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Every Total War Game Ranked

Total War spans 10 critic-rated games on CriticDB, released between 2006 and 2026. The highest-rated is Total War: Warhammer (87) and the lowest is Total War Saga: Thrones of Britannia (71). Across 144 critic reviews, the series averages 79, and Total War: Warhammer has drawn the most reviews.

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    Total War: Warhammer

    Total War: Warhammer

    87
    21 critic reviews·May 23, 2016·Sega
    PC
    “The Total War series has always felt like something I should be into – live battles full of strategy and manoeuvring, epic maps playing out like an extended”
    — Impulse Gamer · 86/100
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    Total War: Warhammer III

    Total War: Warhammer III

    86
    15 critic reviews·Feb 16, 2022·Sega
    PC
    “Another solid entry into the franchise in what should be the exciting conclusion of the trilogy. Blood for the Blood God and all that good stuff!”
    — GameGrin · 85/100
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    Total War: Warhammer II

    Total War: Warhammer II

    85
    15 critic reviews·Sep 27, 2017·Sega
    PC
    “Total War: Warhammer 3 is a uniquely complex game, mildly overwhelming with the diversity of features and options it offers, each adding their own nuances to gameplay.”
    — GameSpace · 85/100
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    Total War: Three Kingdoms

    Total War: Three Kingdoms

    85
    21 critic reviews·May 22, 2019·Sega Games
    PC
    “Total War: Three Kingdoms is a fantastic addition to the series, taking place in the Three Kingdoms period of China's history. The gameplay requires patience and strategizing, but is satisfying when successful.”
    — GamingTrend · 85/100
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    Total War: Rome II

    Total War: Rome II

    78
    9 critic reviews·Sep 2, 2013·Sega
    PC
    “The new engine is stunning. When you do manage to get a decent battle going, it is a bit of a visual treat.”
    — GameWatcher · 80/100
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    A Total War Saga: Troy

    A Total War Saga: Troy

    78
    15 critic reviews·Aug 12, 2020·Sega
    PC
    “Splicing history with Hollywood, Troy is an exciting new take on the Total War formula.”
    — TheSixthAxis · 80/100
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    Total War: Attila

    Total War: Attila

    76
    16 critic reviews·Feb 16, 2015·Sega
    PC
    “Total War Attila is the most fun the series has been since at least Shogun 2.”
    — TechRaptor · 75/100
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    Total War: Rome Remastered

    Total War: Rome Remastered

    75
    10 critic reviews·Apr 28, 2021·CREATIVE ASSEMBLY
    PC
    “Total War: Rome Remastered reflects quality and care from every raised gladius and stray denarius. We think you’ll love this, says the remaster. If not, no worries, you can change it.”
    — TheSixthAxis · 80/100
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    Total War: Pharaoh

    Total War: Pharaoh

    73
    12 critic reviews·Oct 10, 2023·Sega
    PC
    “Total War: Pharaoh will surely benefit from the shortage of AAA strategy games with real-time battles, but it may play things too safe for the most demanding fans of the series, and given it’s a full-price release, the…”
    — GameWatcher · 70/100
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    Total War Saga: Thrones of Britannia

    Total War Saga: Thrones of Britannia

    71
    10 critic reviews·May 1, 2018·Sega
    PC
    “An understandable attempt to create a more accessible Total War experience, but it’s been streamlined so much it offers only a small taste of the series’ full potential.”
    — Metro GameCentral · 70/100

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