Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition vs Total War: PHARAOH DYNASTIES
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition wins 10 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition is $0.60 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: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition | Total War: PHARAOH DYNASTIES |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Wait for Sale | 70 | 47 |
| Quality | 77 | 65 |
| Value | 77 | 40 |
| Popularity | 37 | 30 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $5.39 | $5.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 95.5% positive | 77.7% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 3.2K | 467 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition
Loaded Cheapest Authorized reseller$5.39−73%Buy 
Green Man Gaming Authorized reseller$19.99Buy 
Steam Official store$19.99Buy Total War: PHARAOH DYNASTIES
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Details and requirements
| Item | Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition | Total War: PHARAOH DYNASTIES |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | November 15, 2006 | July 25, 2024 |
| Developers | CREATIVE ASSEMBLY, Feral Interactive (Mac) | CREATIVE ASSEMBLY |
| Publishers | SEGA, Feral Interactive (Mac) | SEGA |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Windows, MacOs |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition or Total War: PHARAOH DYNASTIES?
Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition won the comparison against Total War: PHARAOH DYNASTIES 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: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition worth buying over Total War: PHARAOH DYNASTIES?
Based on the metrics, Total War: MEDIEVAL II – 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. Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 04:04 PM UTC