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24 games like Total War: WARHAMMER (2026)

Recomputed 19 October 2026 · Ordered by overlap, not by score · Free to read, nothing here is paid for

Every game below overlaps with Total War: WARHAMMER on things players said about it rather than on our opinion of what feels alike. Each entry shows what it matched on, so you can throw out the ones matching on the part you did not care about.

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The short version

  • Closest match: Total War: WARHAMMER II, which made by the same studio, CREATIVE ASSEMBLY.
  • Total War: WARHAMMER is tagged Strategy, Fantasy, RTS, War, Turn-Based Strategy, Games Workshop, Grand Strategy, Multiplayer by Steam players. Those tags are what the matching runs on.
  • 24 games qualify, each with at least fifty player reviews behind its sentiment figure.
  • 7 are from the same studio: Total War: WARHAMMER II, Total War: WARHAMMER III, Total War: THREE KINGDOMS, Total War: ATTILA, Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition, Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition, Rome: Total War - Collection.

Why players value Total War: WARHAMMER

The five things Steam players tag Total War: WARHAMMER with most. This is the yardstick every game below is measured against: the closer a game matches these, the more it is likely to scratch the same itch.

  1. Strategy
  2. Fantasy
  3. RTS
  4. War
  5. Turn-Based Strategy
Total War: WARHAMMER at a glance
ReceptionMostly Positive on Steam (79% of 52,323)
Watch-outsno widespread problems reported by players
Price$59.99

Tags, sentiment and reported problems come from Steam players; the story line is from Wikipedia. We do not add a written opinion of our own.

How these were matched

Steam tags carry the most weight, because players apply them and they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Souls-like, Atmospheric and Cozy exist as tags and as nothing else, which is exactly the vocabulary this question needs. Formal genres count for less, themes and a shared studio for more.

Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are thrown out before matching. Nearly everything is tagged Singleplayer, so matching on it is matching on nothing. That cutoff is computed from the catalogue rather than fixed, so it moves as the catalogue grows.

All 24, closest first

  1. 1

    Total War: WARHAMMER II

    Why it matched: made by the same studio, CREATIVE ASSEMBLY; both fantasy, war, story-rich, atmospheric and strategy; shares 12 player tags including Strategy, Fantasy and Turn-Based Strategy; released around the same time (2017).

    The forces of Lustria await your command. Choose your Legendary Lord, expand your armies, forge alliances in a strategic turn-based campaign, and unleash the might of your monstrous forces in fast-paced real-time battles.

    Total War: WARHAMMER II at a glance
    Released2017StudioCREATIVE ASSEMBLY
    Player sentiment93% positive of 121,450Price$59.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.4/10 · Steam: Very Positive (93% of 121,450)

    Matches Total War: WARHAMMER on: 5 of 5 — Strategy, Fantasy, RTS, War, Turn-Based Strategy

    Why players like it: Strategy, Fantasy, Turn-Based Strategy, RTS, Grand Strategy — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Total War: WARHAMMER: $59.99 — about the same price

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Total War: WARHAMMER:StrategyFantasyTurn-Based StrategyRTSGrand StrategyWarGames WorkshopTurn-Based

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  2. 2

    Total War: WARHAMMER III

    Why it matched: made by the same studio, CREATIVE ASSEMBLY; both fantasy, war, atmospheric and strategy; shares 10 player tags including Strategy, Turn-Based Strategy and Grand Strategy.

    The cataclysmic conclusion to the Total War: WARHAMMER trilogy is here. Rally your forces and step into the Realm of Chaos, a dimension of mind-bending horror where the very fate of the world will be decided. Will you conquer your Daemons… or command them?

    Total War: WARHAMMER III at a glance
    Released2022StudioCREATIVE ASSEMBLY
    Player sentiment71% positive of 147,877Price$59.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.3/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (71% of 147,877)

    Matches Total War: WARHAMMER on: 5 of 5 — Strategy, Fantasy, RTS, War, Turn-Based Strategy

    Why players like it: Strategy, Turn-Based Strategy, Grand Strategy, RTS, Fantasy — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Total War: WARHAMMER: $59.99 — about the same price

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Total War: WARHAMMER:StrategyTurn-Based StrategyGrand StrategyRTSFantasyWarDark FantasyDwarf

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  3. 3

    Middle-earth: Shadow of War

    Why it matched: both open world, fantasy, war, story-rich, atmospheric and strategy; shares 7 player tags including RPG, Fantasy and Gore; released around the same time (2017).

