Total War: WARHAMMER II vs Warlock - Master of the Arcane
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Total War: WARHAMMER II wins 11 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Warlock - Master of the Arcane is $7.02 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: WARHAMMER II | Warlock - Master of the Arcane |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Maybe | 82 | 65 |
| Quality | 91 | 79 |
| Value | 94 | 82 |
| Popularity | 40 | 24 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $8.36 | $1.34 |
| Steam Review Score | 92.9% positive | 86.3% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 809 | 32 |
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Details and requirements
| Item | Total War: WARHAMMER II | Warlock - Master of the Arcane |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | September 28, 2017 | May 8, 2012 |
| Developers | CREATIVE ASSEMBLY, Feral Interactive (Mac) | Ino-Co Plus |
| Publishers | SEGA, Feral Interactive (Mac) | Paradox Interactive |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7 / 8 (8.1)/ 10 64Bit | Windows 7 |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel® Core™ i5-4570 3.20GHz | Quad Core CPU |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770 4GB | AMD Radeon R9 290X 4GB @1080p | GeForce GTX460 1Gb or compartible |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 60 GB available space | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Total War: WARHAMMER II or Warlock - Master of the Arcane?
Total War: WARHAMMER II won the comparison against Warlock - Master of the Arcane 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: WARHAMMER II worth buying over Warlock - Master of the Arcane?
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, 04:29 PM UTC