Total War: SHOGUN 2 (AppID: 201270)
Type: game
Genre: Strategy
Developer: CREATIVE ASSEMBLY, Feral Interactive (Mac), Feral Interactive (Linux)
Publisher: SEGA, Feral Interactive (Mac), Feral Interactive (Linux)
Release Date: Mar 2011
Metacritic:
90/100
Total War: SHOGUN 2 - Steam Analytics & Details
Total War: SHOGUN 2 maintains a orange-rated player base. Currently priced at $0.30, it represents green value compared to similar Strategy games.
Total Players
0
Price
$0.30
Genre
Strategy
Developer
CREATIVE ASSEMBLY
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Videos
Total War SHOGUN 2 Dragon War Battle Pack Trailer
Total War SHOGUN 2 - CG Intro (EN)
Total War: SHOGUN 2 - Music Dev Diary (PEGI) (EN)
Total War: SHOGUN 2 - Gameplay PEGI (EN)
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Estimated Owners
2,000,000 .. 5,000,000
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Game Insights
Buy Verdict
Wait — $29.99.
Not the best time to buy. Price could improve with future sales.
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~20 days until next sale
Player Health
Struggling — 0 daily average.
Player count down 12% over recent period.
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-12% trend
Multiplayer Viability
AtRisk — 0 CCU.
Population trend: Volatile. Finding matches may be harder.
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Volatile population
Community Sentiment
Very Positive — score 83/100.
Top praised area: gameplay (0 positive mentions).
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Stable
Value Score
Great Value — 100th percentile.
Price-to-player ratio ranks in the 100th percentile.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Total War: SHOGUN 2 worth buying right now?
Wait — $29.99. Not the best time to buy. Price could improve with future sales.
When does Total War: SHOGUN 2 go on sale?
Not the best time to buy. Price could improve with future sales.
How many people play Total War: SHOGUN 2?
Struggling — 0 daily average. Player count down 12% over recent period.
Is Total War: SHOGUN 2 multiplayer dead?
AtRisk — 0 CCU. Population trend: Volatile. Finding matches may be harder.
What do players think of Total War: SHOGUN 2?
Very Positive — score 83/100. Top praised area: gameplay (0 positive mentions).
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Lowest Price
$0.25
Oct 2025 across all regions
Current Price
$0.30
US region
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System Requirements
Platform Support
Windows
macOS
Linux
Windows Requirements
Minimum:
Minimum:
Microsoft no longer supports Windows 10 or older versions
- 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
Recommended:
Recommended:
Microsoft no longer supports Windows 10 or older versions
- OS *: Windows 7 / Vista / XP
- Processor: 2nd Generation Intel Core i5 processor (or greater), or AMD equivalent
- Memory: 2GB RAM (XP), 4GB RAM (Vista / Windows7)
- Graphics: AMD Radeon HD 5000 and 6000 series graphics card or equivalent DirectX 11 compatible card
- DirectX®: DirectX 9.0c
- Hard Drive: 32GB free hard disk space
- Screen Resolution: 1280x1024 minimum
Microsoft no longer supports Windows 10 or older versions
macOS Requirements
Minimum:
- 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 Requirements
Minimum:
Minimum:
- 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
Recommended:
Recommended:
- OS: Steam OS or Ubuntu 16.04 (64 bit required)
- Processor: 3GHz
- Memory: 4GB RAM
- Graphics: 2GB
- Hard Drive: 26GB HD space
- Other Requirements: Nvidia 700 series+, AMD R7 series+
- 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
Pricing
Paid Game
29,99€ (EUR)
Additional Information
Categories
Single-player
Multi-player
PvP
Online PvP
LAN PvP
Co-op
Online Co-op
LAN Co-op
Steam Achievements
Steam Trading Cards
Camera Comfort
Custom Volume Controls
Adjustable Difficulty
Playable without Timed Input
Save Anytime
Stereo Sound
Steam Cloud
Valve Anti-Cheat enabled
Stats
Family Sharing
Supported Languages
English*, Czech, French*, German*, Italian*, Polish, Russian*, Spanish - Spain*
*languages with full audio support
*languages with full audio support
Official Website
http://www.totalwar.com/shogun2
Current Pricing
💰
29,99€
Regular Price
Historical low: $0.25
(Oct 2025)
Additional Information
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Achievements
106
total achievements
Featured:
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Recommendations
37.4K
positive reviews
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USK Rating
12
German rating
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DEJUS Rating
14
Brazilian rating
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Steam Germany
16
German classification
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DLC Available
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Support
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Content Warning
This content shows violence of a graphical nature within historical settings.
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About This Game
Total War: SHOGUN 2 is the perfect mix of real-time and turn-based strategy gaming for newcomers and veterans alike.
Detailed Description
Total War: SHOGUN 2 out now for Linux.