    Experience an epic open-world brought to life by the award-winning Nemesis System. Forge a new Ring of Power, conquer Fortresses in massive battles and dominate Mordor with your personal orc army in Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™.

    Middle-earth: Shadow of War at a glance
    Released2017StudioMonolith Productions
    Player sentiment89% positive of 116,690Price$4.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: Very Positive (89% of 116,690)

    Matches Total War: WARHAMMER on: 3 of 5 — Strategy, Fantasy, War

    Why players like it: Open World, Action, RPG, Singleplayer, Fantasy — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Total War: WARHAMMER: $4.99 — $55.00 cheaper

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Total War: WARHAMMER:RPGFantasyGoreWarStory RichDark FantasyStrategy

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  4. 4

    Total War: THREE KINGDOMS

    Why it matched: made by the same studio, CREATIVE ASSEMBLY; both open world, fantasy, war and strategy; shares 8 player tags including Strategy, War and Turn-Based Strategy; released around the same time (2019).

    Unite Ancient China under your rule through a thrilling blend of turn-based empire building and real-time battles. Use the Guanxi System and diplomacy to forge alliances, and build powerful armies with hundreds of unique infantry, cavalry and war machine units.

    Total War: THREE KINGDOMS at a glance
    Released2019StudioCREATIVE ASSEMBLY
    Player sentiment82% positive of 93,602Price$39.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: Very Positive (82% of 93,602)

    Matches Total War: WARHAMMER on: 5 of 5 — Strategy, Fantasy, RTS, War, Turn-Based Strategy

    Why players like it: Strategy, Historical, War, Turn-Based Strategy, Grand Strategy — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Total War: WARHAMMER: $39.99 — $20.00 cheaper

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Total War: WARHAMMER:StrategyWarTurn-Based StrategyGrand StrategyRTSTacticalTurn-BasedFantasy

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  5. 5

    Total War: ATTILA

    Why it matched: made by the same studio, CREATIVE ASSEMBLY; both open world, war, atmospheric and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Strategy, War and Turn-Based Strategy; released around the same time (2015).

    Against a darkening background of famine, disease and war, a new power is rising in the great steppes of the East. With a million horsemen at his back, the ultimate warrior king approaches, and his sights are set on Rome… The next instalment in the multi award-winning PC series that combines turn-based strategy with real-time tactics,...

    Total War: ATTILA at a glance
    Released2015StudioCREATIVE ASSEMBLY
    Player sentiment82% positive of 37,686Price$44.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.4/10 · Steam: Very Positive (82% of 37,686)

    Matches Total War: WARHAMMER on: 4 of 5 — Strategy, RTS, War, Turn-Based Strategy

    Why players like it: Strategy, Historical, War, Turn-Based Strategy, Grand Strategy — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Total War: WARHAMMER: $44.99 — $15.00 cheaper

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Total War: WARHAMMER:StrategyWarTurn-Based StrategyGrand StrategyRTSTacticalTurn-Based

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  6. 6

    Divinity: Original Sin (Classic)

    Why it matched: both open world, fantasy, story-rich, atmospheric and strategy; shares 6 player tags including RPG, Turn-Based and Fantasy; released around the same time (2014).

    Gather your party and get ready for a new, back-to-the-roots RPG adventure! Discuss your decisions with companions; fight foes in turn-based combat; explore an open world and interact with everything and everyone you see. Join up with a friend to play online in co-op and make your own adventures with the powerful RPG toolkit.

    Divinity: Original Sin (Classic) at a glance
    Released2014StudioLarian Studios
    Player sentiment92% positive of 11,898PriceNot listed

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: Very Positive (92% of 11,898)

    Matches Total War: WARHAMMER on: 3 of 5 — Strategy, Fantasy, Turn-Based Strategy

    Why players like it: RPG, Turn-Based, Co-op, Fantasy, Adventure — the tags Steam players apply most

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Total War: WARHAMMER:RPGTurn-BasedFantasyStrategyStory RichTurn-Based Strategy

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  7. 7

    Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales

    Why it matched: both open world, fantasy, story-rich, atmospheric and strategy; shares 6 player tags including RPG, Story Rich and Fantasy; released around the same time (2018).

    Discover a brand new RPG from the creators of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. Facing an imminent invasion, Meve — war-veteran and Queen of Lyria and Rivia — is forced to once again enter the warpath and set out on a dark journey of destruction and revenge.

    Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales at a glance
    Released2018StudioCD PROJEKT RED
    Player sentiment90% positive of 17,339Price$19.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: Very Positive (90% of 17,339)

    Matches Total War: WARHAMMER on: 2 of 5 — Strategy, Fantasy

    Why players like it: RPG, Adventure, Card Game, Story Rich, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Total War: WARHAMMER: $19.99 — $40.00 cheaper

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Total War: WARHAMMER:RPGStory RichFantasyStrategyDark FantasyTurn-Based

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  8. 8

    Tyranny

    Why it matched: both open world, fantasy, story-rich, atmospheric and strategy; shares 6 player tags including RPG, Story Rich and Dark Fantasy; released around the same time (2016).

    Experience a story-driven RPG where your choices mean all the difference in the world.

    Tyranny at a glance
    Released2016StudioObsidian Entertainment
    Player sentiment87% positive of 13,326Price$29.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: Very Positive (87% of 13,326)

    Matches Total War: WARHAMMER on: 2 of 5 — Strategy, Fantasy

    Why players like it: RPG, Choices Matter, Story Rich, Isometric, CRPG — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Total War: WARHAMMER: $29.99 — $30.00 cheaper

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Total War: WARHAMMER:RPGStory RichDark FantasyFantasyTurn-BasedStrategy

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  9. 9

    SpellForce 3 Reforced

    Why it matched: both open world, fantasy, story-rich, atmospheric and strategy; shares 6 player tags including RPG, Strategy and RTS; released around the same time (2017).

    SpellForce 3 - The perfect blend between RTS and RPG!

    SpellForce 3 Reforced at a glance
    Released2017StudioGrimlore Games
    Player sentiment77% positive of 7,931Price$39.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.6/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (77% of 7,931)

    Matches Total War: WARHAMMER on: 3 of 5 — Strategy, Fantasy, RTS

    Why players like it: RPG, Strategy, RTS, Fantasy, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Total War: WARHAMMER: $39.99 — $20.00 cheaper

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Total War: WARHAMMER:RPGStrategyRTSFantasyStory RichDwarf

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  10. 10

    Might & Magic Heroes VII

    Why it matched: both open world, fantasy, story-rich, atmospheric and strategy; shares 6 player tags including Strategy, Turn-Based Strategy and RPG; released around the same time (2015).

    Might & Magic® Heroes® VII makes a triumphant return bringing you the essence of turn based strategy gaming. Set in a fantasy universe with RPG progression with a strong story narrative, you will embark on a journey that you will never forget!

    Might & Magic Heroes VII at a glance
    Released2015StudioLimbic Entertainment
    Player sentiment55% positive of 7,183Price$29.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.2/10 · Steam: Mixed (55% of 7,183)

    Matches Total War: WARHAMMER on: 3 of 5 — Strategy, Fantasy, Turn-Based Strategy

    Why players like it: Strategy, Turn-Based Strategy, RPG, Fantasy, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Total War: WARHAMMER: $29.99 — $30.00 cheaper

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Total War: WARHAMMER:StrategyTurn-Based StrategyRPGFantasyTurn-BasedStory Rich

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  11. 11

    ENDLESS Space 2

    Why it matched: both open world, war, atmospheric and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Strategy, Turn-Based Strategy and Turn-Based; released around the same time (2017).

    ENDLESS Space™ 2 is a Strategic Space Opera, featuring the compelling “just one more turn” gameplay, set in the mysterious ENDLESS Universe™. As the leader of your civilization, will you impose your vision and build the greatest stellar empire?

    ENDLESS Space 2 at a glance
    Released2017StudioAMPLITUDE Studios
    Player sentiment83% positive of 23,056Price$7.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.4/10 · Steam: Very Positive (83% of 23,056)

    Matches Total War: WARHAMMER on: 4 of 5 — Strategy, RTS, War, Turn-Based Strategy

    Why players like it: Strategy, Space, Sci-fi, 4X, Turn-Based Strategy — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Total War: WARHAMMER: $7.99 — $52.00 cheaper

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Total War: WARHAMMER:StrategyTurn-Based StrategyTurn-BasedGrand StrategyWarRPGRTS

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  12. 12

    For Honor

    Why it matched: both fantasy, war, story-rich, atmospheric and strategy; shares 6 player tags including War, Gore and Strategy; released around the same time (2017).

    Fight alone or with friends in For Honor, a third-person hero-based melee fighting game. Enter the chaos of war as a Knight, a Viking, a Samurai, a Wu Lin, or an Outlander. Fight in brutal PvP and team-oriented modes, or play the thrilling story campaign.

