Total War: PHARAOH vs Total War: SHOGUN 2 - Complete Edition
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Green Man GamingLowestTotal War: PHARAOH wins 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Total War: PHARAOH is $29.66 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: PHARAOH | Total War: SHOGUN 2 - Complete Edition |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Wait for Sale | 54 | 39 |
| Quality | 55 | 24 |
| Value | 73 | 63 |
| Popularity | 29 | 30 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $5.13 | $34.79 |
| Steam Review Score | 63.5% positive | 15.8% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 46 | 1.6K |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Total War: PHARAOH
Kinguin Cheapest Key marketplace$5.13−83%Buy 
Loaded Authorized reseller$7.99−73%Buy Green Man Gaming Authorized reseller$29.99Buy Total War: SHOGUN 2 - Complete Edition
Side by side over time
Total War: PHARAOHTotal War: SHOGUN 2 - Complete Edition
Details and requirements
| Item | Total War: PHARAOH | Total War: SHOGUN 2 - Complete Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | October 11, 2023 | October 13, 2026 |
| Developers | CREATIVE ASSEMBLY | Creative Assembly, MATABOO |
| Publishers | SEGA | SEGA |
| Platforms | Windows, MacOs | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 64-Bit | Windows 11 64-bit |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel i5-6600/Ryzen 5 2600X | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X Eight-Core |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 Ti / AMD RX 480 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | 50 GB available space | 70 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Total War: PHARAOH or Total War: SHOGUN 2 - Complete Edition?
Total War: PHARAOH won the comparison against Total War: SHOGUN 2 - Complete 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: PHARAOH worth buying over Total War: SHOGUN 2 - Complete Edition?
Based on the metrics, Total War: PHARAOH 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, 01:33 PM UTC