About the Game
MASTER THE ART OF WARIn the darkest age of Japan, endless war leaves a country divided. It is the middle of the 16th Century in Feudal Japan. The country, once ruled by a unified government, is now split into many warring clans. Ten legendary warlords strive for supremacy as conspiracies and conflicts wither the empire. Only one will rise above all to win the heart of a nation as the new shogun...The others will die by his sword.
Take on the role of one Daimyo, the clan leader, and use military engagements, economics and diplomacy to achieve the ultimate goal: re-unite Japan under his supreme command and become the new Shogun – the undisputed ruler of a pacified nation.
Game Features
Total War: SHOGUN 2 features enhanced full 3D battles via land and sea, which made a name for the series, as well as the tactical campaign map that many refer to as the heart and soul of Total War. Featuring a brand new AI system inspired by the scriptures that influenced Japanese warfare, the millennia old Chinese “Art of War”, the Creative Assembly brings the wisdom of Master Sun Tsu to Total War: SHOGUN 2. Analysing this ancient text enabled the Creative Assembly to implement easy to understand yet deep strategical gameplay.- CONQUER the islands of Japan in the 16th century. Lead vast armies of samurai and fleets of giant warships into breathtaking real-time battles.
- BUILD your kingdom on the inviting and turn-based campaign map. Wield economic, political, and military power to amass wealth, armies, and influence.
- SCHEME according to the "Art of War" by Sun Tzu. Use fire and siege tactics, spies and assassins to adapt to the ever-changing conditions on the battlefield and throughout your kingdom.
- BATTLE ONLINE and experience the main campaign in two-player mode. Then join epic online battles with up to 8 players and lead your online army to glory in special campaigns.
New to Total War in SHOGUN 2
- New RPG skills and experience for your Generals and Agents.
- New Multi-stage Sieges - scaling the walls is only the beginning!
- New Hero units inspire your men and carve through the enemy.
- New rotating 3D campaign map.
About the Game
MASTER THE ART OF WAR
In the darkest age of Japan, endless war leaves a country divided. It is the middle of the 16th Century in Feudal Japan. The country, once ruled by a unified government, is now split into many warring clans. Ten legendary warlords strive for supremacy as conspiracies and conflicts wither the empire. Only one will rise above all to win the heart of a nation as the new shogun...The others will die by his sword.
Take on the role of one Daimyo, the clan leader, and use military engagements, economics and diplomacy to achieve the ultimate goal: re-unite Japan under his supreme command and become the new Shogun – the undisputed ruler of a pacified nation.
In the darkest age of Japan, endless war leaves a country divided. It is the middle of the 16th Century in Feudal Japan. The country, once ruled by a unified government, is now split into many warring clans. Ten legendary warlords strive for supremacy as conspiracies and conflicts wither the empire. Only one will rise above all to win the heart of a nation as the new shogun...The others will die by his sword.
Take on the role of one Daimyo, the clan leader, and use military engagements, economics and diplomacy to achieve the ultimate goal: re-unite Japan under his supreme command and become the new Shogun – the undisputed ruler of a pacified nation.
Game Features
Total War: SHOGUN 2 features enhanced full 3D battles via land and sea, which made a name for the series, as well as the tactical campaign map that many refer to as the heart and soul of Total War. Featuring a brand new AI system inspired by the scriptures that influenced Japanese warfare, the millennia old Chinese “Art of War”, the Creative Assembly brings the wisdom of Master Sun Tsu to Total War: SHOGUN 2. Analysing this ancient text enabled the Creative Assembly to implement easy to understand yet deep strategical gameplay.- CONQUER the islands of Japan in the 16th century. Lead vast armies of samurai and fleets of giant warships into breathtaking real-time battles.
- BUILD your kingdom on the inviting and turn-based campaign map. Wield economic, political, and military power to amass wealth, armies, and influence.
- SCHEME according to the "Art of War" by Sun Tzu. Use fire and siege tactics, spies and assassins to adapt to the ever-changing conditions on the battlefield and throughout your kingdom.
- BATTLE ONLINE and experience the main campaign in two-player mode. Then join epic online battles with up to 8 players and lead your online army to glory in special campaigns.
New to Total War in SHOGUN 2
- New RPG skills and experience for your Generals and Agents.
- New Multi-stage Sieges - scaling the walls is only the beginning!
- New Hero units inspire your men and carve through the enemy.
- New rotating 3D campaign map.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many players are currently playing Total War: SHOGUN 2?
0 players are currently in-game on Steam.
Is Total War: SHOGUN 2 free to play?
Total War: SHOGUN 2 costs $0.30 on Steam.
What genre is Total War: SHOGUN 2?
Total War: SHOGUN 2 is a Strategy game.
Who developed Total War: SHOGUN 2?
Total War: SHOGUN 2 was developed by CREATIVE ASSEMBLY and published by SEGA.
What platforms does Total War: SHOGUN 2 support?
Available on Steam for Windows, macOS, Linux.