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Total War: SHOGUN 2 - Complete Edition vs Total War: THREE KINGDOMS

Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.

Total War: THREE KINGDOMS wins 11 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Total War: THREE KINGDOMS is $26.97 cheaper.

Metric by metric

The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.

MetricTotal War: SHOGUN 2 - Complete EditionTotal War: THREE KINGDOMS
GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Worth It3975
Quality2483
Value6381
Popularity3041
Current Best Price (USD)$34.79$7.82
Steam Review Score15.8% positive82% positive
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)1.6K4.9K

Where to buy

The 3 cheapest stores for each game

Side by side over time

Total War: SHOGUN 2 - Complete EditionTotal War: THREE KINGDOMS

Price historyfeeds Value
Concurrent playersfeeds Popularity
Positive reviewsfeeds Quality

Details and requirements

ItemTotal War: SHOGUN 2 - Complete EditionTotal War: THREE KINGDOMS
Release dateOctober 13, 2026May 23, 2019
DevelopersCreative Assembly, MATABOOCREATIVE ASSEMBLY, Feral Interactive (Mac)
PublishersSEGASEGA, Feral Interactive (Mac)
PlatformsWindowsLinux, Windows, MacOs
OS (minimum)Windows 11 64-bitWindows 10 64 Bit
Processor (minimum)AMD Ryzen 7 2700X Eight-CoreIntel i5-6600 | Ryzen 5 2600X
Memory (minimum)16 GB RAM8 GB RAM
Graphics (minimum)NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPERGTX 970 | R9 Fury X 4GB VRAM
DirectX (minimum)Version 11Version 11
Network (minimum)Broadband Internet connection—

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: Total War: SHOGUN 2 - Complete Edition or Total War: THREE KINGDOMS?

Total War: THREE KINGDOMS 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: SHOGUN 2 - Complete 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.

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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 01:33 PM UTC