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Total War: SHOGUN 2 is the perfect mix of real-time and turn-based strategy gaming for newcomers and veterans alike.

Total War: SHOGUN 2 is a strategy, historical and turn-based strategy game developed by Creative Assembly and Feral Interactive (Linux) and published by Feral interactive (Mac), Feral Interactive (Linux) and SEGA.
Released on March 14th 2011 is available on Windows, MacOS and Linux in 8 languages: English, Czech, French, German, Italian, Polish, Russian and Spanish - Spain.

It has received 24,952 reviews of which 22,620 were positive and 2,332 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. 😎

The game is currently priced at 29.99€ on Steam, but you can find it for less on Gamivo.

The Steam community has classified Total War: SHOGUN 2 into these genres:

Strategy Historical Turn-Based Strategy RTS Grand Strategy Tactical Singleplayer Real Time Tactics Multiplayer Diplomacy Ninja Military Turn-Based Co-op Great Soundtrack Medieval Turn-Based Tactics Stylized Moddable Action

System requirements

These are the minimum specifications needed to play the game. For the best experience, we recommend that you verify them.

Windows

OS *: Windows 7 / Vista / XP
Processor: 2 GHz Intel Dual Core processor / 2.6 GHz Intel Single Core processor, or AMD equivalent (with SSE2)
Memory: 1GB RAM (XP), 2GB RAM (Vista / Windows7)
Graphics: 256 MB DirectX 9.0c compatible card (shader model 3)
DirectX®: DirectX 9.0c
Hard Drive: 32GB free hard disk space
Screen Resolution: 1024x768 minimum

Microsoft no longer supports Windows 10 or older versions

MacOS

OS: macOS 10.14.5
Processor: 1.1 GHZ Intel Core M or greater
Hard Disk Space: 24GB
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GT 640M 512MB, AMD Radeon R9 M290, Intel HD Graphics 4000
Hard Disk Space: 24GB
Additional Notes: The game is officially supported on the following Macs. To check your Mac model and when it was released, select About This Mac from the Apple menu on your menu bar.

* All 13” MacBook Pros released since Mid 2012
* All 15” MacBook Pros released since Mid 2012
* All 12” MacBooks released since Early 2016
* All MacBook Airs since Mid 2012
* All Mac minis released since Late 2012
* All 21.5” iMacs released since Late 2012
* All 27” iMacs released since Late 2012
* All 27" iMac Pros released since Late 2017
* All Mac Pros released since Late 2013

Pre 10.14.5 Users:

Players using a version of OS X before 10.14.5 can access a compatible version of the game via the Beta tab in the game’s properties window. Select the ‘Mac_Retail_1.4 - macOS 10.14.4 or older only' branch for a version that is compatible with 10.9.5 up to 10.14.5.

Linux

OS: Steam OS or Ubuntu 16.04
Processor: 2GHz
Memory: 4GB RAM
Graphics: 1GB
Hard Drive: 26GB HD space
Other Requirements: Nvidia 600 series+, AMD 6000 series+, Intel Iris Pro.
Driver Details: Nvidia cards Require driver version 375.26 or better. AMD and Intel cards require MESA version 17.0.4
Additional Notes: The system requirements represent the specifications that have been officially tested. Other modern drivers and distributions are expected to work but are not officially supported.
Multiplayer Notes: Multiplayer is compatible between Linux versions only

User reviews & Ratings

Explore reviews from Steam users sharing their experiences and what they love about the game.

Nov. 2025

10/10 – A Masterpiece of Strategy and Atmosphere Total War: Shogun 2 stands as one of the greatest strategy titles ever made, perfectly blending deep turn-based empire management with breathtaking real-time battles. Set during Japan’s Sengoku Jidai era, the game captures the intensity, honor, and chaos of samurai warfare like no other. The campaign map is beautifully crafted, every province feels meaningful, and decisions carry real weight. Diplomacy, economy, and military strategy are all balanced brilliantly, forcing players to think carefully instead of relying on brute force. When armies finally meet on the battlefield, the real-time combat is stunning—formations clash, arrows fly, and samurai warriors fight with cinematic intensity. The atmosphere is unmatched: traditional Japanese music, gorgeous artwork, and immersive narration by Sun Tzu bring the world to life. Even more than a decade later, it remains visually impressive and technically smooth. Whether you’re a Total War veteran or a newcomer, Shogun 2 delivers incredible depth, replayability, and emotional intensity. It’s a game where every victory feels earned and every defeat teaches a lesson. A timeless classic and one of the finest strategy games ever made.

Oct. 2025

One of the best and maybe the last work of CA. I never loose the joy of playing this game over and over while the time pass.

Sept. 2025

Possibly the best Total War of all time. Well balanced, fun, good mechanics and UI that still checks out in 2025. Expansions offer diversity and the main campaign itself has endless replayability. I recommend this game to anyone who loves strategy and anyone interested in real-time-strategy. This game can't be rated highly enough.

March 2025

THE best Total War game hands down. This is also my favorite strategy game. Its a lot more simple and enjoyable than the other TW games IMO. Highly highly recommend this game!

March 2025

Good game, already got over 1130 hours but still haven't take over the whole Japan yet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Total War: SHOGUN 2 is currently priced at 29.99€ on Steam.

Total War: SHOGUN 2 is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 29.99€ on Steam.

Total War: SHOGUN 2 received 22,620 positive votes out of a total of 24,952 achieving a rating of 8.87.

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Total War: SHOGUN 2 was developed by Creative Assembly and Feral Interactive (Linux) and published by Feral interactive (Mac), Feral Interactive (Linux) and SEGA.

Total War: SHOGUN 2 is playable and fully supported on Windows.

Total War: SHOGUN 2 is playable and fully supported on MacOS.

Total War: SHOGUN 2 is playable and fully supported on Linux.

Total War: SHOGUN 2 offers both single-player and multi-player modes.

Total War: SHOGUN 2 offers both Co-op and PvP modes.

There are 8 DLCs available for Total War: SHOGUN 2. Explore additional content available for Total War: SHOGUN 2 on Steam.

Total War: SHOGUN 2 does not support mods via Steam Workshop.

Total War: SHOGUN 2 does not support Steam Remote Play.

Total War: SHOGUN 2 is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.

You can find solutions or submit a support ticket by visiting the Steam Support page for Total War: SHOGUN 2.

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