILA currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 02:30 PM UTC