Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition vs Total War: WARHAMMER II
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Total War: WARHAMMER II wins 10 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition is $0.09 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: ROME II - Emperor Edition | Total War: WARHAMMER II |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Worth It | 58 | 82 |
| Quality | 83 | 91 |
| Value | 40 | 94 |
| Popularity | 40 | 40 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $7.02 | $8.36 |
| Steam Review Score | 87.2% positive | 92.9% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 4.3K | 809 |
Where to buy
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Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition
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Details and requirements
| Item | Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition | Total War: WARHAMMER II |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | September 2, 2013 | September 28, 2017 |
| Developers | CREATIVE ASSEMBLY, Feral Interactive | CREATIVE ASSEMBLY, Feral Interactive (Mac) |
| Publishers | SEGA, Feral Interactive | SEGA, Feral Interactive (Mac) |
| Platforms | Windows, MacOs | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7 / Windows 8 | Windows 7 / 8 (8.1)/ 10 64Bit |
| Processor (minimum) | 2nd Generation Intel Core i5 processor (or greater) | Intel® Core™ i5-4570 3.20GHz |
| Memory (minimum) | 4GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | 1024 MB DirectX 11 compatible graphics card. | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770 4GB | AMD Radeon R9 290X 4GB @1080p |
| DirectX® (minimum) | 11 | — |
| Hard Drive (minimum) | 35 GB HD space | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition or Total War: WARHAMMER II?
Total War: WARHAMMER II won the comparison against Total War: ROME II - Emperor 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: ROME II - Emperor Edition worth buying over Total War: WARHAMMER II?
Based on the metrics, Total War: WARHAMMER II 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: WARHAMMER II currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 11:39 AM UTC