Total War: WARHAMMER II vs Warlords Battlecry III
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Total War: WARHAMMER II wins 12 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Warlords Battlecry III is $2.52 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 | Warlords Battlecry III |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Maybe | 82 | 61 |
| Quality | 91 | 78 |
| Value | 94 | 70 |
| Popularity | 40 | 24 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $8.36 | $5.84 |
| Steam Review Score | 92.9% positive | 84.2% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 809 | 19 |
Where to buy
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Details and requirements
| Item | Total War: WARHAMMER II | Warlords Battlecry III |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | September 28, 2017 | January 22, 2016 |
| Developers | CREATIVE ASSEMBLY, Feral Interactive (Mac) | Infinite Interactive |
| Publishers | SEGA, Feral Interactive (Mac) | Retroism, Enlight Software Limited |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7 / 8 (8.1)/ 10 64Bit | Windows 98 / ME / 2000 / XP / Vista / 7 |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel® Core™ i5-4570 3.20GHz | 1.5 GHz Processor |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 256 MB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770 4GB | AMD Radeon R9 290X 4GB @1080p | 100% DirectX compatible graphics |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 60 GB available space | 1 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Total War: WARHAMMER II or Warlords Battlecry III?
Total War: WARHAMMER II won the comparison against Warlords Battlecry III 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 Warlords Battlecry III?
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, 03:27 PM UTC