Total War: WARHAMMER similar games & best alternatives

Total War: WARHAMMER

PC (Microsoft Windows), Linux, Mac • 2016

Should you play it?

Addictive turn-based empire-building with colossal, real-time battles, all set in a world of legendary heroes, giant monsters, flying creatures and storms of magical power.

What works
  • Unique and diverse factions
  • Epic and immersive battles
  • High replayability
  • Strong fantasy theme
  • Well optimized and stable
Things to keep in mind
  • Expensive dlc model
  • Limited multiplayer features
  • Simplified campaign mechanics
  • Shorter battles than previous total war games
  • Some balance issues

What to play next

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Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • A Total War Saga: TROY

  • Heroes® of Might & Magic® III - HD Edition

  • Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition

  • Total War: WARHAMMER III

  • Battle Realms: Zen Edition

  • The Scouring

  • Songs of Silence

  • Age of Wonders III

  • Total War: WARHAMMER II
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Age of Wonders II: The Wizard's Throne

  • Conquest of Elysium 4

  • Metal Fatigue
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Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Why this game works” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

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Total War: WARHAMMER: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Leadership. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Value, Intimacy.

Why this game works

A motivational profile of the game, with the closest similar game for each player motivation.

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  • Competence

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  • Competition

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  • Continuation

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  • Cooperation

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    "Some cooperative multiplayer and team play exists, but much focus is on individual control and solo campaigns."

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  • Creativity

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    "Players customize characters, build loadouts, and craft items; some modding support enhances creativity"

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  • Domination

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    "Gameplay emphasizes balanced interactions and alliances rather than exerting superiority or trash talk."

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  • Escapism

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  • Expectation

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    "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and nostalgia; no evidence of obligation or external pressure to play."

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  • Experimenting

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    "Players try different factions, strategies, and mods, exploring new mechanics and playstyles."

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    "Diverse factions with unique mechanics encourage players to try new strategies and playstyles."

  • Exploration

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    "Randomized maps and mission locations foster discovery and curiosity-driven gameplay."

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  • Expression

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    "Customization of heroes through gear and skill trees allows personal expression in gameplay style."

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  • Fantasy

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    "Strong fantasy theme with magic, mythical races, and imaginative lore central to the experience."

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  • Fellowship

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    "Community and multiplayer provide social connection, but many players focus on solo campaigns with limited social interaction."

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    "Community and multiplayer exist but most players focus on solo campaigns; some social connection present."

  • Growth

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    "Players develop skills, knowledge, and strategies over time; characters level up and improve."

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    "Players develop skills in strategy and tactics; lords and heroes level up and improve over time."

  • Health

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    "Typical sedentary gameplay with long sessions; no physical activity or health-related features."

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  • Idle

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    "Requires focused attention during battles and campaign decisions, not suited for idle or background play."

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  • Intimacy

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    "Limited social interaction and emotional connection; multiplayer is minimal and mostly surface-level."

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  • Leadership

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    "Players lead factions, manage armies, and make strategic decisions guiding their forces."

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  • Progression

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  • Relaxation

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    "While fun and engaging, the game can be challenging and tense, especially at higher difficulties."

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  • Status

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  • Strategy

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  • Thrill

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    "Battles and campaigns provide suspense and excitement, especially in challenging scenarios."

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  • Value

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  • Survival

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