Total War: Shogun 2
In short: Total War: Shogun 2 is a strategy game released in 2011 by Creative Assembly, available on PC. Our score: 9.0/10 (highly recommended). Lowest price we found right now: $5.36.
Unite Japan under your banner in feudal warfare.
Total War: Shogun 2 is widely considered the finest entry in the Total War series, combining elegant simplicity with deep strategic and tactical gameplay in feudal Japan. Players command one of several clans vying for control of Japan during the Sengoku period, managing provinces, diplomacy, and armies on a turn-based campaign map before commanding real-time battles with thousands of troops. The focused setting means every unit, building, and technology is meaningful and interconnected. Naval battles add coastal warfare with boarding actions and fire ships. The Fall of the Samurai expansion brilliantly depicts the clash between traditional samurai warfare and modern military technology. Multiplayer campaigns allow cooperative or competitive play across the entire campaign. The art direction captures feudal Japan with painterly landscapes and historically accurate architecture.
Game details
- Developer: Creative Assembly
- Publisher: Sega
- Release year: 2011
- Platforms: PC
- Category: strategy
Our review
Widely considered the best Total War game. Feudal Japan provides the perfect setting for balanced strategic warfare and dramatic real-time battles.
Pros
- Perfect strategic balance
- Stunning battle visuals
- Fall of the Samurai DLC
- Great multiplayer
Cons
- AI can be predictable
- Steep learning curve
FAQ
- Best Total War?
- Many consider it the most focused and polished.
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Last updated: 01/04/2026