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Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive EditionVSTotal War: THREE KINGDOMS

Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition

Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition

Quality
77Popularity
36Value
38
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
−78% $5.59
Buy Now
VS
Total War: THREE KINGDOMS

Total War: THREE KINGDOMS

Quality
83Popularity
39Value
72
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 3 days
−64% $14.56
Buy Now

Winner

Total War: THREE KINGDOMS wins 11 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

This one's in a good spot right now, delivering on quality with a price that makes sense.

4
Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition
4 of 15 metrics
Total War: THREE KINGDOMS
11 of 15 metrics
11

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$24.99 -
$14.56 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$5.59 Wins
$28.76 -
Best Current Discount
No discount -
-64% Wins
Sales Frequency
37 price changes -
115 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
N/A -
85/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
95.5% positive Wins
82% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
27.0K -
62.8K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
25.8K -
51.5K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
1.2K Wins
11.3K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
3.3K Wins
2.9K -
Steam Recommendations
26.5K -
72.0K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
0 -
99 Wins
Supported Languages
9 languages -
13 languages Wins
Release Date
Nov 2006 -
May 2019 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleTotal War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition

Give it more time — this one usually sees deeper discounts, and it's not there yet.

Worth ItTotal War: THREE KINGDOMS

This one's in a good spot right now, delivering on quality with a price that makes sense.

Statistics Over Time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time Range:
Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition
Total War: THREE KINGDOMS

Player Count Trends

· Concurrent players over time

Review Score Trends

· Positive review ratio over time

Review Volume Trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price Comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition

Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −78% $5.59Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +347% $24.99View
Steam
Steam +347% $24.99View
Total War: THREE KINGDOMS

Total War: THREE KINGDOMS

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −64% $14.56Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +175% $39.99View
Steam
Steam +175% $39.99View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition

Quality

Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.

96% positive (27,032 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
27,032 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Not the right time to buy — wait for at least 50% off.

$5.59 — very accessible price
78% off — massive discount
Historical low: $4.50 — room for better deals

Popularity

Smaller but still existing player base — longer wait times for multiplayer.

Player count surging +110%
4,379 concurrent players — solid base
27,032 total reviews — proven game with large community

Total War: THREE KINGDOMS

Quality

Well received by the community, with more hits than misses.

82% positive (62,749 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 85/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
62,749 reviews — extremely reliable sample

Value

Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.

$14.56 — reasonable price
64% off — solid discount

Popularity

Past its peak but still active — niche experience.

-41% player decline
2,336 concurrent players — solid base
62,749 total reviews — major title

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsTotal War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive EditionTotal War: THREE KINGDOMS
Release Date
November 15, 2006
May 23, 2019
Developers
CREATIVE ASSEMBLY, Feral Interactive (Mac), Feral Interactive (Linux)
CREATIVE ASSEMBLY, Feral Interactive (Mac), Feral Interactive (Linux)
Publishers
SEGA, Feral Interactive (Mac), Feral Interactive (Linux)
SEGA, Feral Interactive (Mac), Feral Interactive (Linux)
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
99

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition

No PC requirements data available

Total War: THREE KINGDOMS

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 64 Bit
  • Processor: Intel i5-6600 | Ryzen 5 2600X
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GTX 970 | R9 Fury X 4GB VRAM
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 60 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: Microsoft no longer supports Windows 10 or older versions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition or Total War: THREE KINGDOMS?

Total War: THREE KINGDOMS won the comparison against Total War: MEDIEVAL II – 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: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition worth buying over Total War: THREE KINGDOMS?

Based on the metrics, Total War: THREE KINGDOMS 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: THREE KINGDOMS currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 19, 2026, 02:30 PM UTC

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