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Total War: SHOGUN 2 on Steam - User reviews, Price & Information

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Total War: SHOGUN 2 is a strategy, historical and turn-based strategy game developed by The Creative Assembly and published by SEGA.
It's available only on Windows 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 not available on Steam.


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2864 hours played
June 2026
Even in 2026, Total War: Shogun 2 remains a masterpiece. The atmosphere, soundtrack, and gameplay are timeless. Few strategy games have aged this well.
13 hours played
April 2026
"Do not seek to follow in the footsteps of the wise. Seek what they sought." Audiovisuals Obviously, the game is pretty old, but for the most part, due to the genre, the visuals hold up quite well. Just don't zoom in too much. As for the audio, I feel like there is a nice balance between the calm and actiony parts of the game. The music is quite nice, and the ambient sounds of fighting are immersive. Story I don't think they could have chosen a better setting for a Total War game. The fighting being contained within Japan is perfect for immersion, as it gives you a decent-sized world to play around in while also not burdening you with geopolitics. You're always aware of where and what. The story is straightforward and follows a clan's rise to the title of Shogun. How you get there is your choice, which I like since I'm big on narrative. Gameplay It took me about 14 hours to complete a single campaign session. That was on the easiest difficulty and without diving into the full depths of the game. It was a really pleasant experience, especially since the game lets you craft your own story and pace. The grand strategy aspect scratches my itch for a turn-based map game like Civ. Managing your land is not difficult, as there are only a few buildings and decisions you need to take to make your economy a world superpower. I guess that is good since it allows you the financial freedom to develop your lands as you wish, but it does lack the challenge of managing peacetime with war. The actual real-time strategy of the combat is where Total War shines, obviously. There is a reason why people usually say that Shogun 2 is in the top 3 of TW games. The combat is straightforward, balanced, and most importantly, it's really fun. I wouldn't say there is a lot of variance with the types of units, but it was a great experience, and I would only prefer Rome 2 over Shogun 2. Requirements Since the game is old, the requirements are not that special. The game will run great on any modern setup. Price I got this game during a TW sale at just 6 Euros. For that price, this is an absolute steal. I would pay up to 10 Euros for it. It's really good, even for someone who is not that into TW. For a new fan of the franchise, it will definitely be worth it. Grade Total War: SHOGUN 2 is a solid 7.8 for me. It is reminiscent of that time when games tried to be fun more than to extract profit from their consumers. It's an excellent Total War title and a good blend of real-time and grand strategy. Its age is really the only significant downside.
236 hours played
Feb. 2026
Total War: SHOGUN 2 My first impression of Total War: Shogun 2 was that it is a “pure” and well-balanced Total War experience. Even though the game is old and shows its age, it consistently delivers a sense of freshness to the player. The game feels serious and convincingly portrays an era of true civil war and constant chaos. The trade system feels inherently unreliable, where every clan and every province acts solely in the interest of its own survival. The game is pure and simple — war is war. No one is exceptionally powerful, everyone is human, and every outcome feels grounded and believable. This is why it makes complete sense that Total War: Shogun 2 is regarded as a legendary title. ✩✩✩✩✩
265 hours played
Jan. 2026
0/10, this game has too much love and care put into it. Please feed me more Total Slophammer, Creative Ass-embly-san.
3646 hours played
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.

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No, Total War: SHOGUN 2 is not available on Steam.

Total War: SHOGUN 2 is not available on Steam yet.

Yes, 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 The Creative Assembly and published by SEGA.

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

No, Total War: SHOGUN 2 is not playable on MacOS.

No, Total War: SHOGUN 2 is not playable on Linux.

No, Total War: SHOGUN 2 does not currently offer any DLC.

No, Total War: SHOGUN 2 does not support mods via Steam Workshop.

No, Total War: SHOGUN 2 does not support Steam Remote Play.

Yes, 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.

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Total War: SHOGUN 2
Rating
8.9
22,620
2,332
Features
Online players
1,841
Developer
The Creative Assembly
Publisher
SEGA
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