    For Honor at a glance
    Released2017StudioUbisoft Blue Byte
    Player sentiment69% positive of 163,990Price$29.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.7/10 · Steam: Mixed (69% of 163,990)

    Matches Total War: WARHAMMER on: 3 of 5 — Strategy, Fantasy, War

    Why players like it: Medieval, Swordplay, Action, Multiplayer, Fighting — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Total War: WARHAMMER: $29.99 — $30.00 cheaper

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Total War: WARHAMMER:WarGoreStrategyRPGFantasyStory Rich

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  13. 13

    The Banner Saga

    Why it matched: both fantasy, story-rich, atmospheric and strategy; shares 7 player tags including RPG, Turn-Based and Strategy; released around the same time (2014).

    Live through an epic role-playing Viking saga where your strategic choices directly affect your personal journey. Make allies as you travel with your caravan across this stunning yet harsh landscape. Carefully choose those who will help fight a new threat that jeopardizes an entire civilization.

    The Banner Saga at a glance
    Released2014StudioStoic
    Player sentiment89% positive of 15,950Price$24.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: Very Positive (89% of 15,950)

    Matches Total War: WARHAMMER on: 3 of 5 — Strategy, Fantasy, Turn-Based Strategy

    Why players like it: RPG, Turn-Based, Strategy, Indie, Tactical — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Total War: WARHAMMER: $24.99 — $35.00 cheaper

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Total War: WARHAMMER:RPGTurn-BasedStrategyTacticalTurn-Based StrategyStory RichFantasy

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  14. 14

    Shadowrun: Dragonfall - Director's Cut

    Why it matched: both fantasy, story-rich, atmospheric and strategy; shares 7 player tags including RPG, Turn-Based and Story Rich; released around the same time (2014).

    Harebrained Schemes' biggest Shadowrun game to date, and the definitive Shadowrun RPG experience available on PC. Now a standalone title with tons of new content & improvements!

    Shadowrun: Dragonfall - Director's Cut at a glance
    Released2014StudioHarebrained Schemes
    Player sentiment89% positive of 6,570Price$14.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: Very Positive (89% of 6,570)

    Matches Total War: WARHAMMER on: 3 of 5 — Strategy, Fantasy, Turn-Based Strategy

    Why players like it: RPG, Cyberpunk, Turn-Based, Isometric, Story Rich — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Total War: WARHAMMER: $14.99 — $45.00 cheaper

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Total War: WARHAMMER:RPGTurn-BasedStory RichStrategyTacticalFantasyTurn-Based Strategy

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  15. 15

    FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE

    Why it matched: both open world, fantasy, story-rich, atmospheric and strategy; shares 5 player tags including RPG, Fantasy and Story Rich; released around the same time (2018).

    FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE - This revered classic returns, now fully remastered for the first time for PC, featuring all new and enhanced gameplay.

    FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE at a glance
    Released2018StudioSquare Enix
    Player sentiment89% positive of 10,211Price$49.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: Very Positive (89% of 10,211)

    Matches Total War: WARHAMMER on: 2 of 5 — Strategy, Fantasy

    Why players like it: RPG, JRPG, Fantasy, Singleplayer, Story Rich — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Total War: WARHAMMER: $49.99 — $10.00 cheaper

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Total War: WARHAMMER:RPGFantasyStory RichTurn-BasedStrategy

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  16. 16

    Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition

    Why it matched: made by the same studio, CREATIVE ASSEMBLY; both war, atmospheric and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Strategy, Turn-Based Strategy and Grand Strategy; released around the same time (2013).

    Emperor Edition is the definitive edition of ROME II, featuring an improved politics system, overhauled building chains, rebalanced battles and improved visuals in both campaign and battleEmperor Edition contains all free feature updates since its release in 2013, which includes bug fixes, balancing, Twitch.

    Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition at a glance
    Released2013StudioCREATIVE ASSEMBLY
    Player sentiment88% positive of 88,148Price$59.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: Very Positive (88% of 88,148)

    Matches Total War: WARHAMMER on: 4 of 5 — Strategy, RTS, War, Turn-Based Strategy

    Why players like it: Strategy, Historical, Turn-Based Strategy, Grand Strategy, Rome — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Total War: WARHAMMER: $59.99 — about the same price

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Total War: WARHAMMER:StrategyTurn-Based StrategyGrand StrategyTacticalWarRTSTurn-Based

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  17. 17

    The Dungeon Of Naheulbeuk: The Amulet Of Chaos

    Why it matched: both fantasy, story-rich, atmospheric and strategy; shares 7 player tags including RPG, Turn-Based and Strategy; released around the same time (2020).

