Total War: THREE KINGDOMS vs Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Total War: THREE KINGDOMS wins 12 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Total War: THREE KINGDOMS is $36.37 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: THREE KINGDOMS | Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Not Enough Data | 75 | 72 |
| Quality | 83 | 70 |
| Value | 81 | 77 |
| Popularity | 41 | 0 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $7.82 | $44.19 |
| Steam Review Score | 82% positive | N/A |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 4.9K | 0 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Total War: THREE KINGDOMS
Kinguin Cheapest Key marketplace$7.82−80%Buy 
Loaded Authorized reseller$11.99−70%Buy 
Green Man Gaming Authorized reseller$39.99Buy Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV
Loaded Cheapest Authorized reseller$44.19−26%Buy Kinguin Key marketplace$53.50−11%Buy 
Steam Official store$53.99−10%Buy Side by side over time
Total War: THREE KINGDOMSWarhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV
Details and requirements
| Item | Total War: THREE KINGDOMS | Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | May 23, 2019 | December 3, 2026 |
| Developers | CREATIVE ASSEMBLY, Feral Interactive (Mac) | KING Art |
| Publishers | SEGA, Feral Interactive (Mac) | Deep Silver |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 64 Bit | — |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel i5-6600 | Ryzen 5 2600X | — |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | — |
| Graphics (minimum) | GTX 970 | R9 Fury X 4GB VRAM | — |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 60 GB available space | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Total War: THREE KINGDOMS or Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV?
Total War: THREE KINGDOMS won the comparison against Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV 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: THREE KINGDOMS worth buying over Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV?
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, 11:33 AM UTC