Total War: PHARAOHVSTotal War: ROME REMASTERED
Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.
Total War: PHARAOH
Better Deal· Kinguin
Total War: ROME REMASTERED
Better Deal· KinguinWinner
Total War: ROME REMASTERED wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 10 of 14 head-to-head metrics.
Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.
Head-to-Head Metrics
Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied
Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.
Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.
Statistics Over Time
Synchronized historical data for both games
Player Count Trends
— Concurrent players over timeReview Score Trends
— Positive review ratio over timeReview Volume Trends
— Total reviews accumulated over time
Score Breakdown
Side-by-side value analysis for each game
Total War: PHARAOH
Quality
Splits opinions — likely to click if you're already a genre fan.
Value
Seen it cheaper before — consider wishlisting and waiting.
Popularity
Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.
Total War: ROME REMASTERED
Quality
Splits opinions — likely to click if you're already a genre fan.
Value
Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.
Popularity
Smaller but still existing player base — longer wait times for multiplayer.
Game Details
Release information and metadata
System Requirements
PC minimum and recommended specs
Total War: PHARAOH
Recommended
- OS: Windows 10 64-Bit
- Processor: Intel i5-6600/Ryzen 5 2600X
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 Ti / AMD RX 480
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 50 GB available space
- Additional Notes: Microsoft no longer supports Windows 10 or older versions
Total War: ROME REMASTERED
Recommended
- OS: Windows 10 64-bit (version 20H2)
- Processor: Intel Core i5-4570 | Ryzen 5 1600
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770 4GB | AMD Radeon R9 290 4GB
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 45 GB available space
- Additional Notes:
- * Estimated performance on High settings at 1080p : 60 FPS
- * Framerate may drop in large-scale, graphics-intensive battles.
- * Microsoft no longer supports Windows 10 or older versions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better: Total War: PHARAOH or Total War: ROME REMASTERED?
Total War: ROME REMASTERED 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 Total War: PHARAOH worth buying over Total War: ROME REMASTERED?
Based on the metrics, Total War: ROME REMASTERED 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: ROME REMASTERED currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
Analysis updated: Jun 11, 2026, 09:06 AM UTC