    Step into the wacky heroic fantasy universe of the Dungeon of Naheulbeuk. Lead a team of unlikely and clumsy heroes in an epic and challenging tactical RPG. Live an adventure filled with humor, surprises and silly encounters.

    The Dungeon Of Naheulbeuk: The Amulet Of Chaos at a glance
    Released2020StudioArtefacts Studio
    Player sentiment87% positive of 8,064Price$5.24

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.2/10 · Steam: Very Positive (87% of 8,064)

    Matches Total War: WARHAMMER on: 3 of 5 — Strategy, Fantasy, Turn-Based Strategy

    Why players like it: RPG, Turn-Based Tactics, Adventure, Turn-Based, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Total War: WARHAMMER: $5.24 — $54.75 cheaper

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Total War: WARHAMMER:RPGTurn-BasedStrategyTurn-Based StrategyTacticalFantasyStory Rich

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  18. 18

    Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Dark Crusade

    Why it matched: both fantasy, war, atmospheric and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Strategy, RTS and Games Workshop; published by the same company.

    Deep under the central desert of Kronus, a vast honeycomb of skull-lined tunnels and funeral chambers house the awakening Necron menace. Eons ago, these were the boulevards and squares of a great necropolis built to house the bones of the races who had fallen to the Necrons, and ultimately were where the Necrons themselves retire to...

    Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Dark Crusade at a glance
    Released2007StudioRelic Entertainment
    Player sentiment96% positive of 9,527PriceNot listed

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (96% of 9,527)

    Matches Total War: WARHAMMER on: 4 of 5 — Strategy, Fantasy, RTS, War

    Why players like it: Strategy, Warhammer 40K, RTS, Base-Building, Sci-fi — the tags Steam players apply most

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Total War: WARHAMMER:StrategyRTSGames WorkshopWarGoreTacticalFantasy

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  19. 19

    Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Anniversary Edition (Classic)

    Why it matched: both fantasy, war, story-rich and strategy; shares 8 player tags including Strategy, RTS and Games Workshop.

    All of Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War in one glorious package. Play the genre-defining classic real time strategy game in all its blood-soaked glory, including four complete campaigns and nine full-fledged factions.

    Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Anniversary Edition (Classic) at a glance
    Released2007StudioRelic Entertainment
    Player sentiment95% positive of 11,931Price$14.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (95% of 11,931)

    Matches Total War: WARHAMMER on: 4 of 5 — Strategy, Fantasy, RTS, War

    Why players like it: Strategy, RTS, Warhammer 40K, Base-Building, Sci-fi — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Total War: WARHAMMER: $14.99 — $45.00 cheaper

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Total War: WARHAMMER:StrategyRTSGames WorkshopTacticalWarGoreFantasyStory Rich

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  20. 20

    The Last Remnant

    Why it matched: both open world, fantasy, story-rich and strategy; shares 7 player tags including RPG, Fantasy and Turn-Based.

    Mitra, yama, qsiti, sovani... These four races exist in one world. A world filled with Remnants — mysterious artifacts from an ancient era. Who created the Remnant? How long ago? And for what purpose? With these questions left unanswered, the Remnants became beneficial tools used for the good of civilization. The world was at peace...

    The Last Remnant at a glance
    Released2009StudioSquare Enix
    Player sentiment81% positive of 4,135PriceNot listed

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.7/10 · Steam: Very Positive (81% of 4,135)

    Matches Total War: WARHAMMER on: 3 of 5 — Strategy, Fantasy, Turn-Based Strategy

    Why players like it: JRPG, RPG, Singleplayer, Fantasy, Turn-Based — the tags Steam players apply most

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Total War: WARHAMMER:RPGFantasyTurn-BasedTurn-Based StrategyStory RichStrategyTactical

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  21. 21

    Valkyria Chronicles

    Why it matched: both war, story-rich and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Strategy, Turn-Based and Story Rich; published by the same company; released around the same time (2014).

    The critically acclaimed Valkyria Chronicles is now available on PC in 1080p True HD, including all previously released DLC!

    Valkyria Chronicles at a glance
    Released2014StudioSEGA
    Player sentiment90% positive of 13,296Price$19.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: Very Positive (90% of 13,296)

    Matches Total War: WARHAMMER on: 3 of 5 — Strategy, War, Turn-Based Strategy

    Why players like it: Anime, Strategy, Turn-Based, Story Rich, JRPG — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Total War: WARHAMMER: $19.99 — $40.00 cheaper

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Total War: WARHAMMER:StrategyTurn-BasedStory RichRPGTacticalWarTurn-Based Strategy

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    Divinity: Original Sin - Enhanced Edition

    Why it matched: both open world, fantasy, story-rich and strategy; shares 6 player tags including RPG, Turn-Based and Fantasy; released around the same time (2015).

    Gather your party and get ready for the kick-ass new version of GameSpot's PC Game of the Year 2014. With hours of new content, new game modes, full voiceovers, split-screen multiplayer, and thousands of improvements, there's never been a better time to explore the epic world of Rivellon!

    Divinity: Original Sin - Enhanced Edition at a glance
    Released2015StudioLarian Studios
    Player sentiment89% positive of 32,922Price$39.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: Very Positive (89% of 32,922)

    Matches Total War: WARHAMMER on: 3 of 5 — Strategy, Fantasy, Turn-Based Strategy

    Why players like it: RPG, Turn-Based, Co-op, Adventure, Fantasy — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Total War: WARHAMMER: $39.99 — $20.00 cheaper

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Total War: WARHAMMER:RPGTurn-BasedFantasyStrategyStory RichTurn-Based Strategy

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    Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition

    Why it matched: made by the same studio, CREATIVE ASSEMBLY; both open world, war and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Strategy, Turn-Based Strategy and Grand Strategy.

    Spanning the most turbulent era in Western history, your quest for territory and power takes you through Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and even onto the shores of the New World.

    Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition at a glance
    Released2006StudioCREATIVE ASSEMBLY
    Player sentiment96% positive of 36,357Price$24.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (96% of 36,357)

    Matches Total War: WARHAMMER on: 4 of 5 — Strategy, RTS, War, Turn-Based Strategy

    Why players like it: Strategy, Medieval, Historical, Turn-Based Strategy, Grand Strategy — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Total War: WARHAMMER: $24.99 — $35.00 cheaper

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Total War: WARHAMMER:StrategyTurn-Based StrategyGrand StrategyWarRTSTacticalTurn-Based

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    Rome: Total War - Collection

    Why it matched: made by the same studio, CREATIVE ASSEMBLY; both war, atmospheric and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Strategy, Turn-Based Strategy and RTS.

    Control and conquer the greatest empire ever known to man.

    Rome: Total War - Collection at a glance
    Released2007StudioCREATIVE ASSEMBLY
    Player sentiment95% positive of 16,717PriceNot listed

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.3/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (95% of 16,717)

    Matches Total War: WARHAMMER on: 4 of 5 — Strategy, RTS, War, Turn-Based Strategy

    Why players like it: Strategy, Historical, Rome, Turn-Based Strategy, RTS — the tags Steam players apply most

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Total War: WARHAMMER:StrategyTurn-Based StrategyRTSGrand StrategyTacticalWarTurn-Based

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Common questions

What game is most like Total War: WARHAMMER?

Total War: WARHAMMER II, on the evidence we have. It made by the same studio, CREATIVE ASSEMBLY. That is a statement about overlap, not a promise you will like it as much: two games can share every tag and still feel different to play.

How is "similar to Total War: WARHAMMER" decided?

By overlap on the tags Steam players applied to each game, the formal genres, the themes both sit in, and whether the same studio made them. Tags carry the most weight because players write them, so they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are ignored: matching on "Singleplayer" is matching on nothing. Every entry below shows exactly what it matched on.

Are these ranked by quality?

No. They are ordered by how much they overlap with Total War: WARHAMMER. Where two games overlap equally, the better received one goes first, but that only moves a game a place or two. Each entry shows its own player sentiment so you can weigh that separately.

What else did the makers of Total War: WARHAMMER do?

Total War: WARHAMMER II, Total War: WARHAMMER III, Total War: THREE KINGDOMS, Total War: ATTILA, Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition, Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition, Rome: Total War - Collection are also from CREATIVE ASSEMBLY, and appear in the list below for that reason as well as on tag overlap.

Do you get paid for these recommendations?

No. The order is computed from tag and genre overlap and nothing else. No placement here can be bought, and a game appearing high on this page is a statement about resemblance rather than an endorsement.

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